Travel up and descend the other side, gliding past villages known for their orange, tangerine, pine and olive trees on this three-hour buggy adventure.
Once collected from your accommodation in Kusadasi, you'll be taken on a journey. Rush through shallow rivers, head up the mountain peaks and feel the thrill.
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Nat Geo Day Tour: Efesoksen muinaiset mosaiikit ja taide
Antiikin aikainen Efesoksen kaupunki on yksi maailman suosituimmista historiallisista nähtävyyksistä. Kaupunki kukoisti ensin kreikkalaisten ja sitten roomalaisten vallan alla 700-luvulta eaa. aina 200-luvulle asti. Nykyään se on hämmästyttävän hyvin säilynyt historiallinen aarreaitta, jonka raunioilla kulkiessa on helppo kuvitella kauan sitten vallinnut arkipäivän vilske.Seikkailusi alkaa kierroksella interaktiivisessa museossa. Ihaile rivitaloja, jotka eivät yleensä kuulu Efesoksen kierroksiin. Kävellessäsi käytävien ja sisäpihojen keskellä, joissa asui aikoinaan varakkaita paikallisia, saat käsityksen silloisesta yltäkylläisestä elämäntyylistä. Näissä taloissa asui joitakin maailman rikkaimmista perheistä. Ihaile seiniä koristavia mosaiikkeja ja freskoja, ja siirry ajassa taaksepäin.Sitten oppaasi johdattaa sinut Efesoksen marmorikaduille, joilla Pyhä Paavali, Kleopatra ja Aleksanteri Suuri aikoinaan kulkivat. Vierailet Celsuksen kirjastossa, joka on yksi ainoista jäljellä olevista roomalaisen valtakunnan kirjastoista, ja amfiteatterissa, johon mahtui 24 000 katsojaa.Käyt myös Art Ceramic Centre -keskuksessa, jossa perinteiset keramiikkatekniikat on edelleen voimissaan. Katsele taiteilijaa työssään, jonka jälkeen pääset maalaamaan paikallisten käsityöläisten tekemiä kaakeleita. Molemmat elämykset ovat tarjolla yksinomaan National Geographicin matkalaisille. Kierroksen päätteeksi pääset maistelemaan paikallisia hedelmäviinejä.
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Nat Geo Day Tour: Turkin vaikutusvaltaiset naiset menneisyydestä nykypäivään
Kulje aikojen halki ja tutustu yhteiskuntaa muinaisista ajoista nykypäivään muokanneiden naisten sisukkuuteen Turkissa. Vaikutu kreikkalaisen jumalatar Artemiin mahtavuudesta ja kuule hänen tarinansa, kun käyt Artemiin temppelillä.Kiertele museossa paikallisille jumalattarille omistetussa galleriassa, joka kuvaa Artemiin kehitystä. Ihaile kahta suurta Artemiin patsasta ja näe malli temppelistä sellaisena kuin se oli aikana, jolloin sitä pidettiin yhtenä antiikin maailman seitsemästä ihmeestä. Pääset myös kulkemaan Neitsyt Marian jalanjäljissä vieraillessasi talossa, jossa hänen uskotaan asuneen ja lopulta kuolleen. National Geographicin artikkelin innoittamana oppaasi kertoo Marian roolista "maailman kuuluisimpana naisena" ja pohtii naisten tärkeää roolia nykypäivän Turkissa. Pääset yksinoikeudella tutustumaan Earth School -kouluun, jonka on perustanut Selçukin pormestari. Tämä hanke on osoitus hänen omistautumisestaan yhteisölleen ja kestävän maatalouden edistämiselle. Täällä sinulla on lisäksi tilaisuus tavata toiminnassa mukana olevia paikallisia. Saat kuulla pormestarin tiimin jäseneltä siitä, miten tämä hanke on muuttanut paikallisten elämää ja maisemaa. Viimeinen pysähdyspaikkasi on vastuullisuuteen keskittyvä ravintola. Kerää kasveja pihapiiristä henkilökunnan kanssa ja nauti herkullinen lounas, joka on valmistettu korkealaatuisista raaka-aineista.
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Ancient Ephesus Tour with Pottery-making Demonstration
Ephesus is one of those places that brings history to life. Relive the glory days of the Roman Empire as you explore the monuments of this ancient city on a guided tour. The archaeological site is so well preserved that it's easy to imagine the toga-clad crowds that gathered and chattered in its streets 2,000 years ago.
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Ancient Ephesus Tour with House of the Virgin Mary
The hills around Kuşadası are home to two of Turkey's most popular historical sites – the ancient city of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. You'll be whisked through centuries of history at Ephesus, see one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and visit an important pilgrimage site on Mount Koressos – all in one afternoon. Esra, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The Library of Celsus is one of the most impressive landmarks of Ephesus. It once held over 12,000 scrolls and was the third-largest library in the ancient world.'Kick off with a drive into the sun-soaked hills to visit the House of the Virgin Mary. According to popular belief, St John the Evangelist brought Mary to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus, and she lived here until her death. Next, it's time to head to the ancient city of Ephesus, where a journey through history awaits. Your guide will lead you around the sprawling archaeological site and point out its highlights while regaling you with fascinating historic tales of this once-powerful city.You'll stroll down marble-paved streets where mosaics and frescoes still decorate the walls of ancient Roman houses, gaze at the Temples of Artemis and Hadrian, and be blown away by the Library of Celsus. Esra says, ‘I love to imagine the Great Theatre filled with 25,000 spectators. They would come to watch gladiator clashes, political rallies and performances in this theatre, a hub of city life. You can almost hear the roar of the crowd.'
