Private Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour - 1 Day

Duration     : 6 -  7 Hours
Tour Day     :  All Year

Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour itinerary

 You will meet your guide in front of the Tourism Information Office, opposite the exit gate of Kuşadası Port. We will inform you of the guide's name and phone number. After the meeting, you will start your tour of Ephesus, which is 20 km away.

Ancient Ephesus is known as the best-preserved classical city of the Mediterranean and the second-largest city of the Roman Empire. As you walk through the marble streets adorned with statues and columns, you will get a sense of living history. We will enter through the Magnesia gate and explore the ruins of the ancient Roman capital, passing by the Odeon, the Celsus library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Trajan Fountain, and the Grand Theater, which has a capacity of 24,000 people. St. Paul is believed to have spoken to the Ephesians in this theatre.

After the tour, we will take a lunch break at a local restaurant.  Next, we will visit the House of the Virgin Mary, Artemis Temple, St John Church, and Sirince Village.

The House of the Virgin Mary: The House of the Virgin Mary is located on a hill of the Bulbul mountain, hidden among the green gardens. According to legend, the Virgin Mary came to Ephesus and spent the end of her life there, accompanied by St. John. In 1967, Pope Paul visited the site of the church's foundation and the last place where the Virgin Mary lived. He confirmed the authenticity of the legend and recognised this tiny house. Years later, Pope John Paul II declared the House of the Virgin Mary a refuge and a place of pilgrimage for Christians. It is also visited by Muslims who revere Mary as the mother of one of their prophets. Every year on 15 August, an event commemorates Mary's Assumption.

Temple of Artemis: The Temple of Artemis, known as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was located in a flat area of Ephesus. Centuries later, it became a swamp, and today only the foundations of this magnificent Hellenistic structure remain visible. The temple was destroyed and rebuilt in the second century but was later demolished by earthquakes and finally destroyed by the Goths. The most beautiful remains of this temple are now on display at the British Museum in London.

St. John Church:  St. John, believed to be an evangelist, spent the last years of his life around Ephesus and was buried on the southern slope of Selcuk’s Ayosolug Hill. After his death, a small chapel was built on his tomb. During the reign of the Byzantine emperor Justinianus (527-565 AD), it was converted into a magnificent basilica. St. John, also known as the Apostle John, wrote the Fourth Gospel and Revelation.

Isabey Mosque: The Isa Bey Mosque is situated in the district of Selcuk in Izmir, between the Temple of Artemis and the Church of Saint-Jean. It was constructed by Aydinoglu Isa Bey in 1375 and designed by the architect Şamlı Ali. The mosque is considered one of the oldest and most renowned works of Turkish architectural history from the Anatolian Principal period.

Şirince Village, one of the fascinating corners of the Aegean Region, is a village 12 km away from the Selçuk district of Izmir. Famous for its old Greek houses, narrow streets, olive trees and orchards, this village is a point of peace where history and nature intertwine. Şirince hosts thousands of tourists every year with its history, delicious food, local fruit wines and cultural riches.

** The Ayasuluk Hill area is unique because the temples of three different religions are side by side.

The text below needs to be remembered: The first is the Temple of the Goddess Artemis, a site predating Jesus's time and significant to Gamanism. The second is the Saint John Church, one of the symbolic churches of Christianity. The third is the Isabey Mosque, a place of worship for Muslims. These three places of worship contribute to the region's mystical atmosphere.

Private Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour Price

Note !!
- Except for the English guide, the other languages guide price supplement per day is 70 USD ( Such as Spain, İtaly, Russian, Portugal )
- Entrance fees are not included in the price because guests have different visit preferences depending on Cruise timing

Vehicles:
- Mercedes VITO VAN  ( 5 Seats )
- Mercedes Sprinter Minibus ( 14 Sats )

Prices include
- Private round-trip transfer. A.C. Non-Smoking vehicle  ( Mercedes Vito Van -  Mercedes Sprinter) or similar          
- Professional Tour Guide to the English Language
- Parking  fees
- VAT and Tax.

Prices exclude 
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance Fees
- Lunch – Beverages
- Gratuities
- Health Insurance

Booking Policy: Passengers' Names and Passport numbers are required to enter your reservation into the system. Passport copies may also be available.

Sirince Village