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Kusadasi is your gateway to Ephesus, a city created by the Ionians in the 11th century BC and later expanded by the Romans. Now considered one of the grandest reconstructed sites in the ancient world the region also saw the likes of Cleopatra, Mark Anthony, the Virgin Mary, and John the Apostle.

IMPORTANT REMARK

Below we present the highlights of Kusadasi area, reminding you that all of our tours are on private bases and we can customize any itinerary, in a way to suits YOU personally!

Nothing can compare with a pleasant utmost care private guiding! Hope you agree & join us!

TOUR 1 : Private Ephesus

Anytime you want: Meet your Private Professional Licensed Guide at Kusadasi Port with your name sign and start for Ephesus trip. Great effort is being devoted to excavating this almost 5000 year-old site, and to uncovering the history of the ages through its ruins. Ephesus is considered one of the great outdoor museums of Turkey. Ancient City of Ephesus was built 4 times in the history, and the Ephesus we walk around today is the 3rd one! Ephesus was established as a port – had the greatest harbor in all of Asia. Its position as a center trade route made Ephesus wealthy and very great in the ancient world! With a population of ¼ million, Ephesus became the second largest city of the Roman Empire! It has been a religious center of the early Christianity – Apostol Paul and Apostol John stayed and preached in Ephesus! Our days, one can see the extensive ruins including the The Odeon-used as concert hall for the performances, State Agora-used not for commerce but for business administration, The Prytaneion-where religious ceremonies, official receptions and banquets were held, Domitian Square-it was the first temple to be built in the name of an emperor, Hercules Gate, The Fountain of Trajan-one of the finest monuments in Ephesus, The Baths of Scholastica-used not only to bath but also to socialize and discuss the topics of the day, Themple of Hadrian-it is one of the best preserved and most beautiful structures on Curetes Street, Celsius Library-was the third largest library with the capacity of 12,000 scrolls, The Gymnasium, The Grand Theatre-most magnificent structure in Ephesus, The Arcadian Way..and much more monuments remained preserved till our days, constantly reminding us the great history of this ancient city. Today, Ephesus it’s an unique tourism center proving all its perfects to the visitors from all around the world. Some free time for shopping.Drive back to Port.

Approximate required time for this tour is 3 - 3 ½  hours.

Including: Private Professional Licensed Guide; Transportation in comfortable A/C vehicles; Private Professional Driver; Entrance fees to the sights mentioned above the itinerary.

Excluding: Any gratuities for Guide & Driver; Any meals and/or drinks (unless specifically mentioned); Any kind of other personal expenses;

TOUR 2 : Private Ephesus + The Temple of Artemis

TOUR 3 : Private Ephesus + House of Virgin Mary + The Temple of Artemis

Anytime you want: Meet your Private Professional Licensed Guide at Kusadasi Port with your name sign and start for Ephesus trip. Great effort is being devoted to excavating this almost 5000 year-old site, and to uncovering the history of the ages through its ruins. Ephesus is considered one of the great outdoor museums of Turkey. Ancient City of Ephesus was built 4 times in the history, and the Ephesus we walk around today is the 3rd one! Ephesus was established as a port – had the greatest harbor in all of Asia. Its position as a center trade route made Ephesus wealthy and very great in the ancient world! With a population of ¼ million, Ephesus became the second largest city of the Roman Empire! It has been a religious center of the early Christianity – Apostol Paul and Apostol John stayed and preached in Ephesus! Our days, one can see the extensive ruins including the The Odeon-used as concert hall for the performances, State Agora-used not for commerce but for business administration, The Prytaneion-where religious ceremonies, official receptions and banquets were held, Domitian Square-it was the first temple to be built in the name of an emperor, Hercules Gate, The Fountain of Trajan-one of the finest monuments in Ephesus, The Baths of Scholastica-used not only to bath but also to socialize and discuss the topics of the day, Themple of Hadrian-it is one of the best preserved and most beautiful structures on Curetes Street, Celsius Library-was the third largest library with the capacity of 12,000 scrolls, The Gymnasium, The Grand Theatre-most magnificent structure in Ephesus..and much more monuments remained preserved till our days, constantly reminding us it’s great history. Today, Ephesus it’s an unique tourism center proving all its perfects to the visitors from all around the world. We also visit the House of Virgin Mary where she is believed to have spent her last years. It is recorded that St. John brought Virgin Mary to Ephesus after the death of Christ and that a small house was built for her on Bulbuldagi Mount. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited The House of Virgin Mary - He led the Liturgy and gave a bronze candle holder as a gift. Pilgrims drink from a spring under the house which is believed to have healing properties and put special wishes at the ''Wishing Wall'' strongly believe they will come true! Drive back to Kusadasi after visit The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders on the Ancient World, a famous temple build for the goddess Artemis, known as Diana in ancient world. Today one can see only the ruins of the foundation. Once, the construction of the Hellenistic Age was entirely made of marble and full of sculptured column capitals and shafts. Some free time for shopping. Drive back to Port.

