Private tours are available during your visits to Kusadasi, Izmir, Istanbul, Antalya, Dikili, or Marmaris when arriving by cruise ships or other ships disembarking at these ports.
Gateway Kusadası Port - Private Ephesus ToursKusadasi, one of Turkey's principle holiday resorts, offers an excellent environment for an unforgettable holiday. Situated on the west coast of Turkey- 90km south of Izmir, Kusadasi, is reputed for one of the most attractive city of the Aegean, as it is close to the important historical sites including Ephesus, Shrine of Virgin Mary, Didyma, Priene, Miletos-the principals of ancient times, and ideal for sightseers.
Kusadasi Shore ExcursionEphesus-Virgin Mary Shrine-Artemision TempleMeet at Kusadasi harbor and contiune to function Ephesus - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The theater had seating for 24,000, which was the site where it is believed St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring festival.House of the Virgin Mary - The Vatican has recognized this small house in the Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first discovered.The Temple of Artemis, which had been built at first during the Archaic period, today it's known one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World.Duration : 5 hours
Gateway Izmir PortIzmir, one of Turkey's biggest port and 3rd biggest City in Turkey and the population is nearly 3.5 million. Port of Izmir is located north of Ephesus Ruins and 95 km far away from Ephesus Ruins also one way drive take approx 60 - 75 minutes. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and was built around 550 BC, it was about four times the size of the Parthenon. Ephesus was the most important Roman city of proconsular Asia. By NT times it had grown to at least 250,000 people (Mounce). Gradually the harbour silted up and is now some miles from the sea. In modern day Turkey Ephesus is known as Efes.
Izmir Shore ExcursionAfter meeting up your Guide at the port of function Izmir, Drive southward to Selcuk Town. Pass the cotton fields, vineyards, and pine woods ,while driving along the blue Aegean shores.Arrival to Ephesus - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The theater had seating for 24,000, which was the site where it is believed St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring festival.
House of the Virgin Mary - The Vatican has recognized this small house in the Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first discovered.The Temple of Artemis, which had been built at first during the Archaic period, today it's known one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World.Duration : 7 hours
Gateway Istanbul PortIstanbul embraces two continents, one arm reaching out to Asia the other to Europe. In the city's heart, the Bosphorus strait, course the waters of the Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara and the Golden Horn. The former capital of three successive empires- Roman Byzantine and Ottoman-today istanbul honors and preserves the legacy of its past while loking forward to its modern future.
Istanbul Shore ExcursionUpon your arrival to Istanbul our tour guide meets you at harbor and drive to historical peninsula with our new brand tour transportation vehicle (in about 15 minutes).
Hippodrome - The large, open square was once the site of a Roman circus that rivaled the Colosseum and could seat a quarter of a million spectators. Monuments on the site include the Snake Column from Delphi and an Egyptian obelisk taken from the Temple of Karnak at Luxor.Blue Mosque - Six graceful minarets adorn the elegant mosque, one of the city's most recognized landmarks. The superb interior is decorated with more than 20,000 blue Iznik tiles.
Egyptian Bazaar - It was built in 1664 as a part of the Yeni Cami complex which is located next to it. Misir in Turkish means Egypt and it is called the Egyptian Bazaar because the shopkeepers used to sell spices and herbs which were brought from or through Egypt.During the Ottoman period it was known as a place where shops sold only spices. Today there are only a few spice and herb specialists. The rest sell dried fruit, borek, basket work, jewelry, haberdashery, drapery and suchlike. The bazaar has an "L" shape with six gates. Similar to the Grand Bazaar, it is open on weekdays and only half a day on Saturdays.
Grand Bazaar - Today,shop selling the same kind of merchandise tend to be congregated in their own street or in hans as this was originally the Ottoman system.In addition to two bedestens there are also 13 hans in the grand bazaar.The atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar is very interesting for tourist and has consequenty become a very popular place for foreign visitors.It is open during working hours on week days,closing earlier on Saturdays,while on Sundays and religious holidays it is closed.
Duration : 3 hours
Gateway Dikili PortDikili is the port for the ancient mountain citadel of Pergamum where you can visit Asklepeion, the site where psychiatry was first practiced. Also see the Sacred Pools, the Altar of Zeus, the Library, and the Serpent Altar which still serves as the symbol of the medical profession. This small seaport serves as the port for the hilltop city of Pergamon. The outstanding attraction in this ancient city is the ruins of a once great library. Passengers who choose to stay in Dikili might visit the market or stroll charming streets. Meet at Dikili harbor and contiune visit to Pergamum Acropolis to see the steepest theater of the ancient world, the Temple of Trajan, then visit the Asklepion, the ancient hospital.
Pergamum Acropolis - The finest altar (shrine) ever built is accepted as the Zeus Altar in Pergamum in 180 BC. Most parts of the Zeus Altar is now in the Berlin Pergamum Museum. The altar was in the Acropolis which is some 300 meters above the modern city of Bergama. The ancient theater in the Acropolis is the steepest Hellenistic Theater in the world. The theater has 80 rows with over 10.000 spectator capacity. The theater lies on the hill in the Acropolis overlooking the modern city of Bergama and Gediz Valley.
Asklepion - Asclepieum, a sanctuary and a healing center built for Asclepieum, the God of healing, was the first hospital in the world and was built in the 4th century BC. This large complex became an official center in the 3rd century BC and in the 2nd century Hadrian further developed the complex. Close to the complex in Pergamum, Serapeum (Temple of Serapis-Turkish name Kizil Avlu), was built in the 2nd century AD during the king of Hadrian and was dedicated to the Gods of Egypt. Because of the red bricks used in the construction, the building is also called the Red Court.
Duration: 5 hours
Gateway Antalya Port Once the only working port on Turkey's western seaboard, Antalya has yielded its docking operations to a new industrial harbor west of the city and given its waters over completely to recreational use. Now known as the "Yacht Harbor," Antalya's portis a favorite among Mediterranean sailors and features a prize-winning marina. The city of Antalya stands on cliffs overlooking the north end of Antalya Bay, which is open southeastward to the Mediterranean Sea. The Port of Antalya is divided into two main sections. The relatively new commercial port is located on the northwest side of the bay. The yacht harbor is located in the extreme northeast portion of Antalya Bay about 5 nmi northeast of the commercial port, and adjacent to the city. Antalya Shore ExcursionMeet at Antalya harbor and drive to Aspendos Theatre, Perge ancient city.Come back to Antalya harbour and free time for shopping.
Aspendos Theatre - Aspendos is known for his best-preserved theater of antiquity with seating for 15.000. Still used today, the theater's galleries, stage decorations and acoustics all testify to the architects success. Nearby stand the remains of a basilica, agora and one of the largest aqueducts in Anatolia.
Perge ancient city - Originally, a Hellenistic settlement, which later developed into a thriving Roman city, Perge is a historicist's delight. Situated only 18 km from Antalya in the Pamphylion plain, Perge has a long legacy (almost from 1500 B.C.) to narrate with its initial inhabitants being the Hittites. Its importance also lies in the fact that the ruins of the Roman city provides a very complete picture of the past, thus making it archaeologically invaluable. However, even if you are wondering how an archaeologically fertile site could ever interest you, you should never miss a chance of visiting it. For Perge has much to offer for the vacationer as well, it has a unique blend of the exotic and the ancient.Duration: 6 hours
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