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Private Ephesus Tours for Costa Cruises Passengers from Kusadasi Port and Izmir Port
Costa Magica docked at Izmir Cruise Port
Several Costa Cruises ships dock at the Cruise Port of Izmir. For Costa Cruises passengers, we offer private Ephesus Tours from Izmir Cruise Port.
Some of the Costa Cruises ships that dock at Izmir Cruise Port:
First call for 2014 will be Costa neoRomantica. Costa neoRomantica will dock at Izmir Cruise Port tomorrow on February 17th.
For more information about private Ephesus tours from Izmir Cruise Port, please contact us.
Some of the Costa Cruises ships that dock at Izmir Cruise Port:
- Costa neoRomantica
- Costa Deliziosa
- Costa Magica
- Costa Classica
- Costa Pacifica
- Costa Fascinosa
First call for 2014 will be Costa neoRomantica. Costa neoRomantica will dock at Izmir Cruise Port tomorrow on February 17th.
For more information about private Ephesus tours from Izmir Cruise Port, please contact us.
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3 wonderful days at the Greek island of Samos
This week we enkoyed 3 wonderful days at the Greek island of Samos with my wife. This was our first visit and we enjoyed tremendously. Altough it is very close, it is quite different from Kusadasi. Samos is less crowded and less touristy than Kusadasi. It is a quite town you do not see many people walking through the streets and there are no salesman trying to attract you to their shops or restaurants. Samos is a charming island that we recommend travellers who are staying in Kusadasi for an overnight trip to Samos from Kusadasi.
Ferry from Kusadasi to Samos
The ferry takes approximately 1.5 hours to go to Samos. You leave Kusadasi Cruise Port at 9am and arrive Samos at 10.30, you wait a bit at the passport control and ready to explore at 11am. The port for Samos is located in Vathi which is considered as the city center of Samos. There are several hotels you can enjoy. Many of them are not beach hotels. 1.5km distance to the port, there is Gaggou beach. There are some beach resorts there. It may be littfle difficult to walk there, if you have heavy bags. We stayed at a small hotel called Aria Boutique Hotel which was ok. The location was great, but do not have high expectations from the hotel. It was near the bus station so we are able to take the bus to several locations. The hotel costs are much less than Kusadasi.
Samos town has some shops and restaurants. It is very quite during the day. After 9pm, you would see the local people at the main square drinking iced coffee. In Turkey you would see people drinking hot tea and in Samos iced coffee. The restaurants serve almost the same dishes. For non seafood and non fish eaters the choices are not very satisfying after Turkey. There are some beaches in walking distance to the town center. The most welknown one is Gaggou beach. All the beaches are very clean. Gaggou beach there are sunbeds and umbrellas that you can rent for 3 euros.
Next day we took the public bus to Lemonakia Beach. The bus service is not frequent and the buses are full of people and most non airconditioned. (For public bus schedule please click here) We paid 1.5 Euros each for 15 minutes drive to Lemonakia beach. This is one of the best beaches, I have everr been during my travels. Very clean and quite. Once compared to Turkey more civilised. It is a pebble beach. We rented an umbrella and two comfortable sunbeds for 6 Euros. Afterwards we had walk of 10 minutes to Kokkari where we enjoyed a late lunch. With recommendations of our friends in Kusadasi, we dined at Meltemi Restaurant. A family run restaurant. Yannis and Spiros two brothers will serve you. They have also a nice beach in front of the restaurant. Kokkari has a long strip of pebble beach with restaurants and bars. Assuming that this place would be very colourful at nights and full vacationers. Kokkari is more of vacation town. If we would go to Samos for the next time we would stay in Kokkari but would go to beach at Lemonakia.
In our third and last day, we took the bus to Pythagorion. It took us 20 minutes drive with a public bus and costed 1.70 Euros per person. This the birth place of famous mathematician Phythagoras. He lived here at 6th century BC. while Thales of Miletus was living at opposite shores. There are few ruins here but after Ephesus is noncomparable. After Ephesus, this will not satisfy anyone. Several tourist stores. We puchased hand painted magnet from a local artist. By the coast there are two pebble beaches and strip of restaurants and bars. Very quite during the day. Much smaller than Vathi and Kokkari. Must be lively with tourisits at night. Turkish shores are clearly visible from here.
Overall we enjoyed Samos a lot. We recommend travellers staying in Kusadasi to go to Samos But we do not recommend a day trip at least stay an overnight. The return ferry departing at 5pm. If you are seeking for great beaches, we recommend going to Samos. The historical sites will not satisfy you after Turkey. If we go to Samos again, we would have an overnight stay in Kokkari and enjoy Lemonakia during the day and have a nice dinner at Meltemi Restaurant adn return next day.
