Best of Ephesus Private Or Small Group Tour For Cruisers

This tour contains the most popular attractions in Kusadasi and its surroundings. You will be greeted by your private tour guide at the harbor or hotel and start an excellent tour. This tour includes; Ephesus Ancient City, The Terrace Houses, The House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Turkish Sirince Village. * Our private tours are more reasonable priced than cruise group tours. * Freedom to decide when and where to start your tour, * Personalized Tour Design - Private tour guides design sights and destinations with your group in mind.

Itinerary

1. We will meet you at the Kusadasi Cruise Port! After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree & secure your meeting time.
2. The ancient city of Ephesus is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in the world and is located in modern-day Turkey. It was a major city in the Roman Empire and was known for its impressive architecture, advanced infrastructure, and cultural significance. Some of the highlights of the ancient city of Ephesus include: (2h 0min)
3. This impressive building was built in the 2nd century AD and was once the third-largest library in the ancient world. It is known for its ornate facade and is considered one of the most impressive examples of Roman architecture. (20 min)
4. This small theater was used for music and poetry performances, and it's one of the best-preserved examples of a Roman odeon. (10 min)
5. 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 (45 min)
6. Kusadasi Castle, as called Pigeon Island, is located next to port. You can see from your boat or do your own after the tour.
7. Terrace Houses are also known as “the houses of rich” are located in the ancient city of Ephesus, opposite the temple of Hadrian. It has a remarkable place for us since it gives us very significant pieces of information about roman family life. In Terrace Houses, you will see all parts of the house which is covered by beautiful mosaics and frescos that show us how rich they are, and the heating system is the same as roman baths. (30 min)
8. he Artemis Temple, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was located in Ephesus, but unfortunately, today only a few columns remain. (25 min)
9. 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.