Ephesus Small Group Tour from Kusadasi Port Cruiser Only

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About this activity

Tour the ancient city of Ephesus on a day trip from Kusadasi

Explore the historical sites appreciating the rich history with the help of your professional and friendly tour guide

Visit the Temple of Artemis, The House of the Virgin Mary and The Great Ancient City Ephesus

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Guide of Ephesus

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–7 years) · Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Lunch
Included: Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance Fees
Not included: Entrance fees: Ephesus
Not included: Entrance fees: House of Virgin Mary

Itinerary

Bibliotheque de Celsus

20 min

Visit library of Celsus
Ephesus Ancient City

1 h 30 min Admission not included

On arrival at Ephesus we enter through the Magnesia gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of the former Roman provincial capital Your route will take you past the temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, the great theatre and the spectacular Celsus library.
The Temple of Artemis

20 min

Visit Temple of Artemis
The House of the Virgin Mary

45 min Admission not included

According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the apostle John after the resurrection of Christ and lived her final days here. This church was erected on the foundation of that house, and its authenticity has been confirmed by Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II. many visitors describe this as an uplifting or spiritual experience.
State Agora

15 min

Governmental market of Ephesus city
Temple of Domitian

15 min Admission included

Located to the south end of the Domitian Street, it is the first structure in Ephesus known to be dedicated to an emperor. It was built on a high and wide terrace set by 50x100 meters in size, on vaulted foundations. The northern size of the terrace seems to be two-stories high, reached by stairs. The stairs are still visible today.
Baths of Varius

15 min

was built in the First Century and restored in the Fourth Century by a rich Christian lady called Scholastica. On the left of the eastern entrance, you can see her statue without head.

The original structure was thought to have been three-storied but by the time the upper two stories collapsed. The baths have two entrances, one from the Curetes Street, which is the main entrance, and the other from the side street. When you enter you see first the dressing room (apodyterium) with ten cabins,then cold room (frigidarium) with its pool,and then the warm room (tepidarium) to relax, and finally the hot room (caldarium) with its developed heating system.The second floor was used for massage and scrubbe as a therapy.