Highlights
- Convenient Transfers: Enjoy hassle-free roundtrip transportation from your hotel to the tour sites.
- Professional Guidance: Benefit from expert local guides providing in-depth insights into the region’s history and culture.
- Inclusive Experience: The tour includes entrance fees, transportation, and a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
- Small Group Atmosphere: Experience a more personalized and relaxed tour in a smaller group setting.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cesme and Foca hotels
- English guiding service during the Ephesus tour
- Entrance fees to the sights
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
- Parking and road tolls
- Local taxes
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at the lunch
- Breakfast and dinner
- Optional Pamukkale Day Tours
Remarks
- Exact pickup time will be given at the time of booking.
- You are kindly requested to present yourself at the pickup point 15 minutes prior the pre-advised pickup time.
- Comfortable shoes and a hat is recommended as shade is limited in summer time.
- The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion.
- This tour can also be conducted in Spanish according to the availability. Therefore please inform us in advance.
- Private tour options are available upon request at an additional cost.
Ancient Ephesus Tour from Cesme and Foca Hotels
This tour is ideal for travelers staying in Foca who want to experience the historical and cultural wonders of Ephesus without worrying about logistics.
Itinerary
07:00 – Morning Departure
- Start your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Foça.
- Drive towards Ephesus, making a short stop at İzmir Airport to pick up additional tour participants.
09:30 – Arrival at Ephesus
- Ancient City of Ephesus: Begin your guided tour at one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Highlights include:
- Celsus Library: A marvel of Roman architecture and one of the most iconic structures in Ephesus.
- Temple of Hadrian: Learn about this beautifully preserved structure dedicated to Emperor Hadrian.
- Trajan Fountain: Admire this decorative monument showcasing Roman engineering.
- Great Theater: Walk along the historical Marble Street to reach this massive amphitheater where St. Paul preached.
12:30 – Isabey Mosque & Lunch
- Visit the İsabey Mosque, a stunning example of Seljuk architecture and an important historical landmark.
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, sampling authentic Turkish cuisine.
14:00 – Afternoon Activities
- Carpet Cooperative: Learn about the traditional art of Turkish carpet weaving, watching artisans demonstrate their craft.
- Virgin Mary House: Visit this sacred site, believed to be where the Virgin Mary spent her final years, revered by both Christians and Muslims.
- Temple of Artemis: End your sightseeing with a visit to the remains of this ancient wonder, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
16:00 – Return Journey
- Begin the drive back to Foça via the same route, reflecting on the day’s memorable experiences.
19:30 – Arrival in Foca and Cesme
- Arrive back at your hotel in Foca, marking the end of the tour.
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