Ephesus Small Group Tour from Kusadasi Port Cruiser Only

Tour the ancient city of Ephesus on a day trip from Kusadasi Explore the historical sites appreciating the rich history with the help of your professional and friendly tour guide Visit the Temple of Artemis, The House of the Virgin Mary and The Great Ancient City Ephesus

1. 1

   Bibliotheque de Celsus

   20 min

   Visit library of Celsus

2. 2

   Ephesus Ancient City

   1.5 hours

   On arrival at Ephesus we enter through the Magnesia gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of the former Roman provincial capital Your route will take you past the temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, the great theatre and the spectacular Celsus library.

3. 3

   The Temple of Artemis

   20 min

   Visit Temple of Artemis

4. 4

   The House of the Virgin Mary

   45 min

   According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the apostle John after the resurrection of Christ and lived her final days here. This church was erected on the foundation of that house, and its authenticity has been confirmed by Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II. many visitors describe this as an uplifting or spiritual experience.

5. 5

   State Agora

   15 min

   Governmental market of Ephesus city

6. 6

   Temple of Domitian

   15 min

   Located to the south end of the Domitian Street, it is the first structure in Ephesus known to be dedicated to an emperor. It was built on a high and wide terrace set by 50x100 meters in size, on vaulted foundations. The northern size of the terrace seems to be two-stories high, reached by stairs. The stairs are still visible today.

7. 7

   Baths of Varius

   15 min

   was built in the First Century and restored in the Fourth Century by a rich Christian lady called Scholastica. On the left of the eastern entrance, you can see her statue without head. The original structure was thought to have been three-storied but by the time the upper two stories collapsed. The baths have two entrances, one from the Curetes Street, which is the main entrance, and the other from the side street. When you enter you see first the dressing room (apodyterium) with ten cabins,then cold room (frigidarium) with its pool,and then the warm room (tepidarium) to relax, and finally the hot room (caldarium) with its developed heating system.The second floor was used for massage and scrubbe as a therapy.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

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