For travellers, who would enjoy a holidays in Samos, a day trip Kusadasi is a must. Travellers may enjoy a historical tour of Temple of Artemis, Ancient City of Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Basilica of St. John. For private tour inquiries, you can contact us.
Here is a little picture gallery of our Samos adventure:
Samos town has some shops and restaurants. It is very quite during the day. After 9pm, you would see the local people at the main square drinking iced coffee. In Turkey you would see people drinking hot tea and in Samos iced coffee. The restaurants serve almost the same dishes. For non seafood and non fish eaters the choices are not very satisfying after Turkey. There are some beaches in walking distance to the town center. The most welknown one is Gaggou beach. All the beaches are very clean. Gaggou beach there are sunbeds and umbrellas that you can rent for 3 euros.
Next day we took the public bus to Lemonakia Beach. The bus service is not frequent and the buses are full of people and most non airconditioned. (For public bus schedule please click here) We paid 1.5 Euros each for 15 minutes drive to Lemonakia beach. This is one of the best beaches, I have everr been during my travels. Very clean and quite. Once compared to Turkey more civilised. It is a pebble beach. We rented an umbrella and two comfortable sunbeds for 6 Euros. Afterwards we had walk of 10 minutes to Kokkari where we enjoyed a late lunch. With recommendations of our friends in Kusadasi, we dined at Meltemi Restaurant. A family run restaurant. Yannis and Spiros two brothers will serve you. They have also a nice beach in front of the restaurant. Kokkari has a long strip of pebble beach with restaurants and bars. Assuming that this place would be very colourful at nights and full vacationers. Kokkari is more of vacation town. If we would go to Samos for the next time we would stay in Kokkari but would go to beach at Lemonakia.
In our third and last day, we took the bus to Pythagorion. It took us 20 minutes drive with a public bus and costed 1.70 Euros per person. This the birth place of famous mathematician Phythagoras. He lived here at 6th century BC. while Thales of Miletus was living at opposite shores. There are few ruins here but after Ephesus is noncomparable. After Ephesus, this will not satisfy anyone. Several tourist stores. We puchased hand painted magnet from a local artist. By the coast there are two pebble beaches and strip of restaurants and bars. Very quite during the day. Much smaller than Vathi and Kokkari. Must be lively with tourisits at night. Turkish shores are clearly visible from here.
Overall we enjoyed Samos a lot. We recommend travellers staying in Kusadasi to go to Samos But we do not recommend a day trip at least stay an overnight. The return ferry departing at 5pm. If you are seeking for great beaches, we recommend going to Samos. The historical sites will not satisfy you after Turkey. If we go to Samos again, we would have an overnight stay in Kokkari and enjoy Lemonakia during the day and have a nice dinner at Meltemi Restaurant adn return next day.
For travellers, who would enjoy a holidays in Samos, a day trip Kusadasi is a must. Travellers may enjoy a historical tour of Temple of Artemis, Ancient City of Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Basilica of St. John. For private tour inquiries, you can contact us.
Here is a little picture gallery of our Samos adventure:
Samos city center
Lemonakia Beach
Kokkari
Meltemi Restaurant in Kokkari
Pythagorion
You may enjoy a Greek salad at a local restaurant.
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Very close to Istanbul there are 9 islands known as Princes' Islands
Princes' Islands Ferry
Very close to Istanbul there are 9 islands. The largest ones are named as Burgazada, Heybeliada, Buyukada, Kinaliada or also known as Princes` islands. For travellers who are staying in Istanbul for more than 2 days, visiting the Princes` Islands on their own could be a good option.
During the Byzantine era of Istanbul princes were exiled to the islands and later some of members of the Ottoman Royal family. During the 19th century islands became quite popular. Many artists, writers and wealthy had their had cottoges built. There was a major population of Greek inhabitance in the islands. Still there are remains of some churches can be visited like Aya Yorgi Church and Monastry in Buyukada.
It is a popular destination not only by the tourists but by the locals. Our recommendation is to go there in a weekday since weekends could be very crowded. There are regular ferries departing from Kabatas to Princes` Islands. The largest and the most popular one is Buyukada whick means big island in Turkish.
There are no cars in the islands, so there the only way of transportation is horse carriages and bicycles. There are quite many places where you can rent a bike in Buyukada. Hourly rental charge is 10 Turkish Liras per bike. Be aware that the islands are quite hilly therefore you need to be fit enough to ride a bike. The other option is to take a horse carriage. The prices vary a lot for horse carriages. Bargaining is recommended. They offer two options as short tour and long tour. Approximate charge to take a horse carriage is 50 Turkish Liras. The last option is to wander on foot.
