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Ephesus Private Tours from Izmir

Private Ephesus Tours : Izmir port

5 different private Ephesus tour programs from 5 to 8 hours for individuals and groups.

Personal professional tour guide, entrance fees, AC transportations are included.

 

Tour 1 : Ephesus

Your private guide will meet you at Izmir port with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, anytime you want .We will drive around 50 mins. to reach Ephesus. We will start visiting 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. 

 

Walkthrough history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, 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. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. The theater was the place where St. Paul preached. Drive back to Izmir port. The end of our services.

Personal professional tour guide, entrance fees, AC transportations are included.
Min. Suggested time to complete this tour is 4,5 hrs.

 

 

RATES

Pax	2 to 3 pax	4 to 5 pax	6 to 7 pax	8 to 10 pax	11 to 15 pax	16 to 20 pax
Per person	104-$US	99-$US	94-$US	89-$US	84-$US	79-$US

Terrace Houses is located in the ancient city of Ephesus and can be added into itinerary with 10-US$ extra per person. It will extend tour duration around 30 mins. Ephesus has 1 mile ( 1.5 k.m.) walking distance and Terrace Houses has steps. Not recommended for people with physical disabilities.

 

 

Tour 2: Ephesus - Artemission Temple

Your private guide will meet you at Izmir port with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, anytime you want .We will drive around 50 mins. to reach Ephesus. We will start visiting 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. 

 

Walkthrough history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, 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. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. The theater was the place where St. Paul preached. We will stop at  ArtemissionTemple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Izmir port. The end of our services.

 

 

RATES

Pax	2 to 3 pax	4 to 5 pax	6 to 7 pax	8 to 10 pax	11 to 15 pax	16 to 20 pax
Per person	107-$US	102-$US	97-$US	92-$US	87-$US	82-$US

 

Terrace Houses is located in the ancient city of Ephesus and can be added into itinerary with 10-US$ extra per person. It will extend tour duration around 30 mins. Ephesus has 1 mile ( 1.5 k.m.) walking distance and Terrace Houses has steps. Not recommended for people with physical disabilities.

 

  

Tour 3: Ephesus - Artemission Temple - The House of Virgin Mary

Your private guide will meet you at Izmir port with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, anytime you want .We will drive around 60 mins. to reach Ephesus. We will start visiting 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. 

 

Walkthrough history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, 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. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. The theater was the place where St. Paul preached.

 

The House of Virgin Maryis located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 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 there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.  We will stop at  ArtemissionTemple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Izmir port. The end of our services.

Personal professional tour guide, entrance fees, AC transportations are included.
Min. Suggested time to complete this tour is 6 hrs.

 

 

RATES

Pax	2 to 3 pax	4 to 5 pax	6 to 7 pax	8 to 10 pax	11 to 15 pax	16 to 20 pax
Per person	119-$US	114-$US	109-$US	101-$US	99-$US	94-$US

 

Terrace Houses is located in the ancient city of Ephesus and can be added into itinerary with 10-US$ extra per person. It will extend tour duration around 30 mins. Ephesus has 1 mile ( 1.5 k.m.) walking distance and Terrace Houses has steps. Not recommended for people with physical disabilities.

 

  

Tour 4: Ephesus - Artemission Temple - The House of Virgin Mary - St. John Basilica

Your private guide will meet you at Izmir port with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, anytime you want .We will drive around 60 mins. to reach Ephesus. We will start visiting 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. 

 

Walkthrough history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, 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. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. The theater was the place where St. Paul preached.

 

The House of Virgin Maryis located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 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 there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.  After House of Virgin Mary,  drive to St. John’s Basilica, it is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.

 

We will stop at  ArtemissionTemple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Izmir port. The end of our services.

Personal professional tour guide, entrance fees, AC transportations are included.
Min. Suggested time to complete this tour is 6,5 hrs.

 

 

RATES

Pax	2 to 3 pax	4 to 5 pax	6 to 7 pax	8 to 10 pax	11 to 15 pax	16 to 20 pax
Per person	129-$US	124-$US	119-$US	114-$US	107-$US	104-$US

 

Terrace Houses is located in the ancient city of Ephesus and can be added into itinerary with 10-US$ extra per person. It will extend tour duration around 30 mins. Ephesus has 1 mile ( 1.5 k.m.) walking distance and Terrace Houses has steps. Not recommended for people with physical disabilities.

 

 

Tour 5: Ephesus - Artemission Temple - Sirince Village

Your private guide will meet you at Izmir port with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, anytime you want .We will drive around 60 mins. to reach Ephesus. We will start visiting 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. 

 

Walkthrough history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, 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. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. The theater was the place where St. Paul preached.

 

 After visiting Ephesus,  drive up to the pretty old Turkish-Orthodox village Sirince, located on the top of a mountain, where anyone will enjoy the impressive wine yards' and peach trees'. The village has synthesis of Turk-Greek culture, where we visit mosque and Orthodox church. All the narrow streets of the village belong to the women, selling handcrafts of all kinds, olive oil. Another attraction of Sirince is its fruity wine: try its taste in small cafés. We will stop at  ArtemissionTemple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Izmir port. The end of our services.

 
Lunch, Personal professional tour guide, entrance fees, AC transportations are included.
Min. Suggested time to complete this tour is 6,5 hrs.

 

 

RATES

Pax	2 to 3 pax	4 to 5 pax	6 to 7 pax	8 to 10 pax	11 to 15 pax	16 to 20 pax
Per person	128-$US	123-$US	118-$US	113-$US	108-$US	103-$US

 

Terrace Houses is located in the ancient city of Ephesus and can be added into itinerary with 10-US$ extra per person. It will extend tour duration around 30 mins. Ephesus has 1 mile ( 1.5 k.m.) walking distance and Terrace Houses has steps. Not recommended for people with physical disabilities.

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