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Izmir, one
of Turkey's biggest port and 3rd biggest
city in Turkey has a population of
nearly 3.5 million. The Port of Izmir is
located north of Ephesus Ruins and 95 km from Ephesus Ruins and
the driving time is approx 1 - 1.15 minutes
each way. 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 the most
important Roman city of proconsular 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.
| P01 IZMIR - EPHESUS +
TEMPLE Of ARTEMIS |
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You will be met by your guide at the Port
of Izmir 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
Izmir.
INCLUDED
=
Pick up & drop-off at Port of Izmir, A/C
private transportation, Professional guide,
Entrance fees.
DURATION =
approx 4.5 5 Hours
(Departing Everyday)
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
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| P02 IZMIR - EPHESUS + TEMPLE Of ARTEMIS
+ VIRGIN MARY HOUSE |
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You will be met by your guide at the
Port of Izmir 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. 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 5.5-6 Hours
(Departing Everyday)
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.
2 pax = USD 175 pp
3 pax = USD 125 pp
4-5 pax
=
USD 100 pp
6-7 pax
=
USD 90 pp
8-10 pax
=
USD 85 pp
11+ pax
=
USD 80 pp
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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 7.5-8 Hours
(Departing Everyday)
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.
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