Stop 1
Ancient Ephesus
Walk the main streets and theatre, considering the city’s place in the Acts of the Apostles.
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ACTS 19 · EPHESIANS
Biblical Ephesus
Read the story of the early Church in Ephesus through its streets, the Basilica of Saint John and the House of the Virgin Mary.
The journey
The story behind the route
A focused day among the places associated with the Ephesian church and later Christian tradition. The route pairs the ancient city with nearby places of devotion.
Faith and place
Acts 19 places Paul in Ephesus, where a large Roman city became a centre of the early Church. The Basilica of Saint John and the House of the Virgin Mary belong to later Christian tradition; visiting them adds a second layer to the biblical setting.
THE ROUTE
A journey in stages
This suggested programme may be adapted to your group’s interests, travel window and pace.
Stop 2
Basilica of Saint John
Visit the basilica built over the traditional burial place of John.
Stop 3
House of the Virgin Mary
Pause at the hilltop shrine revered in Christian tradition.
Stop 4
Selçuk surroundings
If time and access allow, add a stop at the remains of the Temple of Artemis.
READ THE PLACES
The story beneath the itinerary.
Each journey brings together what Scripture names, what can be seen on site and what later Christian tradition remembers.
Paul in Ephesus
Acts places Paul in a busy Roman city. Walking its streets and theatre helps give scale to the early community and its setting.
A city of many layers
The theatre and Library of Celsus speak to the Roman city; the Church of Mary and Basilica of Saint John show its later Christian importance.
Tradition and devotion
The House of the Virgin Mary is a place of pilgrimage associated with later Christian tradition. We present this association as tradition, distinct from the biblical account.
Before you travel
A few useful points as you consider this route.
Starting point
Selçuk / Ephesus region
On the ground
Expect walking at archaeological sites, sometimes on uneven stone paths. We adapt the pace and stops to your group.
Your proposal
Your individual proposal will state what is included: guiding, transport, accommodation, meals, entrance fees and any flights.
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