Biblical Ephesus

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
Highlights: Ephesus Ancient City, House of the Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John
Operates: Daily - All Year Around / Private Guided Tour / From Kusadasi Cruise Port
Price: 2 Guests 81.99 EUR p/p / 3 Guests 66.99 EUR p/p / 4 Guests 62.99 EUR p/p



After pick up from the Kusadasi cruise port, you will begin your shore trip with a short scenic drive to Selcuk Town and visit:

Ephesus Ancient City : Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The theater had seating for 24,000, which was the site where it is believed St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring festival.

House of the Virgin Mary : Where she spent the last days of her life. The cottage has been a pilgrimage place for many centuries, and was authenticated by Pope Paul VI in 1967.

Basilica of St. John : It is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. Three hundred years after the death of Saint Paul, a small chapel was constructed over the grave in the 4th century. The church was changed into a marvelous basilica during the region of Emperor Justinian (527 -565 AD).
 



? Why Book Kusadasi Excursion With Us
>Complimentary transfers from Kusadasi's Cruise Port
>Professional & reliable travel services by expert tour guides 
>Lower prices & higher quality than Cruise Lines
>Guaranteed return to ship
>24/7 Local support

! Please take note of the following
>A moderate amount of walking is involved
>Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
>Not recommended for child aged 7 and under

 Tour Price Includes
>Pick up & drop off from Kusadasi's Cruise Port
>Transportation with A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle throughout the trip
>Professional tour guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
>All entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums, parking and road tolls
>Service Charges & Local Taxes - VAT (Value Added Tax)

X Tour Price Excludes
>Food & Drinks
>Tips and gratuities
>Optional activity costs
>Items of a personal nature