Kusadasi Trip Overview
This tour gives you chance to know the Ancient City of Ephesus in all its glory and to enjoy rural life during the rest of your day. The guided walking tour will take you through one of the most magnificent archaelogical excavations in the world. See the Odeon, the Trajan Fountain, the steam baths of Scholastika, theh Temple of Hadrian, and the impressive Celsius Library. After your visit to Ephesus, you will go by bus to Şirince, a wonderful little Aegean village of 600 inhabitants. Afterwards, a typical Turkish lunch will be served at the Ephesus Theme Park. You will be taken to one of the carpet weaving villages close to Ephesus where you see a demonstration and have an opportunity for shopping. You will have free time to browse in downtown Kuşadası. NOTE: Guests must be able to walk approximately 2 miles over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, inclines and 10-30 steps.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Kusadasi, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast, Turkey
This tour gives you chance to know the Ancient City of Ephesus in all its glory and to enjoy rural life during the rest of your day. The guided walking tour will take you through one of the most magnificent archaelogical excavations in the world. See the Odeon, the Trajan Fountain, the steam baths of Scholastika, theh Temple of Hadrian, and the impressive Celsius Library. After your visit to Ephesus, you will go by bus to Şirince, a wonderful little Aegean village of 600 inhabitants. Afterwards, a typical Turkish lunch will be served at the Ephesus Theme Park. You will be taken to one of the carpet weaving villages close to Ephesus where you see a demonstration and have an opportunity for shopping. You will have free time to browse in downtown Kuşadası. NOTE: Guests must be able to walk approximately 2 miles over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, inclines and 10-30 steps.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
A visit to Efes (Ephesus) – once the commercial center of the ancient world – is a highlight of any visit to Turkey The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The ruins also include a theater, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus.
This tour offers a complete perspective about the Ancient City of Ephesus and the Roman way of living. In Ephesus, You will see the
• Magnesia Gate,
• Odeon,
• Trajan Fountain,
• Temple of Hadrian,
• Celsius Library,
• Grand Theater,
• Arcadian Way.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sirince, Sirince, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
The village of Sirince in Izmir is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and its traditional architecture. It is a small village in the mountains and it is perfect for seeing natural Turkey. All through the village are shops where you can put your wine tasting skills to the test. If you find yourself on the Aegean coast of Turkey then be sure to take a visit to Sirince.
The number of vineyards and types of grapes are increasing in recent years in Izmir, which is now a brand name in wine production. The indigenous grape varieties and international grape varieties below are widely used for wine making in Izmir.
Alicante Bouchet
Bornova Misketi
Cabernet Sauvignon
Carignan, Chardonnay
Grenache, Merlot
Petit Verdot
Sangiovese
Sauvignon Blanc
Shiraz, Viognier
Duration: 1 hour
