For Cruisers: Magnificent Ephesus and Turkish Village Life From Ephesus Port

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In the morning, our tour guide will meet with you at Kusadasi port.

Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel.

The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life.

Sirince Village, this pretty old Greek orthodox village, 12 kms away from Ephesus, was once Cirkince (Ugly). Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince (Pretty).

The Isabey Mosque, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks.

Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis.

In the end of the tour, you go back to the Kusadasi port.

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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Kusadasi, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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In the morning, our tour guide will meet with you at Kusadasi port.

Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel.

The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life.

Sirince Village, this pretty old Greek orthodox village, 12 kms away from Ephesus, was once Cirkince (Ugly). Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince (Pretty).

The Isabey Mosque, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks.

Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis.

In the end of the tour, you go back to the Kusadasi port.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey

Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street.

Duration: 2 hours

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

Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one the seven wonders of the world.

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Isa Bey Mosque, Selcuk Turkey

The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. The mosque is stuated in outskirts of the Ayasuluk Hills at Selcuk – Ephesus.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

Sirince Village, this pretty old Greek orthodox village, 12 kms away from Ephesus, was once Cirkince (Ugly). Indeed its habitants gave this name of purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village. Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince (Pretty). As the village is located on the top of mountain, anyone will enjoy the impressive wineyards and peach trees views on his way.

Duration: 1 hour



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