Itinerary
- Ancient City of Ephesus: Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was the harbour city. This giant city was built only with marbel.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House): The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.
- Sirince Koyu: Sirince Village, this pretty old Greek orthodox village, 12 km away from Ephesus, was once Cirkince (ugly). Indeed its habitants gave this name of 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 mountain, anyone will enjoy the impressive wineyards and peach trees views on his way.
- The Temple of Artemis: Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also know less pracisely as the Temple of Diana, was Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was seven wonders of the world.
- The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. The mosque is stuated in outskirts of the Ayasuluk Hills at Selcuk – Ephesus.
Includes
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Lunch
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
- Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
- Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 500 TRY
Details
We reach to Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC.
The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life.
Sirince Village, this pretty old Greek orthodox village, 12 kms away from Ephesus, was once Cirkince (Ugly). After years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince (Pretty).
Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one the seven wonders of the world.
The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks.
In the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to Kusadasi.
Stores to Visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory
The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life.
Sirince Village, this pretty old Greek orthodox village, 12 kms away from Ephesus, was once Cirkince (Ugly). After years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince (Pretty).
Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one the seven wonders of the world.
The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks.
In the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to Kusadasi.
Stores to Visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Virgin Mary's House entrance fee is 500 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
