On
this tour, we also have the opportunity to visit the village of Sirince,
located 8 kilometers away from Ephesus. Our guide will greet you with our
private vehicle in the morning. After witnessing the historical streets of
Ephesus and seeing its magnificent architecture, you should add this charming
village, which hosts many churches, to your day.
On our tour, we will explore the
enchanting historical streets of the Ancient City of Ephesus with our
professional guide. Ephesus is an ancient city famous worldwide for its
historical significance. It reached its peak during the Roman period. It was
built entirely by the Memers. After the Artemis cult, it also hosted the early
years of Christianity to a great extent. One of the main reasons it was such an
important place in ancient times was that it was also a significant commercial
port. After a major earthquake, the distance from the coastline increased. It
used to operate as a Port City. Because it was a popular destination, it played
an important role in the spread of Christianity. After exploring all the
historical traces of this place in the Ancient City of Ephesus, our guide will
take you by vehicle to the St. John Basilica, which is just a 5-minute drive
away. After the visit to the St. John Basilica, we will head to the village of
Sirince, which is only 10 minutes away by car.
The development of the village of Sirince
dates back to the 1st century. The first believers of Ephesus had fled to the
village of Sirince to escape from the prosecutors. Sirince remained a Greek
Orthodox village until the end of World War I. In 1924, a population exchange
agreement was made between Greece and Turkey. After this agreement, Turks
living in Greece and Greeks living in Turkey were exchanged. This migration was
a forced migration in both countries after World War I.
The official name change of the village
of Sirince took place during the early days of the establishment of the
Republic of Turkey. Before, the village was called 'Cirkince' (meaning 'ugly'),
and later it was changed to 'Sirince' (meaning 'beautiful'). Until recently,
agriculture was the main source of livelihood in this village. Due to its
unique history and incredible beauty, Sirince has become a popular tourist
destination, frequently featured in documentaries, travel programs, and various
research. The Church of St. John the Baptist is located in Sirince. The Church
of St. Demetrius is also a church situated on a hill at the entrance of Sirince.
At the end of our tour, our private vehicle will take you to the previously
agreed-upon location
If
you are taking the tour during the summer months, you may want to bring an
umbrella or a hat. If you don’t have one, there will be shops where you can
purchase them before entering, once you get off the vehicle. You can also bring
water with you. There is a shop inside Ephesus where you can buy drinks, but it
is located in the middle of the site. Our tour will last a minimum of four and
a half to five hours. If you have a ship or flight to catch after the tour,
please remember to mention it when you get in touch.
The
entrance ticket fees for the archaeological ruins of the Ancient City of
Ephesus are 40 euros. It receives a high number of visitors during the summer
months. If your time is limited, we can purchase your entrance tickets in
advance upon request, so you won't have to wait in line at the entrance. If you
would like information about meal-inclusive pricing, please feel free to
contact us.
Our tours can be customized according to your requests, and prices will be redefined for customized tours. For detailed information, you can reach us directly by using our email address or contact us via WhatsApp. We are here to assist you with detailed information and special offers!
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