Private Ephesus Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers

Itinerary
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Pass By: Kusadasi Port, Türkmen, Yat Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey

Pick up from Kusadasi Cruise Port

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey

Travel back in time nearly two millennia and discover the House of Virgin Mary and Ephesus during this guided day trip from Kusadasi Cruise Port. You will be able to see the best preserved ancient city in the eastern Mediterranean. Stroll along roads once roamed by toga-clothed Romans. Enjoy visits to the Library of Celsus and the stunning Great Theatre. Gaze at temples and walk along shop-lined streets. Explore the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. Meet your guide at Kusadasi port and drive 30 minutes to the Magnesia Gate of Ephesus. Learn general information about the history of Ephesus. Then, walk to Odeon and along the way, learn about East Gymnasium, St Lukes Grave, Varius Bath, State Agora, and Backgammon. After visiting Odeon, walk to Domitian Square and along the way, see the temple of Isis, Hydrekdocheion, Temenos, Prytaneion, so-called Hospital, and Herm of Hermes. In Domitian Square, discover the Temple of Domitian, Fountain of Pollio, Memmius Monument, and the goddess Nike. Next, head to Curetes (Priests) Street. Head about Hercules, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Scholastica Baths, and Latrines (ancient toilets). Visit the Terrace Houses and learn about the daily life of the high society of Ephesus including their philosophy, fresco art, and Roman and Greek mythology. Visit the Celsus Library and learn about slavery, Alexander the Great, and the libraries of ancient history. Walk to The Great Theatre through the marble road. Learn about the oldest profession and advertisement. Visit the Great Theatre and learn about gladiators, gymnasiums, Dionysus, wine, and culture. After your visit to the theatre, your tour of the ancient sites will come to an end and you will back to Kusadasi Cruise Port.

Duration: 4 hours