Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port, The Ancient City Ephesus, The House of Virgin Mary, The Temple of Artemis. The price includes the entrance fees, professional licensed guide, lunch and private a/c minibus. (0-4 aged children are FREE).
| Pax | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 - 2 Pax | $ 220 [Total] |
| 3 - 5 Pax | $ 290 [Total] |
| 6 - 9 Pax | $ 402 [Total] |
| 10 - 14 Pax | $ 499 [Total] |
| 15 - 21 Pax | $ 685 [Total] |
| Children (3 - 10) | 50% Discounted |
| Infant (0 - 2) | Free |
RESERVATION AND PAYMENT:
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the that they confirm that they will come and and will make the tour and so we
will send you a reservation confirmation. ( sorry that we in Turkey such a
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We will confirm your reservation and sent you the tour confirmation with the
reservation number and tour details including contact number in case of
emergency. You can do pay to your tour guide in cash (any currency due to the
exchange rate).
Dear Our guests, if you have any other questions regarding the tour, do not
hesitate to contact us, we are always ready to serve you.
- Wear sport/walking shoes and comfortable clothing,
- Do not forget to take your cameras with you!
- Please check your Spam mail box in case you do not get our other emails.
- This is a private arrangement for you, your family or group. We do not gather
groups of passengers to create a group.
- You can decide when you want to start and conclude your tour!
- You will enter the Ephesus ruins from the upper gate (Magnesia Gate) and left
the Ephesus from the lower gate which means you do not have to walk back.
- No waiting in lines for tickets - your private guide will arrange everything
for you.
- Due to various reasons the sequence of visited places may change.
- For Children, those younger than 4 year old are free of charge, between 5 and
9 year old are charged with the half price, children beginning from 10 year/old
are charged with the adult price. Therefore, please inform us about the
childrens ages.
- Children need to have ID card or Passport for visiting Ephesus ruins.
| DEPARTURE | Izmir / Cesme |
| DURATION | 5,5 - 6 Hour |
| VISITING | Visiting the Ruins of Ephesus, The Celsius Library, The Temple of Hadrian, The Fountain of Trajan, The Temple of Domitian, The Monument of Memmius, The Marble Street, The Great Theatre, The Odeon, The House of Virgin Mary, Diana, Temple of Artemis |
| THE PRICE INCLUDES | Transportation in a late model air-conditioned mercedes Vito Minivan Professional licensed in your language speaking tour guide throughout the tour All entrance fees Private air - conditioned non-smoking vehicle with the driver Transportation from Izmir Airport, Izmir Port, or hotels. Traditional Lunch. On the Minivan Water Services |
| NOT INCLUDED | Your safety during the tour is our responsibility guaranteed by TURSAB association, number A 8456 license and travel insurance...
Personal Expenses Beverages served at lunch Drinks Tips for guide and driver |
Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port
Meeting with your guide at the exit of the terminal at the Izmir Airport, Izmir Harbour (hotel pick up is also available) and drive to Selcuk. You will visit first the Temple of Artemis (Diana being one of the seven wonders in the ancient world. Visit the House of Virgin Mary, Continue to Ephesus, one of the largest archeological site; for many Christians the best-known building in Ephesus is the Grand Theater where in the 1st century AD a silversmith attempted to stir up a riot to get rid of St. Paul who was damaging his business of making images of Diana. (Sightseeing includes: Marble Street, Odeon, Bouleterion, Temple of Hadrian, Agora, the Bath of Scholastic, Love house, Library of Celsius, Great Theatre, Harbor Street).
Ephesus tour from Izmir - About Ephesus
Ephesus or "Efes" was a vibrant classical city, now bordering modern day Selcuk in Turkey and representing some of the best preserved Greek and Roman ruins in the Mediterranean. Today, Ephesus is a treasure trove for enthusiasts of Ancient Roman and Greek history, allowing them to walk through its streets and view its magnificent houses, community buildings, temples and stadiums.
After your Ephesus visit, you will see the Temple of Artemis, one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Did you know that fact about Ephesus?
Sights at Ephesus some of the most impressive sites at Ephesus include the Library of Celsus, the ruins of which stand two storeys high, the Temple of Hadrian which was built in 118 AD, the classical theatre where it is believed Saint Paul preached to the Pagans and the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, so called because legend has it that the Romans locked seven Christian boys there in 250 AD, who only awoke in the 5th century. The cross shaped Basilica of Saint John is also nearby, as is the fourteenth century Isabey Mosque, which is an impressive structure built from the remains of Ephesus.
Mobility Scooter for disabled and elder guests.
For the first time in Izmir, our mobility scooters are at your disposal during the daily Ephesus tours, especially for our disabled guests or those who have walking difficulties. We offer this service for the half or full day Ephesus tour to all of our customers with disabilities and elder people with walking problems. You just start the mobility scooter up and can visit the House of Virgin Mary or the Ephesus city without ant problems together with your tour guide.