Approximate required time for this tour is 4 - 4 ½  hours.

Including: Private Professional Licensed Guide; Transportation in comfortable A/C vehicles; Private Professional Driver; Entrance fees to the sights mentioned above the itinerary.

Excluding: Any gratuities for Guide & Driver; Any meals and/or drinks (unless specifically mentioned); Any kind of other personal expenses;

TOUR 8: Private Selcuk Museum + Isa Bey Mosque + St. John Basilica + Artemission Temple

Anytime you want: Meet your Private Professional Licensed Guide at Kusadasi Port with your name sign and start for the trip. Drive to Selcuk town, the beginning of whose history dates back to 6000 BC, as an important center of pagan worship in antiquity. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World, is the testimony of this pagan times. Christianity was disseminated from Selcuk by St. John and his disciples. The Church of Virgin Mary, The Church of St. John and the Tomb of St. John are important buildings from this period. It is recorded that Apostol Paul and Apostol John stayed and preached in Ephesus! St. John brought Virgin Mary to Ephesus after the death of Christ and that a small house was built for her on Bulbuldagi Mount. Isa Bey Mosque is a significant example of Islamic architecture. We visit the Basilica of St. John, who came here with the Virgin Mary and wrote his Gospel. Right after his death, a small church was build over its tomb, but the presently visible church is cruciform and roled with six massive domes donated in 6th century by Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora. The church becomes the biggest church of that times. Restoration allows to see its extent and to imagine its beauties. From inside of Basilica of St. John, one can admire the Fortress Walls. This fortress is located on the highest point of thr Ayasuluk Hill and had 15 towers, a mosque and cisterns. Was constructed by Aydin Emirate. Very close to St. John basilica is Isa Bey Mosque. Isa Bey, a member of the ruling family in the district of Aydin, commissioned the architect Ali to built this mosque in 1375 A.D: It is one of the most delicate examples of Seljukian architecture, such as pendants of the domes with the painted tiles, the stalactites of the window moldings with arabesque mofits, coloured Stones and painted tiles, particularly the porcelain mosaics of the South dome. Some columns and architectural elements were used from Artemis Temple.  We also visit the Selcuk Museum founded in 1929, one of the finest museums in Turkey, holds the best of the archeological objects excavated at Ephesus. The objects on display belongs also to all periods of history starting with Mycenean. Few artifacts and finds from some of the many other significant ancient Hellenic, Hellenistic and Roman cities in the region. Drive back to Kusadasi after visit The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders on the Ancient World, a famous temple build for the goddess Artemis, known as Diana in ancient world. Today one can see only the ruins of the foundation. Once, the construction of the Hellenistic Age was entirely made of marble and full of sculptured column capitals and shafts. Some free time for shopping. Drive back to Port.

Approximate required time for this tour is 5 hours.

Including: Private Professional Licensed Guide; Transportation in comfortable A/C vehicles; Private Professional Driver; Entrance fees to the sights mentioned above the itinerary.

Excluding: Any gratuities for Guide & Driver; Any meals and/or drinks (unless specifically mentioned); Any kind of other personal expenses;

Program order: The order in which visits are mentioned might be changed and/or adjusted, according to circumstances.

Pax	Per Person
Min. 2 - 3	120 US$
Min. 4 - 5	70 US$
Min. 6 to 10	65 US$
Min. 11 - +	60 US$
Group Tour	55 US$

 

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ATTENTION

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

· WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARD PAYMENT (VISA/MASTERCARD only), DURING OR AT THE END OF THE TOUR, FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDED FROM KUSADASI PORT, ONLY!

· FOR ALL THE SERVICES, FROM ALL OTHER PORTS ( ISTANBUL, IZMIR, MARMARIS, etc…) CREDIT CARD PAYMENT IN ADVANCE DURING THE BOOKING, OR CASH AT THE END OF THE TOUR ( All international currencies are accepted)

· WE DON’T ACCEPT CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS DURING KUSADASI TOURS ON SUNDAYS AND ON NATIONAL HOLIDAYS, BUT ALL OTHER DAYS

· WE DON’T APPLY ANY PENALTY FOR LAST MINUTE CANCELLATIONS, EVEN IF YOU MAKE ADVANCED PAYMENT FOR THE SHORE EXCURSIONS BOOKINGS IN TURKEY.

· FULL AMOUNT WILL BE REFUNDED WITHIN A WEEK OF TIME.

· PAYMENT IN ADVANCE REQUIRED FOR THE SHORE EXCURSION BOOKINGS FOR GREECE & GREEK ISLANDS

· FULL AMOUNT WILL BE REFUNDED ALSO FOR ANY UNSATISFACTION REGARDING OUR SERVICES.