Izmir, one
of Turkey's biggest port and 3rd biggest
City in Turkey and the population is
nearly 3.5 million. Port of Izmir is
located north of Ephesus Ruins and 95 km
far away from Ephesus Ruins also one way
drive take approx 1 - 1.15 minutes. 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.
About Ephesus
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Private Izmir Tours - Shore Excursions Gateway From Port Of Izmir |
PRIVATE
IZMIR TOURS - IZMIR SHORE
EXCURSIONS
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SAM21
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: 4.5 - 5 Hours
DEPARTING EVERYDAY
(Age 0-6 are Free) |
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SAM22 IZMIR -
EPHESUS + TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS +
VIRGIN MARY HOUSE
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. |
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SAM23
IZMIR -
EPHESUS + TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS +
VIRGIN MARY HOUSE + 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.
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SAM24
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.
PRICES PER PERSON: 4-5 People Usd 94 | 6-7 People Usd 74 | 8-10 Person Usd 69 | 11-Up Person Usd
74 |
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