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)
