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Unique Ephesus Tours will meet you at cruise port
2 minutes
2. Ancient City of Ephesus
The ruins of Ephesus are the well-preserved archaeological remains of the ancient city of Ephesus, which is located in modern-day Turkey. These ruins are a testament to the city's historical and cultural significance during its heyday in the Roman period. Explore the ruins of the city such as lsus Library, Great Theater, Temple of Hadrian, Agora etc. These ruins offer a unique opportunity to step back in time and explore the architectural, artistic, and cultural achievements of the ancient city of Ephesus. The site has been extensively excavated and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, drawing tourists and history enthusiasts from around the world.
2 hours
3. The Temple of Artemis
It is known as the first settlement of Ephesians where the Temple is. However , today only the basic structure and a column remained from the temple, but worth a visit even in the current atmosphere of the temple.
30 minutes
4. Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
The House of Mother Mary is located at the top of the Bulbul mountain and it’s only 6 kms away from Ancient city of Ephesus. It is believed that The Mother Mary spent her last years in this shrine. According to Catholic Christianity, After the Crucifixion of Jesus, Mother Mary was brought from Jarusalem to Ephesus by St. John the appostal to live. The foundation of the house is based on Anna Catherine Emmerich's visions and was found in 1891. When they found the house, was already collapsed by the erthquake. After The House of Virgin Mary was re-built as a church and has been visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967 and Pope John Paul II in 1979, has been registered as a place of pilgrimage.
1 hour
5. Selcuk
Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were given; Domitian Temple which is one of the first temple dedicated for a human; Celcius Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time; Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatre in the world with 24.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets
6. Ephesus Terrace Houses
Wealthy Ephesians inhabited these luxurious houses on the slopes of Bülbül Mountain.
30 minutes
7. Kusadasi
The beaches that stretch along Kudasi's Aegean coastline are as diverse in terrain as they are in ambiance. Ladies’ Beach, thusly named because it was once a for women only, is packed with nightclubs, souvenir vendors, restaurants and, of course, sunbathers and swimmers. Grass-lined Gold Beach is well-manicured and peaceful. Ride a horse from there to Long Beach, a playground of beach bars, pool tables and water sports.