DİSCOVERY of ANCIENT EPHESUS 13 / EPHESUS ANCIENT SITE – CAVE of SEVEN SLEEPERS from ÇESME / FREEDOM OF FAITH
Today you’ll drive first the Ancient Ephesus, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven churches of Apocalypse. walk on the remarkably preserved wide marble streets,flanked by colomns,temples and fountains. We look at all the famous highlights like the Celsus Library,the Odeon magnificent temple of Hadrian, Great Theater for 25000 capacity of spectators which is still used for performances and special events today
After the visit of Ancient Ephesus ,you’ll have lunch at the local restaurant.
Then,you’ll see the Cave of seven Sleepers.
The Grotto of the Seven Sleepers is located on Mount Pion, near Ephesus and is the site of many different religious myths. According to Christian legend, seven persecuted Christians fled from Ephesus and took refuge in a cave. When they were discovered the cave was sealed trapping them inside. Two centuries later after an earthquake, the cave was revealed and the seven sleepers awoke and wandered into town, only to discover their friends were dead and it was thought they had undergone some sort of resurrection, resulting in a cult following. In the Koran, it is stated that the sleepers slept for 309 years in their tombs and Christians built a church above the Grotto. Only after the excavations of the church were the tombs discovered.
The Grotto is actually a Byzantine necropolis, with tombs cut into the rocks. The area is well known for its famous Turkish pancakes
End of the your you drive back to Çesme
DURATIONS :
İZMİR : 7,5 hours
KUSADASI : 6 hours
ÇESME : 9 hours
THE GUIDE MAY CHANGE THE ROUTE FOR THE VENUES
THE CAPACITY OF THE TOUR MAXIMUM 12 PAX
MUSEUM CLOSED ON MONDAYS İN TURKEY
For Children, those younger than 4 year old are free of charge, between 5 and 9 year old are charged with the half price, children beginning from 10 year/old are charged with the adult price. Therefore, please inform us about the children’s ages.
Children need to have ID card or Passport for visiting ancient ciities and museums.
Important
• There is no shop visit and shopping in the content of the tour.If the whole group demands and confirm and there is enough time ,the shop can be visited
• Comfortable walking shoes, comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen and insect repellents are recommended. Guests should watch their step at all times in order to avoid accidents.
• Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 miles over uneven and cobblestone surfaces in ruins.
• Temperatures can reach extreme highs during summer months; We recommend that you have a lot of water and use suitable sunscream while on the tour.
THE GUIDE MAY CHANGE THE ROUTE FOR THE VENUES
THE CAPACITY OF THE TOUR MAXIMUM 12 PAX
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