Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Ephesus Sightseeing Tour

Explore Ephesus, the best-preserved ancient city in Turkey, on this shore excursion from Kusadasi. A commercial, religious and social center during ancient Greek and Roman times, Ephesus is full of spectacular ruins. While your ship waits in the Kusadasi port, you can discover ancient sights like the Fountains of Trajan, the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsius and the Great Theater.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

Ephesus is the highlight of any visit in Turkey, and you can see its top sights on this shore excursion from Kusadasi. With so many mythological stories and spectacular ruins, Ephesus will make you feel like you've gone back to the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

See the famous Fountains of Trajan, built to honor the emperor of the same name, and the Polio Fountain, located opposite the Domitian Temple. Visit the Temple of Hadrian, the Private House (a brothel which was part of the scholastic baths), the Library of Celsius and the bouleuterion (a small theater used for the meetings of the Senate). Admire the Great Theater, which was completed by the Romans in 117 AD and has a capacity for 24,000 spectators.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye

After enjoying a lunch of Turkish cuisine (included), you will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent the last days of her life.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

Next, see the graceful columns and mosaics that remain of the Basilica of St John, built by the Emperor Justinian over the tomb of St John the Apostle, before returning to your ship at the Kusadasi port, where you tour concludes.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye

Artemis Temple

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu, Selcuk Turkiye

Grand Theater

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Odeion, Efes Selcuk Merkez, Selcuk, Selcuk Turkiye

Odeon Antique theatre

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Please note: You must contact your local service provider 24 hours prior to the tour to reconfirm your departure point and time"
"At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited"
"Not recommended for children aged 4 and under"
"Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Hora de Inicio: 09:00 AM
Duración: 8 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered

Ports

• Kuşadası Port Türkiye, Camikebir, Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluye

• Port pickup and drop-off
• Local guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
• Entry/Admission - Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu
• Entry/Admission - The Odeion
• Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
• Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
• Entry/Admission - The Basilica of Saint John

No Incluye

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified

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