Ephesus & Sirince Village Tour: Full-Day Journey from Kusadasi / Selcuk Hotels
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Embark on a full-day journey from Kusadasi or Selcuk hotels to explore the ancient city of Ephesus and the charming village of Sirince. Discover well-preserved ruins, visit Terrace Houses, and indulge in local wine tasting.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus Ancient City ,Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius, Marbel Street, Harbour Street.
  • Sirince Koyu - Sirince Village ,Church ,Free Time ,Traditional Vine Housese
  • The Temple of Artemis - Temple of Artemis
  • Isa Bey Mosque - Isa Bey Mosque
  • Curetes Street - It is one of the three main streets of Ephesus between The Hercules Gate till to the Celsus Library.This street took its name from the priests who were called as Curetes later.Their names were written in Prytaneion.

There were fountains, monuments, statues and shops on the sides of the street. The shops on the south side were two-storied. Ephesus had many earthquakes, in which many structures including the Curetes Street were damaged. These damages especially on the columns were restored by the new ones, but after the earthquake in the 4th century, the columns were replaced by the other ones brought from different buildings in the city. The differences between the design of the columns can be seen today. The street has its appearance from the 4th century.

  • State Agora - The agora on the southern part of the Basilica is the State Agora, and was built in the Roman Period in the first century B.C. This agora was used not for commerce but for business, it played an important role as a meeting place for the governmental discussions. During the excavations in the northeast corner of the Agora were found a great number of graves from the 7th-6th centuries B.C and a stone-paved road, and a archaic sarcophagus of terra cotta.

From this it is understood that in the archaic period this part of the Agora was used as the necropolis of Ephesus. There is a water reservoir at the corner of the Agora, which played an important role in Ephesus. Its water was brought to the city through the Pollio Aqueduct, the remains of the Pollio Aqueduct can be seen 5 kilometers away, along the Selçuk-Aydin highway.

  • Temple of Hadrian - Temple of Hadrian is one of the best preserved and most beautiful structures on Curetes Street. It was built before 138 A.D by P. Quintilius and was dedicated to the Emperor Hadrian, who came to visit the city from Athens in 128 A.D The facade of the temple has four Corinthian columns supporting a curved arch, in the middle of which contains a relief of Tyche, goddess of victory.

Inside the Hadrian Temple above the door, a human figure, probably Medusa stands with ornaments of acanthus leaves. On both sides there are friezes depicting the story of the foundation of Ephesus - Androklos shooting a boar, Dionysus in ceremonial procession and the Amazons. The fourth frieze portrays two male figures, one of which is Apollo; Athena, goddess of the moon; a female figure, Androkles, Herakles, the wife and son of Theodosius and the goddess Athena. The friezes that are seen today are copies, and the originals are displayed in Ephesus Museum.

What's Included
  • Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Insurance
  • Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entrance Fees
Additional Information

This is a full-day tour that typically includes a visit to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, and the charming village of Sirince, known for its traditional architecture and local wine production.

The tour starts with a pickup from your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk in the morning, followed by a drive to the ancient city of Ephesus. Here, you will have a chance to explore the well-preserved ruins of this ancient city, including the Library of Celsus, the Odeon, the Great Theatre, and the Temple of Hadrian.

Afterward, you will visit the nearby Terrace Houses, which are beautifully restored mansions that belonged to the wealthy citizens of Ephesus.

In the afternoon, the tour continues with a visit to the picturesque village of Sirince, where you can stroll through its narrow streets, sample local wines.

At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off back at your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk.

  • Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
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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608cansus
Apr 29, 2024
ENORMOUS!!! - We attended the Ephesus Şirince tour with them. Everything was tremendously good. We had a perfect day. We thank you for everything.
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Mmagdalena1998
Aug 19, 2021
Best in Kusadasi region🙌🏻 - It was the greatest pleasure to travel with our tour guide Umut Kurt, to Ephesus and other tourist sites that were included in Ephesus tour. We were amazed by everything on our road : interpretation of tour guide, the beauty and significance of sites, turkish lunch, energy and hospitality. I would like to recommend this tour to everyone who will come to Kusadasi because this is experience that tourists must gain.
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