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Skip-The-Line Best of Ephesus Tour from Port for Cruisers

Kuşadası, Turkey

The ancient city of Ephesus is Turkey's most important ancient city, and one of the best preserved and restored.

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Duration 5 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

As you walk through the streets of Ephesus, your guide will share fascinating stories about life in the city during Roman times. You'll learn about the different architectural styles and marvel at the impressive feats of engineering that made it all possible.

Next, you'll visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed that the Virgin Mary lived her final years.

After the tour, you'll be driven back to Kusadasi Port.

Overall, the this tour is a perfect way to explore one of the most important archaeological sites in Turkey, accompanied by an expert guide who will bring the history of the city to life.

Stores to visit:
Carpet Weaving Village
Leather Factory

Itinerary

Ephesus Ancient City. 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.

Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also know less pracisely as the Temple of Diana, was Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was seven wonders of the world.

Isa Bey Mosque. 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.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Transfer
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Insurance

Not included

  • Personal Expenses
  • Driver - Guide Tips & Gratitue
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
  • Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 700 TRY

Important information

Meeting point

Kuşadası, Turkey

Don’t forget

Not suitable for pets Infant seats unavailable Wheelchair accessible Ephesus Entrance Fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets. House of the Virgin Mary Entrance Fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets. GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE Our team will be ready to pick you up where the cruise docks, as per your arrival time. Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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