Once you meet with your guide at the port of Kusadasi, you will take the minivan, waiting for you in front of the port, and will be on the way for Ephesus for half an hour.When we reach in Ephesus we start to explore this well-preserved ancient city. It was a city in ancient Greece on the coast of Ionia, 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey. It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of the former Arzawan capital by Attic and Ionian Greek colonists. During the Classical Greek era, it was one of twelve cities that were members of the Ionian League. The city came under the control of the Roman Republic in 129 BC.Then we proceed to the House of the Virgin Mary is a Catholic shrine located on Mt. Koressos in the vicinity of Ephesus, 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from Selçuk in Turkey.we will have time for lunch which is included.The Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to an ancient, local form of the goddess Artemis (associated with Diana, a Roman goddess). It was located in Ephesus. It was completely rebuilt twice, once after a devastating flood and three hundred years later after an act of arson, and in its final form was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. By 401 AD it had been ruined or destroyed. Only foundations and fragments of the last temple remain at the site.The Basilica of St. John 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 lost Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.
Turkey · Archaeology
Best Seller: Private Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port
The journey
- 01 Private 7-hour shore excursion from Kuşadası
- 02 Explore the ancient city of Ephesus with a professional guide
- 03 Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
- 04 See the remains of the Temple of Artemis
- 05 Discover the Basilica of St. John
- 06 Travel in a luxury minivan with port pickup and drop-off
- 07 Lunch included during the tour
- 08 Flexible private itinerary that can be customized
Discover some of the most important historical and religious sites near Kuşadası on this private shore excursion. Travel by luxury minivan with a professional guide as you explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in Turkey, along with the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and the Basilica of St. John.
With port pickup and drop-off included, this 7-hour experience is designed for cruise travellers who want a comfortable and flexible day ashore. As this is a private tour, you are free to customize the experience to suit your interests while enjoying lunch along the way.
Travel by luxury minivan with a professional guide as you explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in Turkey, along with the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and the Basilica of St. John.
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What's Included
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Luxury Minivan
- Private Professional Guide
- Taxes
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuity
- House of Virgin Mary
- Ephesus Ancient City
Know before you go
- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Your tour guide will welcome you after the security gate of the port with the sign your name is written on.
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Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Kuşadası..
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