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ANTALYA
Arrive and transfer to your hotel for overnight.
PERGE & ASPENDOS
Full day tour to discover ancient Hellenistic and Roman treasures, unspoiled ruins of Perge and the magnificently preserved, 15,000-person theater of Aspendos. Overnight in Antalya.
ANTALYA
Take advantage of this free day to wander throughAntalya’s bazaars, ancient ruins and original harbor with its restored Ottoman houses, small shops and wayside cafes.
ANTALYA
A Meander Travel representative escorts you to the airport for the flight home or to holiday beach resort for an extension.
Ephesus Tours
Ephesus… The most important antique city among the twelve Ionian cities still standing… The trade, culture and faith center of the ancient world; the priceless legacy of the Hellen,
Roman and Byzantine civilizations. Once the glorious Roman provincial capital of Asia Minor, it was in Ephesus that Mark Anthony and Cleopatra rode in procession, St. Paul preached to the Ephesians against the goddess Artemis, St. John composed the fourth Gospel and the Virgin
Mary spent her last days…
The followings are some of the Ephesus excursions we provide on private basis everyday for the visitors either coming by the cruise liners or staying in Kufladası.
Ephesus Half Day
H/d tour to the Temple of Artemision and the ancient city of Ephesus.
Virgin Mary & Museum
H/d tour to the House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus and the Museum.
Basilica of St. John
H/d tour to the Basilica of St. John and the ancient city of Ephesus.
Ephesus Full Day
F/d tour to the House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus, Museum and the Basilica of St.John.
Ephesus & DMP
F/d tour to Didyma, Miletos, Priene and the ancient city of Ephesus.
Ephesus-fiirince Village
F/d tour to the House of Virgin Mary, Museum, Ephesus & Sirince Village.
Full day Ephesus tour includes
• Pick-up from the Kufladas› port or hotel
• Visit of the Ephesus Museum and the Basilica of St.John
• Drive to the House of Virgin Mary
• Continue for the visit of Ephesus ancient city
• By the end of the tour drive back to Kufladas› port or hotel
What you visit
Ephesus - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your tour 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 25,000 and is used today for a local spring festival.
The Basilica of St. John:
Built by the Emperor Justinian over the tomb of Hagia John the Apostle, the Basilica, now in ruins, once rivaled Hagia Sophia in size. One can still see graceful columns, mosaics and frescoes.
Ephesus Museum:
This small museum in Selçuk boasts an incredible collection of Hellenistic and Roman statues, carved reliefs and artifacts unearthed from the ruins of Ephesus.
The House of the Virgin Mary:
The Vatican has announced 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.
What you see along the way From Kuşadası, you travel north to St. John’s Basilica, passing the Byzantine fortress at Selçuk and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. Continue to Ephesus Museum then up to the House of Virgin Mary located in Bülbül Mountain. After the visit head for the upper gate of Ephesus. By the end of touring Ephesus, return to Kufladası.
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TOUR DATES BEFORE CONGRESS: April
Guests arriving at Antalya airport will be welcomed in the airport and taken to their Hotel in Antalya on 21 April 2005. Tour programme will start on April as follows.
TOUR DAYS AFTER CONGRESS: April
Guests will stay at their Hotels in Antalya after the completion of tour programme and will be taken to the airport on 01 May 2005. Tour programme will start on April as follows.
1st Day:
Departure from Hotel to Fethiye by bus. Tea break in Finike, the downtown famous with orange trees. We will watch excellent scenery on route composing the Taurus Mountains embellished with pine trees and the sea in blue. Arrival at Demre, where the ancient Myra city, famous with St Nicholas, the Mediterranean bishop in the 4th century is available. Visit of St. Nicholas church. Every year Santa Claus commemorative ceremony is held on 6 December, which bewitches tourists spending their Xmas holiday in the ancient Lykia. Lunch at Noel Baba Restaurant in Demre. Drive to Fethiye, where we will be able to swim and rest in cool and calm water. Before arriving at ﾖldeniz, the most beautiful bay of Turkey, we will visit Kayaky ruins and tomb of King Amnytas. Arrival at Hotel, dinner and overnight.
2nd Day:
Departure from Hotel. After touring Fethiye, a break in a typical Turkish carpet mill. Visit of Sakl›kent canyon. Lunch at Kay›p Cennet Restaurant in Sakl›kent. Stay at Hotel in Antalya.
3rd Day:
Guests joining the tour before congress will participate in the congress. Tour after congress will be over after breakfast and guests will be transferred to Antalya airport on May.
Things to be taken with you: Sun glasses, hat, sun lotion, trekking shoes, camera, bag, passport, water. Services included in price: Guidance, transportation by cars with air-conditioner, 1 night Half Board (HB) accommodation, entrance fees, lunches. Services excluded from price: Drinks, personal expenses and extras.
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF TOURS BEFORE AND AFTER CONGRESS
1 - 1 night stay at 4 - star Hotel in Antalya for Antalya - Fethiye - Antalya tour,
accommodation in 4 - star Hotel including breakfast and dinner, transportation to and from, English guide and entrance fees. Lunch is excluded.
2 - The price should be paid by February for pre-reservation.
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TOUR DATES BEFORE CONGRESS: April
Guests arriving at Antalya airport on April will be welcomed in the airport and taken to their Hotel in Antalya. Tour programme will start on 21 April 2005 as follows.
TOUR DAYS AFTER CONGRESS: April
Guests coming from Pamukkale will stay at their Hotels in Antalya and will be taken to the airport on May. Tour programme will start
on April as follows.
1st Day:
Departure from Hotel after breakfast and drive by bus to Pamukkale. Hierapolis City, Nekropolis and the source of red water… Lunch at Hotel.
2nd Day:
After breakfast, drive to Efes. Lunch on route. Visit to the ancient theatre, Odeon and Celsus Library will be followed by a visit to St. John church.
3rd Day:
Departure from Hotel and drive to Meryem Ana. Lunch on route. Drive back to Antalya for accommodation at Hotel.
4th Day:
Guests joining the tour before congress will participate in the conference . Tour after congress will be over by the transfer to Antalya airport after breakfast on May
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF TOURS BEFORE AND AFTER CONGRESS
1 - 1 night stay at 4 - star Hotel in Antalya for Antalya - Pamukkale - Efes - Antalya tour, 2 nights stay in 4 - star Hotel
including breakfast and dinner, transportation to and from, English guide and entrance fees. Lunch is excluded.
2 - The price should be paid by February for pre-reservation.
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