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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This tour is specially designed for cruise passengers who dock at Kusadasi port and want to explore the ancient city of Ephesus and its surrounding attractions. You will be picked up from the port and driven to Ephesus.
You will see the famous Library of Celsus, the Great Theater, the Temple of Hadrian, and many other ancient structures.
After exploring Ephesus, you will be driven to the charming hillside village of Sirince. You will have some free time to explore the village on your own and sample some of the local wines.
Next, you will visit the Temple of Artemis, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Finally, you will visit the House of the Virgin Mary, which is believed to be the place where Mary spent her last days.
At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to the Kusadasi port to rejoin your cruise ship.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Weaving Village
Leather Factory
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Deluxe Lunch
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
A bottle of water during tour
Insurance
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Personal Expenses
Drinks
Admission Fees to Attractions
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
The tour includes pick-up and drop-off services from your Kusadasi port or hotel.
Traveler pickup
Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey
Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey 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 also a harbor city. And, this giant city was built only with marble. Did you know Ephesus had the largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celsus (the third largest library), Marble Street, and Harbor Street. 120 minutes
The Temple of Artemis, Selcuk, Turkey Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one of the seven wonders of the world. 15 minutes
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk, Turkey 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. 45 minutes
Sirince Koyu, Sirince, Turkey Sirince Village, this pretty old Greek orthodox village, 12 km away from Ephesus, was once Cirkince (Ugly). Indeed its habitants gave this name of purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village. Still, after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince (Pretty). As the village is located on the top of the mountain, anyone will enjoy the impressive vineyards and peach trees views on his way. 60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 500 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.
Personalized greeting with name at the port is an additional 3 euros per person.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
DestinyTraveler
10 May 2022
We have been communicating with Efe from Turkey Tours company. He is knowledgeable and understands about the procedure of disembarkation and embarkation at the Port Kusadasi and suggested many options of short excursion tours to which we can return back to the cruise-ship on time.
For the cruise passengers: I would suggest you to contact Turkey Tours company to make your cruise vacation enjoyable and memorable !
This tour in
Kusadasi
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We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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