Ephesus

<h2>Overview</h2><p>The House of the Virgin Mary is the destination of a tour that begins in the Kusadasi harbor and offers beautiful views of Selcuk's Byzantine stronghold and the Temple of Artemis. While traveling to the Shrine of St. Mary, one is treated to beautiful views of the valley from a lengthy, winding road. The Vatican regards the little home, which is exquisitely positioned in the Solmissos Mountains, as the Virgin Mary's ultimate resting place. Your journey continues to ancient Ephesus, where you will enter through the Magnesia Gate's arched entrance and start a leisurely, downhill stroll to the provincial capital of Rome's ruins.</p><p>The magnificent Trajan Fountain, the Odeon Theater, which was once used for both political and entertainment purposes, the beautifully preserved Temple of Hadrian, and the stunning Celsus Library with its imposing façade and two story Corinthian-style columns will all be highlighted by your knowledgeable guide. One of the few buildings that is still in use today is the dramatic Great Theater.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong></h4><p><strong>Flight to Izmir</strong><br>In the morning you will be transfered from your hotel to the airport for your flight to izmir. Up on arrival your tour guide will meet you there to start the daily Ephesus tour.</p><p>We start with The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus located on the western coast of Asia Minor (modern Turkey) was built in the 6th century BCE, and such was its tremendous size, double the dimensions of other Greek temples including the Parthenon, that it was soon regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Destroyed by a deliberate fire in the 4th century BC and then rebuilt, the great Ionic temple survived until Late Antiquity and the Gothic invasion of c. 267 CE. Once again rebuilt, in 401 CE it was torn down for the last time by a Christian mob. Today only the foundations and a solitary column stand as a reminder of the site where once stood the greatest temple in the ancient Mediterranean.</p><p><strong>Ephesus Ancient City</strong><br>next stop is Ephesus ancient city; Nesting on the western show of contemporary Turkey, near small resort Kusadasi, the once influential trading and spiritual place of Ephesus was regarded as the most important and largest centers of the old Mediterranean world, and is regarded as the best preserved places of antiquity in Asia Minor.</p><p>All through the times, the city was dominated by different empires which take account of Romans, Ionians, Lydians as well Walking the main entrance of the city, the Magnesia gate, you will astounded by amazing sights. Grooved in chariot wheels, streets made of marbles, lead to wonderful temples, frescoes in Terrace Houses, fountains as well as porticoes. Touring the 3 storey Celsus Library, The Odeon, Temple of Hadrian on Curetes Street, Trojan Fountain as well as the Grand Theatre.</p><p>After marvelous highlights of Ephesus Ancient City,the House of the Virgin Mary will be our last station to visit is located on the top of the "Bulbul" mountain 9 km ahead of Ephesus, the shrine of Virgin Mary enjoys a marvelous atmosphere hidden in the green. It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John, who spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Mary preferred this remote place rather than living in crowded place.</p><p>Paul VI was the first pope to visit this place in the 1960's. Later, in the 1980's, during his visit, Pope John-Paul II declared the Shrine of Virgin Mary has a pilgrimage place for Christians. at the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for the flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival to Istanbul airport you will be greeted by high travel.we hope you enjoyed your visit and we will be looking forward to seing you again.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Confirmation will be received at time of booking</p></li><li><p>Not wheelchair accessible</p></li><li><p>Children must be accompanied by an adult</p></li><li><p>Stroller accessible</p></li><li><p>Infants must sit on laps</p></li><li><p>Most travelers can participate</p></li><li><p>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>National Park fees</p></li><li><p>Lunch</p></li><li><p>Professional guide</p></li><li><p>Hotel pickup and drop-off</p></li><li><p>Transport by air-conditioned minivan</p></li><li><p>Airport/Departure Tax</p></li><li><p>Istanbul to Izmir return flight tickets</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Ephesus Museum</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - The Temple of Artemis</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Izmir</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks</p></li><li><p>Dinner</p></li><li><p>Gratuities</p></li></ul><p><br></p>