The ferry ride from Kabatas takes approximately an hour. If the weather is good, be sure to sit outside the boat to enjoy the great views of Istanbul, Bosphorus and sea of Marmara. Buyukada is the last stop for the ferry. Ferries depart Kabatas almost every 2 hour staring from 7am in the morning.
Below please find some of the pictures we have takes during our visit to Buyukada in April 2012.
During the Byzantine era of Istanbul princes were exiled to the islands and later some of members of the Ottoman Royal family. During the 19th century islands became quite popular. Many artists, writers and wealthy had their had cottoges built. There was a major population of Greek inhabitance in the islands. Still there are remains of some churches can be visited like Aya Yorgi Church and Monastry in Buyukada.
It is a popular destination not only by the tourists but by the locals. Our recommendation is to go there in a weekday since weekends could be very crowded. There are regular ferries departing from Kabatas to Princes` Islands. The largest and the most popular one is Buyukada whick means big island in Turkish.
There are no cars in the islands, so there the only way of transportation is horse carriages and bicycles. There are quite many places where you can rent a bike in Buyukada. Hourly rental charge is 10 Turkish Liras per bike. Be aware that the islands are quite hilly therefore you need to be fit enough to ride a bike. The other option is to take a horse carriage. The prices vary a lot for horse carriages. Bargaining is recommended. They offer two options as short tour and long tour. Approximate charge to take a horse carriage is 50 Turkish Liras. The last option is to wander on foot.
The ferry ride from Kabatas takes approximately an hour. If the weather is good, be sure to sit outside the boat to enjoy the great views of Istanbul, Bosphorus and sea of Marmara. Buyukada is the last stop for the ferry. Ferries depart Kabatas almost every 2 hour staring from 7am in the morning.
Below please find some of the pictures we have takes during our visit to Buyukada in April 2012.
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Pergamon in the third century BC was one of the most prosperous cities of the ancient world.
Known today as Bergama. Located 100 km. north of Izmir. Attalid Dynasty assigned the city as a capital for their kingdom named as Pergamon Kingdom. Pergamon has also a biblical importance. Mentioned in the book of revelation in the New Testament among the seven churches of Asia Minor. The city was known as the city where the throne of Satan is located.
Pergamon had a huge altar dedicated Zeus, had the second largest library of the ancient world after the library in Alexandria, a huge temple dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan, the steepest theater of the ancient world, a huge famous ancient hospital where Doctor Galenos served.
Recently as a part of private project, acropolis of Pergamon is recreated by Clemens Poblotzki. This is a very successful one for travelers to visualize the size of this magnificent ancient site. For more information about this project, visit http://www.pergamon.secondpage.de/index_en.html
We organize private tours of Pergamon from Kusadasi and Izmir. For more information please do not hesitate to contact us.
Pergamon had a huge altar dedicated Zeus, had the second largest library of the ancient world after the library in Alexandria, a huge temple dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan, the steepest theater of the ancient world, a huge famous ancient hospital where Doctor Galenos served.
Recently as a part of private project, acropolis of Pergamon is recreated by Clemens Poblotzki. This is a very successful one for travelers to visualize the size of this magnificent ancient site. For more information about this project, visit http://www.pergamon.secondpage.de/index_en.html
We organize private tours of Pergamon from Kusadasi and Izmir. For more information please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Экскурсии по Эфесу с русскоговорящими гидами.
Эфес Экскурсия
Мы предлагаем Эфес экскурсии для круизных пассажиров с местными русскими гидами говоря тур. Эти экскурсии можно начать с Кушадасы круиз-Харбор, Измир круиз-Харбор, Кушадасы Отели, Selcuk Отели, Измир: отели, Sirince Гостиницы и Аэропорт Измира.
Экскурсия в Эфес и Дом дева Марии является самым популярным экскурсия.
Экскурсия в Эфес и Дом дева Марии является самым популярным экскурсия.
Экскурсия в древний город Эфес
Эфес - древний город, расположенный на территории современной Турции и важным археологических раскопок. В настоящее время Эфес находится в непосредственной близости от города Сельчук.
Эфес был построен на берегу Эгейского моря, а также тем, что был портовый город за счет торговли развивалась очень быстро. После того, как отбыл моря, наблюдается быстрый спад города. В настоящее время руины Эфеса составляет около 6 километрах от побережья.
Эфес - город, который связан со многими древнегреческими мифами и легендами, в первую очередь славится храма Артемиды (550 до н.э. E..) - Один из семи чудес древнего мира, который был разрушен по приказу императора Тхеодосиус.
