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6 Hour Tour To Highlights Of Ephesus From Kusadasi
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    6 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Russian, Spanish

Description

Immerse yourself into the history of Ephesos ancient city, situated on the Ionia coast. Visit the famous Temple of Artemis, Temples of Dea Roma, Prytaneion, Domitian Square, the House of Virgin Mary and other historical places. 

Highlights
  • Ephesus; an ancient Greek city  
  • Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi expand_more
    • Meet the Turkish tour guide at the hotel and drive to Selcuk town.

    • Stop at Ephesus Ancient City. The extensive ruins include the Varius Bath Complex, Odeon, State Agora, the Temples of Dea Roma, Prytaneion, Domitian Square, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, The Fountain of Trajan, The Baths of Scholastica, Temple of Hadrian, Celsius Library, Gymnasium, and Great Theatre. And much more monuments stand in the special atmosphere of Ephesus, charming each one. Once it was a commerce and trade center of the ancient world. Later on, it became a sacred religious place of the early Christianity and today, a famous and unique tourism center proving all its perfects to the visitors as one of the biggest open-air museums in the world.

    • Then, head to the House of Virgin Mary, the place where it is believed that Mary had spent the last years of her life. It is considered that St. John brought Virgin Mary to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that a small house was built for her on Bulbul Mountain. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited the House of Virgin Mary and declared one of the pilgrimage center.

    • Drive to the Temple of Artemis which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although there is one single column left today, the magnificent temple had been built for the goddess of fertility and hunters, Artemis, known as Diana after the city passed under the rule of Romans.

    • Proceed to see a cooperative where Turkish handmade rugs carpets and kilims are woven by ladies who come from different villages around Ephesus ancient city.

    Return to the hotel.

What's Included
  • Private professional licenced Turkish tour guide.

  • Transportation in comfortable air-conditioned and non-smoking vehicles.

  • Private professional driver.

  • Entrance fees to the sights mentioned above the itinerary.

  • Lunch.

  • Parking Fees for all the sights.

What's Excluded
  • Any tips for guide & driver.

  • Any drinks.

  • Personal expenses.

What to bring
  • It is recommended to bring sun-cream-umbrella or a hat.
Know before you go
  • The ancient city of Ephesus is an open-air museum and includes 2 km walking.

  • Entrance fees (free for children until the age of 12; please do not forget to bring their ID or passport copy as an age proof)

  • This is a small group tour where you will share the vehicle with a group of other travelers.

  • Depending on timing and your interest, the guide will give you the opportunity for a no-obligation/no-hassle visit to a local leather outlet or carpet weaving centre where you will learn about the techniques used in weaving, the factors that determine their value, and an overview of the importance of the designs and motifs used in their manufacture.

  • The guide may also reverse the order of your program, if it is a busy day in Ephesus, in order to maximize your time, avoid crowds wherever possible and reduce time spent in the sun.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 EUR 65 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 72 / person