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Ancient Ephesus - ADD-ON TO ISTANBUL PROGRAM
Cooking Class Vacation Details
Visit historical Ephesus – some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the Mediterranean. Ephesus was the center of commerce in the ancient world. Due to its strategic port location, it amassed a great amount of wealth. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was located here. Sadly, only remnants of its foundations are visible today. When silt slowly filled the harbor, Ephesus lost its strategic advantage and fell into decline. Ephesus now sits 6 miles away from the sea.
The area of Ephesus also has great religious significance for Christians, as the House of the Virgin Mary is believed to be the location where Mary may have spent her last days. In addition, the Basilica of St. John is believed to be built on the grave site of the Apostle John.
But Ephesus isn’t the only location waiting to be discovered…. In your free time, you may opt to explore ancient Pergamum or Didyma, or explore the unique culinary offerings of the organic farm!
DATES/PRICES OFFERED
| April 1, 2010-December 31, 2010 | $1053.00 |
There is a single supplement associated with this trip. The cost is: $225.00
* Prices do not include additional excursions*This program is offered in conjunction with the Istanbul cooking program. This tour is available with a minimum of 2 participants.
INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM
- Flights between Istanbul and Izmir
- Transfers to and from the Izmir Airport
- Guided tour of the ancient city of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John, and the Temple of Artemis, including transfers
- 2 nights' accommodations in a luxury boutique hotel
