4 to 6 hrs Ephesus Shore Excursion with Skip-the-Line Entry Private Option with Terrace Houses

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ID: GYG202984-O-747621
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Country: Turkey

Duration: 05:00 hours


Description

Join a day trip to Ephesus from the Kusadasi cruise terminal with a tour guide and skip-the-line entry tickets. Visit Ephesus the Terrace Houses, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis.
Ephesus - Terrace Houses - The House of Virgin Mary - Artemission Temple Tour with Private Option.
No Hidden Costs. Small Group ( max. 10 pax )

Our tour guide will meet you at Kusadasi Cruise Port with Your Name Sign
Please note that pick up time ( usually 30 minutes after your cruise arrival ) will be emailed with in 24 hours after your reservation. If you miss this email, please do not forget to contact us for pick up time.

After greeting begin your 20-minute drive to Ephesus. Once there, begin touring the city, which is one of the 12 cities of the Ionian League. As a port city, this was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.

Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them discover the Baths of Scholastica and the Library of Celsus. Encounter the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater, which are 2 of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus.

Visit the Terrace Houses, located on the skirt of Pion Mountain. See the 6 residential units which were built on 3 man-made terraces. These houses are decorated with wall frescoes and floor mosaics, settled by the wealthy citizens of Ephesus.
( Terrace Houses is included in Private with Terrace Houses and with Small group with Terrace Houses Options only. Not included in other 2 options. Attention Not recommended for people who has walking difficulties and acro-phobia (fear of heights).)

See the House of Virgin Mary, located in the Aladag Mountains, 5 miles away from Ephesus, and learn about its connection to when Mary came to Ephesus in 431 A.D. and why this area became a place of pilgrimage in 1892.

Stop at the Artemission Temple, where one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world used to be. This will be the final stop on your tour before your return drive to your point of origin.

Highlights

  • Walk through history along marble streets
  • See the House of Virgin Mary
  • Experience the Artemission Temple
  • Ephesus Ancient City
  • Terrace Houses in Ephesus

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our guide will have Your Name sign at the port. You will walk 100 meters from your cruise to meeting point. After you pass theourgh the custom, you will see your name sign just in front of you.
No hidden costs in our tours. Entrance fees are included
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
The meeting point is the Kusadasi Cruise Terminal. Your tour guide will have a sign with your name on it. After you pass the customs building, look out for your name sign. Hotel guests in given 4 hotels will be picked up from hotel lobbies
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.