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Izmir and Ephesus

 

Here going on  trip to Ephesus. Still not sure exactly what, but think it is this one:

http://www.ephesusguides.com/tours.php

IT 4
Ephesus, Artemis Temple, Virgin Mary House, Ephesus Archeological Musuem

Short Description:

Meeting at Izmir port or hotel and drive to Ephesus. Visit first the ancient city, which was established 3000 years ago and still worldwide famous. First we see the City Council( Odeon), then the Domitian Square, and through the Curet's street continue to Terrace House, where the most wealthy people lived during the Roman times. The we see the third largest Library of antiquity Then we see the Theatre and continue to Artemis temple, one of the Seven Wonders of ancient world. Then we visit Virgin Mary House, where she is supposed to have spent her last days and. The House was visited by The Pope Benedict the 16th on 29 November 2006. Then we see the church, where St. John was also buried. The end of the tour and drive back to Izmir.

+ I think this:

we have also lunch( bbq, local meals in the garden of a small authentique rug house, separate from the crowds), we did not discuss this so far but please know that!

 

Some pics can be found here: PICTURES

 

Our group:

 

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