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Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi

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Overview

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Whether joining us from your hotel or a cruise ship, this journey is about your pace and peace of mind. Begin at the House of the Virgin Mary, a quiet sanctuary in the hills. It’s a place that invites you to pause, pray, and feel the spiritual history in the air.

Next, we’ll walk the ancient streets of Ephesus. Instead of just seeing ruins, imagine standing in the Great Theater where St. Paul’s voice echoed, or browsing the Celsus Library like an ancient scholar. Your professional tour guide shares living stories of the Marble Streets and the Agora. From the legendary Temple of Artemis to the harmony of different faiths in one neighborhood, you'll see the soul of this land.

We handle every detail, including an ON TIME RETURN GUARANTEE for cruise guests, so you can simply stay in the moment. Book now for a day of history and heart.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
All Taxes
All Parking fees
ON TIME RETURN GUARANTEE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS

✗ Not Included

Entrance fees (We will arrange tickets of Ephesus in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines)
Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

Virgin Mary’s House is a Catholic shrine located at the skirt of Bulbul Mountain in Selcuk. It is discovered after a nun in Germany described the place in her visions about a house Mother Mary lived before she died. It has become an important pilgrimage spot for Catholics since then.

Stop 2

Discover one of the most popular trade cities of ancient Greek and Roman Empire. Ephesus is probably the most famous ancient site in Turkey. It was a busy trade center as a port city. Ephesus had a great influence on the ancient world. Also as an important religious center of early Christianity and one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelations. In Ephesus you will see, Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan and the Theater and more.

Stop 3

These are exclusive residences situated on the slopes opposite the Temple of Hadrian along Curetes Street. Commonly known as the “rich houses,” they were uncovered during recent excavations. The houses near Curetes Street feature colonnaded porticoes, while step streets connected directly to the house entrances. We will stop at Terrace Houses and explore the Houses of Rich Ephesians.

Stop 4

We'll visit the Ephesus Experience Museum and step into the past with cutting-edge technology that brings the ancient city to life! Through incredible projections and interactive exhibits, you'll feel what it was really like to live in Ephesus during its prime—a perfect way to put the marble ruins you just saw into stunning historical context.

Stop 5

Temple of Artemis is one of the Seven Wonders of the World completed in 550 BC is at the outskirts of Ephesus. It is a sanctuary built in a sacred place. The temple itself dates back to 8th century BC but the sacred place dates way back. It has been destroyed three times and rebuilt. But it has been abandoned after Christians started to rule the area.

Stop 6

Open buffet lunch in a local restaurant with traditional Turkish Food & vegetarian options in Selcuk.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Please send us your arrival information. We will meet you at the Marina when you arrive.

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End Point

Please send us your arrival information. We will meet you at the Marina when you arrive.

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Good to Know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please contact us after you complete the booking process to confirm pick up time and place.