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.
About Ephesus
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Private Ephesus Tours - Shore Excursions Gateway From Port Of Kusadasi |
PRIVATE EPHESUS TOURS - EPHESUS SHORE
EXCURSIONS
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.
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SAM01
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
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. |
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SAM02 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
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. |
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SAM03
EPHESUS + TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS +
VIRGIN MARY HOUSE + ST JOHN 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 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. |
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SAM04
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. |
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SAM05
MILETUS + DIDYMA + TEMPLE
OF ARTEMIS + EPHESUS 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. |
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