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The Temple
of Artemis at Ephesus was one of
the seven wonders of the ancient world
and was built around 550 BC, it was
about four times the size of the
Parthenon. Ephesus was part of the
kingdom of Pergamum which Attalus III
bequeathed to Rome in 133 BC. Ephesus
was the most important Roman city of
proconsular Asia. Situated at the mouth
of the Cayster River on a gulf of the
Aegean sea, it flourished as an
important commercial and export centre
for Asia. By NT times it had grown to at
least 250,000 people (Mounce). Gradually
the harbour silted up and is now some
miles from the sea. In modern day Turkey
Ephesus is known as Efes.
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P01 EPHESUS + TEMPLE Of ARTEMIS |
You will be met by your guide at the Port
of Kusadasi where you will begin your
Private Ephesus Tour. First we will 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 Kusadasi.
INCLUDED
=
Pick up & drop-off at Port of Kusadasi, A/C
private transportation, Professional guide,
Entrance fees.
DURATION
=
approx 3.5 -4 Hours
(Departing Everyday)
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P02 EPHESUS + TEMPLE Of ARTEMIS +
VIRGIN MARY HOUSE |
You will be met by your guide at the
Port of Kusadasi where you will
begin your Private Ephesus Tour. First
we will 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 Kusadasi we
will visit Isabey Mosque. Once
the tour has finished some free time for
shopping facilities and you will be
returned to the Port of Kusadasi.
INCLUDED
=
Pick up & drop-off at Port of Kusadasi,
A/C private transportation, Professional
guide, Entrance fees.
DURATION =
approx 4.5 5 Hours
(Departing Everyday)
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P03 EPHESUS + TEMPLE Of
ARTEMIS + VIRGIN MARY HOUSE + ST JOHN |
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You will be met by your guide at the Port of
Kusadasi where you will begin your Private
Ephesus Tour. First we will 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 Kusadasi 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 Kusadasi.
INCLUDED =
Pick up & drop-off at
Port of Kusadasi, A/C private transportation,
Professional guide, Entrance fees.
DURATION =
approx 7-8 Hours
(Departing Everyday)
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| P04
EPHESUS + TEMPLE Of ARTEMIS + SIRINCE VILLAGE |
You will be met by your
guide at the Port of
Kusadasi 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
Kusadasi.
INCLUDED =
Pick up & drop-off at Port of
Kusadasi, A/C private transportation, Professional guide,
Entrance fees.
DURATION =
approx 7 Hours
(Departing Everyday)
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MILETUS + DIDYMA + TEMPLE
Of ARTEMIS + EPHESUS |
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You will be met by your
guide at the Port of Kusadasi where you
will begin your Private Tour. First we will visit Miletus,
an ancient city located near the present Akköy at
the mouth of the Buyuk Menderes (meander) River.
Miletus owed its importance to its position on the
trade routes. It was one of the largest cities in
Anatolia with a population of between 80.000 and
100.000. Highly prosperous, it founded many colonies
and was the home of the 6C BC philosophers
Anaximander, Anaximenes and Thales, the town planner
Hippodamus and architect Isidorus. Having a
prominent position, Miletus became the most
important port in this area and it was the most
active member of the twelve cities of the Ionian
Confederation. In the 7th century BC Lydians
besieged the city. The city was then controlled in
turn by the Persians, Roman and Seljuk Turks. The
next visit after Miletus will be Didyma.
The world Didyma meant "twins" and it was associated
by some as being the meeting place of Zeus and Leto
to have their twins Apollo and Artemis. Didyma was
famed as a prophecy center dedicated to Apollo,
which served a similar purpose as the Delphi of
Anatolia. It was not a city but a sanctuary linked
to Miletus by Milesians with a 19 km/12 mi sacred
road. Then we will drive 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 some free time for shopping
facilities and you will be returned to the Port of
Kusadasi.
INCLUDED =
Pick up & drop-off at Port of Kusadasi, A/C private
transportation, Professional guide, Entrance fees.
DURATION =
approx 8 Hours
(Departing Everyday)
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