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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview
Experience the remarkable history of Ephesus, from its ancient Greek roots to its Roman Empire grandeur, on this Exclusive Ephesus, St John and Carpets Tour.
Discover hidden gems within the ruins of Ephesus, from the impressive Library of Celsus to the Great Theater, known for its extraordinary acoustics.
Step back in time as you traverse the marble streets once walked by historical figures like Alexander the Great, Mark Antony, and Cleopatra
Immerse in local culture with a visit to a traditional rug-weaving village, where you can learn about this dying art and even haggle for a piece of your own.
Explore the Basilica of St. John, believed to be the final resting place of the evangelist, boasting rare architecture from the reign of Emperor Justinian.
What's included
Brand New Fully A/C Mercedes
Entrance Fees to Attractions
Lunch at Carpet Weaving Village
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Beverages
What to expect
30m
Meet your professionally trained exclusive tour guide and set out for Ephesus, 30 minutes from Kusadasi.
Ephesus Ancient City
1h 40m · Admission ticket included
Famous in antiquity for its Temple of Artemis during the years of the Roman Empire, the Greek port of Ephesus became the greatest city in Asia Minor. Your tour includes skip-the-line tickets, allowing you to start your Ephesus excursion at the upper Magnesia Gate and work your way down through the ruins of the city, ending near the ancient Harbor.
Along the way you will see the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of Scolastika, and the Great Theater, built in the Greek era and reconstructed in the Roman period. It has played host to programs as varied as Paul and his sermons to the Ephesians, to concerts by Sting, in part due to its remarkable acoustics.
You will walk along the Arcadian Way, where once Mark Antony and Cleopatra rode in procession. You will hear stories of Alexander the Great, the Virgin Mary, and many other famous visitors who walked the same marble streets that you are walking. Approximate time at Ephesus is 1 hour 40 minutes.
1h 30m
Following this visit, reboard your transportation for a very short drive to reach a small rug weaving village close to Ephesus, where you will be given information about this dying work of art as well as time for shopping. This is followed with a lunch of local dishes in the courtyard garden of the carpet center. Turkish salespeople expect you to haggle and quite often you can get 10-15% off the listed price. Treat it as an adventure.
Basilica of St. John
45m · Admission ticket included
Your last stop will be the Basilica of St. John. Your tour includes skip-the-line tickets, allowing you to explore this historical site where it is believed that the evangelist St. John spent his last years and was buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. Three hundred years after the death of Saint Paul, a small chapel was constructed over the grave in the 4th century. The church was transformed into a marvelous basilica during the reign of Emperor Justinian (527-565 A.D.). The monumental basilica, which sat on the highest hill in the area, was in the shape of a cross and was covered with six domes. Its construction, being of stone and brick, is an extremely rare find amongst the architecture of its time. Raised by two steps and covered with marble, the tomb of St. John was under the central dome, once carried by the four columns at the corners.
30m
You will then return to the town of Kusadasi, approximately 30 minutes away.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The team will be waiting for you where the cruise docks with your "reservation name" sign.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