Эфес был построен на берегу Эгейского моря, а также тем, что был портовый город за счет торговли развивалась очень быстро. После того, как отбыл моря, наблюдается быстрый спад города. В настоящее время руины Эфеса составляет около 6 километрах от побережья.
Эфес - город, который связан со многими древнегреческими мифами и легендами, в первую очередь славится храма Артемиды (550 до н.э. E..) - Один из семи чудес древнего мира, который был разрушен по приказу императора Тхеодосиус.
Достопримечательности Эфеса
- Храм Артемиды
- Библиотека Цельса
- Храм Адриана
- Крытый театр
- Публичный дом
Для получения дополнительной информации, пожалуйста, посетите: http://www.kusadasiephesustours.com/
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Tour privado de una semana de Turquía. Circuito Turquia
Efeso, Pamukkale, Capadocia, Estambul...
(3 días en Estambul, 2 días en el oeste de Turquía, 2 días en Capadocia)
Capadocia
Ofrecemos tours privados de Turquía con guías locales que hablan español con fluidez. A continuación, encuentre un programa sugerido. Para precios y más información, infórmenos la fecha en que desea viajar y el número de personas en su grupo:
Día 1 - Estambul
Traslado a su hotel en la ciudad vieja de Estambul.
Día 2 - Excursión de día completo de Estambul (Desayuno)
Visita a pie del Palacio de Topkapi, Iglesia de Santa Sofía, Hipodromo, Mezquita Azul, Gran Bazar. Pasaremos la noche en Estambul.
Día 3 - Estambul> Izmir> Kusadasi (Desayuno, Cena)
Visite Spice Bazaar y haga un crucero por el Bósforo. Por la tarde, traslado al aeropuerto de Estambul Ataturk para tomar su vuelo a Izmir, la tercera ciudad más grande de Turquía. Traslado a su hotel en Kusadasi. Pasaremos la noche en Kusadasi
Día 4 - Excursión de un día completo de Pamukkale (Desayuno, Almuerzo, Cena)
Viaje a Pamukkale (3 horas) Visite las ruinas de la antigua Hierápolis y camine sobre las terrazas de carbonato de calcio. Opción de nadar en las piscinas termales antiguas. Pasaremos la noche en Kusadasi
Día 5: Excursión de día completo de Éfeso, la Casa de la Virgen María y el Templo de Artemisa (Desayuno, Almuerzo, Cena)
Por la mañana visita el Templo de Artemisa, una de las siete maravillas del mundo antiguo. Luego conduce a la Casa de la Virgen María. Visita la casa probable donde la Virgen María pasó sus últimos 9 años. Visita la antigua ciudad de Efeso. Después del almuerzo, aprenda sobre las alfombras turcas hechas a mano. Pasaremos la noche en Kusadasi.
Día 6 - Kusadasi> Kayseri> Capadocia (Caja de desayuno, Cena)
Temprano en la mañana, traslado al aeropuerto de Izmir para tomar el vuelo a Kayseri. Después de llegar a Kayseri, comience su tour privado por Capadocia. Disfrute de las impresionantes vistas de Capadocia en Goreme, Esentepe y Pasabag. Visita al Museo al aire libre de Goreme donde se puede ver dónde los primeros asentamientos cristianos se refugiaron en tiempos de persecución. Ver los increíbles frescos. Pasaremos la noche en Capadocia.
Día 7 - Excursión de día completo de Capadocia> Estambul (Desayuno)
Hoy tienes la opción de comenzar el día con un paseo en globo aerostático. Comenzando antes del amanecer, tendrá tiempo para unirse a esta actividad opcional antes de que comience el día. Será trasladado a su alojamiento alrededor de las 07:00 a.m./7: 30 a.m.
Después del desayuno, comience su tour privado a las 09:30. Vea una nueva área de hermosos paisajes. Verá algunos de los valles más bellos de Capadocia. También visitaremos una de las Ciudades Subterráneas que es famosa en Capadocia. Vea cómo los primeros cristianos se escondieron de los perseguidores. Disfruta de una gran vista panorámica en el Castillo de Uchisar. Regreso a Estambul. Pasaremos la noche en Estambul. Fin de los servicios
Traslado a su hotel en la ciudad vieja de Estambul.
Día 2 - Excursión de día completo de Estambul (Desayuno)
Visita a pie del Palacio de Topkapi, Iglesia de Santa Sofía, Hipodromo, Mezquita Azul, Gran Bazar. Pasaremos la noche en Estambul.