DAILY EPHESUS FROM İSTANBUL

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Visit this amazing Highlights of Turkey page to see the historical and cultural highlights of Turkey. Istanbul to Kusadas 6-day Turkey trip. This tour makes it simple for you to explore the best of the nation because it includes transportation from either of Istanbul's two main airports, five nights' worth of lodging, and your departure. See UNESCO-listed archeological sites like Pamukkale and explore historic cities like Ephesus. Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, Theodosius' Egyptian Obelisk, The Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace are just a few of the city's other notable landmarks.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>6-day Turkey tour to Istanbul,Ephesus and Pamukkale</p></li><li><p>Visit ancient cities like Hierapolis and Ephesus and see the Temple of Artemis – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World</p></li><li><p>Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pamukkale and admire its distinctive travertine rock terraces, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, Obelisk of Theodosius from Egypt, Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Tour Plan</strong></h2><h4>Day 1 : Arrive in Istanbul</h4><p>We will meet you at the airport and drive you to one of our hotels in the Sultanahmet neighborhood. Istanbul overnight stay.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 2 : Istanbul Old City Walking Tour</strong></h4><p>Pickup and departure for a full-day Old City tour will take place at your hotel. We will go there. After the trip, we will drive you to your hotel via Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, Theodosius' Egyptian obelisk, the Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, the German Fountain, the Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace. Istanbul overnight</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 3 : Free Day to Explore Istanbul</strong></h4><p>Free day to independently explore Istanbul. Istanbul overnight stay.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 4 : Flight from Istanbul to Izmir | Ephesus Tour</strong></h4><p>The hotel will pick up the guests and drive them to the airport. Izmir is reached by air from Istanbul. When you arrive, a vehicle will take you to the Ephesus office. At the Magnesia Gate, you will enter the historic area and start a leisurely descent through the ruins of the Roman provincial capital. The journey passes by some of Ephesus' most impressive structures, such as the Odem, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theatre. St. Paul delivered his sermon to the city's citizens in the theater, which had 25,000 seats. The Virgin Mary's House, a modest home in the Solmissos Mountains designated as her final resting place by the Vatican, is also included in the visit. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is another point of interest. The Hellenistic-era foundations of this magnificent building can still be seen today. Visitors are taken to their accommodation in Kusadas or Selcuk at the conclusion of the excursion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 5 : Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour | Flight from Izmir to Istanbul</strong></h4><p>Visitors are picked up from their hotels and driven the 3–4 hours to Pamukkale. Before you even reach the settlement below, you can already see an amazing sight. The water from these springs have a high mineral content (chalk, limestone and travertine) that cascading down the mountain, giving rise to the complexion of the mountains; resembling a frozen waterfall. Calcium bi-carbonate precipitates as a result of the water's high hydrogen carbonate and calcium content. These components work together to create the bizarre scenery of Pamukkale, which also helps explain why it is listed as a World Heritage Site. The Romans constructed the spa city of Hierapolis long before this listing because they recognized the region's appeal. The tour ends with a transfer to the airport in Izmir when passengers fly to Istanbul. Upon arriving in Istanbul, visitors are welcomed and driven to their accommodation. Istanbul overnight stay.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 6 : Istanbul</strong></h4><p>In accordance with the specifics of your flight, proceed to the international airport after checking out of your accommodation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + % 15</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p><br></p>

