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For Cruisers: Highlights of Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi Port

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You'll be picked up from your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk by your private tour guide and head to the ancient city of Ephesus. You'll then explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Your private guide will take you through the impressive Marble Street, past the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theater, and other remarkable ruins. You'll also visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a pilgrimage site for many Catholics, and the ruins of the Basilica of St. John. This tour is fully customizable, so you can spend more or less time at any particular site as you wish. Your private guide will share their knowledge of the history and culture of the area and answer any questions you may have. After the tour, you'll be dropped off back at your hotel. Pickup and drop-off are included in the tour, and the specific times and locations will be arranged with you when you book the tour. 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 Tour Guide
  • Drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • Driver & Guide - Tips & Gratitue
  • Entrance Fees
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

The tour guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel at the agreed-upon time and escort you to the tour vehicle for a comfortable and convenient transportation to the sites. After the tour is completed, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Traveler pickup
  • Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey
  • Hacıfeyzullah, Güvercinada Cd., 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 the harbour city. This giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats. Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street, Harbour Street.
    120 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.
    60 minutes
  • Ephesus Museum, Selcuk, Turkey
    Ephesus Museum, this fascinating Ephesus Museums houses the statues of Ephesian Artemis, finds from the Temple of Artemis, Eros Statues, Hall of the Roman Empires, the Carvings of Hadrian Temple, biblical inscriptions statue of Dormition, statues of Augustus and Livia.
    45 minutes
  • The Prytaneion, Selcuk, Turkey
    Behind the basilica is the Prytaneion, where religious ceremonies , official receptions and banquets were held. The sacred flame symbolizing the heart of Ephesus was kept constantly alight in the Prytaneion. The construction of the building dates to the 3rd century B.C, during the reign of Lysimachos, but the ruins of the complex dates to the Augustan age. The four-cornered pit in which the sacred fire is burned is a relic from the reign of Lysimachos. The front of the building is four columns, beyond the columns is a courtyard surrounded by a portico, and on the north is the center of the building, the ceremonial hall, and its side rooms. The eternal flame was here in the center of the ceremonial hall, the red color on the floor determined the location of the flame. The double columns on the corners of the hall held up the wooden roof. During excavations, archeologists found 2 artemis statues, which are now presented in Ephesus museum.
    5 minutes
  • Temple of Domitian, Selcuk, Turkiye
    Located to the south end of the Domitian Street, it is the first structure in Ephesus known to be dedicated to an emperor. It was built on a high and wide terrace set by 50x100 meters in size, on vaulted foundations. The northern size of the terrace seems to be two-stories high, reached by stairs. The stairs are still visible today. The temple, built in pro-style plan, had eight columns on the short side and thirteen columns on the long side, and four additional columns in front of the cella. At the northern side there was an u-shaped altar, which is now displayed in Izmir museum. It was in the reign of Domitian that an emperor gave permission to built an Emperor Temple; that is the permission to be the 'neocoros' for the first time, which was a great honor for a city. When the unpopular emperor was killed by his servant, public quickly took vengeance and erased his name from many inscriptions.
    10 minutes
  • Temple of Hadrian, Selcuk, Turkey
    Temple of Hadrian is one of the best preserved and most beautiful structures on Curetes Street. It was built before 138 A.D by P. Quintilius and was dedicated to the Emperor Hadrian, who came to visit the city from Athens in 128 A.D The facade of the temple has four Corinthian columns supporting a curved arch, in the middle of which contains a relief of Tyche, goddess of victory. The side columns are square. Inside the Hadrian Temple above the door, a human figure, probably Medusa stands with ornaments of acanthus leaves. On both sides there are friezes depicting the story of the foundation of Ephesus - Androklos shooting a boar, Dionysus in ceremonial procession and the Amazons. The fourth frieze portrays two male figures, one of which is Apollo; Athena, goddess of the moon; a female figure, Androkles, Herakles, the wife and son of Theodosius and the goddess Athena. The friezes that are seen today are copies, and the originals are displayed in Ephesus Museum.
    5 minutes
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
  • PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
  • EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
  • FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.
  • 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.
  • Ephesus Museum entrance fee is 10 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • 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.
henryh12345
24 Mar 2021
Umut and Eve picked us up in Selcuk and took us around for the day. Ephesus is great as-is but Umut really brought things to life. Nice sense of humor and great English. Would probably skip the lunch but otherwise recommended.
Juanvandersaar
28 Jan 2020
First of all, thanks for your help for organise that tour only for me. Everything was perfect also meals were delicious. Definitely recommended for everybody.
wgschoeman
24 Dec 2019
Me and my dad did this tour together, we were the only ones that booked so it turned into a ‘private tour’. All in all it was a good experience and will recommend it. The guide is very friendly and knowledgeable. Could communicate well in english. The transportation was good and on time too, no problems. My only concern was that we were taken to a leather ‘factory shop’ where a fashion show was presented and we were very uncomfortably approached to buy very expensive leather goods. I don’t like tourist traps like this, it added a bit of a bad vibe to the tour. Lunch was also very average and not appetizing.
This tour in Kusadasi is organized by Turkey Tours Company

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