For Cruisers: Ephesus Private Tour From Kusadasi Port [135136P44]
This private tour designed for cruise passengers who are interested in exploring the Jewish heritage and history in Ephesus.
During the tour, you will be picked up from the Kusadasi Port and driven to Ephesus, where you will visit the ancient city and the sites associated with the Jewish history of the region.
Some of the highlights of the tour include a visit to the ancient city of Ephesus, where you will see the magnificent Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre, and the Temple of Hadrian. You will also visit The House of the Virgin Mary, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica.
Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will provide you with insights and information about the Jewish history and culture in the region. The tour will end with drop-off back at the Kusadasi Port in time for your cruise departure.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory
During the tour, you will be picked up from the Kusadasi Port and driven to Ephesus, where you will visit the ancient city and the sites associated with the Jewish history of the region.
Some of the highlights of the tour include a visit to the ancient city of Ephesus, where you will see the magnificent Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre, and the Temple of Hadrian. You will also visit The House of the Virgin Mary, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica.
Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will provide you with insights and information about the Jewish history and culture in the region. The tour will end with drop-off back at the Kusadasi Port in time for your cruise departure.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Terrace Houses entrance fee is 15 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- House of the Virgin Mary entrance fee is 500 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- St. John's Basilica entrance fee is 6 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- GUIDED BY INDIGENOUS LOCALS
- TAILOR-MADE TO YOUR LIKING
- GUARANTEED TIMELY CRUISE RETURN
- FOR CRUISE GUESTS
INCLUDED
- Deluxe Lunch
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- A Bottle of Water During Tour
- Professional Tour Guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks
- Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
- Entrance fee of Ephesus Museum 10 €
- Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 500 TRY
- Entrance fee of St. John Basilica 6 €
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street.
- The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.
- Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as “the houses of rich”, they are important for the reason that they give us an idea about the family life during the Roman period. They were built according to Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other of right angles.
- St. John Basilica, was a basilica in Ephesus. It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th Century. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. It was modeled after the now last Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.
