Explore the spectacular Magical ancient city of Ephesus on a private shore excursion from the Kusadasi port. Learn about the rich history of this ancient city and visit the House of The Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St John, and the Temple of Artemis (also known as The Temple of Diana). A private guided tour ensures you make the most of your brief time in Kusadasi and Ephesus
Inclusions
- Professional licensed Tour Guide and driver
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Lunch
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Entrance Fees
Tour Plan
Itinerary
Ephesus is a Greco-Roman ancient rich port city in the west of Turkey located in a town called Selcuk the Ephesus of today is one of the Unesco World Heritage Listed Greco Roman Port Cities in the world. This private tour Ephesus will take you to one of the most visited sites in Turkey and the 2nd largest open-air museum in the world after Pompeii. The site is mainly full of the Roman Ruins and their influence is very evident at the location.
You will visit The House of the Virgin Mary where it is said she spent her last days with St. John and is accepted as a holy shrine for Christians and was visited by two former Popes.
The Temple of Artemis is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and built in honor of the Greek Goddess Artemis. Only one pillar remains from the temple however the view of The Basicilla of St. John, The Selcuk fortress and Isa Bay Mosque is breathtaking.
On this section of your private Ephesus Tour you will see the unique artifacts from the Ancient City of Ephesus and surrounding areas.
As a monumental church, The Basilica was built by the Byzantium emperor Justinien in honour of St John the Apostle. You can see the tomb of the saint, side chapels and the baptistery courtyard on this section of your private tour.
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Animals or pets allowed
- Infant seats available
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- • Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for pregnant women • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
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