Full-Day Private Tour to Explore Ephesus
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You may wonder exactly what we offer with our tailor-made trips. It is crafted to your needs, interests, and budget by a local travel expert. And because we are trip specialists, it fits you perfectly, like a bespoke suit. Ephesus is the grandest and best preserved. The Greco-Roman world truly comes alive at Ephesus. Sirince village is located on the top of mountain, anyone will enjoy the impressive wineyards and peach trees views on his way. You get to do everything that you want, your way. An expert takes care of all the organizing, saving you the stress. But you remain in full control of the planning process, from start to finish. You liaise with a travel expert, who is your main point of contact. This expert not only looks to secure the best options available but also to save you money by seeking out preferential rates for activities.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Bergin Tours
Stop At: 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 also a harbor city. And, this giant city was built only with marble. Did you know Ephesus had the largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marble Street, and Harbour Street.
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ephesus Terrace Houses
Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called “the houses of rich”, they are important for the reason that they give us an idea about the family life during the Roman period. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other of right angles.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Basilica of Saint John
St. John Basilica was a basilica in Ephesus. It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th Century. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. It was modeled after the now last Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis
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 of the seven wonders of the world.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 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 the mountain, anyone will enjoy the impressive vineyards and peach trees views on his way.
Duration: 1 hour
