Sacred Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi & Selcuk Hotels

In the morning, your guide will meet with you at Kusadasi hotel. We reach to Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as “the houses of rich”. They are important for the reason that they give us an idea about the family life during the Roman period. St. John Basilica, was a basilica in Ephesus. It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th Century. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Stores to visit: Carpet Village Leather Factory