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Discover Ephesus on a convenient shore excursion from Kuşadası Port. Visit the Ancient City of Ephesus, the Basilica of St. John, and the Temple of Artemis with a professional guide. Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch, an informative carpet presentation, and relax at a Turkish hammam. Cruise-friendly timing with on-time return guaranteed.
Explore the highlights of Ephesus on this well-paced shore excursion from Kuşadası Port, combining ancient history, religious landmarks, local culture, and relaxation.
Begin with a guided visit to the Ancient City of Ephesus and see the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Hadrian’s Temple, and marble streets.
Continue to the Basilica of St. John and visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch, an informative carpet presentation, and relax at Ada Saray Hammam with a traditional Turkish bath.
Includes port pickup and guaranteed on-time return to your cruise ship.
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Meeting and pickup
As you exit arrival gate, your guide will be welcoming you , holding a sign that and your name on it.
Itinerary
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Ege Ports Our Tour guide will meet you at Kusadasi Port or your name sign at pre-arranged time.please leave early when the ship docked, you will have more time on the tour Your guide will be waiting for you at the point where the passengers leave the ship with your name in their hand your tour guide is the best guide of this region, she will wait for you at the door where the passengers leave, your names are written on a big paper in her hand
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ancient City of Ephesus
Ancient City of Ephesus Our second stop is Ephesus Ancient City. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near kusadasi cruise port . As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most i
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3Selcuk
Lunch traditional turkish food and In our tours, we visit a Turkish handicrafts cooperative in order to show you our handicrafts and culture as well as the historical and natural beauties of our country. This is a enjoyable, informative and interesting experience for our guests. We highly recommend you this experience. There is no obligation to buy anything. Trust us and enjoy this beautiful experience.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4The Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Kusadasi town center and port
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Turkish bath Enjoy the sauna, full body scrub and a full body foam wash. You will be in the sauna for a few minutes. So your skin can become softer. Afterwards, we invite you to our Turkish bath. You lie down on priorly heated marble and Hamma master scrubs your skin with a bath glove. Scrubbing your skin with a bad glove (kese) helps you get rid of dead skin. In addition to the classic Hamam treatment. The scrubbing process is applied to your skin softer and longer in Salman Hamam treatment. In foam massage, you are covered with foam obtained from soap
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Basilica of St. John
Visit the impressive ruins of the Byzantine Church of St John mark the spot where St John the Evangelist was buried. This church was built over the tomb of St. John. The presently-visible church is cruciform and roofed with six massive domes, and was donated by the Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora. The capitals facing the nave (central aisle) bear their monograms. Persecution Gate forms the entrance to the walls of the Byzantine fortification, and is decorated with reliefs depicting scenes of pursuit from the life of the Greek hero Achilleus. It probably dates to the sixth or seventh century A. D
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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