Description

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
When you cruise shipp arrive to Izmir port, your guide will meet with you at the entrance of the port by a sign that your name is written on it. Then have short walk to meet with our luxury van and drive to Ephesus ancient city.Ephesus: which was established as a port, was used to be the most important commercial centre. It played a great role in the ancient times with its strategic location. Ephesus is located on a very fertile valley. Ephesus once the trade centre of the ancient world, a religious centre of the early Christianity and today, Ephesus is an important tourism centre in Turkey.Next stop you will visit the temple of Artemis. one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Today there are only a series of columns and scattered ruins of this marvelous Hellenistic construction, though the grandeur of this colossal structure once exceeded that of the Parthenon.Last stop you will visit the House Of Virgin Mary:Is located on the top of the “Bulbul” mountain 9 km ahead of Ephesus, the shrine of Virgin Mary enjoys a marvelous atmosphere hidden in the green.

It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John, who spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Mary preferred this remote place rather than living in crowded place.After our visit you will have a traditional Turkish lunch in a local restaurant.

When the tour finish you will have an option to visit a local rug art village or Leather factory outlets.

After your tour Our guide will drop you to the Izmir port.

WORRY-FREE SHORE EXCURSION
We will ensure your timely return to the Izmir port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Tour the ancient ruins of Ephesus in the company an expert guide
See the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Marvel at the Library of Celsus
Stand on the stage of the Great Theater

A Promise: We guarantee that you are not going to miss your cruise.
+ If your ship does not port we offer a full refund for the tour…
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