From Izmir: Ephesus Day Trip with Transfer & Lunch

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ID: GYG465997-831715
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Country: Turkey

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

If you are passionate about history and culture then you should definitely participate in the Izmir Ephesus Tour.
Pick-Up: The Izmir Ephesus Tour is scheduled to start during the morning. A modern and comfortable bus will pick you up from your hotel in Izmir or from İzmir Airport and drive you towards Ephesus. The road trip will be approximately one hour.

Our Guides: During your excursion, you will be accompanied by a professional tour guide who will be in charge to assist you. The experienced guide will also be in charge to explain everything you need to know in every stop of your journey.

Ephesus Tour: The ancient city of Ephesus forms one of the most important and popular attractions in Turkey. It hosts a number of important monuments from the Hellenistic and Roman periods. These monuments include, among others, the Hadrian Temple, the Library of Celsius, the Grand Theatre, the Roman Baths, the Agora and the Latrina. Ephesus is also home to the infamous Temple of Artemis. As you will be touring around the ancient city, the guide will provide important information for every monument.

House of Virgin Mary: At a close distance from the ancient city of Ephesus, there is another place of interest which is the House of Virgin Mary. Surrounded by a quiet and beautiful landscape, this house was chosen by Virgin Mary to spend her last days there with St. John. This location has enormous interest for the Christian population. Take a chance to admire nature and observe the spectacular setting while you are there.

Lunch: Izmir Ephesus Tour continues with a lunch break at a local restaurant in the area. Relax and enjoy a tasteful open buffet with a variety of choices.

Temple Of Artemis: The ancient city of Ephesus is mostly known for hosting the Temple of Artemis. This temple is listed among the 7 wonders of the ancient world due to its impressive size, design and importance for the area. It was constructed during the Hellenistic period and nowadays, visitors are able to observe and tour around the ruins of the temple.

Isabey Mosque: The full day trip to Ephesus continues with a visit to Isabey Mosque. The mosque demonstrates an interesting character due to its majestic Seljukian architecture. The guide will explain everything you need to know about the mosque and its interior design.

Sirince Village: The last stop of your excursion will be at the Sirince Village. This village is known as a great example of mixed Greek and Turkish culture. Walking around the village is a great opportunity to observe houses with Greek architecture, churches and explore the shops that are selling handcrafts of all types. As this is your last stop, the bus will continue on its way back. After one hour, you will arrive at your hotel. This day trip to Ephesus will be a memorable experience in your holidays.

Highlights

  • Discover UNESCO Sights of Turkey with customized and small group tour
  • Discover these two destinations with a proffesional tour guide
  • Visit the house where the Virgin Mary lived during her final years
  • Experience the Artemission Temple

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please wait at the main security gate of your hotel 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.