Sardis Ancient City Tour
Description
Located in Western Anatolia, Sardis was an extremely important ancient city and the capital of the Lydia Kingdom. Our tour begins in the Ephesus region, where we will pick up from hotels and accommodation in Selcuk, Kusadasi and Kusadasi port for cruise customers wanting to do this shore excursion.
Destinations Visited
- Sardis
Tour Details
Schedule
09:00 – 16:00 GMT+3
Starting From
Selcuk
Ending At
Selcuk
Languages
EN, ES
Departure Days
Every Day
Tour Details
Following the 2 hours and 30-minute drive, our first stop is the Temple of Artemis. This temple was built in the 3rd century BC. Our guide will give an overview of the history before we have our lunch.
After lunch, we will explore Sardis Ancient City. The most important architectural works that were discovered here were the Synagogue and Gymnasium. From history, we have learned that when Babylon Temple was destroyed, 125,000 Jewish people moved to the western part of Turkey. The synagogue was built in honour of the Jews by the Romans in the 2nd Century AD.
On this tour, we will also et to see the famous Patroclos River. It is believed King Midas of the Phrygians used to bathe in this river.
Following your visit to the Ancient City, we will return to your hotel.
Includes & Excludes
Professional Tour Guide
Lunch
Entrance Fees
Hotel transfers (pick-up & drop-off) from your hotel in Selcuk
Tour Vehicle
Tips
Personal Expenses
Drinks
All services not mentioned in the Included section are excluded.
Provider Details
Farout Turkey
Official Travel Partner · Turkey
Tour Details
Following the 2 hours and 30-minute drive, our first stop is the Temple of Artemis. This temple was built in the 3rd century BC. Our guide will give an overview of the history before we have our lunch.
After lunch, we will explore Sardis Ancient City. The most important architectural works that were discovered here were the Synagogue and Gymnasium. From history, we have learned that when Babylon Temple was destroyed, 125,000 Jewish people moved to the western part of Turkey. The synagogue was built in honour of the Jews by the Romans in the 2nd Century AD.
On this tour, we will also et to see the famous Patroclos River. It is believed King Midas of the Phrygians used to bathe in this river.
Following your visit to the Ancient City, we will return to your hotel.
Tour Details
Schedule
09:00 – 16:00 GMT+3
Starting From
Selcuk
Ending At
Selcuk
Languages
EN, ES
Departure Days
Every Day
Provider Details
Farout Turkey
Official Travel Partner · Turkey