Kuşadası Trip Overview
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Duration: 4 to 6 hours
Starts: Kuşadası, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kuşadası, Aydın, Turkey
Our dedication is to provide a unique travel experience with the highest quality standards for our customers all over the globe. We are very proud of our competence not only in designing the finest guided travelling itineraries but also in providing special interest tour programs such as biblical tours or other customized options.
Our multi-lingual staff welcomes our international guests with the goal of making them feel special, rendering their holiday simply unforgettable.
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Ephesus is an important place in Christian history as it is recognized as the final residence of Mother Mary. During the second half of the first century Christians were heavily persecuted under the Roman rule. According to tradition after the crucifixion of Jesus, St John did bring Mother Mary to Ephesus with him to hide escape persecution.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Selcuk 35100 Turkey
The House of the Virgin Mary is located 6 kms (3.7mi) from Ephesus and surrounded by pine and olive trees. It is made of stone and looks very small and humble. Outside the house is a “wishing wall” which pilgrims have used by tying their personal intentions on paper or fabric. A water source is also located nearby, believed to have miraculous powers of healing. The shrine was visited by several popes.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
It was built on the former tomb of St. John the evangelist, one of Bible authors, during the Byzantine period according to cross plan by emperor Justinien I between 532-537 AD. The church building has served as the church of Ephesus till the Selçuk town was seiged by the Arabic troops in 10th C AD.Today it is one of the most visited places in the area of Kusadasi for both cruise clients and holiday makers. Three popes from Vatican city had been and prayed in the ruins of the church so far. Excavations are still going on under the supervisor of Turkish government. It is the most beautiful Byzantine monument in this area.
Duration: 45 minutes
