All In One Tour

$ 55 pp

Total Tour Duration: 8 Hours

We will welcome you at the port of Kusadasi or Izmir. After 30 minutes drive a spectacular day will start for you. For a few hours you will feel like a Roman citizen living in the history of the ancient site of Ephesus. You will have an extensive tour in this ancient site where you will see the Hadrian’s, Trajan’s and the Domitian’s Temples, the huge Roman bath, Harbour Street, the Marble Street, the Gate of Mihridates and Mazues, Commercial Agora, Latrina, the Scolastica Baths, Curetes Street, Polio Fountain, Memnius Monument, the Prytaneion, Odeon, the Satet Agora, the Celcus Library and the biggest amphitheater of Turkey.

The main goddess of Ephesus was Artemis and the Ephesians dedicated the biggest ancient temple ever built to her. So you will visit the ruins of Artemision which is one of the Seven World Wonders.

Then we will drive up to the mountain where the House of the Virgin Mary is located in a nature park between Ephesus and Seljuk, which is believed to be the last residence of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. The peaceful site is sacred to both Christians and Muslims, and is visited by many tourists and pilgrims. This House was later visited by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, who confirmed its appropriateness as a place of pilgrimage. On November 29, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass here.

Finally you will drive to the lovely and authentic Turkish-Orthodox village Sirince which is located top of the mountain. The village has a mixture culture of Turk and Greek history. This pretty village is famous with its wine yards, fig, peach and olive groves. You will see an old Orthodox church which is being restored. You will enjoy the walk on the narrow cobblestone streets where the local people sell wine, olive oil, fresh fruits, handcrafts. Sirince is known for its homemade wine producing. Brake in a traditional Turkish coffee house and a former municipal school. After the tour we will drive back to Kusadasi.

INCLUDED:
Private English Speaking Guiding
Private non smoking A/C car or minibus
Entrance fees
Parking, etc.

NOT INCLUDED:
All the beverages
Lunch
Tip to guide and driver

HIGHLIGHTS:
Ephesus Ancient Site
The ruins of the Artemis Temple, one of the Seven World Wonders
House of Virgin Mary
Sirince Village

NOTE: This is a private tour program for cruise passengers for minimum 2 people.

Please note that extra 25USD per person is charged for Izmir port transfers.

Level of Activity: 1.5km walk

All In One Tour

HIGHLIGHTS: Ephesus Ancient Site - The ruins of the Temple of Artemis which is one of the Seven World Wonders - House of Virgin Mary, Sirince Village
 
 
Group Size Price Per Person(USD)
For 9 or more people $55
For 8 to 6 people $65
For 5 to 4 people $75
For 3 to 2 people $85