Private Ephesus and Sirince VillageTour from Kusadasi

Kusadasi, Turkey
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After a short journey you will find yourself in the heart of history. And then you will walk into the ancient city of ephesus which named has been written to history in the gold letter.Our guide will enlighten you about history of region ,structures of ephesus, culture and tradations of ancient life deeply.

During the route you will find out the odeon, bouleterion, temple of domitian, Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, Brothel, the Great Theater and the spectacular Celsus Library, one of the best-preserved buildings among the ruins and it was the third lasrgest library in ancient time.

Walk along marble street more than two thousands years old. Then reach to greatest building of ephesus. where st john mentioned to pagans people about Christianity.

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Pass By: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast

We start collecting our guests from the centrally located Kusadasi or Selcuk Hotels or from Kusadasi Cruise Port at any time requested (please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and confirm your actual meeting time) Then we will have 20 minutes drive to Ephesus Ruins.

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

This enclosure for archaeological remains at Ephesus elegantly reconciles historic conservation with accessibility for visitors. The site of a succession of great ancient civilizations, Ephesus, on the south-west coast of modern Turkey, During the 2nd century BC, Ephesus was the fourth largest city in the eastern Roman Empire, famous for its Artemesium, the Library of Celsus and its medical school.

Ephesus; Ancient Greek city of Asia Minor, near the mouth of the Menderes River, in what is today West Turkey, South of Smyrna (now Izmir). One of the greatest of the Ionian cities, it became the leading seaport of the region. Its wealth was proverbial. The Greek city was near an old center of worship of a native nature goddess, who was equated with the Greek Artemis, and c.550 B.C. a large temple was built.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bibliotheque de Celsus, Efes Selcuk Merkez, Selcuk, Selcuk Turkiye

Celsus Library is one of the most beautiful structures in Ephesus. Celcius Library was built in 117 A.D. Celsus Library was a monumental tomb for Gaius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, the governor of the province of Asia; from his son Galius Julius Aquila. The grave of Celsus was beneath the ground floor, across the entrance and there was a statue of Athena over it. Because Athena was the goddess of the wisdom

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sirince, Sirince, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast

This pretty old Orthodox village, 12 km away from Ephesus and 30 km from Kusadasi, was once Cirkince ("ugly"). Indeed its habitants gave this name on purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village.

Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince ("pretty"). As the village is located on the top of a mountain, anyone will enjoy the impressive wine yards' and peach trees' views on his way.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye

The Temple of Artemis is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus on a flat area which has over the centuries turned into a swamp. If you visit Ephesus today, you can only see the ruins of the foundations of this marvelous construction of the Hellenistic Age, entirely made of marble and full of sculptured columns' capitals and shafts. The most beautiful remaining of this temple are today exhibited in the London British Museum.

The oldest remaining found date back till the 6th century BC. It was surrounded by 36 huge columns, later enlarged upon the orders of the Lydia King, Kreisos, during the 6th century BC. Most of the exhibits in the London British Museum belong to this period.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • A/C Late model merdeces van and driver
  • licensed local tour guide
  • All parking fees
  • Private tour
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees
  • Entry/Admission - The Temple of Artemis
  • Entry/Admission - Bibliotheque de Celsus
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus

Exclusions

  • Personal Expenses
  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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