Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port for Cruisers (On-Time Return)

Your licensed guide will meet you at the port with a personalized name sign and lead you through the highlights of Ephesus Ancient City, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. Explore the ancient city of Ephesus on a shore excursion from Kusadasi Port. Visit the Library of Celsus and the House of the Virgin Mary with guaranteed on-time return to your cruise ship. Walk along marble streets and discover landmarks such as the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, and the impressive Great Theater. Visit the sacred House of the Virgin Mary, a sacred pilgrimage site recognized by the Vatican. You may also explore the remarkable Terrace Houses, showcasing detailed mosaics and frescoes that reveal elite Roman life. After the tour, enjoy a timely return to Kusadasi Port for your cruise departure.

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   Ephesus Ancient City

   3 hours

   Explore the stunning ruins of Ephesus on a full-day sightseeing tour. Ephesus is the best-preserved classical city on the Mediterranean, and perhaps the best place in the world to get a feeling of what life was like in Roman times. See fascinating ancient structures such as: Temple of Hadrian, the stunning facade of Library of Celsus, Great Theater and more.

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   Bibliotheque de Celsus

   30 min

   The Library of Celsus is one of the most elegant monuments in ancient Ephesus. It was both a public library and a monumental tomb; Celsus was actually buried in a sarcophagus beneath the building. What you see today is mainly the reconstructed marble façade. It looks like a stage set: two levels of columns, deep niches, decorated pediments, and three main entrances.

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   Temple of Hadrian

   30 min

   See fascinating ancient structures such as the Temple of Hadrian, the stunning facade of the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theater. Your expert guide will provide you with information about the many remarkable sites you encounter throughout the day.

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   Ephesus Terrace Houses

   30 min

   Ephesus Terrace Houses feature well-preserved Roman mosaics and frescoes, revealing the luxurious lifestyle of elite families in ancient Ephesus. They provide unique insight into daily life and advanced Roman architecture.

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   The House of the Virgin Mary

   1 hour

   The House of the Virgin Mary lies just beyond Ephesus. According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought here by the Apostle John after the Resurrection of Christ and lived her final days in this house. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first discovered. The Vatican has since recognized the site as the final resting place of the Virgin.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Comfortable shoes, sunglasses and hat recommended
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Annual closing dates of all museums in Ephesus area as follows: January 1 - New Year, June 15/17 - Ramadan Festival, August 21/24 - Eid Festival
• Kid-friendly tour guide will be informative for all ages of your family

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