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Group sizeUp to 14 travelers
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Overview
Explore Ephesus, the best-preserved ancient city in Turkey, on this shore excursion from Kusadasi. A commercial, religious and social center during ancient Greek and Roman times, Ephesus is full of spectacular ruins. While your ship waits in the Kusadasi port, you can discover ancient sights like the Fountains of Trajan, the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsius and the Great Theater.
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Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Ephesus Sightseeing Tour with Lunch
Pickup included
Full day Guide and Driver
Including only Guide and drive: Pick up and Drop off
Pickup included
What's included
Local guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Port pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
What to expect
Ephesus Ancient City
2h · Admission ticket included
Ephesus is the highlight of any visit in Turkey, and you can see its top sights on this shore excursion from Kusadasi. With so many mythological stories and spectacular ruins, Ephesus will make you feel like you've gone back to the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
See the famous Fountains of Trajan, built to honor the emperor of the same name, and the Polio Fountain, located opposite the Domitian Temple. Visit the Temple of Hadrian, the Private House (a brothel which was part of the scholastic baths), the Library of Celsius and the bouleuterion (a small theater used for the meetings of the Senate). Admire the Great Theater, which was completed by the Romans in 117 AD and has a capacity for 24,000 spectators.
The House of the Virgin Mary
1h · Admission ticket included
After enjoying a lunch of Turkish cuisine (included), you will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent the last days of her life.
Basilica of St. John
1h · Admission ticket included
Next, see the graceful columns and mosaics that remain of the Basilica of St John, built by the Emperor Justinian over the tomb of St John the Apostle, before returning to your ship at the Kusadasi port, where you tour concludes.
The Temple of Artemis
15m
Artemis Temple
Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu
30m · Admission ticket included
Grand Theater
The Odeion
30m · Admission ticket included
Odeon Antique theatre
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: You must contact your local service provider 24 hours prior to the tour to reconfirm your departure point and time
At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
