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Ephesus And Surrounding Villages With LunchExplore > Turkey > Kusadasi > Ephesus And Surrounding Villages With Lunch
OverviewExplore the magnificent site of Ephesus, and then spend some time in a local village. After meeting up with your guide in front of the Kusadasi port passenger terminal, you'll depart for the 30-minute drive to the magnificent site of Ephesus. Ephesus, the best preserved of the Greek/Roman cities in Anatolia, will come alive to you as you explore the ancient ruins of this magnificent site. You will see the beautiful Celsus Library, restored and reconstructed to its original form,as well as the Grand Theatre, the most spectacular building of Ephesus, built during the Hellenistic age to hold 24,000 spectators. Opposite the Temple of Hadrian are the Hill Houses, the impressive homes of Ephesus' wealthy citizens. After a visit to the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), you will arrive at Sirince Village. This old Orthodox village, located five miles from Kusadasi, was once named "Cirkince" (ugly). Indeed, its inhabitants chose this name to discourage foreigner visitors because they didn't want to share the beauty of their village. Still, after several years, visitors understood that it was not ugly and it was re-named "Sirince" (pretty). Today, the village is a perfect synthesis of Turkish-Greek culture. At Sirince Village, you will experience local life and have the opportunity to purchase local souvenirs and handicrafts. After lunch, you can enjoy a cup of traditional Turkish coffee. Your last stop will be the Isa Bey Mosque, a 14th century Turkish architectural masterpiece. - The price of this trip includes a driver and air-conditioned vehicle, all transportation costs, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and entrance and parking fees to all sites. - The Hill Houses are also known as the Terrace Houses. If you wish to go inside the Terrace Houses, you must purchase the entrance fees during check-out. The admission costs are not included in the tour price. - Ephesus gets very crowded and extremely hot in the summer months, so take plenty of water, sunscreen, and head covers. - Please alert ShoreTrips in advance of any dietary restrictions or food allergies. We will do our best to accommodate. Days offered: 7 days a week Departures:
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