Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis and Kusadasi Castle Tour for Cruisers
by Moira Travel Agency
Choose from 3 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$30Overview
This shore excursion is designed for cruise passengers with limited time in Kusadasi. After disembarking, guests meet their guide at the Kusadasi Cruise Port and travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle. The tour lasts about 4 to 6 hours. The first stop is the ancient city of Ephesus, where visitors walk along marble streets to see well-preserved Roman ruins. Highlights include the Library of Celsus facade, the Great Theater, Basilica of St. John, the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, several churches, a synagogue, the Prytaneion, and the Terrace Houses. The Terrace Houses have glass floors that reveal mosaics and frescoes from Roman times. Although the Temple of Artemis is mostly gone, one column stands to show its former scale. Next, the tour visits the Temple of Artemis remains and then Kusadasi Castle on Pigeon Island, a fortress dating from the 14th to 18th centuries with gardens and a small museum. The House of the Virgin Mary, a Christian pilgrimage site believed to be Mary's last home, is also included. The guide coordinates the return to the cruise port to ensure an on-time arrival back to the ship. Optional skip-the-line entrance tickets may be selected for convenience.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kusadasi Cruise Port
Meeting point at Kusadasi Cruise Port arranged after booking to confirm exact time.
15 min
Ephesus Ancient City
Explore well-preserved ruins of Ephesus including Roman streets, public buildings, and homes. See the Library of Celsus façade built between 110 and 135 AD, which originally had three floors but was damaged by an earthquake in the 10th century. Visit the Great Theater, Basilica of St. John, Cave of the Seven Sleepers, Church of Mary, House of the Virgin, Isabey Mosque, Prytaneion, synagogue, and Temple of Hadrian. The Terrace Houses display mosaics and frescoes under glass floors. The Temple of Artemis was once four times the size of the Parthenon but only one column remains.
120 min
The Temple of Artemis
Visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Only foundations and some columns remain, illustrating the temple’s original size.
30 min
Kusadasi Castle
See Kusadasi Castle on Pigeon Island, built and expanded from the 14th to 18th centuries. The fortress has outer walls enclosing gardens and an inner castle with a small museum. The island connects to Kusadasi by a causeway.
15 min
Ephesus Terrace Houses
View a group of ancient two-story Roman homes arranged on three levels. The houses have preserved mosaics and colorful frescoes visible through glass floors, showing the lifestyle of wealthy Romans.
The House of the Virgin Mary
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, considered the last residence of Mary, mother of Jesus, and a significant pilgrimage site for Christians in Turkey.
30 min
Return to Kusadasi Cruise Port
Return to Kusadasi Cruise Port timed carefully with ship departure schedules to ensure passengers board on time.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis and Kusadasi Castle Tour for Cruisers
by Moira Travel Agency
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$30Overview
This shore excursion is designed for cruise passengers with limited time in Kusadasi. After disembarking, guests meet their guide at the Kusadasi Cruise Port and travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle. The tour lasts about 4 to 6 hours. The first stop is the ancient city of Ephesus, where visitors walk along marble streets to see well-preserved Roman ruins. Highlights include the Library of Celsus facade, the Great Theater, Basilica of St. John, the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, several churches, a synagogue, the Prytaneion, and the Terrace Houses. The Terrace Houses have glass floors that reveal mosaics and frescoes from Roman times. Although the Temple of Artemis is mostly gone, one column stands to show its former scale. Next, the tour visits the Temple of Artemis remains and then Kusadasi Castle on Pigeon Island, a fortress dating from the 14th to 18th centuries with gardens and a small museum. The House of the Virgin Mary, a Christian pilgrimage site believed to be Mary's last home, is also included. The guide coordinates the return to the cruise port to ensure an on-time arrival back to the ship. Optional skip-the-line entrance tickets may be selected for convenience.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kusadasi Cruise Port
Meeting point at Kusadasi Cruise Port arranged after booking to confirm exact time.
15 min
Ephesus Ancient City
Explore well-preserved ruins of Ephesus including Roman streets, public buildings, and homes. See the Library of Celsus façade built between 110 and 135 AD, which originally had three floors but was damaged by an earthquake in the 10th century. Visit the Great Theater, Basilica of St. John, Cave of the Seven Sleepers, Church of Mary, House of the Virgin, Isabey Mosque, Prytaneion, synagogue, and Temple of Hadrian. The Terrace Houses display mosaics and frescoes under glass floors. The Temple of Artemis was once four times the size of the Parthenon but only one column remains.
120 min
The Temple of Artemis
Visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Only foundations and some columns remain, illustrating the temple’s original size.
30 min
Kusadasi Castle
See Kusadasi Castle on Pigeon Island, built and expanded from the 14th to 18th centuries. The fortress has outer walls enclosing gardens and an inner castle with a small museum. The island connects to Kusadasi by a causeway.
15 min
Ephesus Terrace Houses
View a group of ancient two-story Roman homes arranged on three levels. The houses have preserved mosaics and colorful frescoes visible through glass floors, showing the lifestyle of wealthy Romans.
The House of the Virgin Mary
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, considered the last residence of Mary, mother of Jesus, and a significant pilgrimage site for Christians in Turkey.
30 min
Return to Kusadasi Cruise Port
Return to Kusadasi Cruise Port timed carefully with ship departure schedules to ensure passengers board on time.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.