• Ancient City of Ephesus - We pick you up from your Kusadasi hotel by your licensed, English-speaking tour guide and we will drive approximately 20 minutes to the magnificent ruins of Ephesus, an ancient Greek city, and later a major Roman city near present day Selcuk. It was also one of the Seven Churches of Asia, cited in the Book of Revelation. Today it is the most visited ruins site in Turkey, and the best preserved site in the Mediterranean.

Excavations of Ephesus began in the 19th Century, and some of the buildings you will see include gymnasiums, agoras, the Domitian Square, the Hadrian Temple, the Roman Bath, the Celsus Library and the biggest theatre in Anatolia with 25,000 seats. As you wander through these well-preserved ruins you will feel as if you have been transported back in time.

• Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Next stop is a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, which is believed to be the place she was taken to by St John to spend her last days.
• The Temple of Artemis - After lunch we visit the former Temple of Artemis which is one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. Here you will learn about why Artemis was so revered by the Ephesians and although just one column remains of the temple you will be able to imagine it in its former glory. Although only the foundations and one column remain today, it is easy to imagine it in its former glory.

• Lunch included
• All taxes, fees and handling charges included
• Professional driver/guide provided
• Round-trip shared transfer arranged
• Entrance fees to Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis covered
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities
• Entrance to the Ephesus Terrace Houses (optional entry payable on site)

Make the most out of your budget by joining this Ephesus Day Tour for cruise ship passengers, limited to a small group of 10 people. Ephesus stands as one of the world’s most well-preserved ancient locations. Your journey through Ephesus will enliven tales of notable biblical and ancient figures. As you meander through Ephesus’ streets, you will tread the same paths as St Paul, Cleopatra, St John, Mary Magdalene, the Virgin Mary, the ancient philosopher Heraclitus, Alexander the Great and many others. The historic ruins here are sure to captivate you, transporting you to an era long-gone.

• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

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