THE HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY AND TOUR

Departure at 12:30 from Wyndham Grand İzmir Özdilek Hotel towards The House of Mary which is believed to be where Virgin Mary spent her last years. After exploring the ancient city of Ephesus we will go for a dinner and back to the hotel at the end of day. TOUR PRICE for Per Person: 60 TL

Tour Price is including:

• Transportation • Guide • Dinner at Selçuk

Tour Price is not including:

• Entrance fee for Ephesus, Terrace Houses, The House of Virgin Mary

The House of the Virgin Mary

The House of Virgin Mary is one of the most important structures of Christianity and is the first house to be dedicated to Virgin Mary. The house is located 9 km outside of Ephesus on top of mountain Bülbül, enjoying a mysterious atmosphere surrounded by green. This is the house where Meryem is believed to have spent her last days. In reality, Virgin Mary may have accompanied Saint John who travelled to and spent a couple years around the area to spread Christianity.

The House of Virgin Mary is a structure built completely out of stones and is a typical example for Roman Architecture. Around 4th Century A.C. a church that connects her house and grave was built and today the altar, the middle section and a room of the house is open to visitors.

Ancient City of Ephesus

Ephesus is one of the leading Greco-Roman cities around the world. According to ancient writings the name Ephesus comes from the name of an Amazonian Queen. Archeological findings indicate that the and Leleges settled here long before the Ionians. Ephesus was built around 6000 B.C. and grew around the Temple of . Our tour will include exploring the Temple of Hadrian, Temple of Domitian, Hercules Gate, Celsus Library and the great ancient theatre.

Celsus Library

Ancient Theatre Ephesus terrace houses are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as "the houses of rich", important for the reason give us information about family life during the Roman period. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other at right angels.