For Cruisers: Hidden Sights of Ephesus Tour [126370P21]
Ephesus of Turkey's hundreds of ancient cities and classical ruins, Ephesus is the grandest and best preserved. The Greco-Roman world truly comes alive at Ephesus. After more than a century and a half of excavation, the city's recovered and renovated structures have made Ephesus Europe's most complete classical metropolis – and that's with 80% of the city yet to be unearthed!
Stores to visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory
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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 500 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Ephesus museum entrance fee is 10 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- St. Jean basilica entrance fee is 6 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Ephesus terrace houses entrance fee is 15 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE
INCLUDED
- Meal
- Fully Air-Conditioned VIP Vehicle
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
NOT INCLUDED
- Beverages
- Driver & Guide Tips
- Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
- Entrance fee of Ephesus Terrace Houses 15 €
- Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 500 TRY
- Entrance fee of Ephesus Museum 10 €
- Entrance fee of St. Jean 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 the harbor city. This giant city was built only with marble. Did you know Ephesus had the largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local Pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celsus (the third largest library), Marble Street, and Harbor Street.
- Ephesus Museum, this fascinating Ephesus Museum houses the statues of Ephesian Artemis which are found from the Temple of Artemis, Eros Statues, Hall of the Roman Empires, the Carvings of Hadrian Temple, biblical inscriptions statue of Dormition and statues of Augustus and Livia.
- Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was seven wonders of the world.
- Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called “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 the 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.
- 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.
