For Cruisers: Cruise-Friendly Ephesus Tour with Return Guarantee

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Itinerary

1. We will meet you in the Kuşadası Cruise Port

   10 min

2. Visit Ephesus, one of the world’s richest and most rewarding archaeological sites, featuring ruins from the Classical Greek, Hellenistic, Roman, and early Byzantine periods. Highlights of the tour include: • The ancient Great Theatre • The famed Library of Celsus • The Mosque of Isa Bey • Recently excavated early Byzantine mansions featuring exceptionally well-preserved floor mosaics and frescoes At Ephesus, the past comes to life through a remarkable display of architectural and artistic achievements found in few other places in the world.

   3 h

3. (Optional Visit) Luxurious Roman homes of Ephesus’ elite, famous for their remarkably preserved mosaics, frescoes, and advanced heating systems.

   30 min

4. Ephesus is also closely associated with the beginnings of the Christian faith. In addition to being the city to which the Letters to the Ephesians were written, St. John and St. Paul both visited the city, and the Virgin Mary herself is said to have spent her last days nearby. We will make a short pilgrimage to the House of the Virgin Mary, which stands high on a mountainside overlooking the Aegean Sea the Greek island of Samos.

   1 hAdmission included

5. Once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this sacred site reveals the scale and importance of ancient Ephesus.

   15 min

6. A historic fortress on Güvercinada Island offering scenic views and insight into the region’s Ottoman and maritime past.

   Passes by

7. Return to the pier on time at the end of your tour

   Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Kusadasi

• Its from-price is 70% below the median of the 447 day trips we list in Kusadasi.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 163 of 447.
• 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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