SHORE EXCURSIONS IN TURKEY- EPHESUS TOURS
(PORT OF IZMIR)
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.
EPHESUS
TOURS (P01) IZMIR - EPHESUS +
TEMPLE Of ARTEMIS
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
(
EPHESUS TOURS
(P02)
IZMIR - EPHESUS + TEMPLE Of ARTEMIS +
HOUSE OF
VIRGIN MARY
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)
EPHESUS TOURS
(P03)
IZMIR - EPHESUS + TEMPLE Of ARTEMIS +
HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY + ST JOHN
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. Before heading back to Izmir we
will visit Basilica of St. John
who it was believed spent his last years
in the region around Ephesus and is
buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug
Hill. 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 7-8 Hours(Departing
Everyday)
EPHESUS TOURS (P04) IZMIR - EPHESUS +
TEMPLE Of ARTEMIS + SIRINCE VILLAGE
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. Şirince 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)
