Türkçe
9 - 10 Hours
Free Refund
Tour Detail
Ancient City of Ephesus,
👌 Located in İzmir's Selçuk district, dating back to 6000 BC and among the world's most famous archaeological sites, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
One of the most important port, trade, and cultural centers of the ancient period, this metropolis served as the capital of the Asia province during the Roman Empire.
Important Structures and Places to Visit:
- Library of Celsus: The magnificent columned façade structure that is the most iconic symbol of the ancient city.
- Great Theater: One of the largest open-air theaters of the ancient world with a capacity of 25,000 people.
- Temple of Artemis: The cultural center considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
- Terrace Houses: Luxurious residences famous for their floor mosaics, showing the lifestyle of wealthy Romans.
- Temple of Hadrian: A structure built in the name of Emperor Hadrian, notable for its reliefs.
- Harbor Street: The grand wide marble-covered road extending from the theater to the ancient harbor.
*Ancient City of Ephesus
*Library of Celsus
*Great Theater
*Marble Street
*Terrace Houses (Hill Houses)
*Temple of Hadrian
*Agora
*Fountain of Trajan
*Ruins of the Temple of Artemis
*House of the Virgin Mary
*İsa Bey Mosque
The tour begins as your guide outlines the region's deep history during the journey.
When you arrive at the Ancient City of Ephesus, a fascinating atmosphere welcomes you the moment you take your first step.
As you walk among the magnificent columns from the entrance of the city to Marble Street, your guide explains in detail daily life in the Roman period, the dynamics of trade, and why Ephesus was one of the most important port cities of that era.
During your photo break in front of the Library of Celsus, you will learn about the architectural features and symbolic meaning of this magnificent structure that has survived from the 2nd century to the present day.
🎈Great Theater
🎈Marble Street
🎈Terrace Houses (Hill Houses)
At the Great Theater, which can comfortably host tens of thousands of people, you get the chance to sit on the steps whose acoustics still inspire admiration today and imagine the performances and rallies that took place here.
As an extra visit option, in the Terrace Houses, you have the opportunity to closely learn about the Roman-era lifestyles by seeing the mansions of the period's upper-class families adorned with mosaics and frescoes...
- Ruins of the Temple of Artemis
- House of the Virgin Mary
- İsa Bey Mosque
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, in front of the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, while your guide tells the glorious past of the temple and how it turned into ruins, you will listen to interesting stories about how the dynamics of faith and power were shaped throughout history.
Afterwards, you take a break in a peaceful atmosphere at the House of the Virgin Mary on the slopes of Mount Bülbül, and learn why this place is important for people from many faith groups.
Then, while discovering the aesthetics of Ottoman architecture at the elegant İsa Bey Mosque in Selçuk, you will have the opportunity to see the traces of the civilizations in the region all together.