Ephesus & Kusasasi & Sirince Village Tours in Turkey

Turkish Travel’s special Ephesus tour starts with one of the greatest archaeological sites as well as a visit to the Seven Churches noted in the Book of Revelation. Ephesus, where St. Paul Preached and the Third Ecumenical Council was held, is an ancient city waiting for you to explore its tremendous ruins including the famous well-preserved 2-story Celcus library, the amazing that continues to host live concerts and festivals, and breathing taking history; Emphisus promises to provide you with awesome memories to last a life time! It is here in Ephesus that you will also visit the east Gymnasium, the state Agora, the remain of the Temple of Isis (Goddess of Egypt), the Heracletes Gate, Curates Street named for the college of priests located here, Scholastic Baths,, Arcadian way, and Harbor Street which was once lined up with shops towards to the harbor. Your then off to see the Basilica of St. John; another informative tour in Ephesus. Your tour continues to impress as you visit the Virgin Mary’s House which is the last residence of the Virgin Mother recognized by the Catholic Church. Here you will walk the same spiritual path as experienced by various Popes. This is considered one of the great pilgrimage sites for Catholics and Christians world wide, wide where you will have the opportunity to drink the holy water, known to many for it healing energies, from the sacred spring located on the Virgin Mary grounds. After Ephesus, we’ll depart for Selçuk where you will walk through the typical Turkish Village Sirince which is famous for its tasty homemade wines & gozleme cooked in wooden stoves in a traditional atmosphere. You will experience the great taste of wine and gozleme complementarly! In order to discover the golden heart of the Anatolian people and the traditional hospitality just stroll Sirince’s narrow street and try to communicate with the peasantry. Before Sirince we’ll visit a carpet weaving center supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism against the latest technology development in the weaving industry. Get informed on how to weave a traditional rug by examining each stage of its creation from the live displays provided by the colorful residents dressed in traditional peasantry clothing in an authentic marquee. After Sirince we’ll turn back to Izmir. [L]

Tour Code: DKC023