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.
If your group has a particular area
of interest (such as Cultural,
Historical, Archaeological or Religious)
then please let us know and we will do
all we can to tailor your tour and guide
to this interest.
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 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. Once the tour has
finished visit Turkish
Handycraft Production Center
and shopping facilities and
you will be returned to the
Port of Izmir.
INCLUDES :
Pick up & drop-off at Port of
Izmir,
A/C private transportation,
Professional guide, Entrance
fees. DURATION : approx 4.5-5
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
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. Following this 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. Once the tour has
finished visit Turkish
Handycraft Production Center
and shopping facilities and
you will be returned to the
Port of Izmir.
INCLUDES : Pick up & drop-off at Port of Izmir, A/C private
transportation, Professional
guide, Entrance fees. DURATION = approx 5.5-6
Hours
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
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.
– Lunch Break -
Following this 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. To conclude the
tour you 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 visit Turkish
Handycraft Production Center
and shopping facilities and
you will be returned to the
Port of Izmir.
INCLUDES : Pick up & drop-off at Port of Izmir, A/C private
transportation, Professional
guide, Lunch and Entrance
fees. DURATION = 7.5 - 8
Hours
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.
– Lunch Break -
After your lunch break 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 visit Turkish
Handycraft Production Center
and shopping facilities and
you will be returned to the
Port of Izmir.
INCLUDES : Pick up & drop-off at Port of Izmir, A/C private
transportation, Professional
guide, Lunch and Entrance
fees. DURATION = 7.5 - 8 Hours
