For Cruisers: Religious Ephesus Shore Excursion From Kusadasi Port
Overview
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
What's Included
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- Fully Air-Conditioned Private Vehicle
- Insurance
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Meals & Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
- Entrance fee of Virgin Mary's House 500 TRY
- Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Terrace Houses
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
The Basilica of Saint John
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE
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Activity code: C-126370P90
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