EPHESUS TOUR For Cruise Guests (Kusadasi Port)

Your guide will meet you at the Kusadasi port, holding a sign with your name, and from there you will be driven directly to the tour sites. The first stop is ancient Ephesus, widely regarded as the best-preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean and the largest open-air museum in Turkey. Here, you can explore the Great Theatre, which once held 25,000 spectators and is famous as the site where St. Paul preached and gladiators fought. Another highlight is the Library of Celsus, built between 115 and 125, whose beautifully restored façade is one of the most photographed landmarks in the city. During your visit, you may also see the Odeon, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Scholastica Baths, Marble Road, the agora, and the Temple of Domitian, each offering a glimpse into the grandeur of ancient life in Ephesus. After sightseeing, enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the final residence of Mary, brought to Ephesus by the apostle John after the resurrection of Christ. The tour concludes with a drive back to your departure point, providing a full day of history, culture, and spiritual exploration.