The Virgin Mary Tour's home In his final remarks before his execution, Jesus Christ gave his mother, Mary, to his apostle St. John since Jarusalem was no longer a secure place for her. John thought it safe to set the Virgin Mary on Bulbul Mountain, which is close to Ephesus. It is thought that the Virgin Mary passed away at this dwelling during her last years. Following the visits of Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979, and Pope Benedict XVI in 2006, the House of the Virgin Mary is now formally recognized as a destination of pilgrimage.

Tours of the Basilica of St. John Ephesus The Gospel writer St. John stayed at Ephesus to care for the Virgin Mary and propagate Christianity after he constructed a home for her. Emperor Justinian constructed the Basilica of St. John in the sixth century under the name of St. John after Christianity was declared the official religion of Rome in the fourth century. The church also houses St. John's tomb.

The Temple of Artemis in Ephesus was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and a magnificent example of ancient Greek architecture. Dedicated to the goddess Artemis, the temple was rebuilt several times and once stood as one of the largest temples of its time. Although only a few remains can be seen today, visiting the site offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history of Ephesus and witness the legacy of one of antiquity’s greatest architectural achievements.

The area of Selcuk town, the fifth and last settlement of Ephesus, is home to Sirince, one of the most picturesque villages in Tukey's western region. The drive from the town of Selcuk takes around fifteen minutes. Beautiful scenery and stone homes greet you upon arrival, and the kind locals extend their welcome by giving you a drink. There are a lot of wine cellars and restaurants in Sirince where you may sample regional cuisine. More than ten varieties of handcrafted fruit wines are available for tasting and consumption.