Discover Ephesus: Explore ancient ruins, visit the House of Virgin Mary, and savor Turkish cuisine on this exclusive private tour for cruisers.
Discover Ephesus: Explore ancient ruins, visit the House of Virgin Mary, and savor Turkish cuisine on this exclusive private tour for cruisers.
- Ancient City of Ephesus - Start your day by meeting your guide and traveling to the modern town of Selcuk to explore the ancient city of Ephesus. Once the capital of the Roman Empire’s Asia State, Ephesus is one of Turkiye’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cities and a significant trade hub. Marvel at its stunning ruins, including the Odeon, Trajan’s…
- Ancient City of Ephesus - Start your day by meeting your guide and traveling to the modern town of Selcuk to explore the ancient city of Ephesus. Once the capital of the Roman Empire’s Asia State, Ephesus is one of Turkiye’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cities and a significant trade hub. Marvel at its stunning ruins, including the Odeon, Trajan’s Fountain, The Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library, and the Theatre. Enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant to savor Turkish cuisine.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Discover the House of Virgin Mary, believed to be where she spent her final years. This typical Roman stone house is a recognized shrine of the Roman Catholic Church and has been visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1976, and Pope Benedict XVI in 2006. Currently, visitors can access the central part and a room to the right of the altar.
- The Temple of Artemis - Admire the Temple of Artemis, famous for its grand scale and architecture, with 127 Ionic columns standing 19 meters tall. This temple is also regarded as the oldest bank in the ancient world.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guiding
- Parking fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guiding
- Parking fees
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees of The Museums (60 USD approx. pp)
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees of The Museums (60 USD approx. pp)
Meet your guide at the Kusadasi port in the morning and drive to to the modern town of Selcuk to visit the House of Virgin Mary, where the Virgin is said to have lived the last years of her life. The site is officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church and visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1976 and Pope Benedict XVI in…
Meet your guide at the Kusadasi port in the morning and drive to to the modern town of Selcuk to visit the House of Virgin Mary, where the Virgin is said to have lived the last years of her life. The site is officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church and visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1976 and Pope Benedict XVI in 2006. After, visit the ancient city of Ephesus, known as the best preserved Greko-Roman ancient city in Turkiye to see its magnificent ruins such as the Odeon, Trajan’s Fountain, The Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library, Theatre in the ancient city. We have a lunch break at a local restaurant to taste Turkish local cuisine. After lunch, visit the Temple of Artemis, renowned for its impressive size and architecture, featuring 127 Ionic columns that are 19 meters high. This temple is also considered the oldest bank in the ancient world. Return to Kusadasi port. End of our service.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.