• Izmir - Embark on a journey through history by visiting the ancient city of Ephesus and the Virgin Mary House on this day trip. Guests will be picked up from their centrally located hotel in Izmir around 7:45 am for a one and a half hour drive to Ephesus.
• Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The tour’s first stop is the House of Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her final days. It is thought she arrived in the area with Saint John, who spent several years there spreading Christianity. Pope Paul VI was the first pope to visit in the 1960s. Later, in the 1980s, Pope John-Paul II declared the Shrine of Virgin Mary a pilgrimage site for Christians. Learn about early Christianity and Virgin Mary’s life, and make a wish on the Wishing Wall.
• Ancient City of Ephesus - Continue the journey by exploring Ephesus, once a major power in the ancient world. Walk along the marble streets, visit the upper Agora, and proceed to the Odeon theater. Head to Domitian Square to admire the beautiful columns at the Temple of Domitian. Pass by the Fountain of Pollio and see the Hercules Gate before moving to the temple and fountain of Trajan. Marvel at the Temple of Hadrian. Stroll past the Roman baths, latrines, marketplace, and the ancient brothel house. Witness the stunning remains of the Library of Celsus, the third largest library in the Roman world. Visit The Great Theater and imagine watching a play in ancient times. After Ephesus, view one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World at the Temple of Artemis. Return to your hotel with unforgettable memories.
• The Temple of Artemis - Artemis, the Greek goddess, daughter of Zeus and Leto, and twin of Apollo, was the goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and childbirth. She was widely worshipped in the Greek world, but her most famous cult site was the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed on July 21, 356 BC, in an act of arson by Herostratus. According to legend, on that same night, Alexander the Great was born. A noble Ephesian remarked that Artemis was too busy with Alexander’s birth to save her burning temple. Alexander later offered to pay for the temple’s reconstruction, but the Ephesians declined. Eventually, the temple was restored after Alexander’s death in 323 BC. This reconstruction was destroyed during a raid by the Goths. It was rebuilt, but after thousands of years, not much remains of the Artemision. Visit to imagine the temple’s former magnificence.
• Selcuk - After the visits, enjoy a local lunch at a restaurant in Selcuk. During the tour, there will be an opportunity to explore local Turkish handicrafts.
• Izmir - At the end of the day, with unforgettable memories, guests will be dropped back at the same location where they were picked up around 6:30 - 7:00 pm.

• Entrance Fees Included for House of Virgin Mary and Ephesus
• Complimentary Lunch Provided
• Air-Conditioned Transportation

• Gratuities
• Drinks at the lunch
• Entrance fee to Terrace Houses in Ephesus

Take the opportunity to embark on a full-day tour of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis on a day trip from Izmir.

Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her final days, and discover insights into her life.

Explore the remarkably preserved UNESCO World Heritage site of Ephesus.

Step back in time and stroll along the marble streets as the Romans once did.

Admire the magnificent Library of Celsus, which was the third-largest library of the Roman era.

Witness the Temple of Artemis, once celebrated as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.