| ISTANBUL - EPHESUS TOUR - ISTANBUL (L) 05:30 You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul (Pick up time can change according to your hotel location.) 07:00 Fly to Izmir. 08:00 Arrive in Izmir and met on arrival.You will be transferred to Selcuk where you will meet the group. 09:30 Start for the amazing Ephesus Tour. On tour you will visit; Drive to the ruins of Ephesus Ancient City where the city will come alive as walk through the 2,000 year-old marble streets to admire the Library of Celsius, Temple of Hadrian, The fountains of Trajan, Polio, Odeon and the Great Theatre with cappacity of 24.000 spectators.According to recent excavations, the site was occupied as early as the late Neolithic period and developed through the Bronze and Iron Ages. Temple of Artemis, The temple of Artemision is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Antic world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus on a flat area which has over the centuries turned into a swamp. Virgin Mary House, Virgin Mary House, It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John. Isabey Mosque, Isa Bey Mosque is one of the most delicate examples of Seljukian architecture, situated below the basilica of Saint John. The mosque was built by the master Syrian architecture Ali son of Mushimish al -Damishki, between the years of 1374 and 1375. Ephesus Museum, Ephesus Archaeological Museum is located in Selcuk, which is 70km away from Izmir, where Ephesus ancient city is found. 16:00 The tour finishes and you will have some free time. 18:00 You will be transferred to Izmir Airport. 20:00 Fly to Istanbul. 21:00 Arrive in Istanbul.When you arrive at Istanbul Airport, you will be met there and will be transferred to your hotel. Please take note of the following: *Going and returning flight time may change according to availability. *30% discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0-2 * You are kindly requested to present your self at the pick up point 15 minutes prior the pre advised pick up time * Remember to take sunscreen & a hat if you're not fond of direct sunlight as there is minimal shade available. |