Meander Travel Private Tours

Founded in 1977, Meander Travel is renowned for customized travel to Turkey. For more than 4 decades we have stood at the forefront of distinguished travel. Meander Travel is a DMC & a tour operator offering individualized vacations throughout Turkey. From custom-designed, private vacations to fully-escorted, special-interest groups, we specialized in satisfying our guests' discriminating tastes for the ultimate travel experience. Now, we are providing our services in Viator. You are very welcome to Meander Hospitality and we wish you a very pleasant journey to Turkey.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10 min

   Meander Travel will meet you at Kusadasi Cruise Port.

2. 2

   Kusadasi

   30 min

   Following our meeting at the port, depart for Ephesus.

3. 3

   The House of the Virgin Mary

   Pass by

   The Vatican has recognized this small house in the Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first discovered.

4. 4

   Basilica of St. John

   Pass by

   It is believed that the Evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.

5. 5

   Ayasoluk Castle

   Pass by

   The citadel is located on the highest point of the Ayasuluk Hill, to the north of the Church of Saint John.

6. 6

   The Temple of Artemis

   20 min

   The temple of Artemision is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Today one can only see the ruins of the foundations of this marvelous construction of the Hellenistic Age, entirely made of marble and full of sculptured columns' capitals and shafts.

7. 7

   Ephesus Ancient City

   2 hours

   Enter the through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Grand Theater. The Theater had seating for 25,000, was the site where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring festival.

8. 8

   Ephesus Terrace Houses

   Pass by

   The Terrace Houses, also called as "the houses of rich", Terrace Houses located in a newly excavated area across from Hadrian's Temple, this section of Ephesus is a very special area inside the site. The wealthy and important people of Ephesus used these houses which are finely decorated with mosaics and frescoes giving a true impression of the ancient lifestyle. These houses are the finest examples of Roman domestic life in the world.

9. 9

   Kusadasi

   30 min

   After touring Ephesus, return to Kusadasi.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.