Kuşadası-Ephesus-Selçuk-Şirince Tour
KUŞADASI-EFES-SELÇUK-ŞİRİNCE TOUR
Places to Visit
*Selçuk Ancient City
*Ephesus Ancient City
*Temple of Artemis
*Celsus Library
*Ephesus Ancient Theatre
*Domitian Temple
*Pagan Temple
*Kuretes Street
*Heracles Gate
*House of Virgin Mary
*Şirince
*Kuşadası
After having our breakfast at a suitable place along the route, we head towards the Ephesus Ancient City located in Selçuk district. Selçuk came under the control of the Aydınoğulları Beylik in 1304 and was annexed to the Ottoman Empire in 1426. In 1914, its name was changed from Ayasuluk to Selçuk and it has become one of the most important settlements of Ancient Times. Today, many structures bearing traces of history still stand in Selçuk.
This significant center, which attracts attention not just from Turkey but from the entire world, is the Ephesus Ancient City, the pearl of İzmir. Ephesus has hosted various civilizations throughout history due to its importance as a major port city between east and west. Among these civilizations are the Romans, Byzantines, Ottoman Empire, and various Anatolian principalities. Some of the visitable places in Ephesus include: the Temple of Artemis, the first marble temple in the world, the Celsus Library, known as the third largest library of the Ancient World, the impressive Ephesus Ancient Theatre, the Agora which was the city square, the Domitian Temple dedicated to Roman Emperor Domitian, the Kuretes Street named after the priests who guarded the sacred fire, and the Heracles Gate adorned with Heracles reliefs. After our tour of the ancient city, we proceed to the House of Virgin Mary located at the foothills of Bülbül Mountain. According to legend, after Jesus’ death, Saint John brought Virgin Mary to Ephesus. It was discovered in 1891 based on the visions of German nun A. Katharina Emmerich, through the research of Lazarists priests, that this was the place where Virgin Mary spent her last days. This cruciform and domed structure has been restored to its present state.
After visiting this sacred site, which holds great significance for the Christian world, we take a lunch break in Selçuk. After our meal, we head to Şirince, famous for its wines and stone houses, with a history dating back to the 5th century BC, which developed in the 19th century through fig exports. This village, which took its current name after the population exchange, still features two churches from the Greek period and many houses from that era standing tall. In Şirince, no house blocks the view of another. While wandering here, you can feel the historical texture closely with the cellars, shops selling handicrafts, and also have the opportunity to taste the locally made elderflower syrup, regional wines, olive oils, and soaps. After a short tour around with our guide, we will give free time. Following our visit to Şirince, we head towards Kuşadası, which was incorporated into the Ottoman lands in 1413 during the reign of Mehmed I (Çelebi). From this date onward, the city was fully under Turkish control and enriched with many Ottoman architectural works.
Among the most important surviving structures are the Caravanserai and the walls surrounding Kuşadası, both built by Mehmet Pasha. After learning about Kuşadası with the help of our guide, we have free time to explore the surroundings and have dinner before we start our way back. Looking forward to seeing you on the next Kyzikos Travel tour…
NOTE: Depending on road congestion, traffic, fog, and weather conditions, our arrival time to Erdek may be later than planned. No specific time can be provided for the return time; an approximate time will be stated based on the program flow.
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS:
Having comfortable shoes on during the trip makes your walks more enjoyable.
And most importantly, don't forget to bring your camera, charger, and power bank!
SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
*Transportation
*Personal Accident Insurance
*Guidance Service
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
*Museum and Site Entrances
*Meals
*Shopping expenses
GENERAL TERMS
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3. The customer must carry their identification card with them during the tours.
4. The customer accepts that all responsibilities regarding their luggage and its contents belong to them; they are responsible for keeping track of and controlling their belongings and will not seek any legal or criminal responsibility from KYZIKOS TRAVEL or its employees for lost, stolen, or damaged items; they accept that they will not make any requests against KYZIKOS TRAVEL or its employees for the stated reasons.
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6. In accordance with the Travel Agencies Union Law No. 1618, KYZIKOS TRAVEL or its employees will select the establishment for breaks considering customer interests in the areas where they are located. In cases of force majeure, the majority consensus of guests on the bus will be sought.
