Ephesus Tour for Cruisers with lunch (skiptheline)

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About this activity

This highlights of Ephesus tour gives you the opportunity to explore the capital city of the Romans in the Asia Province. Remarkable ruins and historical site attract millions of people every year. It is time to discover the Ancient City of Ephesus, House of Mother Mary and Temple of Artemis.

It is going to be an experience that you will never forget.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: HERACLES TRAVEL

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
Included: Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Lunch

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees

Itinerary

Ephesus Ancient City

2 hours Admission not included

you visit to archaeological open air museum Ephesus which is known as one of the largest and well-preserved Greco-Roman ancient city. It can be said clearly Ephesus one of the most beautiful ancient city in the world. The city was foremost commercial center of the antiguity with its harbor which is located on the Aegean coast. Being witness is priceless that Ephesus was foremost in the world before its coast was silted up by the river which is located nearby of it. Because of that Ephesus is approximately 8 kms away from aegean coast to day.
The House of the Virgin Mary

45 min Admission not included

Next stop is to visit The House of Virgin Mary, the place where it is believed that she had spent last years of her life. It is considered that St. John brought Virgin Mary to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that a small house was built for her on Bulbul Mountain. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited The House of Virgin Mary and declared one of the pilgrimage center.
The Temple of Artemis

15 min

Then drive to the Temple of Artemis which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, although there is one single column left today, magnificient temple had been built for the goddess of fertility and hunters, Artemis, known as Diana after city passed under the rule of Romans.