Izmir, Turkey overview

The largest Turkish seaport after Istanbul, its exports include cotton, tobacco, vegetables, manufactures, and carpets. The city suffered greatly from severe earthquakes in 1928 and 1939. It is a NATO command center for SE Europe. It is also the site of the Aegean Univ. and several museums, and was probably the birthplace of the poet Homer.

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Private Tour - House of Mary, Temple and Ancient Ephesus

Private Tour - House of Mary, Temple and Ancient Ephesus

$136.2/Adult

THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR With so much to take in, any tour of Ephesus is dependent on a good Guide to...

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Private Ancient Ephesus

Private Ancient Ephesus

$77/Adult

Private Ancient Ephesus Meet your professionally trained tour guide and set out for a fascinating P...

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Private Tour - Artemis Temple, St Johns Basilica and Ephesus

Private Tour - Artemis Temple, St Johns Basilica and Ephesus

$135.56/Adult

We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian...

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Private Ancient Ephesus, Miletus & Didyma with Lunch

Private Ancient Ephesus, Miletus & Didyma with Lunch

$125/Adult

Private Ancient Ephesus, Miletus & Didyma with Lunch With your professionally trained private tour...

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by tony66

Don't buy sweets or souvenirs when arriving at Ephesus. Wait till you leave the archaeological site at shop at the market area at exit and coach park

Visited: Jun 30, 2012

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