For Cruisers: Religious Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi Port

5.0 (1 reviews) Kusadasi, Turkey
Duration6h - 7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

During the tour, you will be accompanied by an expert guide who will provide you with historical and cultural insights into the religious significance of the sites you'll be visiting.

The itinerary for the tour may include:

House of the Virgin Mary: A pilgrimage site that is believed to be the final home of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Ancient City of Ephesus: This well-preserved ancient city was once a thriving commercial and cultural center, with a rich history spanning several millennia.

Terrace Houses: Located within the Ancient City of Ephesus, the Terrace Houses are a series of well-preserved Roman-era homes that belonged to wealthy citizens of the city.

St. John Basilica: This basilica is believed to be the burial site of St. John the Apostle, who is credited with writing the Gospel of John.

After the tour, you will be returned to the Kusadasi Port.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory

What's included

  • Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Food & Drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue
  • Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
  • Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 500 TRY
  • Entrance fee of St. John Basilica 6 €
  • Entrance fee of Ephesus Terrace Houses 15 €

What to expect

  1. 15m
    Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.
  2. The House of the Virgin Mary
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  3. Ephesus Ancient City
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    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 harbour city. And, 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 and Harbour Street.
  4. Ephesus Terrace Houses
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as “the houses of rich”, they are important for the reason that they give us an idea about the family life during the Roman period. They were built according to Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other of right angles.
  5. Basilica of St. John
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    St. John Basilica, was a basilica in Ephesus. It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th Century. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. It was modeled after the now last Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.
  6. 15m
    Guaranteed return on time to cruise. You will be dropped off to Kusadasi port.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our team will be ready to pick you up where the cruise docks, as per your arrival time. Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • EPHESUS ENTRANCE FEE IS 40 €
  • HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY ENTRANCE FEE IS 500 TRY
  • TERRACE HOUSES ENTRANCE FEE IS 15 €
  • ST. JOHN'S BASILICA ENTRANCE FEE IS 6 €
  • GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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