Ephesus Half Day Tour: Ancient Ephesus and The Temple of Artemis | Small Group of 12 Pax
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Tour Code: 670767
$45.00 per person
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Departure CityKusadasi
End CityKusadasi
Duration4 hours
LanguageEnglish Live
Tour ThemesCultural & Historical
Guide TypeGuided Tour
Activity LevelEasy
Highlights
• Discover Ephesus, the best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean
• See Terrace Houses, where rich Ephesians used to live
• Visit Temple of Artemis; was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World
• Walk on the ancient roads where Mother Mary, St. John, St. Paul walked
• Learn history about early christians and Romans from your expert local guide
• See Terrace Houses, where rich Ephesians used to live
• Visit Temple of Artemis; was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World
• Walk on the ancient roads where Mother Mary, St. John, St. Paul walked
• Learn history about early christians and Romans from your expert local guide
Itinerary
Explore Unique Ephesus with customized small-group from Kusadasi. Visit Ephesus and The Temple of Artemis, walk on the ancient roads where Mother Mary, St John and St paul walked and see monuments such as Celsus Library, Great Theather, Trajan Fountain, Odeon Temple and more, learn history about early christians and romans from your expert local guide. Take a photos from the best photoshoot points. Skip-The-Line tickets provided.
According your tour pick up time meet with your guide and dive to Ancient Ephesus An Archeological treasure, The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranea. During the 1C AD Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant horbour it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
Next, we will visit the Temple of Artemis (or Artemision), which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. The temple originally had 127 Ionic columns, each with a height of 19 meters. It is also considered one of the earliest banks in the ancient world. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to the departure point.
According your tour pick up time meet with your guide and dive to Ancient Ephesus An Archeological treasure, The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranea. During the 1C AD Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant horbour it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
Next, we will visit the Temple of Artemis (or Artemision), which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. The temple originally had 127 Ionic columns, each with a height of 19 meters. It is also considered one of the earliest banks in the ancient world. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to the departure point.
Tips
* Admission fees (per person)
- Ancient Ephesus: 40 EUR
- Terrace Houses: 15 EUR
Note: The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.
* Departure Time: 08:30am (approx.)
* Departure point: Kusadasi Port / Hotels
* Ending point: Returns to original departure point
- Ancient Ephesus: 40 EUR
- Terrace Houses: 15 EUR
Note: The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.
* Departure Time: 08:30am (approx.)
* Departure point: Kusadasi Port / Hotels
* Ending point: Returns to original departure point
Visiting Attractions
Ancient Ephesus
House of the Virgin Mary
The Temple of Artemis
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What’s Included
Includes
- English Speaking Guide
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfer service from Kusadasi Hotels / Port and Selcuk Hotels
- Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle
Excludes
- Admission fees to attractions
- Beverage during the tour
- Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
- Personal expenses
Special Notes
- It is highly suggested that the clients reconfirm their departure/pickup times by calling or emailing to the local tour operator no later than 24 hr before the service.
- Clients must be ready at the departure point 15 minutes before the exact pickup time.
- If you cannot find the service you need please contact our dedicated Custom Team to advise of your requirements.
- Please take passport for children if any.
- The local operator cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dressing.
- Its highly recommended to make a travel insurance for your holiday, as the local operator can not be held responsible for the incident(s) which may occur during the tour.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
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