I was there with my family visit Izmir for few days and really like we take a city tour and we see the Agora , The museum, Alexander the great castle, The clock tower and all was interesting.
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What's Included
Includes
- Local guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Port pickup and drop-off
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Ephesus
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Kusadasi Cruise Port
Itinerary
The Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the most well-preserved Roman cities in the Mediterranean, offers a fascinating journey through history. Visitors can explore remarkable landmarks such as the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theatre, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Marble Streets. This historic site provides a unique insight into Roman and Hellenistic architecture, culture, and daily life, making it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts.
The Temple of Artemis, located near Selçuk, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although only ruins remain today, it was once a grand temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis, showcasing the architectural brilliance of the ancient Greeks. Visitors can explore the site, learn about its rich history and cultural significance, and imagine the magnificence of this legendary wonder in its prime.
Selçuk is a charming town in western Turkey, known as the gateway to the ancient city of Ephesus. Rich in history and culture, it features notable landmarks such as the Basilica of St. John, the Temple of Artemis, and the Isa Bey Mosque. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes, Selçuk offers visitors a blend of archaeological treasures, traditional Turkish life, and a welcoming local atmosphere.
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<p>Knowledgeable guide, could have done without the "rug demo" since you are essentially stuck at there until the sales staff finally recognizes you aren't buying. Turns out our itinerary had shifted and we came in to a different port (Kusadasi). Viator, in typical fashion, just rearranged us to attend the Kusadasi half-day tour instead. I ALWAYS look up Viator options before booking a cruise ship excursion or anyone else.</p>
<p>Excellent, very informative and made us feel very secure and comfortable. Punctual and good company. Highly recommend.</p>
<p>Izmir was a city full of charm! We visited Agora, Kadifekale, and two museums. View from the Kadifekale was unforgettable. Without this guided tour, we could not see the city in such a compact time slot because the local trails might be a bit complicated to aliens! The guide named Ihsan was really professional! We enjoyed every moment with uncle Ihsan. I was a bit worried about the return time to the cruise ship, however, we could get to the ship in reasonable time.</p>
<p>We enjoyed our half-day Izmir tour. Our party of 4 was also joined by another couple on their honeymoon in Izmir. We were able to see much of the city and experienced a little bit of the culture and also had time to visit the local market and have Turkish coffee. Our tour guide was very informative and very pleasant.</p>
<p>Very nice tour. Appreciated that we were accommodated on the full day tour when the half day tour was cancelled.</p>
<p>it was very nice tour,gide was very polite and introduce us to a very interesting thing we did not know before</p>
<p>Our guide made sure we had a very comprehensive and interesting tour.</p>
<p>we were met at the ship on time and that was good. I thought that from the information before booking we would visit the Izmir Museum, which did not happen, perhaps i was mistaken, as we did visit an historical sight. the guide was very kind to my 5yr old grandson which was very special. the highlight was a delicous lunch we enjoyed at one of the cafes at the market.</p>
<p>Great. Fantastic. Our guide was so nice and so knowledgable. The driver was very good, and also very personable. I enjoyed the tour and guide so much I didn't want it to end. Also, it was obvious how much she loved her country, and that was wonderful.</p>
<p>This tour was one of the most boring tours on my cruise. We spent most of our time in a museum listening to our guide tell us about so many dates and places that it was over saturation. I couldn't remember any of it. We were led to believe that the tour was riding , most of it was walking. Would not reccomend it.</p>
<p>Superb guide, fascinating site. I especially enjoyed the opportunity to enter a small mosque and discuss its traditions. The guide's historical knowledge and sensitivity made for a very special tour.</p>
<p>Mahmet was an excellent guide. Great historic background talk on Izmirs' past. A very cold day in Turkey, but he and the driver kept us comfortable and entertained throughout the tour. Be prepared for typical bantering by the leather salesmen during your walk through the city market.</p>
<p>Actually, we finally went to Ephesus... beware, as Izmir is not the Turkish name for Ephesus (that's what I tought, from the documentation of our cruiseship..., and I met others who tought the same). Ephesus is really great, you must see it. As for Izmir, it looks nice, but we did not see it a lot..</p>
<p>Our tour guide knew all about Izmir and took us to places and explained things that large tours could not do. A wonderful tour with a fantastic tour guide.</p>
<p>Our guide was excellent and we enjoyed his tour - another viator success! June Terlich</p>
<p>This was a really great half day tour with Mehmet who looked after us extremely well. He is a very personable character with a friendly but professional style - loads of knowledge, history and cultural background. By lunchtime we felt that we had a good flavour of Izmir as a City and how it fits into its historic background. Mehmet made the the whole visit both interesting and lighthearted - we were lucky to be the only visitors on this particular tour so we had undivided attention ! Great stuff.</p>
<p>Everything perfect. The guides were very kind and told us interesting stories about the city. They carried us to every place we wanted to go. Nice excurssion.</p>
<p>Surprised to see such a cosmopolitan city. Guide was well versed and patient with our group.</p>
<p>Die Tour war super! Wir (3 Mädels) waren die einzigen, daher hatten wir so eine Art and quot;Privattour and quot;. Die Dame konnte ein einwandfreies English und war sehr sympatisch. Nachdem wir ihr erzählt hatten, dass wir den letzten Punkt der Reise (Saatkulesi) schon kannten, hat sie das mit dem Fahrer besprochen und wir haben einfach ein weiteres Museum angehängt. Wir haben an diesem Tag sehr viel gesehen und auch Geschickte gelernt. Werden wir sicher wieder machen, nur dann den Tagesausflug nach Ephesus. An unserem Ausflugstag fanden auch die Demonstrationen - unter anderem auch an unserer Endstation - statt. Die Reiseleitung hat dann gemeinsam mit dem Fahrer besprochen, wie man die gesperrten Straßen umgehen kann und uns sicher zurückbegleitet. Da wir nicht in die Stadt (Kemeralti) zum einkaufen gehen konnten, da es durch die Demos zu gefährlich/unsicher war, hat sie uns einen Besuch in Karsiyaka empfohleun und uns sogar mit dem Schiff begleitet. Eindeutig hat die Reiseleitung mehr gemacht, als nötig gewesen wäre. Wärmstens zu empfehlen. Ihr Mann hätte sogar Deutsch gekonnt, und steht bei rechtzeitiger Info auch für Führungen zur Verfügung. Wir waren und sind immer noch sehr begeistert. Nur zu empfehlen!</p>
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