7. The customer accepts that they will pay for all food, beverages, and personal expenses outside the services purchased.
8. The fees for museum cards and entrance to sites are not included in the tour fees; museum cards are valid at museums and sites affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and are not valid in places where carrying capacity is low and the preservation of historical fabric would be compromised due to overloading.
9. The seat numbers in tours organized by KYZIKOS TRAVEL will be determined based on the order of reservation and those who do not participate in the existing tour but cancel their prior reservation will have the empty seats filled from the back to the front. Group members who request to sit together should not cause the arrangement of their seats to be altered or move their groups in a way that disrupts their order; therefore, guests who have reservations at the back of the group will be moved forward. For odd-numbered reservations of three people or more, KYZIKOS TRAVEL will determine the seating according to the gender of the participants. Such shifts will be carried out at the discretion of KYZIKOS TRAVEL without informing the guests of the seating change.
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13. For registered guests in overnight and international tours organized by KYZIKOS TRAVEL, they must make a prepayment as indicated by employees of KYZIKOS TRAVEL to finalize the tour, and they must pay the full tour fee up to 30 days (1 month) before the tour departure date.
14. The customer may transfer the service to a third party fulfilling the conditions in writing up to 7 days before the start of the service. The "transferee" is jointly responsible for the balance and any costs arising from the transfer.
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16. Tours will start at the points notified to the participants and end at the initial point. Guests may participate in the tour at points determined by KYZIKOS TRAVEL along the route and disembark at points designated by them on the return trip.
17. KYZIKOS TRAVEL has the right to make changes to the tour program due to force majeure or unforeseen circumstances not in control of the tour personnel; guests participating in the tour accept that KYZIKOS TRAVEL and its employees will not have any legal or criminal responsibility in such cases.
18. In cases where guests provide contact information at the time of registration, any inconvenience arising from not being able to reach them will not be the personal matter of KYZIKOS TRAVEL and its employees, but will rather be a personal matter of the guest. Therefore, the guest cannot claim rights from KYZIKOS TRAVEL and its employees. Guests are required to keep their contact information up to date.
19. Despite all precautions taken by KYZIKOS TRAVEL, it can cancel the trip due to adverse weather conditions, road blockages, strikes, terrorism, fog, potential wars, unpredictable technical issues, and all force majeure situations before or during the trip. Customers accept that no refunds will be made for tours that are canceled due to force majeure situations. (Refunds will be made to guests showing valid documents such as health reports, assignment letters, etc.) Guests registered for canceled tours can have their bookings transferred to the next tour at their request or the amount paid can be held in the KYZIKOS TRAVEL account pool. Guests who wish to hold their amount in the account pool have the right to use the amount for any tour they want at desired dates. In these situations, the customer will not have any right to compensation.
20. All daily and overnight tours organized by KYZIKOS TRAVEL will use vehicles deemed appropriate by KYZIKOS TRAVEL based on the suitability of the route and program.
21. Termination and Change Conditions
In Case of Customer's Termination:
Once an agreement for a daily tour has been made, the customer can only terminate the agreement by notifying the agency in writing. In the case of unilateral termination by the customer;
If termination is made more than 30 days before the tour date, a deduction of 10% of the tour fee will be applied.
If termination is made between 15-30 days before the tour date, a deduction of 50% of the tour fee will be applied.
If termination is made within 15 days or less before the tour date, the customer is obliged to pay the full tour fee.
The customer agrees and commits to pay the tour price under the conditions mentioned above in case of cancellation. Otherwise, the agency reserves the right to claim any legal interest and damages arising from the delay.
In Case of Agency's Cancellation:
The agency may cancel any tour without obtaining customer approval, provided that the customer is notified, 3 days before domestic daily trips; 7 days before domestic overnight trips; or 14 days before international trips, or earlier. In such cancellations, the amount paid will be fully refunded to the customer. However, the customer acknowledges that they do not have any rights to claim any material or moral compensation from the agency due to this cancellation and waives any such claims.
In Case of Changes:
If the customer wishes to change the date or content of the tour, change requests must be made at least 14 days in advance. Depending on the changes, additional fees may be required from the customer.
Except for the specific conditions stated in the detailed travel program, the customer can transfer the purchased tour to anyone with the approval of the agency up to 21 days before the start of the travel.
