Overview
The tour guide will wait with your name in Kusadasi cruise port. You will meet your local guide.We will drive 30 minutes to the Virgin Mary's house, which is our first stop on the tour.
The House of the Virgin Mary, is a significant religious site for Christians. According to Christian tradition, St. John brought the Virgin Mary to this location after the crucifixion of Jesus, and she lived there until her death. The House of the Virgin Mary is a pilgrimage site visited by many Christians and the annual mass in honor of the Virgin Mary is held on August 15th. Visitors also can drink and take home spring water that is believed to have healing powers.
The Ancient City of Ephesus is one of the largest and best preserved Roman cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. Your local tour guide will show you the important places in Ephesus;The Celsus Library, a magnificent building that once housed over 12,000 scrolls.The Temple of Hadrian, a monumental temple dedicated to the Roman Emperor Hadrian.The Great Theatre, a 25,000-seat amphitheater that was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.The Terrace Houses, well-preserved Roman homes featuring frescoes, mosaics, and indoor plumbing.The Agora, a bustling commercial center surrounded by columns and stoas.The impressive Fountains, monumental structures that once supplied the city with fresh water.
The Temple of Artemis: This ancient temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and is considered to be one of the most important religious sites in the history of the region.
The Ephesus Museum: This museum houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits from the ancient city, including sculptures, pottery, and other archaeological finds.
The tour ends at the end of the day with a return to Kusadasi Port before the departure time of the cruise ship.
