Where does ship dock ?: You will end up at Alsancak, a rather industrial - looking pier area. There are a several stores and a post office in the cruise terminal. Typically, you will have to hoof it to where the busses are stationed to pick up your shore excursion transport, but if you are lucky, the port authority may let buses in to pick you up right at the ship (when there's only one ship in port).
Getting Around : Most cruise travelers will be taking full - day tours to Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St.John, Terrace Houses (Include Ephesus Ancient City), Sirince Village, Pergamum, Asclepion, Acropolis.
Distances : Ephesus Ancient City - 47.2 Miles / House of Virgin Mary - 49.7 Miles / Sirince - 49.7 Miles / Temple of Artemis - 45.3 Miles / Basilica of St.John - 45.3 Miles / Pergamum - 62.1 Miles / Asclepion - 63.3 Miles / Acropolis - 65.2 Miles
Izmir Tour 7 Tour Code : ISE107
Itinerary : Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgin Mary, Sirince Village
Port : Izmir
Duration : 7 hours
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Tour Plan :
After meeting up your Guide at the Port of Izmir, drive southward to Selcuk Town. Pass the cotton fields, vineyards and pine woods, while driving along the blue Aegean shores.
Arrival to Ephesus Ancient City - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The theater had seating for 24,000, which was the site where it is believed St. Paul preached to the Ephesians and is used today for a local spring festival..
House of Virgin Mary - The Vatican has recognized this small house in the Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first discovered.
Sirince - Stroll down the tree - lined streets of this traditional hillside village. Browse among the tented stalls and shops. Sample the local wine and stop for a cup of Turkish coffee. After your coffee, a local fortune teller will predict your future by reading the coffee grounds in your cup. Sirince is surrounded by groves and orchards. Stroll through the streets of this hillside village with its white houses and red - tiled roofs. Visit a village home to have an opportunity to see authentic Turkish village house. On your return to Izmir, you have the opportunity of remaining in town to view a carpet - weaving demonstration or to shop on your own in the bazaars.
Included :
| • Transfer from port and back | |
| • Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car / Van with professional driver. | |
| • Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours. | |
| • Entry fees to the museums and sites. | |
| • Parking fees. |
How we meeting ?:
Our Shore Excursion Team will meet you at the port with the sign written your Name and Surname.