Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis
We will meet you in the tour agency's designated meeting area at Kusadasi Cruise Port or Kusadasi Marina. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name. From there, we will travel to Selcuk in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
Our first stop is usually the House of the Virgin Mary on Mount Bulbul. According to Christian tradition, Mary spent her last years here. Your guide will explain the site's history and importance to both Christians and Muslims.
Next, we will go to Ephesus, an ancient city. As you walk through its marble streets, you will see the Library of Celsus, the Great Theater, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, the Hercules Gate, the remains of Domitian's Temple, and other notable landmarks. Your guide will explain daily life in Roman Ephesus, as well as the city's connections to Saint Paul, Saint John, and early Christianity. If your tour schedule allows, you can include a visit to the Terrace Houses. Separate entrance tickets are required. We will also visit the Ephesus Experience Museum.
Before returning to Kusadasi, we will visit the Temple of Artemis, which was once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Only a few remains survive today, but your guide will explain the temple's true scale and significance.
At the end of the tour, we will return you to Kusadasi Cruise Port or Kusadasi Marina with plenty of time before your ship departs. The order of the visits may vary depending on your ship's schedule, traffic, crowd levels, and site opening hours.
