Introduction
İzmir is one of the most beautiful cities of the past. If we focus on the most special 2 points of the city, which has always been very precious since antiquity, we see Ephesus and Çeşme. Read on to learn more about both Ephesus and the Fountain and learn about the most important stops. Our guide, which we prepared for you to make more enjoyable trips, will shed light on this journey.
If we look at the establishment of the ancient city of Ephesus, we are going back to 6000 BC. In other words, such a deep-rooted history is here Hellenistic period, Roman and Byzantine period, then during the period of Principalities and the Ottoman period was used as an active area of life, this region is an example of a superior city planning. The ancient city of Ephesus, which has assimilated countless cultures and civilizations for thousands of years, is an eye-catching example of architecture.
The village of Ildiri, 20 km northeast of Cesme, was known as Erythrai in ancient times. Cesme was one of the settlement areas of the antique period. The historical findings in the region show that we are talking about a living area that has been active since the first Bronze Age. Therefore, Cesme is historically a very valuable place. Cesme Castle ranks first among the attractions of Cesme. Built in 1508 during the Ottoman Empire and even during the reign of Bayezid II, Cesme Castle carries the splendor of Ottoman buildings. In addition, the Cesme Museum is one of the places where the ruins of the ancient city of Erythrai are exhibited. Altinkum Beach is one of the most famous of Cesme. While it is an attractive feature to be located only 10 minutes away from the center, the immaculate beach is also the most important aspect
1 Day:
We will take you to the Airport from your Hotels. At the same time if you will go Izmir from your country direct you must asked for the price again. We will gona give you two way plane tickets to Izmir for two persons are included. When you go Izmir from Istanbul Airport you have a transportation for two ways.
2 Day - (Daily Izmir Tur):
We will take you from Hotels at 09:30 and finish 17:30 at night. Lunch included inside. Although it is not development city in Turkey. Izmir is in the west Turkey and it is popular with tourists. First of all, visitors to Izmir can find many things. Izmir is historical, touristic and modern city so visitors can make many things. The summers are hot and the winters are warm. An elevator from 19th century. It is 51 metres in height. It links Mithat Paşa street to the Halil Rifat Paşa street. It was built in 1907 and restored by the municipality in 1993. On the upper side, there is an open-air cafe and a restaurant that offers you a delicous meal with a breathtaking view of Izmir and the bay. Clock tower is another symbol of Izmir and it was build in Konak Meydan in 1901. It is heart of the city and it can be said to be a meeting place for many people. 25 m hight.
3 Day - (Daily Ephesus Tour):
Ephesus (Ancient Greek , Ephesos; Turkish Efes) was an ancient Greek city, and later a major Roman city, on the west coast of Asia Minor, near present-day Selçuk, Izmir Province, Turkey. It was one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League during the Classical Greek era. In the Roman period, Ephesus had a population of more than 250,000 in the 1st century BC, which also made it one of the largest cities in the Mediterranean world.
The city was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD by a mobled by St. John Chrysostom. Emperor Constantine I rebuilt much of the city and erected new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city’s importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Küçük Menderes).
Ephesus was one of the seven churches of Asia that are cited in the Book of Revelation. The Gospel of John may have been written here. The city was the site of several 5th century Christian Councils, see Council of Ephesus. It is also the site of a large gladiators’ graveyard.
Today’s archaeological site lies 3 kilometers southwest of the town of Selçuk, in the Selçuk district of Izmir Province, Turkey.
We are starting to the tour at 08:00 o`clock in the morning and finished 17:30 in the evenings. We are collecting you from your Hotels and at the end of tour we will take you back to your hotel again. Also lunch included in the tour for 2 pax.
4 Day:
You have a Transfer from the hotel to the Izmir Airport. Plane goes to Izmir Airport to Istanbul Airport are included for two pax.