All inclusive Private Ephesus, The House of the Virgin Mary, Sirince Village

ALL INCLUSIVE private tour allows you to see almost all the highlights close to Kusadasi. Our All Inclusive private tour includes visits to Ephesus, The House of Virgin Mary, The Temple of Artemission and Sirince Village. This private full-day tour includes a private guide, private transportation by brand-new minibus with A/C, entrance fees, and a traditional kebap lunch with mezes and salad that is not to be missed.
• Private Tour for your family and friends
• You will decide on departure time
• Our tour guide will meet you at the Port/Hotel with your name sign,
• Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure,
• You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary,
• You do not have to wait for other group members
• You may stop to have pictures during your tour.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Ege Ports, Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi port at pre-arranged time. Pickup time will be given during the confirmation of your booking.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

After greeting, we will have a 2-minute drive to the Ephesus area to visit one of the main highlights in Turkey. Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.
Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings. Among them are the Baths of Scholastica and the Library of Celsus (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 Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. The Grand theatre was built in the 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye

Our next stop is The House of Virgin Mary, located in the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council in 431 AD 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 as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Agora Restaurant, Atatürk Atatürk Cad./agora Çarşısı, Atatürk, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye

Lunch time: we will have a delicious Turkish kebap and mezes with salad with soft drinks included.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sirince, Sirince, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast

Next drive up to the pretty old Turkish-Orthodox village Sirince, located on the top of a mountain, where anyone will enjoy the impressive vineyards and peach trees. The village has a synthesis of Turk-Greek culture, where we visit a mosque and an Orthodox church. All the narrow streets of the village belong to the women, selling handcrafts of all kinds and olive oil. Another attraction of Sirince is its fruity wine. You can taste it in small cafes.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye

We will stop at the Temple of Artemis where one of the seven wonders of the ancient world used to be.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast

After the tour we will take you back to the Kusadasi city center or port.

Duration: 20 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 6 To 7 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from Kusadasi Cruise Terminal for cruise guests. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message

Ports

• Ege Ports, Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
• Traditional Turkish Lunch with Soft Drinks (Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Soda Water, Water)
• Private transportation by brand-new vehicles with AC
• Private professional licensed tour guide
• Private tour for your family and Friends only
• Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
• Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Not Included

• Tips and personal expenses are not included

Facilities