For Cruisers Ephesus Artemis Temple Tour with Skip-the-Line

Discover ancient wonders on this Best Seller Ephesus Tour, designed especially for cruise guests. Visit: Ephesus Ruins and Temple of Artemis Enjoy skip-the-line tickets, luxury transportation, and pick-up & drop-off from Kusadasi Port. Explore Ephesus with an expert local guide, walking along the ancient marble streets once used by St. Paul, St. John, and Mother Mary. See highlights such as the Great Theater, Celsus Library, Trajan Fountain, and Odeon. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John, and learn about early Christian and Roman history. Capture memorable photos at top viewpoints and visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Cruise Guarantee: Tour timing is fully coordinated with your ship schedule, and timely return to port before onboard time is guaranteed.

1. 1

   Kusadasi

   15 min

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2. 2

   Ephesus Ancient City

   1.5 hours

   Ancient Ephesus, An Archeological treasure, The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler

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   The Temple of Artemis

   30 min

   Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis was dedicated to the goddess of the hunt. Only the foundation and one column remains of this temple which once measured 425 feet long, 220 feet long. Paul’s successful ministry in this city was considered a threat to this very temple.The city reached the Golden Age and became a good model to the Antique World in culture and art, as well.

4. 4

   Kusadasi

   30 min

   At the end of the tour, drive you back to the departure point. End of our service.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Your tour guide may suggest visiting places with handmade items, but it’s completely optional for the guests.
• We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port

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