Marmaris

Sightseeing Walking Tours

On this full-day trip you’ll explore Ephesus, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The city was the commercial, religious, and social center of antiquity. Ephesus is known as one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the world, as you’ll soon appreciate as you walk down its marble-paved streets and see mosaics and frescoes still decorating the walls of the ancient Roman houses. Visit the Temple of Hadrian, the baths, and the city's brothel. In particular, you won’t want to miss the Library of Celsus, the most impressive of the structures in Ephesus. The theater held 25,000 citizens, who gathered to watch theatrical performance and gladiator clashes. Today, from the site you’ll enjoy impressive views across the main street that’s lined with marble fountains, temples, and baths. After lunch, continue to the House of the Virgin Mary on Mt. Koressos. Experience the holy spirit of the humble house where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her last days.

Spend a day exploring the beautiful countryside of Turkey and visit a few of its charming rural villages. The first stop on the tour is the village of Kizkumu, or as the locals call it, "The Jesus beach." Discover the narrow foot-way crunching into the Aegean sea, and then continue the tour to the village of Orhaniye. Visit its local mosque and find out about the cultural and religious life of rural Turkey from your knowledgeable tour guide, and then continue on to the village of Bayir to discover the art of beekeeping and taste some of the sensational local pine honey. A few steps away is the village of Turgut renowned for its massive and ancient trees, known amongst locals as the wishing trees. Admire these beautiful trees before you continue on to a girl’s carpet school to learn how to weave carpets out of the natural barks of trees. End the tour with a walk through the lush countryside to the cascading waterfalls in the vicinity.

Ephesus is the best-preserved classical city of the Eastern Mediterranean, and among the most wonderful places in the world for one to genuinely "soak in" the atmosphere of Roman times. Scattered over hills close to Turkey’s west coast, this 2,000-year-old Roman city is a living, breathing outdoor museum. You will travel there in a fully air-conditioned bus, accompanied by your professional tour guides. Once there, you will walk along the well planned streets, and marvel at the first temple dedicated to a Roman Emperor, the ancient Iatrina. You will also visit one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world called Ephesus. You will then see the footprints carved into stone that lead to an ancient brothel. You will later visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world), and the 1,000-year-old amphitheater which has recently hosted stars such as Tom Jones, Diana Ross and Sting.

Immerse yourself in romance as you explore charming locations around the beautiful coastal city of Marmaris. Learn the fascinating love stories of the area, from the heartbreaking to the hilarious. Find out what is special about the Dancing Fountains, and be spellbound by the magical atmosphere. Discover the best spots for a date night from an informed local expert, and take photographs together to treasure.