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EXPLORE EPHESUS (Full Day)
 Tour
Itinerary Ephesus, One of the
world's finest examples of an ancient
classical city; Temple of Artemis (Diana),
the site of one of the seven wonders of the
ancient world; House of Virgin Mary,
probably where She spent recent years of Her
life; Isa Bey Mosque, this impressive mosque
from XIV. Century A.D. is unlike any other
you will see in this country. (Half day tour
is available includes; Ephesus ruins and The
Temple of Artemis).
Includes
Pick up from/to hotel or Port. Professional
English speaking tour guide, entrance fees
air conditioned non-smoking vehicles. Lunch
(only on full day tours).
PS.
Kusadasi daily excursions are regularly
running all year round. Private arrangements
are also available on demand. For group
requirements other languages are available.
FULL DAY EPHESUS TOUR (Private)
House
of Virgin Mary You will visit the
shrine thought to be the House of the Virgin
Mary. Tradition states that Mary,
accompanied by John the Apostle, came to
Ephesus at the end of her life. In 1967,
Pope Paul VI claimed the site authentic and
each year a traditional service, celebrated
by Orthodox and Muslim clergy, honors Mary’s
Assumption into heaven.
Ephesus
Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a
slow, downhill walk with your guide into the
ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your
route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus
Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain
of Trajan and the Great Theater. The theater
had seating for 25,000, which was the site
where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians,
and is used today for a local spring
festival.
You will stop for a traditional Turkish open-air
lunch just outside of Ephesus before
continuing the tour.
Archeological
Museum You will be escorted
through the nine exhibits tracing the
religious and chronological history of the
ancient city. Filled with attractively
displayed mosaics, statuary, and other
artifacts, the museum exhibits several
marble statues of the Mother Goddess
Artemis, goddess of nature, childbirth, and
the harvest. Combining the Information at
the Open Air Museum and the Archeology
Museum will give you a very fulfilling idea
of the city of Ephesus and its importance in
the ancient times.
St.
John’s Basilica A once great
church built on a 2nd century tomb thought
to hold the remains of St. John. While the
church is now in ruins, many frescoes,
mosaics and graceful columns attest to the
glory that marked the place where St. John,
the Evangelist, lived and died. The site
requires stair climbing at the entrance and
walking over uneven dirt, stones and gravel
walkways. The site has some fallen ruins and
some light climbing will be required. There
will be time for browsing and shopping once
back in Kusadasi or you can return directly
to the ship.
WHAT
YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY From
Kusadasi, you travel north to Ephesus,
passing the Byzantine fortress at Selcuk and
the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. The
drive to the House of the Virgin Mary is
long and winding but with great vistas of
the valley.Archealogical museum where
findings of Ephesus exhibits. Basilica of st.
John After your tour, return to Kusadasi,
where you may either choose to take in a
carpet exhibition, or shop on your own in
the bazaars.
SPECIAL
NOTES Guests must be able to walk
approximately 2.5 miles over uneven and
cobblestone surfaces, inclines and 10 - 30
steps. Comfortable shoes, a hat and plenty
of sunscreen are recommended. The order of
the tour itinerary may vary in order to
avoid congestion. Guests should watch their
step at all times in order to avoid injuries.
Due to the nature of this tour, it is not
recommended for guests with walkers or
wheelchairs. Bring sunscreen and a hat, as
shade is limited. Expect dense crowding and
congestion at the sites.
Lunch:
Featuring a selection of Turkish cuisine
Duration:
Approximately 7 hours
Includes
Pick up from/to hotel or Port. Professional
English speaking tour guide, entrance fees
air conditioned non-smoking vehicles. Lunch
(only on full day tours).
PS.
Excursions from Kusadasi are regularly
running all year round. Private arrangements,for
group requirements other languages are
available demand.
HALF DAY EPHESUS TOUR (Private)
Tour
Itinerary Pick up from Port or
hotel Drive to House of Virgin Mary Where
probably she spent recent years of her life,
our tour continues with the Ephesus Ancient
City to see ruins such as agora concert hall,
library, theatre and more.. Return to
Kusadasi Port.
Includes
Pick up from/to hotel or Port. Professional
English speaking tour guide, entrance fees
air conditioned non-smoking vehicles. Lunch
(only on full day tours).
PS.
Kusadasi daily excursions are regularly
running all year round. Private arrangements
are also available on demand. For group
requirements other languages are available.
JEVEL OF IONIA (Full Day)
Tour
Itinerary Meet at your hotel in
Kusadasi; depart for PRIENE, the first grid-system
planned city of the Ancient World, built on
a hillside. Visit the Theater, the Temple of
Athena, the Bouleterium, the Agora, and the
Altar of Zeus and Cybele. Proceed to MILETUS,
the home of Thales and a principle Ionian
city. Visit the Delphinium, the Nymphanion,
the Theater, and the Faustina Baths. After
lunch at a local restaurant, continue to
DIDYMA to visit the Temple of Apollo, with
its gigantic columns, and then return to
your hotel in Kusadasi.
Includes
Pick up from/to hotel or Port. Professional
English speaking tour guide, entrance fees
air conditioned non-smoking vehicles. Lunch
(only on full day tours).
PS.
Kusadasi daily excursions are regularly
running all year round. Private arrangements
are also available on demand. For group
requirements other languages are available.
PERGAMON (Full Day)
Tour
Itinerary Acropol, site of the
Altar of Zeus (in Berlin), the birthplace of
books & one of the most famous libraries of
history; Asclepion, Galen born & educated in
Pergamon, was the authority of European
medicine from the 2nd century until
Renaissance. He was the founder of the
health principles of diet, relaxation,
exercise. Visit the ancient hospital &
health centre where he worked; Red hall, one
of the largest buildings in antiquity,
dedicated to the Egyptian goddesses Serapis
& Isis.
Includes
Pick up from/to hotel or Port. Professional
English speaking tour guide, entrance fees
air conditioned non-smoking vehicles. Lunch
(only on full day tours).
PS.
Kusadasi daily excursions are regularly
running all year round. Private arrangements
are also available on demand. For group
requirements other languages are available. |