Día 3 - Estambul> Izmir> Kusadasi (Desayuno, Cena)
Visite Spice Bazaar y haga un crucero por el Bósforo. Por la tarde, traslado al aeropuerto de Estambul Ataturk para tomar su vuelo a Izmir, la tercera ciudad más grande de Turquía. Traslado a su hotel en Kusadasi. Pasaremos la noche en Kusadasi
Día 4 - Excursión de un día completo de Pamukkale (Desayuno, Almuerzo, Cena)
Viaje a Pamukkale (3 horas) Visite las ruinas de la antigua Hierápolis y camine sobre las terrazas de carbonato de calcio. Opción de nadar en las piscinas termales antiguas. Pasaremos la noche en Kusadasi
Día 5: Excursión de día completo de Éfeso, la Casa de la Virgen María y el Templo de Artemisa (Desayuno, Almuerzo, Cena)
Por la mañana visita el Templo de Artemisa, una de las siete maravillas del mundo antiguo. Luego conduce a la Casa de la Virgen María. Visita la casa probable donde la Virgen María pasó sus últimos 9 años. Visita la antigua ciudad de Efeso. Después del almuerzo, aprenda sobre las alfombras turcas hechas a mano. Pasaremos la noche en Kusadasi.
Día 6 - Kusadasi> Kayseri> Capadocia (Caja de desayuno, Cena)
Temprano en la mañana, traslado al aeropuerto de Izmir para tomar el vuelo a Kayseri. Después de llegar a Kayseri, comience su tour privado por Capadocia. Disfrute de las impresionantes vistas de Capadocia en Goreme, Esentepe y Pasabag. Visita al Museo al aire libre de Goreme donde se puede ver dónde los primeros asentamientos cristianos se refugiaron en tiempos de persecución. Ver los increíbles frescos. Pasaremos la noche en Capadocia.
Día 7 - Excursión de día completo de Capadocia> Estambul (Desayuno)
Hoy tienes la opción de comenzar el día con un paseo en globo aerostático. Comenzando antes del amanecer, tendrá tiempo para unirse a esta actividad opcional antes de que comience el día. Será trasladado a su alojamiento alrededor de las 07:00 a.m./7: 30 a.m.
Después del desayuno, comience su tour privado a las 09:30. Vea una nueva área de hermosos paisajes. Verá algunos de los valles más bellos de Capadocia. También visitaremos una de las Ciudades Subterráneas que es famosa en Capadocia. Vea cómo los primeros cristianos se escondieron de los perseguidores. Disfruta de una gran vista panorámica en el Castillo de Uchisar. Regreso a Estambul. Pasaremos la noche en Estambul. Fin de los servicios
Contáctenos para precios y disponsibilidad.
El precio incluye :
El precio no incluye :
El precio incluye :
- Excelentes guías locales con licencia de habla espanol
- Vehículos de lujo
- Entradas y costos de estacionamiento a los sitios
- Costos de transporte
- Cargos por servicio
- 6 desayunos, 2 almuerzos, 4 cenas
- 3 Vuelos nacionales
- Alojamiento en hoteles de 4 estrellas
El precio no incluye :
- Piscina termal en Pamukkale (9 Euro por persona)
- Paseo en Globo en Capadocia (75 Euro por persona)
- Bebidas durante las comidas
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Private Ephesus Tours for Star Flyer Passengers
Star Flyer at Kusadasi Cruise Port
Star Flyer of Star Clippers will be making 7 port of calls to Kusadasi Cruise Port in 2021. During 7 Night Northern Cyclades cruise, Star Flyer will be calling to Kusadasi Cruise Port. The first call of Star Flyer is scheduled to be to Kusadasi Cruise Port on May 3rd 2021.
We offer private tours of Ephesus for Star Flyer passengers. For more information about our private tours of Ephesus, please contact us.
We offer private tours of Ephesus for Star Flyer passengers. For more information about our private tours of Ephesus, please contact us.
WhatsApp us to book a private tour of Ephesus
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Beyoglu is a district, located at the European side of Istanbul.
Istiklal Avenue in Beyoglu (Pera)
Beyoglu is a district, located at the European side of Istanbul. In the older times, the area was named as Pera. Pera, the word is derived from Greek meaning `Across`. After the foundation of rebuplic of Turkey, the district was named oficially as Beyoglu.
Altough the word Beyoglu, means son of a lord, historians believe that the word is derived from the layin word Bailo. Bailo was a title of a Venetian diplomat who served as a mediator between Venetian and Ottoman trade and political relations. The first Bailo was sent to Istanbul in the time of Suleyman the Magnificent. Most probably the Bailo had a palace in this district, therefore this area is named after himself.
