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EPHESUS TOUR (Daily tour)
İzmir, Turkey
Ephesus (/ˈɛfəsəs/;[1] Ancient Greek: Ἔφεσος Ephesos; Turkish: Efes; may ultimately derive from Hittite Apasa) was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, three kilometers southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey.
Now you are invited to see those fascinating historical ruins and cultural heritage.
Duration:
12 hours
Departure-Arrival:
The tour will start with pick up from Hotel in Istanbul, flight to Izmir for a full day tour with lunch, then back to Istanbul by plane.
03:30 a.m. You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and transferred to the airport.
06:30 a.m. Flight from Istanbul to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.
07:40 a.m. Arrival at the airport and transfer to Selcuk.
16:00 p.m. We will then drive back to the Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport for flight to Istanbul.
Transportation
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Plane
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and Bus
Tour Program
There will be seven highlights of this tour.
First we will visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, still existing today next to Ephesus antique city.
Then we will move to Ephesus. Ephesus, one of the most important port cities of the ancient world, is mentioned in the Book of Revelation as one of the seven churches.
In the city of Ephesus, we will have a chance to see The Celcus Library, The Temple of Hadrian, The Fountain of Trajan and Theater.
Then we will take a break for lunch at a local Turkish cuisine restaurant.
After lunch, we will visit the Virgin Mary's House discovered by Lazarist priests after a German priestess had some visions about the house and the mountain as the last residence of the Virgin Mary.
As the last stop, we will visit the village of Sirince, with its impressive vineyards and original tiny houses that reflect its historical and cultural heritage.
Guiding:
Our tours are run by professionally licensed guides who speak English very well, have a bachelor's degree and have many certificates and are also very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Cappadocia.
Pricing:
For 1 Person: 195 Euro Per Person
For 2 People: 380 Euro (190 Euro Per Person)
For 3 People: 510 Euro (170 Euro Per Person)
For 4 People: 600 Euro (150 Euro Per Person)
Additional each person 140 Euro
What is included in this tour?
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Domestic flight/bus tickets from/to Istanbul
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Hotel pick-up & drop-off service in Istanbul is available and free
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Entrance fees to places mentioned in the program
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Professional guidance during the tour (in English)
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Services Charges & Local Taxes
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Lunch
What is excluded from this tour?
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Tips and gratuities
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Personal expenses
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Beverages at lunch
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Dinner
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BURSA AND ULUDAG TOUR (tour #20)
Bursa, Turkey
If you are looking for something different and want to escape from the crowd of Istanbul city, here is a tour within history, green nature, and fresh air.
This will be a trip you will want to take again.
Duration:
Approximately 15 hours
Departure-Arrival:
08:30 a.m - 21:30 p.m.
Transportation
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Bus
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Ferry
Tour Program
There will be a couple of highlights of this tour.
First, take a ferry from Eskihisar to Bursa and we will enjoy the fresh air and seaside view for 45 minutes.
Then we will head towards Uludag, for lunch an outdoor barbeque. You will enjoy the delicious organic meat products. After lunch, you will have free time for ATV Safari, ski motor and/or skiing (during winter times). We will also take the chair lift in Uludag Mountain.
Bursa is mostly called 'Green Bursa' because of its lush nature wit parks and gardens and also forests. Perhaps because of this fertile soil, there is a 600 years old tree called Inkaya Plane Tree. We will go to see this extraordinary tree that has witnessed history.
We will also visit the Grand Mosque, Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, the mausoleums of early Ottoman sultans.
Then we will depart from Bursa around 19:00 p.m. and return to Istanbul.
Guiding:
Our tours are run by professionally licensed guides who speak English very well, have a bachelor's degree and have many certificates and are also very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Istanbul.
Pricing:
Prices change according to the daily rates. We will send you the prices after you complete your booking. Then you can complete your booking or you can cancel.
What is included in this tour?
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Hotel pick-up & drop-off service in Istanbul is available and free
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Professional guidance during the tour (in English)
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Services Charges & Local Taxes
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Barbeque Lunch
What is excluded from this tour?
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Cable Car
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Drinks at lunch
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Tips and gratuities
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Personal expenses
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Dinner