Your private guide will be meeting you at your hotel in Izmir, Izmir cruise port or airport, then lead you to your private vehicle, in which you can relax as your private excursion to Ephesus begins. Once you arrive in Ephesus, enter the magnificent city through the Magnesia Gate, and then a walk with your guide into the ruins of ancient Ephesus, was the capital of Asia Minor in Roman era. The route will take you to Odeon, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan and Great Theater.
You will then visit the House of Mother Mary, where she spent the last days of her life.
The Basilica of St John, built by the Emperor Justinian over the tomb of St John the Apostle.
Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World. It was completely rebuilt three times and was eventually destroyed in 401 AD.
Once you finish the visit of sites, you will have opportunity to see a educational presentation for famous Turkish Carpets, being the oldest and richest traditional art of Turkish culture. Drive back to Izmir, where your tour concludes.
Places to visit:
Ancient city of Ephesus, House of Mother Mary, Ephesus Archeology Museum, Temple of Artemis.
Duration: Aprox. 7 and a 1/2 hours
Tour price: 99 € pp
Inclusions:
- Transportation by A/C vehicle,
- English speaking professional guiding services,
- 2 small bottled water per person
- Parking fees for the vehicle.
Exclusions:
- Entrance fees to sites and museums,
- Lunches,
- Other alcoholic and non alcaholic beverages ,
- Personel expenses,
- Gratiuties to tour guides and drivers
