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
(Departing
Everyday)
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 theAntique
Church, Mosque and
Typical Turkish Houses.
Ţirince 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)
