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-Turkey is a peninsula surrounded by three major seas; the Black Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.

-Asian side of Turkey is known as Anatolia (97% of the country).

-Turkey, also known as Asia Minor is located at a point where Asia and Europe meet.

-Turkey is the land where Alexander the Great cut the intricate Gordian Knot.

- Kind Midas, who turned everyting into gold was from Anatolia.

-Anatolia is the birthplace of St. Nicholas, popularly known as Santa Claus.

- St. Paul was born in Tarsus, Turkey.

- The first known beauty contest, judged by Paris was held in Anatolia  with Aphrodite, Hera and Athena as participants.

-Anatolia is the location of the first temple built (Urfa – between 9000 and 8500BC) and the first church built (St Peter’s in Antioch).

-The Seven Churches of Revelation are located in Turkey; Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Tyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea.

- One of the early philosophers Heraclitus was born in Ephesus Turkey.

-The first church dedicated to Mother Mary is in Ephesus Turkey.

-Roots of the names of Paris, Philadelphia and Europe are in Turkey.

- Mount Agri (Ararat) is where Noah’s Ark landed in Eastern Anatolia.

- Two of the Seven Wonders of the World; the Temple of Artemis and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus are  in Anatolia.

-Istanbul was the capital of two of the major empires in history; the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.

House of Virgin Mary /Ancient City of Ephesus /

The Ephesus Museum  / Artemis Temple

Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Inclusions:

-Private Transportation

-Private Licenced Tour Guide (fluent in your language)

-Enterence fees

-Lunch

-0-6 year old free of charge

Exclusions:

-Drinks

- Gratuities

Tour Program:

-Leaving  the port of Kusadasi with your guide.

- After driving about 30 min. arriving to the house of Virgin Mary, where it is beleived that she lived last years of her life.

- Driving to the upper gate of Ephesus Ancient City, visiting the site for approximately 2 hours.

- Lunch in a local carpet village.

- Visiting The Ephesus Museum consisted of halls of the terrace houses findings, the fountain findings,  new and small findings,Great Courtyard,  the tomb findings, Artemis Ephesia, the Imperial Cult and Small Courtyard.

-Visiting the ruins of Artemis Temple, one of the 7 wonders of the anciend world.

-At the end of the tour  free time for shopping facilities and driving back to Kusadasi port.

Cautions:

Comfortable walking shoes are required. Sun glasses, hats, umbrellas and sunscreens are recommended.

The biggest issue for the guests visiting Kusadasi via cruise is the limited time. But with a well organised program you can see almost everything that you need to. Let us worry about timing and details while you discover the beauties of Kusadasi with your private guide.

Here you can find some ready packs. If you think that the one you want is not among them then you can create your own private tour and contact us. We will get back to you immediately.