Kusadasi Port to Ephesus - Virgin Mary's House - Temple of Artemis [18166P12]
Make the most of your time off the ship in Kusadasi on this 5-hour shore excursion. Meet your guide just off the ship and then travel back in time thousands of years, exploring the area's ancient historical roots as well as, skip-the-line access at most sites. Stop by the supposed house of the Virgin Mary; see the Temple of Artemis; and drink in the ambience of the ancient city of Ephesus, among other legendary landmarks. Learn about the history of this swath of antiquity and then get deposited back at your ship again.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
INCLUDED
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Port pickup and drop-off from the port
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- You will start your Ephesus walking tour at the upper Magnesia Gate, and work your way down through the city, ending near the ancient Harbor. Along the way you will See the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, the steam baths of Scholastika, the temple of Hadrian and the impressive library of Celsius. The library is adorned with columns and statues. The Grand Theater, where St. Paul preached, is the largest theater in antiquity with a capacity of 24,000 seats. You will return to your private vehicle through the Arcadian Way, where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession.
- After the termination of the visit to Ephesus, You’ll also see one of the most popular sites in Ephesus, the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. First built during the Archaic period, the temple is one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World.
- the Virgin Mary is located in a nature park between Ephesus and Selcuk, which is believed to be the last residence of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. The peaceful site is sacred to both Christians and Muslims, and is visited by many tourists and pilgrims. This House was later visited by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, who confirmed its appropriateness as a place of pilgrimage. On November 29, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass here.
