Mother Goddess Tour: Discovering the goddesses of Ephesus Private Tour from Izmir
ID: GYG627476-O-1045486
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Tour offers the opportunity to delve into the ancient beliefs and practices surrounding mother goddess worship in Ephesus, providing insights into the religious rituals, symbols, and traditions.
What sets this tour apart is the presence of an expert guide specializing in the Mother Goddess cult and Ephesus, who will narrate the traces of the goddess cult in daily life, social, cultural, and artistic dimensions with astonishing stories.
Ephesus, from Meter to Cybele, from Artemis to Demeter, and to Hestia, was a city where many goddesses were worshipped.
With striking archaeological findings, we can still understand how important the Mother Goddess cult was for the Ephesians today. The Ephesians performed their cult activities at special temples and altars for their goddesses. The Meter altars on the hills surrounding Ephesus, the Prytaneion where the sacred fire of Hestia burned day and night, the magnificent Artemision, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World are the special places where cult activities took place. We can still see the reflection of the goddess in breathtaking sculptures, figurines, and inscriptions even today.
This tour is led by our tour guide Begum Hazal who is a specialist in mother goddess history. Participants benefit from expert knowledge and interpretation of archaeological sites, artifacts, and historical texts related to the subject matter. The tour offers participants the opportunity to delve into the ancient beliefs and practices surrounding mother goddess worship in Ephesus, providing insights into the religious rituals, symbols, and traditions of the time.
Highlights
- Explore Ephesus with an expert guide specializing in Mother Goddess cult history
- Discover the significance of these goddesses and their impact on Ephesian life.
- Visiting special temple where cult activities were performed, Artemision.
- Delve into the artistry of local handicrafts of Turkey and the Aegean Region
- Led by specialist Begum Hazal, gain unique insights into mother goddess worship
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour offers complete customization, allowing you to handpick the specific destinations you wish to visit and tailor the itinerary to your preferences with the assistance of a knowledgeable local guide
Children above the age of 8 are subject to the same entrance fees as adults
To enhance your experience and save time, all tickets will be pre-purchased, allowing you to effortlessly skip the lines and swiftly access the attractions
You can pay the entrance fees in any currency, by cash or credit card
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
