Your private guide will meet you at your hotel or Kusadasi Port at pre-arranged time. Pickup time will be given during your confirmation.After greeting, we will have a 2-minute drive to the Ephesus area to visit one of the main highlights in Turkey. Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings. Among them are the Baths of Scholastica and the Library of Celsus (it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia). The Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. The Grand theatre was built in the 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.We will stop at the Temple of Artemis where one of the seven wonders of the ancient world used to be.After the Temple, drive up to the pretty old Turkish-Orthodox village Sirince, located on the top of a mountain, where anyone will enjoy the impressive vineyards and peach trees. The village has a synthesis of Turk-Greek culture, where we visit a mosque and anOrthodox church. All the narrow streets of the village belong to the women, selling handcrafts of all kinds and olive oil. Another attraction of Sirince is its fruity wine. You can taste it in small cafés.Have a wonderful traditional Turkish lunch with mezes. After lunch drive back to Kusadasi.Arrival back to Kusadasi through Gazi Begendi park to have the best view of the Kusadasi town and Kusadasi Cruise Terminal. We will drop you off at your Hotel or Kusadasi Cruise Terminal in the town center.
Turkey · Archaeology
Private Tour of Ephesus, Artemis Temple and Sirince Village
The journey
- 01 Private tour with flexible pacing for your family or group
- 02 Walk through ancient Ephesus with a licensed guide
- 03 See the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, and Grand Theater
- 04 Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the ancient world’s famed wonders
- 05 Explore the hillside village of Sirince
- 06 Enjoy traditional Turkish lunch with mezes
- 07 Browse local handicrafts, olive oil, and village wines
- 08 Scenic return via Gazi Begendi Park for views over Kuşadası
Discover some of western Turkey’s most celebrated heritage on this private day tour from Kuşadası. Explore the ancient city of Ephesus with your guide as you walk its marble streets and see remarkable landmarks including the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Baths of Scholastica, and the Grand Theater. You’ll also stop at the Temple of Artemis, once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The day continues in the hillside village of Sirince, known for its vineyards, peach trees, narrow streets, and blend of Turkish and Greek heritage. Browse local handicrafts and olive oil, visit religious landmarks, enjoy time to taste the village’s fruity wines, and sit down to a traditional Turkish lunch with mezes before returning to Kuşadası.
You’ll also stop at the Temple of Artemis, once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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What's Included
- Entrance fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
- Private professional licensed tour guide
- Private transportation by brand-new vehicles with AC
- Local Tax and Handling Fees
- Private tour for your family and Friends only
What's Not Included
Tips and personel expenses are not included.
Know before you go
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Not wheelchair accessible
- We pick up all travelers with a name sign from Kusadasi port and/or Kusadasi Hotels. Suggested pick up time will be given during your confirmation
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