Ephesus Shore Excursion For Cruisers From Kusadasi
- 6–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour is a popular option for cruise ship passengers who want to explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean. This tour includes a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, as well as the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary spent her final years. You will also have the opportunity to visit the St. John Basilica, where St. John is believed to be buried, and the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, a legendary site associated with seven young Christians who fell asleep and woke up 200 years later. The tour usually lasts around 5-6 hours and includes transportation to and from the port. Stores to Visit: Carpet Village Leather Factory
Inclusions
What's included
- Deluxe Lunch
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Professional Tour Guide
What's not
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
- Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
- Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 500 TRY
Itinerary
Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.
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.
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.
The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. The mosque is stuated in outskirts of the Ayasuluk Hills at Selcuk – Ephesus
Seven Sleepers, In Christian and Muslim tradition, is the story of a group of youths who hid inside a cave outside the city of Ephesus around 250 AD to escape a religious persecution and emerge 300 years later.
Guaranteed return on time to cruise. You will be dropped off to Kusadasi port.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Peron Tour Kusadasi/Turkey
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- GUARANTEED TIMELY CRUISE RETURN
- FOR CRUISE GUESTS
- EPHESUS ENTRANCE FEE IS 40 €
- HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY ENTRANCE FEE IS 500 TRY
How it compares in Kusadasi
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 1371 experiences we list in Kusadasi.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kusadasi
Kuşadası is a busy Aegean resort on Turkey's west coast, a short drive from Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean.
The town curves around a bay with a busy cruise port, a marina and Pigeon Island, linked to the shore by a causeway and topped by a small stone fortress. The old town's streets climb behind the harbour with bazaars, cafés and restaurants, and beaches such as Ladies Beach and Long Beach stretch along the coast.
Top-ranked sights in Kusadasi: Kusadasi Castle, Kusadasi Caravanserai (Öküz Mehmed Pasha Caravanserai), Kusadasi Shopping Center (Kusadasi AVM).
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