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Ephesus Ancient City Private Tour: Explore Magnificent Ruins from Kusadasi Port
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Selcuk
Embark on a private tour of the ancient city of Ephesus from Kusadasi Port. Explore magnificent ruins, including the Celsus Library and the Great Theater, and learn about the city's rich history.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus is perhaps the best-preserved ancient city in the region. As you meander through the painstakingly excavated ruins of this World Heritage site, you will behold one spectacular building after another.
You can expect to see the Great Theater where St. Paul spent three years in the 1st century preaching the Gospel. The theater can hold 25,000 spectators, so you can imagine the scene when the house was full for momentous events.
According to written history, a large Jewish community lived in Ephesus but no synagogue has yet been excavated. However, a Jewish lamp has been found, confirming the texts that described the Jewish residents.
The Library of Celsus is another architectural highlight. The monument was constructed as a mausoleum with a separate library for scrolls and codexes. It was named for the city’s Roman governor in the 2nd century. - The Temple of Artemis - Temple of Artemis is one of the ‘Seven Wonder’s of the world, which once drew pilgrims from all over the Mediterranean. A temple dedicated and built to honour Artemis, one of three maiden goddesses of Olympus.
What's Included
- Professional and knowledgeable tour guide
- Admission Fees included
- Complimentary parking fees
- Private transportation in a luxury vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
As you reach Ephesus, the first sight to greet you is the Magnesia Gate, a splendid piece of ancient architecture that formerly served as the city’s entrance. Begin your descent into the city’s remnants with your guide. The path will lead you by the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theater. The theater, one of the city’s most well-preserved edifices, is still employed today for the annual spring festival. It previously accommodated seating for 24,000 spectators and is believed to be the venue where St Paul delivered his preachings to the Ephesians.
Location
Ancient City of Ephesus
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Agathel304
Jul 5, 2022
Recommend the company and our guide Mr Tanzer - What a wonderful guide! We had a great time with him. Always helpful, answered all our questions, talk stories about Ephesus which you cannot here anywhere or read in the internet because he is local of Seljuk. I am so glad we chose this company and found a perfect guide for the first experience.
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