Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port
Kusadasi, Turkey
Trip Type: Ports of Call Tours
Duration: 6 hours
Feel the Greco-Roman world come to life as you step back in time and stroll over the marble streets of Ephesus, one of the world’s best-preserved ruin sites, and the former capital of Asia Minor. Here you will walk in the footsteps of some of history’s greats including Cleopatra, St John, St Paul, Alexander the Great and more as your tour guide brings life in ancient times to life for you. You'll also visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last days as well as the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your tour includes free pick up from and drop back to Kusadasi port in a late model vehicle, and the services of a licensed professional tour guide especially chosen for their knowledge of history and archaeology.
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Feel the Greco-Roman world come to life as you step back in time and stroll over the marble streets of Ephesus, one of the world’s best-preserved ruin sites, and the former capital of Asia Minor. Here you will walk in the footsteps of some of history’s greats including Cleopatra, St John, St Paul, Alexander the Great and more as your tour guide brings life in ancient times to life for you. You'll also visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last days as well as the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your tour includes free pick up from and drop back to Kusadasi port in a late model vehicle, and the services of a licensed professional tour guide especially chosen for their knowledge of history and archaeology.Your licensed guide (carefully chosen for their archaeological and historical knowledge and enthusiasm), will be waiting for you at the port of Kusadasi with your name on a sign. We will then commence our drive to Ephesus in comfortable, air-conditioned transport.
Your tour starts from the Magnesia gate. We reserve tickets for you and you will not stand in line or waste your precious time in Ephesus.
Your guide will then take you on a stroll along the marble streets of Ephesus, passing the Odeon, monuments, fountains and more, with a highlight being the impressive façade of the Celsus Library and the remarkably intact great theater. Your guide will also give you the option to have a look at the work in progress to restore Ephesus’ famous terrace houses (entrance fee is an additional 15TL per person payable directly at the site) - formerly home to Ephesus’ elite citizens. As you walk, you’ll be intrigued by the stories of the people who once lived here, and you’ll learn about the important role symbolism played an in daily life.
Our next stop is the House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she was taken by St John to spend her last days, and discovered following the description of its location given by a German nun who saw it in a vision. Located at the top of a hill in serene surroundings, this is a place of pilgrimage for Christians and Muslims alike from all over the world.
We finish our day with a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. While just a single column remains today, it is easy to picture how grand it was back in the day. We then drive back to the port of Kusadasi.
Your tour starts from the Magnesia gate. We reserve tickets for you and you will not stand in line or waste your precious time in Ephesus.
Your guide will then take you on a stroll along the marble streets of Ephesus, passing the Odeon, monuments, fountains and more, with a highlight being the impressive façade of the Celsus Library and the remarkably intact great theater. Your guide will also give you the option to have a look at the work in progress to restore Ephesus’ famous terrace houses (entrance fee is an additional 15TL per person payable directly at the site) - formerly home to Ephesus’ elite citizens. As you walk, you’ll be intrigued by the stories of the people who once lived here, and you’ll learn about the important role symbolism played an in daily life.
Our next stop is the House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she was taken by St John to spend her last days, and discovered following the description of its location given by a German nun who saw it in a vision. Located at the top of a hill in serene surroundings, this is a place of pilgrimage for Christians and Muslims alike from all over the world.
We finish our day with a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. While just a single column remains today, it is easy to picture how grand it was back in the day. We then drive back to the port of Kusadasi.
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