Kusadasi Port: Ephesus Tour with skip-the-line Entry

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ID: GYG609901-1022178
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Country: Turkey

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Explore the wonders of Ephesus on this concise tour designed for cruisers. Visit iconic landmarks like the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theater, and the ancient Temple of Artemis.
When your cruise ship, the Cruiser, docks at Kusadasi Port, your guide will be waiting with your name. You will be met by your private guide at the port in Kusadasi. The tour will commence with a drive to the House of Virgin Mary.

The House of Virgin Mary is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come to the area together with Saint John. This place was officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967. The visit to the House (church) takes about 45 minutes and after our visit; there will be a 5-minute drive to Ephesus.

Ephesus is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, and early Christian periods. Ephesus is an important site for Christianity; being one of the seven churches of revelation. Apostle Paul probably spent two and half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. It will take about 2 hours to discover Ephesus ancient city by walking on the marble streets, so it is useful to wear comfortable shoes like sneakers. accompanied by our English-speaking tour guide. The site has two entrances; as it is slightly downhill, it is a better idea to start from the upper gate. On our tour, we will be seeing Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domatian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, Latriens, and Private House (so-called Brothel, 'Terrace Houses') Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theater, and Arcadine (Harbour Road).

We will visit to Temple of Artemis; which is one of the seven world wonders of antiquity. there will be a good chance to shoot photos of the Church of St. John and Mosque of Isa Bey from the best angle as well.

Highlights

  • Begin your journey at the sacred House of Mary, a place of pilgrimage believed
  • Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring ruins of Ephesus
  • isit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

When your cruise ship, the Cruiser , docks at Kusadasi Port, your guide will be waiting with your name
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.