Biblical Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guest

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Kusadasi (Pass by)

  We will meet you at the Kusadasi Cruise Port! After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree & secure your meeting time.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

  The House of Mother Mary is located at the top of the Bulbul mountain and it’s only 6 kms away from 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 Jarusalem to Ephesus by St. John the appostal to live. The foundation of the house is based on Anna Catherine Emmerich’s visions and was found in 1891. When they found the house, was already collapsed by the erthquake. 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

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  The Temple of Artemis

  It is known as the first settlement of Ephesians where the Temple is. However , today only the basic structure and a column remained from the temple, but worth a visit even in the current atmosphere of the temple.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Ephesus Terrace Houses

  Terrace Houses also known as “the houses of rich” are located in the ancient city of Ephesus, opposite of the temple of Hadrian. It has a remarkable place for us since it gives us very significant informations 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 heating system same as roman baths.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Ancient City of Ephesus

  Ephesus is one of the most important ancient cities of the world and it is a UNESCO heritage site and was the capital and commercial center of Asia Minor in the roman period.It was the beginning and the end of the King Road.(One of the three ancient trade routes,the others being the silk and spice roads )of the World. You will have chance to see beautiful temples, library ( which was the third largest in ancient World ) and buildings were built in the roman period.

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Basilica of St. John

  Christian tradition, St. John the Apostle came to Ephesus after St. Paul and ministered to the Ephesians. The vast Basilica of St. John, built by the sixth-century emperor Justinian, houses a fourth-century tomb that drew pilgrims from across Europe in search of miracles. It is still one of the world’s largest cathedrals today.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Selcuk (Pass by)

  Selçuk is a charming town located in the İzmir province of Turkey. It is best known for its proximity to the ancient city of Ephesus (Efes), one of the most well-preserved and historically significant archaeological sites in the world.

  Admission ticket free
• Kusadasi (Pass by)

  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.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available

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