Step off your cruise ship and discover the most important highlights of Ephesus on this small-group shore excursion from Kuşadası Port. Designed for cruise travelers who want a more personal experience without the price of a private tour, this program combines comfort, expert guiding, and great value.
Your licensed English-speaking guide will meet you at the port and take you to the House of the Virgin Mary, one of the most sacred Christian pilgrimage sites in Turkey. After this peaceful visit, continue to the world-famous Ephesus Ancient City, where you will walk along marble streets and explore spectacular ruins such as the Celsus Library, Great Theater, Agora, and Roman temples.
The tour ends with a stop at the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A delicious local lunch is included before returning you to Kuşadası Port in time for your cruise departure.
Upon arrival, your licensed English-speaking guide will greet you at Kuşadası Port with a sign. After meeting your small group, you will board your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and begin your journey.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the hills above Ephesus to reach the House of the Virgin Mary, one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites in Turkey. You will have time to explore the chapel, light a candle, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Continue to the world-famous Ephesus Ancient City. Enter from the upper gate for an easier downhill walk and spend about two hours exploring this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site. With your guide, you will see the Odeon, State Agora, Temple of Domitian, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theater, and Harbour Road.
After you visit Ephesus, enjoy a delicious local lunch at a nearby restaurant. This is included in your tour price.
After lunch, visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. From here you will also have excellent photo opportunities of St. John’s Basilica and the Isa Bey Mosque.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to Kuşadası Port in plenty of time for your cruise departure.
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