The sightseeing alternatives are presented below. The sightseeing program has not been clarified yet. After specification of exact program it will be announced at the conference website.

Ephesus:

Ephesus was an ancient Greek city, and later a major Roman city, on the west coast of Asia Minor, near present-day Selçuk, Izmir Province, Turkey. The ruins of Ephesus are a favorite international and local tourist attraction, partly owing to their easy access from Adnan Menderes Airport and via the port of Kuşadası. Ephesus contains the largest collection of Roman ruins in the eastern Mediterranean. Only an estimated 15% has been excavated. The ruins that are visible give some idea of the city's original splendor, and the names associated with the ruins are evocative of its former life. The theater dominates the view down Harbour Street, which leads to the silted-up harbor.

House of Virgin Mary

The House of the Virgin Mary is a Christian shrine located on the top of the Koressos mountain 9 km ahead of Ephesus and the shrine of Virgin Mary enjoys a marvelous atmosphere hidden in the green.

Şirince Village

 

Şirince is a former Greek village of 600 inhabitants in İzmir Province, Turkey, located about 12 km away from Ephesus. Şirince was settled when Ephesus was abandoned in the 15th century but most of what one sees today dates from the 19th century. As the village is located on the top of a mountain, anyone will enjoy the impressive wine yards' and peach trees' views on his way.

 

İzmir City Tour

İzmir is known as the pearl of Aegean region. It is Turkey's third largest city and second most important port. Also, it is an important tourism centre in this region. There are lots of wonderful places to visit such as clock tower, traditional shopping district Kemaralti, historical elevator.