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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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BYZANTINE RELICS TOUR (tour #7)
Istanbul, Turkey
Half-Day Morning Tour
This tour offers you the four must-see places of the Byzantine heritage in Istanbul
Enjoy the magic of historical relics of the city.
Duration:
Approximately 4 hours
Departure-Arrival:
Around 08:00-12:00
Transportation
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Shuttle bus
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or Private car (charged as extra)
Tour Program
Hagia Sophia Museum (also known as St. Sophia):
The Church of Holy Wisdom, unquestionably one of the most outstanding architectural creations in the World used as a mosque during the time of Ottomans. Today it serves as a museum (for more information about Hagia Sophia Museum please take a look at our Blog).
Sultanahmet Mosque (also known as Blue Mosque):
One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th-century Ottoman architecture and also the most important element on the silhouette of Istanbul. It is famous for its blue tiles on its domes and 6 minarets (for more information about Blue Mosque please take a look at our Blog)
Roman Hippodrome and Monuments:
The former center for entertainment, sports, and political activities in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
Grand Bazaar:
The oldest and the largest covered market place in the World with nearly 4.000 shops full of rich collections of carpets, jewelry, leather, and souvenirs (for more information about Grand Bazaar please take a look at our Blog).
**Please note that the order in which sights are visited may vary.
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.
What is included in this tour?
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off service with the shuttle is available and free
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Professional guidance during the tour (in English)
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Services Charges & Local Taxes
What is excluded from this tour?
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Tips and gratuities
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Personal expenses
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Meals and beverages
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Entrance fees to places mentioned in the program
Additional Information:
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Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
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This tour is not operated on Friday.
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On Mondays St. Sophia closed, will be replaced with Underground Cistern.
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Sultanahmet, Fatih
34122
Istanbul, Turkey
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