Skip-the-line Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port | La Vacanza Travel

Skip-the-line Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port

Duration: 7 to 9 hours
Destination: Turkiye, Turkish Aegean Coast, Kusadasi
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  • 7 to 9 hours
  • Kusadasi
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This tour is specially designed for cruise passengers who dock at Kusadasi port and want to explore the ancient city of Ephesus and its surrounding attractions. You will be picked up from the port and driven to Ephesus.

You will see the famous Library of Celsus, the Great Theater, the Temple of Hadrian, and many other ancient structures.

After exploring Ephesus, you will be driven to the charming hillside village of Sirince. You will have some free time to explore the village on your own and sample some of the local wines.

Next, you will visit the Temple of Artemis, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Finally, you will visit the House of the Virgin Mary, which is believed to be the place where Mary spent her last days.

At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to the Kusadasi port to rejoin your cruise ship.

Stores to visit:
Carpet Weaving Village
Leather Factory

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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 also a harbor city. And, 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: 2 hours

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 one of the seven wonders of the world.

Duration: 15 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

Stop At: Sirince Koyu, Sirince Turkiye

Sirince Village, this pretty old Greek orthodox village, 12 km away from Ephesus, was once Cirkince (Ugly). Indeed its habitants gave this name of purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village. Still, after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince (Pretty). As the village is located on the top of the mountain, anyone will enjoy the impressive vineyards and peach trees views on his way.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Insurance
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Deluxe Lunch
  • A bottle of water during tour

Exclusions
  • Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
  • Personal Expenses
  • Drinks
  • Admission Fees to Attractions
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
  • PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
  • EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
  • FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.
  • Personalized greeting with name at the port is an additional 3 euros per person.
  • 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
The tour includes pick-up and drop-off services from your Kusadasi port or hotel.

Ports

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

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 to 9 hours


User's Reviews

DestinyTraveler

10 May, 2022

We have been communicating with Efe from Turkey Tours company. He is knowledgeable and understands about the procedure of disembarkation and embarkation at the Port Kusadasi and suggested many options of short excursion tours to which we can return back to the cruise-ship on time. For the cruise passengers: I would suggest you to contact Turkey Tours company to make your cruise vacation enjoyable and memorable !

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