Explore the ruins of Ephesus on a guided walking tour; stroll past the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian and the Trajan Fountain. See the Great Theatre where Paul preached to the Ephesians.
Tour Itinerary
WHAT YOU VISIT
Ephesus - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theatre. The theatre has a seating placement for 25,000 people and that theatre is the site where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians and it is used today for local spring festival.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
From Kusadasi, you travel north of the Ephesus, passing the Byzantine fortress in Selcuk, the ruins of the Temple of Artemis and St. John’s Basilica. After your tour, on the way back to Kusadasi you may either choose to take place in a carpet exhibition or shop on your own in the bazaars while walking back to the ship at your leisure time.
SPECIAL NOTES
Ephesus requires walking long distances over uneven surfaces. Please bring sunscreen and a hat as shade is limited. Take consistent crowding and congestion into consideration at the sites.
DURATION: Approximately 3 hours
Tour Price includesPick up from/to hotel or Port. Professional English speaking tour guide, entrance fees air conditioned non-smoking vehicle. Lunch (only on full day tours).
PS. Kusadasi daily excursions are regularly running all year round. Private arrangements are also available on demand. For group requirements other languages are available
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