Private Tour - Didyma, Ancient Ephesus and Museum

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Tour Times: 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM

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Why people love this tour

People love this tour because it brings ancient history to life, from the sacred oracle site of Didyma to the grand ruins of Ephesus and its remarkable Library of Celsus

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Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included

7 hours (approx.) Private Tour Strenuous

Overview

After meeting with your tour guide at the cruise port of Kusadasi, the first visit will be Didyma.

The word Didyma means “twins” and it was associated by some as being the meeting place of Zeus and Leto to have their twins Apollo and Artemis. Didyma was famed as a prophecy centre dedicated to Apollo, which served a similar purpose as the Delphi of Anatolia. It was not a city but a sanctuary linked to Miletus by Milesians with a 19 km/12 mi sacred road.

Then, we drive to Ephesus area. We will start visiting from the upper gate. We will walk through the marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia, the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theatre are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.

At the end of Ephesus, you will find some souvenir stalls, public restrooms, and cafeterias.

After Ephesus we will continue with Ephesus Archaeological Museum which is located in Selcuk town where is just 5 minutes driving distance from Ephesus.

At the end of the tour, we will drive back to Kusadasi town center and port.

Please note: Entrance tickets are included within this tour price.

What's Included

Cruise port pick-up
Air conditioned transportation
Entrance Fees to Didyma, Ephesus and Museum
English Speaking Guide

Food and Beverages
Tips/Gratuities

Considerations

The ground is very uneven at Ephesus there are also steps and inclines (this tour would be unsuitable for those who have walking difficulties).

Special Instructions

There is a lot of walking involved in this tour it is essential you wear suitable footwear. It also gets very warm in summertime please do not forget your sun cream and sunhat and drink plenty of water.
If you wish to buy souvenirs or refreshments you will be able to find these at the end of the tour at Ephesus
There are several restrooms inside the site with a small charge locally.

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Tour Times: 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM

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Cancellation

Book ahead!

On average, this booked 4 months in advance.

Why people love this tour

People love this tour because it brings ancient history to life, from the sacred oracle site of Didyma to the grand ruins of Ephesus and its remarkable Library of Celsus

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included

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