For Cruisers: Ephesus Paths Tour From Kusadasi Port

Ephesus Paths Tour includes a visit to the ancient city of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and the Terrace Houses.

The tour starts from Kusadasi port and lasts for approximately 6 hours. The tour guide will provide historical and cultural information about the sites visited.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was the harbour city. This giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats. Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street, Harbour Street.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye

The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye

Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one of the seven wonders of the world.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ephesus Terrace Houses, Selcuk 35148 Turkiye

Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as “the houses of rich”, they are important for the reason that they give us an idea about the family life during the Roman period. They were built according to Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other of right angles.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Grotto of the Seven Sleepers, Selcuk Turkiye

Seven Sleepers, In Christian and Muslim tradition, is the story of a group of youths who hid inside a cave outside the city of Ephesus around 250 AD to escape religious persecution and emerge 300 years later.

Duration: 45 minutes

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