Overview
In the morning, you will be collected from your hotel in Izmir and driven to Ephesus.
Once we reach Ephesus, this bustling metropolis was once the second largest city in the Roman Empire with a population of over 250.000 people during the 1st century BC. It ranked only behind Rome as being the biggest city in the world at that time and was also a major harbour city, built entirely with marble! Did you know that it also had an amphitheater with 25.000 seats; making it one of the largest amphitheaters in history
The House of Virgin Mary is believed by many to be where Mary, mother of Jesus spent her last years.
The Temple of Artemis (or Diana) is another significant site here; it was dedicated to goddess Artemis and counted amongst one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Another noteworthy location is Isabey Mosque which dates back to 1374 – 1375 and is regarded as one of most impressive pieces of architectural art remaining from Anatolian Beyliks.
At tour's end, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
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Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
Ephesus was the second most populous city in the Roman Empire with approximately 250,000 people in the 1st century BC. Ranking just beneath Rome, it was the second largest metropolis in the world. This large city was also a port and completely built from marble.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
The Temple of Artemis or Artemision -- also known as the Temple of Diana -- was an ancient Greek temple dedicated to Artemis. It could be found in Ephesus and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
The House of Virgin Mary is believed by many to have been where Mary, mother of Jesus spent her later years.< br >< br > Duration : 1 hour < br >< br >< b > Stop At : b > Isa Bey Mosque , Selcuk Turkiye < br >< br > The Isabey Mosque , constructed between 1374 - 1375 , is one of the oldest and finest examples remaining from Anatolian Beyliks' architectural art . < br >< br > Duration : 30 minutes
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Private Ephesus Highlights Half Day Tour From Izmir
1/1/2019 - 3/31/2033
Monday - Sunday : | 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM |
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Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up from all Izmir Hotels.
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