Skip the Line: Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guest

Discover the wonders of Ephesus on a private guided tour led by a well-educated, professional local guide. This personalized experience is designed exclusively for you and your party, ensuring flexibility, comfort, and deep insight into one of the most significant ancient cities in the world. Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk the same marble streets once trodden by Apostles Paul and John. Visit the impressive Grand Theatre, where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians. Admire the magnificent façade of the Library of Celsus—perfect for stunning photos. Discover Roman-era landmarks including the Temple of Hadrian, Roman Baths, Public Toilets, Agora, and Marble Street. Step inside the remarkably preserved Terrace Houses, once home to Ephesus’ elite, adorned with original mosaics and frescoes. Experience the serene and spiritual atmosphere of the House of the Virgin Mary, an important pilgrimage site and one of the most sacred Biblical locations in Turkey

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   Kusadasi

   Pass by

   We will meet you at the Kusadasi Cruise Port! After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree & secure your meeting time.

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   Ephesus Ancient City

   2 hours

   Ephesus (Efes) is one of the greatest ancient sites in the Mediterranean. During its heyday in the first century BC, it was the second-largest city in the world, with only Rome commanding more power. Many reconstructed structures and ruins, including the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, can be seen here.

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   The House of the Virgin Mary

   45 min

   The House of Mother Mary is located at the top of the Bulbul mountain and it’s only 6 km away from the Ancient City of Ephesus. It is believed that The Mother Mary spent her last years in this shrine. According to Catholic Christianity, After the Crucifixion of Jesus, Mother Mary was brought from Jerusalem to Ephesus by St. John the apostle to live. The foundation of the house is based on Anna Catherine Emmerich’s visions and was founded in 1891. When they found the house, was already collapsed by the earthquake. After The House of Virgin Mary was re-built as a church and has been visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967 and Pope John Paul II in 1979, has been registered as a place of pilgrimage.

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   Ephesus Museum

   1 hour

   Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses and Artemis Temple Tour from Kusadasi, combines the most significant sites of this corner of Turkey with history, culture and breathtaking sights! Magica

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   Ancient Public Latrine's of Ephesus

   15 min

   The ruins of the ancient Roman city of Ephasus are located in Selcuk, Turkey. The city was the second most important city in the Roman empire during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. One of the popular sections of the ruins is the Public Latrine, next to the Hadrian Temple and the Bordello. The public latrines were the city's public toilets, and they were built in the 1st century AD as part of the Scholastica Baths. These baths were built to provide the city with the modern conveniences of public works, including 36 marble toilets.Visitors can still see, but not use, the toilets that are lined up along the walls. There was an uncovered pool with columns surrounding it which supported a wooden ceiling. Underneath the latrines was a drainage system. There was also a trough with relatively clean water near where your feet would be. People who wanted to use the toilets had to pay an entrance fee.

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   Kusadasi

   15 min

   One of the most popular resort towns along Turkey’s Aegean Coast and the gateway to the UNESCO-listed wonders of Ephesus, the Kusadasi Cruise Port welcomes some 200,000 cruise passengers each year. It’s also a jumping-off point for regular ferry service to the surrounding Greek Islands.

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   The Temple of Artemis

   30 min

   It is known as the first settlement of Ephesians where the Temple is. However, today only the basic structure and a column remained from the temple, but worth a visit even in the current atmosphere of the temple.

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   Stop 8

   Pass by

   In the end of our tour, we return to the Kusadasi Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME! PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate our return time to Cruise Port

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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