Ephesus & Pergamon Tour

Ephesus & Pergamon Tour

Ephesus & Pergamon Tour
  • 2 Days 1 night
  • Unlimited
  • Aydın

Izmir – Visit of Ephesus – Day 1
Izmir city tour program

Izmir Tour being the third largest city, Izmir (old name Smyrna) has been known as the "Pearl of Asia Minor" since ancient times. Your fascinating tour will start with Kadifekale, which will welcome you to enjoy the marvelous panorama of Izmir. While having your morning coffee, you can listen to your guide telling you about the history of the area. Your second stop will be the Government Agora, dated to the Hellenistic period. It is very exciting to visit the place where Izmir ruled during the Hellenistic period.

The Ancient Bazaar (Kemeraltı) is one of the busiest areas of the city. The commercial importance has never diminished since its beginnings in the 18th century. It will be a great experience for you to shop for souvenirs. Konak Square is best known for its clock tower. She is waiting for you to discover her story. The old Asansör building is located in a different area of ​​the city. As in the past, it still symbolizes the brotherhood of different ethnic backgrounds and religions.

Directions: We pick you up from your hotel or any address in Izmir city. And then we start to visit Asansör, Kadifekale first by car. After these visits, we leave you in Agora with your guide. After learning about Agora historical place, you continue to discover Izmir old bazaar i.e. Kemeraltı walking with your guide.

End of the visit, accommodation in a 4-star hotel.

Izmir City Tour Information

Pickup Location: Izmir Airport, Izmir Port, City Center
from Izmir Pick up time: 09:00 AM tour starts at 09:00 AM, pick up time depends on your pick up location, please advise your exact pick up please have exact time .
Type of tour: Car tour

Drop off: Your hotel approx. 17.00

Izmir – Visit of Ephesus – Day 2
Program of the visit of Ephesus

On the tour of Ephesus; you will visit the Agora domain, Odeon, The Route of the Vicars, The Gate of Magnesia, Basilica, Bouleterion (Odeon), Columns of Heracles (Gate of the Mighty Hercules), Traianus Fountain, Temple of Hadrian, ancient bathrooms, Scholastic Baths, Celsius Library, Ancient Port Arcadia Connection, Commercial Agora, The Grand Theater of Ephesus.

House of the Virgin Mary is located on top of the Bülbül mountain. The House of the Virgin Mary hidden in a beautiful atmosphere of the mountain covered with trees, nature, and has a magnificent view. First of all, it is the place where the Blessed Virgin spent her last days. So she came to the area with Saint John, where she spent many years around the territory spreading Christianity. In other words, the Virgin Mary preferred this remote place to living in a crowded place, so that she could spend her last days in peace, mourning her son.

Temple of Artemis will fascinate you being one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World". Thereby,
the temple of Artemis was a Greek temple and the main goddess of the temple was Artemis. The Ephesians built the temple in Ephesus (near the city of Selçuk in present-day Turkey). The Temple was totally restored three times before its final destruction in 401 AD.

On the other hand, you will also have traditional shopping opportunities for jewelry, leather or ceramic centers.

End of the tour, drop off at Izmir airport or Izmir city center.

Ephesus Tour Details

Pick-up location: Your hotel

Pick up time: 08:30 AM Tour starts at 08:30 AM

Drop off: Izmir Airport or your desired location in Izmir city approx. 5:00 p.m.

**MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE



Included

  • Transportation


    Transportation
  • All entrance fees (except Terrace Houses)


    All entrance fees (except Terrace Houses)
  • 2 lunches, 1 breakfast,1 night hotel accommodation Hotel 4*


    2 lunches, 1 breakfast,1 night hotel accommodation Hotel 4*

Izmir - Ephesus Tour - Day 1

Izmir Tour being the third biggest city, Izmir (ancient name Smyrna) is known as the “pearl of Asia Minor” since ancient periods. Discovering is a privilege. Your fascinating tour will start with Kadifekale, which welcomes you to enjoy the marvelous panorama of Izmir. While having your morning coffee, you may listen to your guide telling you the history of the area. Your second stop will be the Governmental Agora, dated to the Hellenistic period. It is very exciting to visit the place where Izmir once governed during the Hellenistic Period.

Antique Bazaar (Kemeraltı) is one of the most crowded quarters of the city. Commercial importance has never decreased since it started in the 18th century. It is going to be a great experience for you to shop for souvenirs. Konak Square is best known for its Clock Tower. It awaits you to discover her history. The Ancient Asansör Building is situated in a different quarter of the city. As in the past, it still symbolizes the brotherhood of different ethnic backgrounds and religions.

Itinerary: We pick up you from your hotel or any address in Izmir City. And then we start to visit firstly Asansör, Kadifekale by car. After these visits, we leave you at Agora with your guide. After learning historical place Agora, you continue to discover Izmir’s Ancient Bazaar namely Kemeraltı by walking with your guide.

End of the tour, accommodation in a 4-star hotel.

 

Izmir - Ephesus Tour - Day 2

Ephesus Tour Program

At the Ephesus tour; you are going to visit Estate Agora, Odeon, Road of Curates, The Gate of Magnesia, Basilica, Bouleterion (Odeon), Columns of Herakles (Gate of The Mighty Hercules), Traianus Fountain, Temple of Hadrianus, ancient bathrooms, Scholastic Baths, Library of The Celsius, Arcadia Connection of Ancient Port, Commercial Agora, The Grand Theater of Ephesus.

House of Virgin Mary

is located on top of the Bülbül mountain. The House of Virgin Mary hidden within a beautiful atmosphere of the mountain covered with trees, nature, and has a magnificent view. First of all, it is the place where the Holy Virgin spent her last days. So she arrived in the area with Saint John, where she spent many years around the territory to spread Christianity. In other words, the Virgin Mary preferred this remote place rather than living in a crowded place, so she could spend her last days in peace, mourning to her son.

Temple of Artemis will fascinate you being one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”.So
“The Temple of Artemis was a Greek temple and the main goddess of the temple was Artemis. Ephesians built the temple in Ephesus (near the town of Selçuk in current Turkey).”The Temple is totally restored thrice before its final destruction in 401 AD.

On the other hand, you will also have traditional shopping opportunities for jewelry, leather or ceramic centers.

End of the tour, drop off to Izmir Airport or Izmir city center.

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