Kusadasi Port to Ephesus, Selcuk Museum, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis

Great combo and affordably priced for CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS! See the ancient ruins, learn the culture of locals, and enjoy some great Aegean sea views on this private tour from Kusadasi Port. The highlights of this private tour are House of Virgin Mary, UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, archaeology museum of Selcuk-Ephesus, Temple of Artemis which one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The lunch is including in a traditional local restaurant.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kuşadası Port, Hacıfeyzullah, M.Esat Bozkurt Cd. no:21/3, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Your private guide will be holding a signboard written "YOUR NAME" on it and meet you at the exit gate of Kusadasi port on your meeting time.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Selcuk, Selcuk, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast

After met with your private guide, you will drive to Selcuk town for visit the Ephesus Ancient City and surroundings. The drive duration is approximately 30 minutes.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye

Your first visit will be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Ephesus Terrace Houses, Selcuk 35148 Turkiye

The terrace houses are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as "the houses of rich", important for the reason give us information about family life during the Roman period. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other at right angels.

Stop At: Selçuk, İzmir, Türkiye

You will take your lunch in a traditional Turkish restaurant in Selcuk town. Vegetarian options are available.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ephesus Museum, Selcuk Turkiye

At this charming and well-organised museum, there are not only findings from the ongoing excavations at Ephesus archeological site, but also the artifacts from the Cukurici Mound, the basilica of St John, and the Temple of Artemis.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye

Another visit of this tour is Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus ancient city.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park, Turgut Ozal Blv., Kusadasi Turkiye

You will drive back to Kusadasi and stop at the Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) for take photos of the Kusadasi Bay and your cruise ship.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI, Ataturk BulvarI 2, Kusadasi Turkiye

This caravanserai was built by the Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade in the region. This historical building is opposite to Kusadasi cruise port. ** The distance is 130 meters between Kusadasi cruise port and caravanserai.

Pass By: Kusadasi Castle, Kusadasi Merkez, Kusadasi Turkiye

This small castle is picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. You can take panoramic photos of this castle from Gazi Begendi Park (Hill), and you can walk to this small castle after we dropped you to the port. ** The distance is 500 meters from Kusadasi cruise port.



Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is required."
"Local tour operator may request the details of ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time."
"Your guide will have pre-paid tickets of the museums/ruins/churches etc. before your tour, so you will be skipped the long ticket lines. You can pay the cost of entrance fees to tour guide on tour date. This payment could be cash or by the credit card."
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required."
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 7 Hours
Start location: 1: Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye
2: Scala Nuova Shopping Center Kusadasi Aegean Ports, Camikebir, Liman Cd., 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
3: Ege Ports, Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
4: Starbucks, Hacıfeyzullah, Scala Nouva AVM, Güvercinada Cd. D:19, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
5: Ege Ports Harbor, Hacıfeyzullah, Güvercinada Cd., 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
6: Ege Ports Parking, Camikebir, Liman Cd., 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
7: Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
Traveler pickup is offered
Your private guide will be waiting you at the arrival gate of Kusadasi Port and will be holding a signboard written your name on it.

Ports

• Kuşadası Port Türkiye, Camikebir, Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
• Ege Ports, Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Professional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Port pick-up and drop-off
• Guaranteed to skip the long lines
• Lunch

Not Included

• Drinks
• Entrance Fees (Your guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.)

Facilities