Ephesus Shore Excursion For Cruisers From Kusadasi [135136P12]
This tour is a popular option for cruise ship passengers who want to explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean.
This tour includes a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, as well as the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary spent her final years. You will also have the opportunity to visit the St. John Basilica, where St. John is believed to be buried, and the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, a legendary site associated with seven young Christians who fell asleep and woke up 200 years later.
The tour usually lasts around 5-6 hours and includes transportation to and from the port.
Stores to Visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory
This tour includes a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, as well as the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary spent her final years. You will also have the opportunity to visit the St. John Basilica, where St. John is believed to be buried, and the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, a legendary site associated with seven young Christians who fell asleep and woke up 200 years later.
The tour usually lasts around 5-6 hours and includes transportation to and from the port.
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
- GUARANTEED TIMELY CRUISE RETURN
- FOR CRUISE GUESTS
- EPHESUS ENTRANCE FEE IS 40 €
- HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY ENTRANCE FEE IS 400 TRY
INCLUDED
- Deluxe Lunch
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- A Bottle of Water During Tour
- Professional Tour Guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
- Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
- Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 500 TRY
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 the harbour city. 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, 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.
- The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. The mosque is stuated in outskirts of the Ayasuluk Hills at Selcuk – Ephesus
- Seven Sleepers, In Christian and Muslim tradition, is the story of a group of youths who hid inside a cave outside the city of Ephesus around 250 AD to escape a religious persecution and emerge 300 years later.
