Unique Archaeology of Ephesus & Museum Tour from Izmir, Hotels ,Port
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You will meet your professional guide for the Unique Archaeological Ephesus & Museum tour and set off to visit the ruined city of ancient Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded by the Carians and Lelegs.
Today, this is one of the most magnificent and best-preserved archaeological sites in the world. You will see the glorious Celsus Library façade, restored and reconstructed in the 1970s, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Great Theatre with a seating capacity of 25,000 people. Then, you will visit a new ongoing excavation site of the Church of Mary inside Ephesus. The church is located in the south stoa of the Olympian next to the harbour of Ephesus. This is a very important church for Christianity because it was the first one devoted to the Virgin Mary. The Council of Ephesus and the Synod declared that church as the centre of Christianity in 449 A.D.
Your guide will share some little-known details about the life and times of the ancient city. You will also visit the Ephesus Archaeological Museum. This small museum in Selcuk boasts an incredible collection of Hellenistic and Roman statues, carved reliefs and artefacts unearthed from the ruins of Ephesus. The famous statue of Artemis (goddess of fertility) is housed here.
At the end of your tour, you will stop for refreshments and a carpet demonstration at a local weaving village. Enjoy watching the skilled artisans spinning and dyeing yarn and weaving carpets. From here you will return directly to Izmir
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Today, this is one of the most magnificent and best-preserved archaeological sites in the world. You will see the glorious Celsus Library façade, restored and reconstructed in the 1970s, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Great Theatre with a seating capacity of 25,000 people. Then, you will visit a new ongoing excavation site of the Church of Mary inside Ephesus. The church is located in the south stoa of the Olympian next to the harbour of Ephesus. This is a very important church for Christianity because it was the first one devoted to the Virgin Mary. The Council of Ephesus and the Synod declared that church as the centre of Christianity in 449 A.D.
Your guide will share some little-known details about the life and times of the ancient city. You will also visit the Ephesus Archaeological Museum. This small museum in Selcuk boasts an incredible collection of Hellenistic and Roman statues, carved reliefs and artefacts unearthed from the ruins of Ephesus. The famous statue of Artemis (goddess of fertility) is housed here.
At the end of your tour, you will stop for refreshments and a carpet demonstration at a local weaving village. Enjoy watching the skilled artisans spinning and dyeing yarn and weaving carpets. From here you will return directly to Izmir
Included
- Private licenced guide
- Transportation in luxurious vehicles
- Parking Fees
- Round trip transfer
- Bottle of Water per person
- Fuel surcharge
Not included
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Comfortable footwear is recommended
- As it will be very hot in the summer days we recommend you to bring an umbrella or a hat with you.
- UNESCO World Heritage ( Ephesus Ancient City is a part of the UNESCO. Newly added! )
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cultural
85%
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