Altough the word Beyoglu, means son of a lord, historians believe that the word is derived from the layin word Bailo. Bailo was a title of a Venetian diplomat who served as a mediator between Venetian and Ottoman trade and political relations. The first Bailo was sent to Istanbul in the time of Suleyman the Magnificent. Most probably the Bailo had a palace in this district, therefore this area is named after himself.
First inhabitance of Beyoglu, dates back to the period of Christ. After the 4th crusade, a lot of Venetians settled in this area till 1261. In 1273, Pera was given to the Republic of Genoa and became an important trade colony. In 1348 the Genoese built the famous Galata Tower. After the Ottomans conquered the city of Constantinopolis, Genoese kept living in the area under the Turkish rule.
At this time, Venice established political and commercial ties with the Ottoman Empire, and a Venetian Bailo was sent to Pera as an ambassador, Most pobably it is the Venetian Bailo who suggested Leonardo da Vinci when the Sultan mentioned his intention to construct a bridge over the Golden Horn.
The Venetians were also the first Europeans to taste Ottoman delicacies such as coffee. Centuries before other Europeans saw coffee beans for the first time in their lives during the siege of Vienna in 1683.
During the 19th century Beyoglu was again home to many European traders, and housed many embassies, especially along the Rue de Péra (İstiklâl Street). The presence of such a prominent European population - commonly referred to as Levantines - made it the most Westernized part of İstanbul, especially when compared to the Old City at the other side of the Golden Horn.
At this time, Venice established political and commercial ties with the Ottoman Empire, and a Venetian Bailo was sent to Pera as an ambassador, Most pobably it is the Venetian Bailo who suggested Leonardo da Vinci when the Sultan mentioned his intention to construct a bridge over the Golden Horn.
The Venetians were also the first Europeans to taste Ottoman delicacies such as coffee. Centuries before other Europeans saw coffee beans for the first time in their lives during the siege of Vienna in 1683.
During the 19th century Beyoglu was again home to many European traders, and housed many embassies, especially along the Rue de Péra (İstiklâl Street). The presence of such a prominent European population - commonly referred to as Levantines - made it the most Westernized part of İstanbul, especially when compared to the Old City at the other side of the Golden Horn.
Beyoğlu was one of the first parts of İstanbul to have telephone lines, electricity, trams, municipal government and even an underground subway. Subway in Tunel was built in 1875 as the world's second subway line (after London's Underground) to carry the people of Pera up and down from the port of Galata and the nearby business and banking district of Karaköy, where the Bankalar Caddesi (Banks Street), the financial center of the Ottoman Empire, is located. The theatre, cinema, patisserie and café culture that still remains strong in Beyoğlu dates from this late Ottoman period. Shops like İncluding famous for its delicacies still survive today.
The foreign communities also built their own schools, many of which went on to educate the elite of future generations of Turks, and still survive today as some of the best schools in Istanbul.
The rapid modernization which took place in Europe and left Ottomans behind was symbolized by the differences between Beyoğlu and the historic Turkish quarters such as Eminönü and Fatih across the Golden Horn, in the Old City. When the Ottoman sultans finally initiated a modernization program after 1839. Numerous buildings in Beyoğlu that mixed traditional Ottoman styles with newer European ones were constructed.
In addition, Sultan Abdülmecid stopped living in the Topkapı Palace and built a new palace near Beyoğlu, called the Dolmabahçe Palace, which blended the Neo-Classical, Baroque and Rococo styles. When the Ottoman Empire collapsed and the Turkish Republic was founded, Beyoğlu went into gradual decline. Much of the foreign communities left the city, and the local communities of ethnic minorities such as Greeks, Jews, Levantines and Armenians who formed the majority of the residents in Beyoğlu found it increasingly attractive to live elsewhere. The Wealth Tax of the World War II years and the Cyprus dispute in 1974 resulted many non-muslim families and business to leave Pera district. The widespread political violence between leftist and rightist groups which troubled Turkey in the late 1970s severely affected the lifestyle of the district, and accelerated its decline with the flight of the middle-class citizens to newer suburban areas.
By the late 1980s, many of the elegant apartment blocks which were once inhabited by the late Ottoman elite became home to immigrants from the countryside of Turkey. Most of the consulates are still in this area; the Italian, British, German, Greek, Russian, Dutch, and Swedish consulates are significant in terms of their history and architecture.
Higlight of the area is Istiklal Street once known as the Rue de Pera. A pedestrianised 1 mile street of shops, cafes, patisseries, restaurants, bookshops, cinemas and art galleries. Some of İstiklal has a 19th century metropolitan character, and the avenue is lined with Neoclassical and Art Nouveau buildings. The nostalgic tram which runs on Istiklal Avenue, between Taksim Square and Tunel, was also reoperated in the early 1990s with the aim of reviving the historic and nostalgic atmosphere of the district.
