Meet your local guide at Izmir Port and drive to visit the incomparable Ancient City of EPHESUS; the best preserved Greco-Roman City in the world, First visit in Ephesus is the Hadrian Temple. It was dedicated in 118 AD to Hadrian, Artemis, and the people of Ephesus but greatly reconstructed in the 4th century. This impressive Corinthian style temple has beautiful reliefs on the porch. According to the belief of Ephesians, the Medusa head on the porch, would protect the city from its enemies. Proceed to Celsus Library. The library is the best preserved  structure of its kind. The inscription on the side of the building’s front staircase says that the library was build by Julius, in his father’s honour, after his death. His father, Celsus was the Roman governor of Asia Minor early in the 2nd century AD. Next, The Great Theatre, dates back to the Hellenistic period. In the 1st century AD it was successfully reconstructed, expanded by the Romans until it reached the seating capacity of 25,000. This is also the place where St.Paul preached. It is still used for performances. Marble Road, runs between the Library of Celsus and the theater and is a part of the sacred walk way.
Last, your guide will take you to well-known local Leather (producer) Gallery to watch a fashion show and free time for shopping. Light refreshments and snacks will be served during your free time.