For Cruisers: Hidden Sights of Ephesus Tour | La Vacanza Travel

For Cruisers: Hidden Sights of Ephesus Tour

Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Destination: Turkiye, Turkish Aegean Coast, Kusadasi
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  • 7 to 8 hours
  • Kusadasi
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Overview

Ephesus of Turkey's hundreds of ancient cities and classical ruins, Ephesus is the grandest and best preserved. The Greco-Roman world truly comes alive at Ephesus. After more than a century and a half of excavation, the city's recovered and renovated structures have made Ephesus Europe's most complete classical metropolis – and that's with 80% of the city yet to be unearthed!

Stores to visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory

Itinerary
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Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

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 the harbor city. This giant city was built only with marble. Did you know Ephesus had the largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local Pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celsus (the third largest library), Marble Street, and Harbor Street.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Ephesus Museum, Selcuk Turkiye

Ephesus Museum, this fascinating Ephesus Museum houses the statues of Ephesian Artemis which are found from the Temple of Artemis, Eros Statues, Hall of the Roman Empires, the Carvings of Hadrian Temple, biblical inscriptions statue of Dormition and statues of Augustus and Livia.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye

Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was seven wonders of the world.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ephesus Terrace Houses, Selcuk 35148 Turkiye

Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called “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 the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other of right angles.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye

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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Inclusions
  • Meal
  • Fully Air-Conditioned VIP Vehicle
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Exclusions
  • Beverages
  • Driver & Guide Tips
  • Admission Fees to Attractions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 400 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Ephesus museum entrance fee is 10 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • St. Jean basilica entrance fee is 6 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Ephesus terrace houses entrance fee is 15 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick the all cruise guests up from Kusadasi port.

Ports

  • Ege Ports, Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

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Duration

7 to 8 hours


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