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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH

ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH

Activity duration is 6 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 323 reviews
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The previous price was €129 and current price is €109 per adult*
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Kusadasi & National Park Boat Tours with Lunch and Transfer

Kusadasi & National Park Boat Tours with Lunch and Transfer

Activity duration is 6 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 185 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €34 per adult
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Kusadasi Jeep Safari Adventure w/LUNCH from Kusadasi Hotels&PORT

Kusadasi Jeep Safari Adventure w/LUNCH from Kusadasi Hotels&PORT

Activity duration is 5 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 40 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €29 per adult
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Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour–Calcium Terraces & Thermal Pools

Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour–Calcium Terraces & Thermal Pools

Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 41 reviews
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Price is €65 per adult
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Ephesus Private Tour with Fascinating Sirince Village

Ephesus Private Tour with Fascinating Sirince Village

Activity duration is 16 hours
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Price is €199 per adult*
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Ephesus Ruins

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Ephesus Ruins is just one of the places to see in Selçuk, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this quaint area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
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Photo by Meral Sahin
Open Photo by Meral Sahin

Alaçatı

Travellers like the cafes in Alaçatı, and Alaçatı Çarşı is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Clock tower of Izmir at sunset, Turkey

Izmir City Centre

Consider exploring the seaside views in Izmir City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Kulturpark is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Hilal Station or Cankaya Station to see more of the area.

Empty sunbeds on ilica beach by the open sea, Cesme

Ilica

Beaches and spas are notable features of Ilica. You might consider stopping by Ilica Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Cumhuriyet square aerial panoramic view in Izmir city in Turkey

Alsancak

Seaside views, bars and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Alsancak. Check out Kulturpark or Kordonboyu while you're exploring the area.

Photo by Kiana Kiarashi
Open Photo by Kiana Kiarashi

Konak

Travellers choose Konak for its beautiful seaside views. Hop aboard the metro at Konak Station or Cankaya Station and check out top sights like İzmir Clock Tower.

View of Kadifekale Castle in Izmir, Türkiye.

Izmir

Kusadasi city aerial panoramic view in Aydin Province, Turkey

Kuşadası

Çeşme Night Panorama

Çeşme

Ladies Beach in Kusadasi Town of Turkey at winter time

Selçuk

An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and scattered vegetation.

Bergama

View of the pier and boats at sunset in Izmir, Aliaga, Yenisakran coast.

Yenisakran

A deep blue turquoise bay. Akkum - Seferihisar - Turkey

Seferihisar

Ruins of Byzantine basilica in Thyatira ancient city in the modern Turkish city of Akhisar.

Akhisar

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