FOR CRUISERS: Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port

In the morning, our tour guide will meet with you at the Kusadasi port. And, we reach to Ephesus, Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. Ephesus Museum, this fascinating Ephesus Museum houses the statues of Ephesian Artemis which are found from the Temple of Artemis, Eros Statues, Hall of the Roman Empires, the Carvings of Hadrian Temple, biblical inscriptions statue of Dormition and the statues of Augustus and Livia. The Seven Sleepers, otherwise known as the Sleepers of Ephesus and Companions of the Cave. In the end of the tour, you go back to Kusadasi Port. Stores to visit: Turkish Carpet Village Leather Factory

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15 min

   Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.

2. 2

   Ephesus Ancient City

   3 hours

   Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street.

3. 3

   The House of the Virgin Mary

   1 hour

   The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.

4. 4

   Ephesus Museum

   1 hour

   Ephesus Museum, this fascinating Ephesus Museum houses the statues of Ephesian Artemis which are found from the Temple of Artemis, Eros Statues, Hall of the Roman Empires, the Carvings of Hadrian Temple, biblical inscriptions statue of Dormition and the statues of Augustus and Livia.

5. 5

   Grotto of the Seven Sleepers

   15 min

   In the Christian and Islamic traditions, the Seven Sleepers, otherwise known as the Sleepers of Ephesus and Companions of the Cave, is a medieval legend about a group of youths who hid inside a cave outside the city of Ephesus around AD 250 to escape one of the Roman persecutions of Christians and emerged some 300 years later.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   1 hour

   Visit a traditional carpet weaving village to discover the art of handmade Turkish carpets, watch local artisans at work, and learn about centuries-old weaving techniques and natural dyes. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious traditional Turkish lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients in a peaceful village setting, offering an authentic taste of Turkish hospitality and cuisine.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   15 min

   Guaranteed return on time to cruise. You will be dropped off to Kusadasi port.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
• House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
• Ephesus museum entrance fee is 10 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.

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