| EPHESUS DAY TOUR (L) 08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi (Pick up time depends on the location of your hotel.) On the tour; Drive to the ruins of Ephesus Ancient City where the city will come alive as you walk through the 2,000 year-old marble streets to admire the Library of Celsus, 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 then you will be transferred back to your hotel. Please take note of the following: * 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. |