For Cruisers: Biblical Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi Port

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR, NOBODY WILL BE IN THE TOUR BESIDE YOUR PARTY / A Biblical Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port will be a guided tour of the ancient city of Ephesus, which is believed to have played a significant role in early Christianity. The tour might include visits to the House of the Virgin Mary, where it is said that Mary spent her final years, and the Basilica of St. John, which is believed to be the burial site of St. John the Apostle.

In addition to these Biblical sites, the tour might also include visits to other important historical and archaeological sites within the ancient city of Ephesus, such as the Great Theater, the Library of Celsus, and the Temple of Artemis.

The tour would likely include a professional guide who is knowledgeable about the history and significance of the sites visited, and transportation to and from the port would likely be included.

Stores to visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory

What's Included

Deluxe Lunch
Pick Up & Drop Off
Fully AC Non Smoking Vehicle
Professional Tour Guide
Drinks
Personal Expenses
Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue
Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 500 TRY
Entrance fee of St. John Basilica 6 €
Entrance fee of Ephesus Terrace Houses 15 €

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    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.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Ephesus Terrace Houses

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Basilica of St. John

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Grotto of the Seven Sleepers

    In Christian tradition, the Seven Sleepers is the story of a group of youths who hid inside a cave outside the city of Ephesus around AD 250 to escape one of the Roman persecutions of Christians and emerged some 300 years later. A version of the story also appears in the Qur'an (18:9–26)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Guaranteed return on time to cruise. You will be dropped off to Kusadasi port.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • GUIDED BY INDIGENOUS LOCALS
  • TAILOR-MADE TO YOUR LIKING
  • SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL)
Supplied by Peron Tour Kusadasi/Turkey

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