Tour Guide, Izmir, Turkey
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An example for you from one of my personalized itineraries about Ephesus.
Hi,I am a guide who loves this country and all of it’s history,nature and people in it. After 30 years of guiding experience and being a second generation guide after both of my parents in my family, I am always dedicated to be over the green grass & under the blue sky of Turkey. Having a tour with me is always a guarantee to my guests who will go back with 100 % satisfaction for the histories gained, laughs and merry and the explorations of the real uncommercial side of this country.
You will be welcomed by me after proper introductions. Then, I will guide you through the world’s best preserved Roman city, Ephesus. You will board your transportation and proceed for a scenic drive for Selcuk. This small town was the very first settlement of Ephesus city that was founded by the Greek colonists as early as 11th century BC and remained inland due to the silting of the port of Ephesus.
You will have a short drive here before reaching the city of Ephesus where history and archaeology will offer you all their majesty with incredible richness. Ephesus was the Capital of the Province of Asia Minor during the Roman Era, and was, therefore, the scene of many political intrigues while bearing an immense richness due to it's port and its trading activities. A city with such importance and wealth with all it's prestigious buildings had survived much and today, it is in a wonderful state of preservation.
You will be walking on the Marble Road that runs through the city, and see various structures resting on it: Temple of Hadrian is a unique beauty with it's articulate facade while Library of Celsus has all the expressions of the grandeur of “good old days” of the Roman Period. You will also tour the Terrace Houses, the ancient residential section of Ephesus and observe the flamboyant style of luxurious life of Ephesians. Among all the archaeological remains will be the Great Theater of Ephesus that will bear a major Biblical importance, as it was this massive building that was the scene of an uprising (Acts 19) set by a merchant named Demetrius against St.Paul who spent two years preaching the Word of God at Ephesus.