Frontier Formalities, Passport and Visas: Nationals of the following countries can enter Turkey with a valid passport; a visa is required: Up to 3 Months Germany, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belize, United Arab Emirates, Denmark, Morocco, Fiji, Finland, France, Granada, Iran, Switzerland, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Canada, Qatar, Kenya, Kuwait, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Norway, Oman, St. Lucia, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Chile, Trinidad, Tobago, Tunisia, Vatican City, New Zealand, Greece, Ecuador, Sweden, Israel, South Korea, Uruguay. Up to 2 Months The Republic of Croatia, The Republic of Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Rumania, Macedonia, Indonesia. Up to 1 Month Bolivia, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, The Republic of South Africa. For the countries mentioned above and Bulgaria, a transit visa is not required. Nationals of the following countries require a visa: U.S.A., Austria, United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Holland, and Portugal can obtain a sticker visa at border gates (Up to 3 Months). Azerbaijan, White Russia, Armenia, Moldavia, Uzbekistan, Russia, Tadzhikistan Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Georgia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Taiwan can obtain a sticker visa at border gates (Up to 1 Month). Nationals of Guatemala can obtain a visa for up to 15 days at border gates. Nationals of Jordan, up to 30 days. Nationals of all other countries require a visa, which can be obtained from the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate.
Note: Citizens of Germany, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Italy, Malta, Switzerland, and Greece may enter Turkey with the proper identity cards in lieu of a passport.
At 08:00 am meet at Izmir Hotel's or pick you up at Izmir airport, or Kusadasi hotels and head to Selcuk. First visit to Ephesus. Ephesus the city dedicated to Artemis, the best preserved ancient city of Asia Minor with its majestic theater, marble road, Temple of Artemis, the Church of the Virgin Mary or the Double Church, the library of Celsus, the stadium, the lecture hall. Then visit the Church of St. John and his Tomb in Selcuk before driving to the home of the Virgin Mary, who was brought to Ephesus by John, the beloved disciple of Jesus. The home of Virgin Mary on a hill top, where she lived out her last days is now visited by over a hundred thousand pilgrims each year. The pilgrims drink the water of the sacred spring, meditate and pray for health at this ancient spot of worship. Pope Paul VI in 1967 and Pope John Paul II in 1979 and Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass at the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus, Wednesday Nov. 29, 2006. Follows transfer to izmir airport and flight back to istanbul or other destinations in Turkey. End of tour.
Accommodation in selected hotels optional if requested; 5*,4*,3* stars - Multilingual licenced Guided tours - Lunch - Entrance fees - Airconditioned Vehicles - transfers from and to the hotels.
Drinks on meals - Tips to Guide or driver.
Seasons/Prices
Low Season: November - March
Summer Season: April to October
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TOUR DATES: You can participate anytime whole years. Tour can be organise regular and private if requested. TOUR DEPART: (Izmir to Ephesus 90 km - Kusadasi to Ephesus 15 km) Hotels in Izmir or pick you up from Izmir airport at 09:00 am - Return: 17:00 pm TOUR VISITS: Izmir - Kusadasi - Selcuk - Selcuk Museum - Ephesus - Great Theatre - St John Basilica - Virgin Mary House - Odeon - Hadrian Temple Agora - Double Church and more...
Did you know that According to the Old Testament, Patriarch Abraham was born in Edessa (Sanliurfa), which is located in southeastern Turkey. Abraham's exact birthplace is believed to be a cave in the region. The surrounding which is adorned by Rizvaniye Mosque and the Pool of Sacred Fish (Balikli Lake) has come to be considered as a place of pilgrimage.
Dear Ezop,
John and I wish to sincerely thank you for having our special guide our own trip to Turkey. You are great ambassador for your country.
Regards
Sara & John Rich
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