Day Trip to Şirince, House of Virgin Mary, and Ancient City of Ephesus

Dear Guests; after welcoming you at the specified stops in the evening, we start our tour accompanied by the comfortable buses of TRAVEL ENTHUSIASTS. Our first stop is the House of Virgin Mary, located on Mount Bülbül and considered one of the holiest sites in Christianity. Here, where it is believed that Virgin Mary spent her last days, we listen to our guide's informative talks and take a moment at the wish wall and three wish fountains to make our wishes. After our visit to the House of Virgin Mary, we turn our route towards Şirince, famous for its historical houses, narrow streets, and fruit wines. In this old Greek village, which is also mentioned in Dido Sotiriou's work “Send My Regards to Anatolia,” we enjoy a pleasant walk through the stone streets that stand out with their authentic architecture. We provide free time in the village square, where homemade products prepared by local women and regional delicacies can be found, offering shopping opportunities. After our dinner break in Şirince, we head to the Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the most important cities of the ancient world. In the Ancient City of Ephesus, which takes on a different atmosphere under the night lights, we explore the historical texture by walking along the marble streets with our guide. In this large ancient city, where approximately 10% has been unearthed, we closely feel the grandeur of Ephesus through our explanations. After our tour, we begin our journey back to Izmir, bidding farewell to you around 22:00-23:00 at the points where we picked you up, hoping to see you again on another TRAVEL ENTHUSIASTS trip. **In case of events organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism or official institutions that are unforeseen or not predetermined in the Ancient City of Ephesus, resulting in the prohibition of external participation, a date change will be made, and all our guests will be informed at least one day in advance.