For Cruisers: Easy Ephesus Shore Excursion From Kusadasi Port
No cruise to the stunning land of Turkey would be complete without taking Ephesus shore excursions.
The “Masterpieces of Ephesus Tour” is a great option for cruise passengers who want to explore the ancient city of Ephesus.
Your guide will meet you at the Kusadasi port/hotel and drive to Ephesus, one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in the world.
Then, you’ll explore the ancient city of Ephesus, where you’ll see the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theater, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Odeon.
You will also have the opportunity to explore the Terrace Houses of Ephesus, which are beautifully preserved examples of Roman-era houses, where the wealthy residents of Ephesus lived.
Finally, the tour concludes with a visit to the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple is now in ruins, but the site is still impressive and offers a glimpse into the past.
As for the pick-up and drop-off, they are included in the tour.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Weaving Village
Leather Factory
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Professional Licenced Tour Guide
Insurance
Deluxe Lunch
A bottle of water during tour
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.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Duration:
- 5 hours and 30 minutes
- Price From:
- 14.734 ISK