This full day excursion visits the most exciting and historic sites of the region. Such as Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Archeological Museum, St. John’s Basilica and more…

Where you visit:

Ephesus - 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 Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The Theater had seating for 25,000, was the site where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring festival.

House of the Virgin Mary - The Vatican has recognized this small house in the Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first discovered.

Temple of Artemis -  One of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World..

Archeological Museum you will be escorted through the nine exhibits tracing the religious and chronological history of the ancient city. Filled with attractively displayed mosaics, statuary, and other artifacts, the museum exhibits several marble statues of the Mother Goddess Artemis, goddess of nature, childbirth, and the harvest. Combining the Information at the Open Air Museum and the Archeology Museum will give you a very fulfilling idea of the city of Ephesus and its importance in the ancient times.

St. John’s Basilica a once great church built on a 2nd century tomb thought to hold the remains of St. John. While the church is now in ruins, many frescoes, mosaics and graceful columns attest to the glory that marked the place where St. John, the Evangelist, lived and died. The site requires stair climbing at the entrance and walking over uneven dirt, stones and gravel walkways. The site has some fallen ruins and some light climbing will be required. There will be time for browsing and shopping once back in Kusadasi or you can return directly to the ship.

DURATION:  Approximately 8  hours

Special notes:
* Ephesus Ancient City has 1.5 km. walking distance.
* Comfortable walking shoes are required.
* Sun glasses, hats, umbrellas and sunscreens are recommended.
* Shorts and t-shirts would be appropirate.
* Due to the nature of this tour, it is not recommended for guests  with walkers or wheelchairs

Tour Includes:
* Pick-up from the Kusadasi port
* Visit of Artemision Temple
* Continue for the visit of Ephesus ancient city
* Luch with different options
* Basilica of St. John
* Selcuk (Ephesus) Museum
* Virgin Mary's House
* By the end of the tour drive back to Kusadasi port.