1-
TOUR of EPHESUS Daily
from Istanbul (private)
08.00
a.m. morning flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Arrive in Izmir
Airport at 09.00 a.m. Met by you tour guide and drive to Ephesus
( 45 minutes drive ) First visit the Artemission Temple
where is one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. Continue
to Ephesus.visit Ephesus, one of the 12 cities
of Ionia (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of
Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city at the mouth
of the Cayster (modern Küçükmenderes) River,
it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.
Known in antiquity for its sacred shrines, notably a famous
temple (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) to the
goddess Artemis, or Diana, the city was also an important center
of early Christianity.
Already
a great trading and religious center during the time of the Greeks,
Ephesus grew in importance after the Romans assumed control, becoming
a provincial capital with traders and Christian pilgrims coming
from all parts of the known world. One of the major sites at Ephesus
is the beautiful Celsus Library; it was built in the beginning
of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial
to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of
Province of Asia. The columns at the sides of the façade
are shorter than those at the center, giving the illusion of the
building being greater in size. Between 1973 and 1977, an earthquake
proof reconstruction of the façade was completed. The Grand
Theater is one of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Built
in the 6th century B.C. it was later expanded in the 1st century
A.D. by the Romans to hold a capacity of 24,000 people. The theater
was the place where St. Paul preached. Opposite is the Temple
of Hadrian built in the 2nd century A.D. and renovated in the
4th century in the name of Emperor Hadrian.
After
Ephesus, lunch will be served in the garden of
a local handicrafts center. Here you can see some of the traditional
carpet weaving techniques used and enjoy viewing some splendid
displays of beautiful carpets.
After
Lunch visit House of Virgin Mary. This house
is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles from Ephesus. At the
third Ecumenical Council of 431 in Ephesus, it was claimed that
Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there
until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the
Archbishop of Izmir declared it a place of pilgrimage in 1892.
On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed here.
17.30
Drive to Izmir airport for our flight back to Istanbul at 19.20.
after 1 hour flight arrival in Istanbul at 20.20 and the end
of our services.
This
package includes ;
- Professional licensed English speaking guide
- Istanbul – Izmir – Istanbul domestic return flight
tickets including airport tax
- BBQ lunch,
- Transportation with private AC vehicle
- All entrance fees to the sites stated above the itinerary
This
package excludes
- Personal expencess
- Any other meals than lunch and drinks
| PRIVATE
TOUR RATES |
| Pax |
Per
Person |
| Min.
2 - 3 |
329-US$
|
| Min.
4 - 5 |
309-US$ |
| Min.
6 to 8 |
299-US$ |
| Min.
09- + |
269-US$ |
FROM
ISTANBUL PORT
FROM
KUSADASI PORT
1-
TOUR EPHESUS
Daily from Istanbul ( everyday ) : Ephesus,
The House of Virgin Mary, Artemission Temple, return flight, A/C
transfers, professional tour guide, entrance fees
2-
TOUR ISTANBUL 2
nights & 3 day ( everyday ) : Topkapi
Palace, St. Sophia, Ancient Hipodromme, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar,
2nights BB accomodation,
A/C transfers, professional tour guide, entrance fees,
3-
TOUR ISTANBUL 3
nights & 4 days ( everyday ) : Topkapi
Palace, St. Sophia, Ancient Hipodromme, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar,
Chora Museum, Underground Cistern, Egyptian Market, 3 nights BB
accomodation,
A/C transfers, professional tour guide, entrance fees,
4-
TOUR ISTANBUL 4
nights & 5days ( everyday ) :
Topkapi palace, St. Sophia, Ancient Hipodromme,
Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Chora Museum, Underground Cistern,
Egyptian Market, Bosphorus Cruise, 4 nights BB accomodation,
A/C transfers, professional tour guide, entrance fees,
5-
TOUR ISTANBUL & EPHESUS
4
nights & 5 days ( everyday ) : Topkapi
Palace, St. Sophia, Ancient Hipodromme, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar,
Chora Museum, Underground Cistern, Egyptian Market,
Ephesus,
The House of Virgin Mary, Artemission Temple, return flight,
4 nights BB accomodation,
A/C transfers, professional tour guide, entrance fees,
6-
TOUR ISTANBUL & CAPPADOCIA 4
nights & 5 days ( everyday ) : Topkapi
Palace, St. Sophia, Ancient Hipodromme, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar,
Chora Museum, Underground Cistern, Egyptian Market,
Goreme
Open Air Museum, Uchisar Citadel, Underground Cities, Zelve, Avanos,
Ceravanserails , return flight, 4
nights BB accomodation,
A/C transfers, professional tour guide, entrance fees,
7-
TOUR ISTANBUL & CAPPADOCIA & EPHESUS
5
nights & 6 days ( everyday )
5 nights &
6 days ( everyday ) : Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Ancient Hipodromme,
Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Chora Museum, Underground Cistern,
Egyptian Market,
Goreme
Open Air Museum, Uchisar Citadel, Underground Cities, Zelve, Avanos,
Ceravanserails , Ephesus, The House of Virgin Mary, Artemission
Temple, all flights, 5
nights BB accomodation,
A/C transfers, professional tour guide, entrance fees,
What
some of our guests said after their tour;
It's
been two months since you arranged our day tour in Kusadasi.
I've been wanting to write you to tell you how much we enjoyed
our short stay there. It was so nice to meet you there
at the dock. We could immediately tell we were well taken
care of. The van was nice and very roomy and our guide,
Tunc, was amazing. He was so friendly and knowledgeable.
His love of Turkey was very apparent and very infectious.
If you have an email address for him I'd appreciate it.
We were all so impressed with your beautiful country and would
like to return again someday soon. If we do we will definitely
call you to make the arrangements. We have friends who
travel quite a bit. We'll be sure to tell them about Mr.
Turhan at Ekol Travel. Again, thank you for a wonderful
trip. Good luck in all you do! Sincerely,
Dear
Ekol travel,
I
just wanted to thank you for making our Turkey trip so marvelous--everything
you planned went beautifully. We both fell in love with
your country, and if I ever return, I will definitely contact
you immediately.
THANK
YOU!
Cheers Alisa
It was a pleasure to meet everyone in person and we sincerely
appreciate your lovely gift. This will be displayed proudly
in my home. I look forward to visiting Kusadasi again next
week. I think that I will simply stay with the group again as
already planned as I think it is important to spend this time
with my clients. Thank you once again, you did a fantastic
job. Ngaire
Hello
Fevzi,
We have now returned to Australia and I would like to take this
opportunity to thank you for organising our trip to Turkey.
My wife and I had an excellent holiday and the effort you and
your
company made to ensure all the details were correct and that the
holiday
would run smoothly was excellent. The accommodation , guides,
route
taken through Turkey and support during the trip made our holiday
one we
will not forget.
We are pleased to have chosen your company and will recommend
you to
our friends and any body who is planning a trip to Turkey.
Regards
Phillip Andrews
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