For Cruisers: SKIP-THE-LINE Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi Port [135136P49]
The Best of Ephesus Tour starts from Kusadasi or Selcuk hotels and covers the most popular sites and attractions in the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Mediterranean region. The tour includes a visit to the ancient city of Ephesus and its iconic landmarks such as the Library of Celsus, the Great Theater, and the Temple of Artemis.
The tour also includes a visit to the House of Virgin Mary, a pilgrimage site believed to be the last residence of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Other popular stops on the tour may include the Temple of Hadrian, and the ancient agora, which offer a glimpse into the life of the wealthy citizens of ancient Ephesus.
This private tour offer more flexibility and customization options, allowing you to focus on the areas of Ephesus that interest you the most
Stores to visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory
The tour also includes a visit to the House of Virgin Mary, a pilgrimage site believed to be the last residence of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Other popular stops on the tour may include the Temple of Hadrian, and the ancient agora, which offer a glimpse into the life of the wealthy citizens of ancient Ephesus.
This private tour offer more flexibility and customization options, allowing you to focus on the areas of Ephesus that interest you the most
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
- GUIDED BY INDIGENOUS LOCALS
- TAILOR-MADE TO YOUR LIKING
- SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL)
- GUARANTEED TIMELY CRUISE RETURN
- FOR CRUISE GUESTS
- EPHESUS ENTRANCE FEE IS 40 €
- HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY ENTRANCE FEE IS 500 TRY
- EPHESUS MUSEUM ENTRANCE FEE IS 10 €
INCLUDED
- Deluxe Lunch
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- A bottle of water during tour
- Insurance
- 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
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- House of Virgin Mary is one of the pilgrimage centre of Christians where Virgin Mary passed her recently time and died. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, and 'unofficially' confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II also visited the shrine in 1979. Pope Benedict XVI visited this shrine in 2006. While their visiting, they gave some gifts for this shrine what you can see.
- 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.
- 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 one the seven wonders of the world.
- In Ephesus, the archeological artifacts that were dug up between 1867-1905 were transported to the British Museum ; and findings from 1905-1923 were taken to Vienna. With the founding of the New Turkish Republic, the goverment forbade taking antiques out of the country and required the artifacts that were taken outside the country back to Turkey. In 1964, the Ephesus Museum was founded and the findings from the excavations at Ephesus archeological site and around were put to this museum.
