Kusadasi
Discover the rich history and culture of Ephesus, and experience the beauty of the charming village of Sirince led by an expert local guide with hotel transfers from Kusadasi.
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Get picked up from your hotel or Cruise port in Kusadasi and make your way to the ancient city of Ephesus in an AC late-model Mercedes van. Witness this UNESCO World Heritage site with an expert local English and Spanish-speaking guide. See impressive monumental structures such as the Commercial Agora, Roman Baths, Basilica, Odeon(Buleterion), Domitian Square and more! The most notable being the Library of Celsus built in 117 A.D. Celsus Library was also a monumental tomb for Gaius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, the governor of the province of Asia.
Your next stop is the old Greek Village” Sirince(Şirince)” which means “pretty”, it is a perfect combination of Turk-Greek culture. Led by your guide, stroll along the narrow streets in between the old Greek houses surrounded by pretty wine yards and peach trees. Come across locals selling their own handicrafts and needle works all around. Once all this exploring makes you hungry, step inside a local restaurant led by your guide and relish the traditional food.
Marvel at the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Dedicated to the ancient Greek goddess of the hunt, the temple dates back to the 6th century BC. See the remains of the 36 huge columns that once surrounded this complex. Listen to details about this marvelous construction and the history of the Hellenistic Age from your guide before enjoying the convenience of being dropped off back at your hotel or the Kusadasi town center and port.