Itinerary
- The Ephesus Great Theatre is located on the slope of Panayir (Pion) Hill, opposite Harbor Street, and is easily seen when entering from the south entrance to Ephesus. The theatre is cut into the west slope of Mount Pion upon which the Acropolis was located. Hellenistic theatres are generally built on a natural slope of a hill in order to benefit from the gradient of the hill. The best example is the Acropolis Theatre of Pergamum which was constructed in the 3rd century BC, almost at the same time with the Ephesus Theatre. The excavations of the Great Theatre reveal that it was first constructed about 250 B.C, during the reign of Lysimachos. During the Roman period, it was enlarged and formed its current style that is seen today.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House): Ancient House of Virgin Mary
- The Temple of Artemis: This famous temple is one of the seven wonders of the world, and is also known as Artemission. It was first built in lonian style during 560-550 B.C. by the Lydian King Kroisos. After being burnt down in 356 B.C. by a lunatic, it was rebuilt on the same foundations, but its height was extended by 3 m. This temple, which is also famous for its marble statues, is 55.10 x 115 in dimensions and was the largest of all temple, which were discovered during digs by J.T. Wood in 1869-1874, and David G. Hogart in 1904-1905 in the name of the British Museum, were taken to England.
- Pick up from your hotel for the flight from istanbul airport
- Izmir: pick up from izmir airport and transfer to Ephesus and return transfer including fyling time
Includes
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Flight tickets
Details
We are going to pick you up from your hotel in istanbul and transfer to Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport, we will provide the flight tickets in advance for you.
Our guide will meet you at the airport and drive you to the Ephesus ancient city which is around 50 minutes drive.
The city of Ephesus was one of the largest and most important cities in the ancient Mediterranean world, lying on the western coast of Asia Minor (in modern day Turkey). It was one of the oldest Greek settlements on the Aegean Sea, and later the provincial seat of Roman government in Asia.End of the tour we will transfer you to Izmir airport and arrange your tickets for the plane and meet you in Istanbul airport and transfer to your hotel.
Our guide will meet you at the airport and drive you to the Ephesus ancient city which is around 50 minutes drive.
The city of Ephesus was one of the largest and most important cities in the ancient Mediterranean world, lying on the western coast of Asia Minor (in modern day Turkey). It was one of the oldest Greek settlements on the Aegean Sea, and later the provincial seat of Roman government in Asia.End of the tour we will transfer you to Izmir airport and arrange your tickets for the plane and meet you in Istanbul airport and transfer to your hotel.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