One of the higlights of Istiklal Avenue is Cicek Pasaji (Cité de Péra). The 19th century Cicek Pasaji (Flower Passage in Turkish or Cité de Péra in French) opened in 1876. A miniature version of the famous Galleria in Milan, Italy, The site of Cicek Pasaji was originally occupied by a theatre, which was burned during the great fire in 1870. After the fire of 1870, the theatre was purchased by a local Greek banker. Architect Kleanthis Zannos designed the current building, which was called Cité de Péra in its early years. In 1908 the Ottoman Grand Vizier purchased the building, and it became known as the Sait Pasha Passage. By the 1940s the building was mostly occupied by flower shops. The building was restored in 1988, it was reopened as a passage for fish restaurants.
The foreign communities also built their own schools, many of which went on to educate the elite of future generations of Turks, and still survive today as some of the best schools in Istanbul.
The rapid modernization which took place in Europe and left Ottomans behind was symbolized by the differences between Beyoğlu and the historic Turkish quarters such as Eminönü and Fatih across the Golden Horn, in the Old City. When the Ottoman sultans finally initiated a modernization program after 1839. Numerous buildings in Beyoğlu that mixed traditional Ottoman styles with newer European ones were constructed.
In addition, Sultan Abdülmecid stopped living in the Topkapı Palace and built a new palace near Beyoğlu, called the Dolmabahçe Palace, which blended the Neo-Classical, Baroque and Rococo styles. When the Ottoman Empire collapsed and the Turkish Republic was founded, Beyoğlu went into gradual decline. Much of the foreign communities left the city, and the local communities of ethnic minorities such as Greeks, Jews, Levantines and Armenians who formed the majority of the residents in Beyoğlu found it increasingly attractive to live elsewhere. The Wealth Tax of the World War II years and the Cyprus dispute in 1974 resulted many non-muslim families and business to leave Pera district. The widespread political violence between leftist and rightist groups which troubled Turkey in the late 1970s severely affected the lifestyle of the district, and accelerated its decline with the flight of the middle-class citizens to newer suburban areas.
By the late 1980s, many of the elegant apartment blocks which were once inhabited by the late Ottoman elite became home to immigrants from the countryside of Turkey. Most of the consulates are still in this area; the Italian, British, German, Greek, Russian, Dutch, and Swedish consulates are significant in terms of their history and architecture.
Higlight of the area is Istiklal Street once known as the Rue de Pera. A pedestrianised 1 mile street of shops, cafes, patisseries, restaurants, bookshops, cinemas and art galleries. Some of İstiklal has a 19th century metropolitan character, and the avenue is lined with Neoclassical and Art Nouveau buildings. The nostalgic tram which runs on Istiklal Avenue, between Taksim Square and Tunel, was also reoperated in the early 1990s with the aim of reviving the historic and nostalgic atmosphere of the district.
One of the higlights of Istiklal Avenue is Cicek Pasaji (Cité de Péra). The 19th century Cicek Pasaji (Flower Passage in Turkish or Cité de Péra in French) opened in 1876. A miniature version of the famous Galleria in Milan, Italy, The site of Cicek Pasaji was originally occupied by a theatre, which was burned during the great fire in 1870. After the fire of 1870, the theatre was purchased by a local Greek banker. Architect Kleanthis Zannos designed the current building, which was called Cité de Péra in its early years. In 1908 the Ottoman Grand Vizier purchased the building, and it became known as the Sait Pasha Passage. By the 1940s the building was mostly occupied by flower shops. The building was restored in 1988, it was reopened as a passage for fish restaurants.
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El Desayuno tradicional turco y Efeso
Ofrecemos siguiente especial tour privado de Efeso para pasajeros de cruceros desde el Puerto de Kusadasi.
Este tour le dará la oportunidad de degustar los sabores locales de Turquía y se reunirá con la población local en un pueblo tradicional turca.
Despues de conocerse con nuestra guia habla espanol, conducimos por el campo. Vemos las tierras fertiles de Pueblo de Kirazli. Relájese y disfrute de un desayuno turco tradicional en los terrenos de una casa de campo. Disfrute orgánico gozleme (pasta filo rellena de espinacas y queso feta), mermeladas caseras, miel, mantequilla orgánica, tomates, huevos, té turco ... Habla con la gente local, aprender acerca de las tradiciones turcas. Luego conducir hasta el centro de la aldea a vagar por las calles de la aldea. Ver las la vida tradicional del pueblo turco. Más tarde en coche a la ciudad antigua de Efeso, lo más destacado de la zona. Visita Parque Arqueológico de Éfeso durante 1,5 horas. Ver el Odeón, el Templo de Domiciano, Agora, el Templo de Adriano, la Fuente de Trajano, la Biblioteca Celsus, el Gran Teatro de Efeso, Calle Puerto .... Luego en coche al Templo de Artemisa, una de las siete maravillas del mundo antiguo antes de regresar a Kusadasi.
