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Ephesus Small-Group 6-hour Shore Excursion from Kusadasi
1 day
Small Group
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About this activity
You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport in Izmir, where you will start the tour with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, which is believed to be the place she was taken to by St John to spend her last days.
Next stop is a visit to the former capital of Asia Minor, Ephesus. Excavations began in the 19th Century, and some of the buildings you will see include gymnasiums, agoras, the Domitian Square, the Hadrian Temple, the Roman Bath, the Celsus Library and the biggest theatre in Anatolia with 25,000 seats. After visiting Ephesus, you will move on to the Temple of Artemis which is one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.
You will also visit Isa Bey Mosque,which is a beautiful example of Seljuk Turkish architecture in an atmospheric location. It is the oldest known example of a Turkish mosque with a courtyard. Afterwards, you will be driven back to your hotel or the airport of Izmir.
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Next stop is a visit to the former capital of Asia Minor, Ephesus. Excavations began in the 19th Century, and some of the buildings you will see include gymnasiums, agoras, the Domitian Square, the Hadrian Temple, the Roman Bath, the Celsus Library and the biggest theatre in Anatolia with 25,000 seats. After visiting Ephesus, you will move on to the Temple of Artemis which is one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.
You will also visit Isa Bey Mosque,which is a beautiful example of Seljuk Turkish architecture in an atmospheric location. It is the oldest known example of a Turkish mosque with a courtyard. Afterwards, you will be driven back to your hotel or the airport of Izmir.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Professional guide
- Lunch - Buffet lunch
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Round-trip shared transfer from Izmir airport
- Entry/Admission - Isa Bey Mosque
- Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
- Entry/Admission - The Temple of Artemis
- Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 1 person per booking is required
- At time of booking, passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: flight code, arrival time if they will join this tour from Izmir airport.
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of plane
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
35%
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