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We will remember the days of ancient Rome on this full-day trip to Ephesus from Istanbul by airways. Let’s explore spectacular Greco-Roman Ephesus, Turkey’s archaeological part worth seeing. We will stroll the marveleous ancient streets at the 2nd-century Celsus Library, the Great Theater and crumbled shops, bath houses and temples. Finalize your trip with visits to the House of the Virgin Mary, Isabey Mosque and Artemis Temple ruins.
Temple of Artemis, Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Sirince Village, Isabey Mosque
If you wish to see the tour details, check out the Detailed Tour Itinerary below.
After early pickup at your Istanbul hotel, transfer to the airport your short flight to Izmir. On arrival, meet your professional local guide and others in your tour group for your journey to Ephesus.
You will first visit the Temple of Artemis which was once one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Next, you will visit the world-famous ancient Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, the most well-preserved example in the world. After visiting this impressive site, you will have a break for lunch.
Ephesus Antique Site: 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 Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The Theater had seating for 25,000, was the site where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring festival.
Temple Of Artemis: The temple of Artemision is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Antic world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus on a flat area which has over the centuries turned into a swamp.
House of Virgin Mary: House of Virgin Mary, one of the most sacred places for Christianity, is located near Ephesus. Some believe the Virgin Mary had spent her last days in the vicinity of Ephesus.
Isabey Mosque: Isa Bey Mosque is one of the most delicate examples of Seljukian architecture, situated below the basilica of Saint John. The mosque was built by the master Syrian architecture Ali son of Mushimish al -Damishki, between the years of 1374 and 1375.
Sirince Village: The Sirince Village; which is an old Greek village and is well-know for its quaint beauty and wine tasting and production. Here you will have one hour free to explore on your own without a guide the different foods and wines of the area and visit various small traditional village shops.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your late evening return flight around 19:00 – 22:00 to Istanbul. END OF OUR SERVICE and TOURS.
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