Tread in the footsteps of biblical characters during this full-day history-packed trip to Ephesus. A friendly local guide will meet you at your hotel in Istanbul and accompany you on a flight to Izmir, where you will head for the ancient city of Ephesus. Wander the historic Temple of Artemis before visiting the famous House of the Virgin Mary, where the biblical heroine was believed to have lived before she died. After exploring other nearby sites, including the Library of Celsus and Basilica of St. John, you’ll return to Izmir to fly back to Istanbul.