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 City of 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 Ancient City.
It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. The Ancient Ruins of Ephesus is so 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 the Ancient Ephesus tour, 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).
After the Sirince Village Wine Tasting experience, 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.
Walk on the ancient streets of Ephesus where Mother Mary, St. John walked
See the monuments such as the 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
Included
Professional licensed tour Guide (In your own language)
All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
Wine tasting (5 different wines) with dry nuts, fruits and pizza
Transfer service from Kusadasi Hotels and Selcuk Hotels
Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle
Excluded
Admission fees to attractions
Beverage during the tour
Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
Personal expenses
Admission fees(per person)
-Ancient Ephesus: 45 USD
Note: The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dollar, euro or Turkish lira at tours.
Please provide your private tour pick up time (08:00 is the recommended pick-up time)
It is highly suggested that the clients reconfirm their departure/pickup times by calling or emailing the local tour operator no later than 24 hours before the service.
Tour is not fitting for visitors with wheelchairs
Free entry for the children 8 years and below
Tour bus will pick you up from Kuşadası Hotels, Port and Selçuk Hotels