TURKEY HIGHLIGHTS 6 DAYS TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>See the attractions of Cappadocia and the North Aegean area of Turkey on this amazing 5 Day Turkey Tour: Experience Turkey. See historic cities like Ephesus and Hierapolis, as well as the travertine rock terraces at the Pamukkale archeological site, to learn about life for the Turks under Roman authority. See memorable locations including Göreme, Uchisar, Cavusin, and more in Cappadocia, where your tour comes to a finish. This vacation makes it simple for you to experience Turkey because it includes two domestic flights (from Istanbul to Kayseri and from Izmir to Istanbul), transfers, and four nights' worth of lodging. The small group size of 16 guarantees that you'll receive individualized attention from your guide.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>5-day Turkey tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Kusadasi, Ephesus and Pamukkale</p></li><li><p>Visit Ephesus and see the House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis</p></li><li><p>See Pamukkale’s white travertine rock terraces on a tour of the UNESCO-listed archeological site</p></li><li><p>Bus from Istanbul to Kayseri and visit top Cappadocia attractions like Göreme, Derinkuyu Underground City, and Ihlara Valley</p></li><li><p>Hotel/airport transfers, two flights Istanbul to Kayseri, Izmir to Istanbul and four nights of accommodation included</p></li><li><p>Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 people ensures a more personalized experience</p></li></ul><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1 </strong>: Full day South Cappadocia tour</h4><p>Early in the morning, guests will be picked up from their hotels and transported to the airport. From Istanbul, a flight will take you to Kayseri or Nevsehir. When you arrive, a vehicle will take you to the Goreme office. You will tour both the north and south of Cappadocia while you are there. Visitors go towards Derinkuyu's Subterranean city to see the sizable early Christian refugee population. The lovely Ihlara valley, also known as the ancient Peristerema or "Valley of Sky," is reached after Derinkuyu along the Melendiz River. You will take a 4 km journey down the valley and tour the well-known rock-cut churches. The tour stops at Pigeon Valley and the Selime Monastery on the way back. Visitors are left off at their Goreme hotel at the conclusion of the tour.</p><h4><strong>Day 2 </strong>: Full day North Cappadocia tour</h4><p>The tour will begin with the guests learning about Cappadocia's distinctive terrain when they meet the guide and driver at the hotel. Goreme's Open Air Museum, a feature of the area, is the first site where visitors may see the cave churches' preserved examples of Christian and Byzantine history in action. After that, you will travel to Avuşin, a former Greek settlement, to explore Cappadocia's civil architecture. At Avanos, which has been the epicenter of terracotta art since 2000 BC, lunch is served at a neighborhood eatery. You visit Pasabagi, often known as "Monks Valley," after lunch to observe the intriguing pinnacles that resemble mushrooms. The beautiful fairy chimneys can be seen at the following stop, Devrent (Imagination Valley). There will be one last stop to the Uchisar natural rock castle before you are taken back to your accommodation. After the second day's excursion, visitors are taken back to their accommodation. In the evening, Cappadocia</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Transfer to Pamukkale via Konya</h4><p>Pamukkale departing early in the morning. We will stop in Konya along the way, which is recognized as the adoptive home of Rumi (Mevlana), the Sufi mystic who founded the Whirling Dervish and was once one of the most significant Silk Road commerce hubs. Get there in Pamukkale Pamukkale, spend the night.</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour</h4><p>Check out of your room after breakfast and begin your full-day tour of Hierapolis and Pamukkale. This amazing sight is visible well before you reach the settlement below. These springs' highly mineralized water (chalk, limestone, and travertine) cascades down the mountain, giving the mountains their appearance—that of a frozen waterfall. Calcium bi-carbonate precipitates as a result of the water's high hydrogen carbonate and calcium content. These components work together to create the bizarre scenery of Pamukkale, which also helps explain why it is listed as a World Heritage Site. Long before this listing, the Romans constructed the spa city of Hierapolis after realizing the region's attraction. Sleep in Kusadasi.</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Ephesus Tour / Flight from Ephesus to Istanbul</h4><p>Check out of your room after breakfast to begin your full-day tour of Ephesus. At the Magnesia Gate, you will enter the historic area and start a leisurely descent through the ruins of the Roman provincial capital. The journey passes by some of Ephesus' most impressive structures, such as the Odem, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theatre. St. Paul delivered his sermon to the city's citizens in the theater, which had 25,000 seats. The tour includes a visit to the Museum of the American Indian and a visit to the National Museum of the American Indian. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is another point of interest. The Hellenistic-era foundations of this magnificent building can still be seen today. After the tour, we'll take you to the airport in Izmir so you may fly to Istanbul ( 60 min ). We will greet you at the airport upon your arrival in Istanbul and drive you to your hotel.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + % 15</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p><br></p>

Ephesus

5 DAYS DİSCOVER TURKEY TOUR

DAILY EPHESUS FROM İSTANBUL

TURKEY HIGHLIGHTS 6 DAYS TOUR