Ephesus Sirince Tour
Ephesus Sirince Tour Itinerary:
- Your tour guide will meet you at your pick-up location. You will be briefed about the tour & town and Ephesus on the way. One of the stops is the Temple of Artemis where you will spend 10 to 15 minutes.
- After you are dropped off at the gate of Ephesus ruins, you will start to explore the Ephesus ruins. Some of the highlights of Ephesus ruins are; the Hadrian Temple, Celsus Library, and Grand Theatre.
- Your driver will pick you up at the lower gate of Ephesus and you will drive to The House of Virgin Mary.
- After visiting The House of the Virgin Mary, you will have a lunch break in a local Turkish restaurant with traditional Turkish food.
- You will visit the Sirince Village which constitutes a perfect synthesis of Turkish–Greek culture.
- Drive back to the departure location with your guide.
- Your program can be customized depending on your timing as you wish with your guide.
Duration
A full-day Ephesus Sirince tour takes approximately 5-6 hours. As it is your private tour, the duration of the tour depends on your interest. Your guide will organize your time frame as you wish.
PS: You have a great opportunity to discover the handicrafts of ceramics, weaving, and leather making, which were the main trades of Ephesus in ancient times…
Sites to See
- Temple of Artemis: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Ancient City of Ephesus: One of the best preserved Greco-Roman Ancient cities and one of the largest open-air museums in the world.
- Sirince Village: An authentic pretty old Orthodox village near Ephesus which was initially dwelled by the local Greeks.
- House of Virgin Mary: The first and only shrine in the world where Muslims and Christians pray together.
Ounce Travel
Ephesus Sirince Tour
Important
Tours include uneven and cobblestone areas with inclines and steps.
- Comfortable walking shoes, clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellents are recommended. Guests should watch their steps at all times to avoid accidents.
- Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 miles over uneven and cobblestone surfaces in ruins.
- Temperatures can reach extreme highs during summer months; We recommend that you have a lot of water and use suitable suncream while on the tour.
Included
- Profesional Licensed English Speaking Guide throughout the tour
- All entrance (The Temple of Artemis, The Ancient City of Ephesus and Terrace Houses) and parking fees
- Private air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle with the driver
- Transportation from Port/Hotel/Airport and back
- Guide book for Highlights of Turkiye
Excluded
- Personal expenses, beverages served at lunch
- Tips for guide and driver
- Traditional Lunch
