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Izmir, one of Turkey's biggest port and 3rd biggest City in
Turkey and the population is approx 4 million. Ephesus was an
ancient Ionian Greek city; its ruins lie near the modern Town of
Selcuk and approx 1 hour drive from Port of Izmir in Turkey. It was
situated south of the Cayster River, and was the site of the Temple
of Artemis. Traditionally founded by the Carians, it was one of the
12 Ionian Cities and was involved in the Persian and Peloponnesian
wars. It was taken by Alexander the Great c.334 BC and prospered
throughout the Hellenistic period. It passed to Rome in 133 BC;
under Augustus it became the capital of the Roman province of Asia.
It was an early seat of Christianity, visited by St. Paul, and the
recipient of the Epistle to the Ephesians. The Goths destroyed the
city and temple in AD 262; neither ever recovered. There are
extensively excavated ruins at the modern site.
General Note = If your group has a
particular area of interest (such as Cultural, Historical, Religious
or Archaeological) then please let us know and we will do all we can
to tailor your tour and guide to this interest.
Lunch Break Note =
Our private tours do not include lunch but if you would like to and
up to the availability of your time in Port and your chosen tour we
are happy to stop for a lunch break. There are many options for
lunch and you can discuss on the day with your guide as the type of
food you would like to try and your budget and you can pay for lunch
and drinks directly once you are there. You will need to add on at
least 30 mins to the duration of our tours as indicated to include a
lunch break.
Ephesus Terrace
Houses Note =
Our private tours do not include the Terrace Houses but if you would
like to visit and up to the availability of your time in Port
you can do so. Ephesus Terrace Houses are located on the slopes of
Bulbul Mountain, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as "the
houses of rich", these houses were for the important and wealthy
people of Ephesus, as only rich people could afford such houses.
Terrace Houses is optional with USD 15 extra per person. Minimum
required time is 30 minutes.
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EPHESUS TOURS (P01) IZMIR -
EPHESUS + TEMPLE Of ARTEMIS |
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You will be met by your
guide at the Port of Izmir
where you will begin your
Private Ephesus Tour. First
we will make our way to the
Ephesus which was one of the
most important cultural
centers of the ancient word.
We will visit the Ephesus
Ruins (Odeon, Temple of
Hadrian, Roman Baths, Celcus
Library and the Theatre
which is still in use today
for concerts and has an
amazing capacity of 25,000,
etc...). As we walk
through this ancient site
you will notice the streets
paved with marble which
gives a hint to this city's
great wealth many years ago.
Following this we will visit
the Temple of Artemis,
one of the seven wonders of
the ancient world where your
guide will explain to you
the significance of this
important site. Once the
tour has finished some free
time for shopping facilities
and you will be returned to
the Port of
Izmir.
INCLUDED
=
Pick up & drop-off at Port
of Izmir, A/C private
transportation, Professional
guide, Entrance fees.
DURATION =
approx 5 Hours
( Departing
Everyday)
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EPHESUS TOURS
(P02)
IZMIR - EPHESUS + TEMPLE Of ARTEMIS
+ HOUSE OF
VIRGIN MARY |
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You will be met by your guide at
the Port of Izmir where you will
begin your Private Ephesus Tour.
First we will
visit
the House of Virgin Mary
where it is believed that she
arrived with Saint John 4-6 years
after the death of Christ and where
she spent her final days. Following
this we will make our way to
the Ephesus which was one of the
most important cultural centers of
the ancient word. We will visit the
Ephesus Ruins (Odeon, Temple of
Hadrian, Roman Baths, Celcus Library
and the Theatre which is still
in use today for concerts and has an
amazing capacity of 25,000,
etc...). As we walk through this
ancient site you will notice the
streets paved with marble which
gives a hint to this city's great
wealth many years ago. Following
this
we will visit the Temple of
Artemis, one of the seven
wonders of the ancient world where
your guide will explain to you the
significance of this important site.
Once the tour has finished some free
time for shopping facilities and you
will be returned to the Port of
Izmir.
INCLUDED
=
Pick up & drop-off at Port of Izmir,
A/C private transportation,
Professional guide, Entrance fees.
DURATION =
approx 6 Hours
(Departing
Everyday)
4-5 pax = USD-$ 95
6-8 pax = USD-$ 85
9-12 pax = USD-$ 75
13-14 pax = USD-$ 70
15+ pax = USD-$ 65 |
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EPHESUS TOURS (P04) IZMIR - EPHESUS
+ TEMPLE Of ARTEMIS + SIRINCE
VILLAGE |
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You will be met by your guide at
the Port of Izmir
where you will begin your Private
Ephesus Tour. First we will visit
the Temple of Artemis, one of
the seven wonders of the ancient
world where your guide will explain
to you the significance of this
important site. Following this we
will make our way to Ephesus which
was one of the most important
cultural centers of the ancient
word. We will visit the Ephesus
ruins, Odeon, Celcus Library and the
Theatre which is still in use
today for concerts and has an
amazing capacity of 25,000. As we
walk through this ancient site you
will notice the streets paved with
marble which gives a hint to this
city's great wealth many years
ago. Then we will drive to the
scenic mountain side Village of
Sirince and we will visit the
Antique Church, Mosque and Typical
Turkish Houses. ̃irince is very
popular for its style of building,
streets and hand made fruit wines
and is a nice relaxing way to finish
your day. Once the tour has
finished some free time for shopping
facilities and you will be returned
to the Port of Izmir.
INCLUDED
=
Pick up & drop-off at Port of Izmir,
A/C private transportation,
Professional guide, Entrance fees.
DURATION =
approx 6-7 Hours
(Departing
Everyday)
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