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A natural masterpiece combines with ancient ruins for this full day tour. You'll head to Pamukkale – which means 'cotton castle' in Turkish – as well as the adjacent city of Hierapolis. Both are UNESCO-listed, so it's a two-for-one deal on Turkey's historical gems. Muzaffer, one of our local guides, says, ‘Pamukkale is like something out of a fairytale – a spectacle of terraces formed over thousands of years that look like a cascading snowy waterfall. Legend has it, the hot thermal springs here have healing properties'.On arrival, you'll stop by the Pam Hotel for a spot of lunch, before we make our way to the main event. A sight to behold, Pamukkale's natural springs solidified into chalk-white stalactites and cliffs long ago, resulting in a winter-like wonderland of petrified tiers and pools. People have bathed here for thousands of years, including Roman emperors. Follow in their footsteps and bathe in one of the thermal pools or simply make your way to the top and drink in the magnificent views.Next up is the ancient spa town of Hierapolis. You'll have free time to explore its well-preserved ruins, including ancient streets, a 13,000-seat theatre and the thermal baths – known as Cleopatra's pool due to her reputation of eternal youth. A dip is extra but well worth forking out for the experience of bathing in an oasis scattered with Roman artefacts. What's more, for every sale of this experience, there's a donation to CYDD, a charity that helps in the education of underprivileged children in Turkey.
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Thanks to its sweeping harbour, seafront eateries and palm-lined pier, Izmir Town is known as ‘the beautiful waterfront'. Explore Turkey's third-largest city with a tour that has it all. You'll tour all the top sights, take a ferry ride across the bay, explore Izmir's aquarium, and even get to indulge in that favourite Turkish pastime, shopping.
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There's lots of sightseeing and little travelling in this history-steeped tour to Selçuk and Şirince. You'll visit a Byzantine basilica and castle, discover one of Turkey's prettiest villages, enjoy a wine tasting and even try your hand at pottery painting.Head inland to Selçuk and immerse yourself in its layers of history. There's a guided visit to the ruins of the sixth century Basilica of St John and the partially restored Ayasuluk Fortress, which stands on a hill overlooking the town and the remains of the Temple of Artemis, a Wonder of the Ancient World. Hop back on the coach and make the short journey to Şirince, a former Greek village barely touched by the sands of time.After an authentic Turkish breakfast, there's a guided walk through windy cobblestone streets fringed by whitewashed homes and cypress trees. Enjoy a local wine tasting and then visit a ceramic workshop, where you can observe artisans at work and paint your own souvenir pottery.
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Private Tour of Ancient Ephesus with Pottery Demonstration
Ephesus is one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world. So well-preserved that it's not difficult to imagine the roar of the crowd at the Great Theatre, or the hubbub of the busy main street in its heyday 2,000 years ago. Defne, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – the Temple of Artemis – Ephesus was a beacon of power and wealth at that time. It was also an important hub of trade, culture and religion. It's influence spread far and wide, and it played a particularly important part in the story of early Christianity.'You'll step back in time as you travel through sun-soaked hills and olive groves to explore Ephesus with your private guide. This extensive archaeological site encompasses marble-paved streets, mosaics in ancient Roman houses and epoch-defining buildings such as the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Great Theatre. Your personal guide will explain the historical context and point out the most interesting features as you roam the site.After your tour, we'll round things off with a visit to a ceramics factory to see how Turkish pottery is made. The Seljuks, who ruled much of Anatolia in the 11th century, are credited with bringing the art of pottery to Turkey from Central Asia. Marvel at the precision of the master potter – working only by eye – as he decorates and paints traditional pieces. It's one of the best places to snap up some authentic souvenirs and support local livelihoods.
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Private Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
A natural masterpiece combines with an ancient one on this private tour. Discover Pamukkale and Hierapolis, bathing in calcium-rich waters before journeying back in time to one of the world's oldest health spas.First up is in Pamukkale, which means Cotton Castle. It's a spectacle of terraces formed over thousands of years that look like a cascading snowy waterfall but are filled with calcium carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. On arrival, you'll have lunch at the Pam Hotel and hit its thermal pools there before heading to the thermal pools of Pamukkale.The waters have always been said to bring health benefits, which is why the Romans built the nearby spa town of Hierapolis. You'll enjoy a guided tour of its ancient streets, a 13,000-seat theatre and, of course, thermal baths. A dip is extra but well worth forking out for the experience of bathing in an oasis scattered with Roman ruins.
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Northern Bays Boat Tour from Kusadasi
The coastline north of Kusadasi offers fantastic scenery from the sea. You'll spend the full day taking it in on this laid-back cruise, with lunch and drinks on board, swimming stops from the boat and excursions to the beach.Board your luxury vessel at Kusadasi harbour in the morning and push out into the sparkling Aegean Sea, gliding past the coastline's coves and rugged cliffs. Head to the stunning northern bays, where you'll swim in the clear, turquoise waters from the boat – or maybe just sunbathe on the ample deck.Let your friendly crew-member row you to a nearby beach – and pick you up again in time for lunch aboard your boat. Relax on deck with a drink in your hand, as you set off again on your leisurely, sun-drenched cruise.
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