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Turkish Travel's
special Ephesus tour starts with one of the greatest archaeological
sites as well as a visit to the Seven Churches noted in the Book of
Revelation.
Ephesus,
where St. Paul Preached and the Third Ecumenical Council was held,
is an ancient city waiting for you to explore its tremendous ruins
including the famous well-preserved 2-story Celcus library, the
amazing that continues to host live concerts and festivals, and
breathing taking history; Emphisus promises to provide you with
awesome memories to last a life time! It is here in Ephesus that you
will also visit the east Gymnasium, the state Agora, the remain of
the Temple of Isis (Goddess of Egypt), the Heracletes Gate, Curates
Street named for the college of priests located here, Scholastic
Baths,, Arcadian way, and Harbor Street which was once lined up with
shops towards to the harbor. Your then off to see the Basilica of St.
John; another informative tour in Ephesus. Your tour continues to
impress as you visit the
Virgin
Marys House
which is the last residence of the Virgin Mother recognized by the
Catholic Church. Here you will walk the same spiritual path as
experienced by various Popes. This is considered one of the great
pilgrimage sites for Catholics and Christians world wide, wide where
you will have the opportunity to drink the holy water, known to many
for it healing energies, from the sacred spring located on the
Virgin Mary grounds. After Ephesus, well depart for Selηuk where
you will walk through the typical Turkish Village Sirince which is
famous for its tasty homemade wines & gozleme cooked in wooden
stoves in a traditional atmosphere. You will experience the great
taste of wine and gozleme complementarly! In order to discover the
golden heart of the
Anatolian people
and the traditional hospitality just stroll Sirince's narrow street
and try to communicate with the peasantry. Before Sirince we'll
visit a carpet weaving center supported by the Ministry of Culture
and Tourism against the latest technology development in the weaving
industry. Get informed on how to weave a traditional rug by
examining each stage of its creation from the live displays provided
by the colorful residents dressed in traditional peasantry clothing
in an authentic marquee. After Sirince we'll turn back to Izmir.
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