In
the morning, our tour guide will meet you at the designated point with our
private vehicle. If your time in Turkey is limited, you can opt for our
half-day Ephesus tour. The ancient city of Ephesus is located on a sloping
terrain that descends towards the coastal area. To make your walking and
sightseeing more comfortable, we arrange an easy downhill walk that won't tire
you out. This way, you will be able to see the entire Ancient City of Ephesus
in detail from start to finish. During the tour, we give you the opportunity to
visit every part of the Ephesus Ancient City that you should not miss,
accompanied by our professional guide. You will see all the historical
structures that have witnessed history in Ephesus.
In the 1st century BC, Ephesus was the second-largest
city in the world after Rome. It had a population of over 250,000 in the Roman
Empire. Ephesus, which was entirely built with marble from start to finish, is
also a port city. The reason people began settling in these lands between 6000
and 8000 BC is because it had a coastline along the Aegean Sea, meaning it was
a port city. Its development as a center of maritime trade became the beginning
of its fame, which continued for centuries.
Some of the main highlights include: the
Magnesia Gate, the Great Theater, the Eastern Gymnasium and the State Agora
Baths, the Upper Agora (State Agora) and Basilica, the Odeon, the Prytaneion,
the Temple of Domitian, the Pollio Fountain, the Memmius Monument, the Curetes
Street, the Heracles Gate, the Trajan Fountain, the Terrace Houses, the Varius
Baths, the Public Latrine (Latrina), the House of Love, the Temple of Hadrian,
the Stoa of Alytarkhus, the Octagon, the Heroon, the Celsus Library, the
Commercial Agora and the South Gate, the Marble Street, the Harbor Street
(Arcadiane), the Theater Gymnasium, the Virgin Mary Church Ruins, and the
Harbor Baths.
Today, Ephesus, which is visited for its
ancient city ruins, is actually the third Ephesus. A total of five Ephesus
cities were established. One was built at the foot of Ayasuluk Hill, another
around the Temple of Artemis, and the one we visit today is the third Ephesus.
The fourth Ephesus is the settlement around the castle, and the fifth is the
modern town of Selçuk. During this tour, we will visit the city ruins found in
the Ephesus Ancient City. Other tourist sites in the area include the St. John
Basilica, the House of the Virgin Mary, Sirince Village. If you would like more
detailed information about these places, please feel free to contact us. At the
end of the tour, you will be dropped off at the starting point or any other
address you request with our private vehicle.
Includings
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- All Local Taxes
- A/C Mercedes MPV
- Parking Fees
Excludings
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Driver & Guide Tip – Gratitude
- Entrance Fees
- Lunch (Full-day Tours)
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 these items 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 towards the
middle of the site. Our tour will last a minimum of 2.5 to 3 hours. If you have
a flight or cruise after the tour, please remember to let us know when you get
in touch.
The entrance ticket prices for the
Ephesus Ancient City Ruins area are 40 euros. During the summer months, it
receives a large number of visitors. If you have limited time, we can purchase
your entrance tickets before your arrival upon request. This way, you won't
have to wait in line at the entrance.
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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