After pick up from hotel or port, first visit is Ephesus.
Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats?
Miletos – These ancient ruins lie on a hill near the Aegean Sea. You can explore the ancient theater, built circa 4th century BC. The theater could accommodate over 15,000 spectators. Then, we visit the well-preserved Bath of Faustina, named after the wife of Marcus Aurelius, who ordered their construction.
Didyma – In antiquity, Didyma was connected to Miletos by a sacred road. We visit the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, one of the largest temples from the Helenistic Period.
In the end of the tour, you go back to your hotel.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory
Posted By : Millena_B
The sites were all great as expected. Dydima was small but worth starting the tour form there; Miletus was bigger than expected and surely a place to see. Ephesus-the core of the tour- was even more spectacular and impressive that anticipated; we asked to dedicate 3 hours to that site only, and it was barely enough.
What made the experience memorable was our local guide Arzu. Her knowledge of Turkey's history, culture, and local artisans and even crops was impressive; her friendliness and willingness to share details above the common information, and her flexibility in accommodating our requests, were very genuine and unique. For the included lunch, she took us -under our request-, in a very authentic little -off-the-road restaurant serving only delicious local Kusadasi dishes; then we visit a local ceramic artisan in Selcuk, whose very elegant and unique production is protected and supported by Unesco.
We really recommend this tour and suggest to ask her as your guide. Cok teşekkürler Arzu! :)
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Posted On : 2022-09-11 00:00:55 