Fotos de la gira:
Este tour le dará la oportunidad de degustar los sabores locales de Turquía y se reunirá con la población local en un pueblo tradicional turca.
Despues de conocerse con nuestra guia habla espanol, conducimos por el campo. Vemos las tierras fertiles de Pueblo de Kirazli. Relájese y disfrute de un desayuno turco tradicional en los terrenos de una casa de campo. Disfrute orgánico gozleme (pasta filo rellena de espinacas y queso feta), mermeladas caseras, miel, mantequilla orgánica, tomates, huevos, té turco ... Habla con la gente local, aprender acerca de las tradiciones turcas. Luego conducir hasta el centro de la aldea a vagar por las calles de la aldea. Ver las la vida tradicional del pueblo turco. Más tarde en coche a la ciudad antigua de Efeso, lo más destacado de la zona. Visita Parque Arqueológico de Éfeso durante 1,5 horas. Ver el Odeón, el Templo de Domiciano, Agora, el Templo de Adriano, la Fuente de Trajano, la Biblioteca Celsus, el Gran Teatro de Efeso, Calle Puerto .... Luego en coche al Templo de Artemisa, una de las siete maravillas del mundo antiguo antes de regresar a Kusadasi.
Fotos de la gira:
Precio:
Minibús privado con conductor y guía para 1-6 personas para todo el día 8 horas 200 Euros
Minibús privado con conductor y guía para 7-14 personas para todo el día 8 horas 250 Euros
Pequeño autobús privado con conductor y guía para 15-25 personas para todo el día 8 horas 300 Euros
El precio cubre
- Los servicios de una guía excelente que habla español.
- Aire acondicionado de vehículos.
- Todos los gastos de transporte.
- Los impuestos, cargos por servicios
Precio no cubren:
- Entrada y estacionamiento a los sitios.
- Desayuno (10 euros por persona)
El costo aproximado de las entradas:
Éfeso: 11 euros por persona
Templo de Artemisa: Gratuito
* Para reservas, por favor informar lo siguiente:
- Su nombre completo
- Número de personas en su grupo
- Fecha de su llegada.
- Nombre de su crucero / hotel
- Es hora de comenzar el tour
Para mas informacion, por favor contactenos.
Minibús privado con conductor y guía para 1-6 personas para todo el día 8 horas 200 Euros
Minibús privado con conductor y guía para 7-14 personas para todo el día 8 horas 250 Euros
Pequeño autobús privado con conductor y guía para 15-25 personas para todo el día 8 horas 300 Euros
El precio cubre
- Los servicios de una guía excelente que habla español.
- Aire acondicionado de vehículos.
- Todos los gastos de transporte.
- Los impuestos, cargos por servicios
Precio no cubren:
- Entrada y estacionamiento a los sitios.
- Desayuno (10 euros por persona)
El costo aproximado de las entradas:
Éfeso: 11 euros por persona
Templo de Artemisa: Gratuito
* Para reservas, por favor informar lo siguiente:
- Su nombre completo
- Número de personas en su grupo
- Fecha de su llegada.
- Nombre de su crucero / hotel
- Es hora de comenzar el tour
Para mas informacion, por favor contactenos.
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Private Ephesus Tours from Guzelcamli Hotels
Guzelcamli
Guzelcamli is a small seaside town in the Kusadasi region of Aydin province. Opposite the Greek island of Samos. Guzelcamli borders with the Dilek Peninsula National Park. The national park offers its visitors beautiful beaches in the summer.
We operate private Ephesus Tours for travelers who stay at the hotels of Guzelcamli. Your Ephesus Tour Guide and private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Guzelcamli and after a wonderful day at one of the magnificent ancient Roman city, you will be dropped back to your hotel.
For more information about private Ephesus Tours from Guzelcamli please contact us.
We operate private Ephesus Tours for travelers who stay at the hotels of Guzelcamli. Your Ephesus Tour Guide and private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Guzelcamli and after a wonderful day at one of the magnificent ancient Roman city, you will be dropped back to your hotel.
For more information about private Ephesus Tours from Guzelcamli please contact us.
