(Lunch and Dinner included)

Early the morning, you'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the airport for your flight to Izmir. When you arrive in Izmir, you will be met at the airport by a member of our friendly team and driven to the first exciting stop, The House of the Virgin Mary. Do you know who the Virgin Mary was? She was the mother of Jesus, whom Christians believe to be the son of God. After Jesus' death, resurrection and ascension to Heaven, his mother was brought to Ephesus by one of his close followers, John. You can visit the house on the hill where she lived, which is considered by some to be one of the holiest Christian sites. There are water taps there where visitors often write their wishes and hope they come true. 
 Next, we will head to one of the most well-preserved and beautiful ruins in Turkey, The Ancient City of Ephesus. At Ephesus, we will tour the site on foot to see the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, the Temple of Hadrian, Scholastica steam baths and, of course, the very impressive Library of Ephesus. The library is adorned with columns and statues and is absolutely stunning. The Grand Theatre, where Saint Paul preached, is the largest theatre in antiquity with a capacity of 24,000 seats. On the way back to the bus, you'll walk through the Arcadian Way where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. After 2 hours of exploring, it will be lunchtime.  After lunch, the tour will continue with a visit to the Temple of Artemis (known as 'Diana' to the Romans) which honoured the Greek goddess of hunting, nature and fertility. The stunning marble palace was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ephesus saw thousands of pilgrims pass through it over the years and the temple grew very wealthy. In fact, the Temple of Artemis was the first bank in the world! Even after all these years, you can still appreciate the architectural beauty of the city.  At the end of the day, you will be taken to your hotel in Kuşadası