Higlights:
-Walk on the ancient streets of Ephesus where Mother Mary, St. John walked
-See the monuments such as Great Theather, Odeon Temple, Trajan Fountins, Celsus library
-Learn history about early christians and Romans from your expert local guide
-Walk the cobblestone historical roads of Sirince Village,
-Taste handmade wines, experience shopping with locals
Overview:
Explore Unique Ephesus with customized small-group from Kusadasi. Visit Ephesus, walk on the ancient roads where Mother Mary, St John and vSt paul walked and see monuments such as Celsus Library, Great Theather, Trajan Fountain, Odeon Temple and more, learn history about early christians and romans from your expert local guide. Walk along the small paved roads of Sirince Village and enjoy the visual feast of its historical houses covered with colorful flowers. Learn about the wine production history of the region from a wine tasting expert and enjoy tasting 5 different local wines
Program:
According to the pick-up time that we will arrange according to your ship's arrival time, meet your guide at the port and set out towards the first visit point, Ancient Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant horbour it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveller.
After visiting Ephesus, proceed to Sirince Village; A little charming village is located on the mountains 15km to the north of Ephesus, famous with its wine and olive oil like Ephesus in history. It was originally a Rum village which was abondened after the population exchange with Greece in 1922, most houses are restored andsome are converted into guest houses. Visit the historic church that is the symbol of the village. In the old wine cellar, get information about the wine history of the region from local expert, enjoy wine tasting (5 different wine), and taste the snacks prepared for you (dry nuts, fruit and pizza).
At the end of the tour, we depart for Kuşadası port. On the way, You have option visit state-supported cooperatives such as carpet villages and leather production factories to develop the region and local people, experience their construction, learn their history, and if there is a product you like, you can buy it at discounted prices. If you prefer to return to your port please advise your professional guide, and you will be returned directly to your port.
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