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Ephesus, which is very close to Kusadasi, is one of the tourist gems of the Turkish Aegean coast: a huge archaeological site from the Greco-Roman period. huge archaeological site from the Greco-Roman period, considered one of the best preserved in the worldconsidered one of the best preserved archaeological sites in the world and therefore declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. World Heritage Site by Unesco. Con esta excursión podrás visitarla con un guía para comprender su historia y admirar cada detalle.
This excursion starts at the port: as soon as you disembark, our staff will be waiting for you will be waiting for you, holding a holding a sign with your name. Tras el encuentro, acudiréis a nuestro confortable vehículo privado para el transfer to Ephesus.
The visit, which is guided, covers the most important places of this great archaeological site: one of the largest cities of its time, especially since it fell under Roman rule, from 133 BC. its portThe port, which was clogged with sediments centuries later, so that its current location is inland and not on the coastline.
The route has as its main axis the via de los CuretesThe main gate of the city, which connected the two great gates of the city: that of Hercules and Hadrian, both still standing today. In the enclosure there are many other ways that allow to know the network of streets of the city, which connected with other majestic spaces to visit during the visit. For example, those grouped around the upper agora, such as the odéonand the lower agora, as a great theaterwhich had a capacity for about 25,000 spectators.
The religious temples also occupy a prominent place in the visit, being the main ones of pagan religion, such as that of Trajan or Hadrian. But undoubtedly, the most monumental space of all the enclosure is the Celso’s LibraryThe city was the capital of the Roman province of Asia, and it is an example of the importance that culture acquired in this city, becoming the capital of the Roman province of Asia. Undoubtedly, a very numerous list of places of interest that our guide will be able to include (or exclude) depending on the interests of the participants.
Outside of Ephesus there is also another place of great interest, which we will visit during the excursion: the Temple of Artemis. Temple of ArtemisIt is located on the outskirts of the city of Selçuk. It was erected before Roman rule, in the 7th century BC or perhaps earlier. And the pilgrimage it attracted, with worshippers arriving by boat and continuing on foot along the Marmorean Way, was also an economic boost for pre-Roman Ephesus. Today, few traces remain of that great temple that impressed Alexander the Great, but they will help us to understand the magnitude of his cult in this temple, considered one of the most important in the world. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
After completing this intense tour of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, we will transfer you back to the port. back to the port in our vehicle, or to any other or to any other agreed point in the city of Kusadasi, where we will end our services.
Ephesus is located just 20 km from the port of Kusadasia distance that can be easily completed by road in just 30 minutes. 30 minutess of time. On the other hand, the Temple of Artemis is located on the outskirts of the city of Selçuk, at only 4 km from the main access to Ephesus, so the transfer between the two points is less than 10 minutes by car.
Please note that in the archaeological site of Ephesus there is little shade. there is little shadeIt is therefore recommended to take measures against sunstroke and dehydration, especially in the hot season: bring a hat or parasol, sunglasses, sun protection, water to drink, etc.
The site is very large, so that the walking tour can complete a distance of about 2 km, in many cases on marble paved roads. It is therefore recommended wear comfortable footwear and with soles suitable for walking.
With regard to the terrace housesone of the most unique areas of the archaeological site, the visit will be excluded for people with reduced for people with reduced mobility, as it has insurmountable barriers in the form of large steps.The terrace houses have insurmountable barriers in the form of large steps.
For other important details for the excursion, you can consult this page of our website, where we explain issues such as the punctuality guarantee or the cancellation policy. And if you have any more specific questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
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