A visit to Ephesus – once the commercial centre of the ancient world – is a highlight of any visit to Turkey. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The ruins also include a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus. It is recorded that St. John brought the Virgin Mary to Ephesus after the death of Jesus Christ and that she spent her last days in a small house built for her on Bülbüldagi (Mt. Koressos). Now a popular place of pilgrimage for Christians and Muslims the house has received the official sanction of the Vatican and Christians observe a commemoration ceremony every year on August 15th. Itinerary: 08.05 - 08.55: Pick up from the Hotel 08.55 - 09.05: Departure from Agency 09.30 - 09.30: Arrival at the temple of Artemis 09.55 - 10.05: Arrival to Ephesus Ruins 10.05 - 12.30: Sightseeing around the Ephesus Ruins 12.30 - 13.45: Lunch 13.45 - 13.50: Departure to the Virgin Mary 14.20 - 15.05: Visiting the Virgin Mary House 15.30 - 15.30: Shopping 16.05 - 17.05: Hotel Drop off Please note: Occasionally actual days of operation are subject to change. If this is the case we will endeavour to book a day as close as possible to your original preferred day. Should this not be acceptable a full refund will be made. Also pick ups are included from the following - Ladies Beach, Yavansu Area, Kustur Area, Pamucak except from; Sogucak , Davutlar, Guzelcamli Area Hotels and Kusadasi Golf & Spa Hotel; €3 one way - per person extra transfer charge which can be paid at the resort.  Tour Availability: Tuesday, Friday & Sunday. Pick up Time: 07:40 - 09:05Hrs - Please arrive at least 15min before departure time. Drop off Time: 17:05 - 17:30Hrs. Duration: Please allow full day for this tour. Departing Destination: Pick up are included from the following resorts:  Kusadasi, Ladies Beach, Yavansu Area, Kustur Area, Pamucak. No pick ups are available from from; Sogucak , Davutlar, Guzelcamli Area Hotels and Kusadasi Golf & Spa Hotel; if you wish to be pick up from here there is a €5 one way - per person extra transfer charge which can be paid in resort. Tour Inclusions: Transfers, lunch and entrance fees. Tour Exclusions: Drinks. Additional Information Restrictions: None. Please Note: Children 6 and under are free. They will still need to be listed on the booking.