The only thing you need to do is to let us know about this special request while making the tour reservation. While picking you up from Izmir Airport, Izmir Harbour, or Izmir hotels, our mobility scooter, being collapsible, will wait for you in the back of the mini van. And you will be able to make your tour with all the comfort and without getting tired! If you look at the pictures below, you will see how comfortable and safe the mobility scooter is, especially for your full day or private Ephesus tour.
Our Private excursions are on V.I.P standarts and more reasonable than cruise company excursions rate, which are designed for the larger groups. Our driver and guide are never the same person, We are giving you a profesional tour guide and a profesional driver. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, No extra hidden charges.
Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port
Meeting with your guide at the exit of the terminal Izmir Airport, Izmir Port (hotel pick up is also available) and drive to Selcuk. You will visit first the Temple of Artemis (Diana) being one of the seven wonders in the ancient world. Continue to visit the House of Virgin Mary, where both Pope Paul VI in 1967 and Pope John Paul II in 1979 have celebrated mass. Ephesus is one of the largest archeological sites; for many Christians the best-known building in Ephesus is the large Theater where in 1st century AD a silversmith attempted to stir up a riot to get rid of Paul who was damaging his business of making images of Diana. (Sightseeing includes: Marble Street, Odeon, Bouleterion, Temple of Hadrian, Agora, the Bath of Scholastica, Love house, Library of Celsius, Great Theatre, Harbour Street). 100% Satisfaction Guarantee No extra hidden charges.
Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port - About Ephesus
Ephesus is one of the seven churches mentioned in the book of Revelation (1:11; 2:17). It is mentioned 18 times in the New Testament. It was the center for the worship of Artemis (Roman Diana). The Austrians have been excavating there for over 100 years!Most of these artifacts are housed in the Ephesus Museum in Selcuk. According to the old legends, Ephesus was founded by the female warriors known as the Amazons. The name of the city is thought to have been derived from "APASAS", the name of a city in the "KINGDOM OF ARZAWA" meaning the "city of the Mother Goddess". Ephesus was inhabited from the end of the Bronze Age onwards, but changed its location several times in the course of its long history in accordance with habits and requirements. Carians and Lelegians are to be have been among the city's first inhabitants.
Did you know that fact about Ephesus?
But did you know about the place outside of Ephesus called garbage heap (trash heap)? According to the historical records unwanted babies - mostly girls -due to the belief to the Artemis goddess (Artemis was the goddess of fertility both giving blessings to woman willing to have a child and also protecting from the child birth, as every third woman was likely to die during the child birth) were left in the isolated area to die. The most healthiest of them were picked up by the slave traders and used to be slaves or prostitutes
The City Of Ephesus
The main street of the city was the Arcadian Way which led from the harbor to the theater. The street was over 100 feet wide and paved with marble slabs. The street was often used for parades and ceremonies, and was flanked on either side by rows of columns 50 feet deep. The street was named in honor of the emperor Arcadius (A.D. 383-408) who enlarged and restored it. At night the street was lit by lanterns.
The great theater at Ephesus gives us some idea of the elegance of the ancient city in the time of Paul. The construction began during the reign of Claudies (A.D. 41-54) and was completed during the reign of Trajan (A.D. 98-117). This massive structure measured 495 feet in diameter and seated an estimated 25,000 people. The great uproar over Diana of the Ephesians took place here (Acts 19).
The Library of Celsus built in A.D. 135 by Julius Aguila in memory of his father, Celsus, who was a Roman senator and governor-general of the province of Asia. Here thousands of parchments and papyri were stored, protected from dampness and worms by a double wall. Estimates of the number of rolls that could be stored in the library vary from 9,500 to 12,000. Celsus was a lover of books and was given the honor of being buried, not only within the city, but in the vault of his own library among his books. On the first floor of its fasade there stood four female statues representing wisdom, fortune, knowledge, and virtue.
Another important street was Curetes Street, which derived its name from the Curetes (priests), who guarded the sacred fire of the hestia (hearth) in the prytaneion. The Curetes were a college of priests attached to the service of Artemis. Many inscriptions and reliefs may be seen along the street, including a relief representing Nike, the goddess of victory, with a wreath in her left hand and a spike in the right. The most beautiful building on Curetes Street is the Temple of Hadrian (A.D. 117-138). The Fountain of Trajan (A.D. 98-117) is located on the northern end of the street - it was dedicated to the Emperor Trajan at the end of the first century.
The Odeion in Ephesus had 22 tiers and accommodated over 1500 spectators. Here musicians played their flutes, lyres, and citharas, and poets recited from Homer.
| Pax | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 - 2 Pax | $ 220 [Total] |
| 3 - 5 Pax | $ 290 [Total] |
| 6 - 9 Pax | $ 402 [Total] |
| 10 - 14 Pax | $ 499 [Total] |
| 15 - 21 Pax | $ 685 [Total] |
| Children (3 - 10) | 50% Discounted |
| Infant (0 - 2) | Free |
