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Guided Tour of Ephesus & Sirince Village from Kusadasi with Lunch

Name: Guided Tour of Ephesus & Sirince Village from Kusadasi with Lunch
Start: 2024-11-30T07:00:00
End: 2024-11-30T13:00:00
Location: Kusadasi

Artemis temple in the ancient city of Ephesus

symbol of medicine in ruins of Ephesus, Turkey

Discover the rich history and culture of Ephesus, and experience the beauty of the charming village of Sirince led by an expert local guide with hotel transfers from Kusadasi.

Hoogtepunten

Visit the magnificent city of Ephesus, a UNESCO-listed archeological site, and the pretty village of Sirince including hotel transfers and lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant.
From Kusadasi, travel to the ancient city of Ephesus and see landmarks such as the Celsus Library, the medical school, and more with a local guide.
Explore Sirince, a village surrounded by groves and orchards, and stroll through the streets with white houses and red-tiled roofs followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
Discover the ruins of the temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, and admire its impressive marble columns and sculptured capitals.
Did you know? It is believed that ancient Romans knew the world is round based on the round footrest under Emperor Trajan’s statue, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117.

Insluitsels

Guided tour of Ephesus & Sirince Village
English & Spanish-speaking guide
Round-trip hotel transfers from Kusadasi
Lunch
Entrance fees

Annuleringsbeleid

Je annuleert deze tickets tot 24 uur voor de belevenis begint en krijgt een volledige terugbetaling.

Your Experience

Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus

Get picked up from your hotel or Cruise port in Kusadasi and make your way to the ancient city of Ephesus in an AC late-model Mercedes van. Witness this UNESCO World Heritage site with an expert local English and Spanish-speaking guide. See impressive monumental structures such as the Commercial Agora, Roman Baths, Basilica, Odeon(Buleterion), Domitian Square and more! The most notable being the Library of Celsus built in 117 A.D. Celsus Library was also a monumental tomb for Gaius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, the governor of the province of Asia.

See the Charming Sirince Village

Your next stop is the old Greek Village” Sirince(Şirince)” which means “pretty”, it is a perfect combination of Turk-Greek culture. Led by your guide, stroll along the narrow streets in between the old Greek houses surrounded by pretty wine yards and peach trees. Come across locals selling their own handicrafts and needle works all around. Once all this exploring makes you hungry, step inside a local restaurant led by your guide and relish the traditional food.

Visit the Ruins of the Temple of Artemis

Marvel at the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Dedicated to the ancient Greek goddess of the hunt, the temple dates back to the 6th century BC. See the remains of the 36 huge columns that once surrounded this complex. Listen to details about this marvelous construction and the history of the Hellenistic Age from your guide before enjoying the convenience of being dropped off back at your hotel or the Kusadasi town center and port.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Facilities: Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
Infant seats are available.
It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
Please note: This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Restrictions

This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Mijn kaartjes

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs from Kusadasi.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.