ITINERARY

• Visit the old city Ephesus, one of the most magnificent and best-preserved archaeological sites in the world. See the Odeon Theatre, the Market Basilica, Curetes Street, the Baths, the Celsus Library, Marble Street and the Great Theatre. The theatre has a seating capacity of 24,000 people, and they still organise concerts here. See the Terrace Houses located opposite Hadrian's Temple -- a newly excavated section. The wealthy and prominent people of Ephesus were living in these houses, which are finely decorated with mosaics and frescoes giving a real idea of the ancient life. Another place of interest is the Basilica of St John. After that, we drop you off back to İzmir.
• Climb up high to the mountains to see the House of Virgin Mary which is a Catholic shrine and was attended by different Popes. You have a chance to pray in a chapel which was actually the Mary's house just opposite to the large statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Continuing your way to the outside, you will see a place to put a candle. Following stairs you will find yourself next to the wellsprings which is believed to have a holy water. You can take some fresh water to your bottle or just refresh at the hot day. Next, you will see a wall of whishes. Write your whish on the peace of paper and leave there and it will definitely come true.
• Next stop of the tour is the village of Sirince with its traditional Turkish village life; famous with wine houses, olive oils, handicrafts, organic vegetables and fruits. The town has a synthesis of Turk-Greek culture, and we get to visit an Orthodox Church and a mosque. In the narrow streets of the village, you will find women, selling handicrafts of all kinds, olive oil. Another attraction of Sirince is its fruit wine: try its taste in small cafes.