For Cruisers: Religious Ephesus Shore Excursion From Kusadasi Port
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.
Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as “the houses of rich”, they are important for the reason that they give us an idea about the family life during the Roman period. They were built according to Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other of right angles.
St. John Basilica, was a basilica in Ephesus. It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th Century. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. It was modeled after the now last Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.
In the end of the tour, you go back to Kusadasi Port.
Stores to visit: Turkish Carpet Village Leather Factory
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For Cruisers: Religious Ephesus Shore Excursion From Kusadasi Port
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Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.
Ancient City of 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. 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.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
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.
Inclusions
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- Fully Air-Conditioned Private Vehicle
- Insurance
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Meals & Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
- Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
- Entrance fee of Virgin Mary's House 500 TRY
- 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 500 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Ephesus terrace houses entrance fee is 15 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- St. John basilica entrance fee is 6 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
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Our team will be ready to pick you up where the cruise docks, as per your arrival time. Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.
