private ephesus tours

Kusadasi Shore Excursion Tour Program - 1
Ephesus ruins & Archaelogical Museum
Fullday Kusadasi Shore Tour ( Duration Approximately 8 hours )
Begin this morning with a pleasant drive through the countryside to Selcuk town where you will see the remains of the Artemis (Diana) Temple which was once of the Seven wonders of the ancient world. From here view the Basilica of St John and the 11th century old Isabey Mosque.

Continue to Ephesus where you start your walking tour at the Magnesia Gate walking downhill through the city. Your guide will point out the sights bringing the history of Ephesus to life as you pause at the Odean, Upper Agora, Town Hall, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian and Domitianus, Memmius Memorial and Roman Baths. Visit the Terrace Houses (optional) and continue to the extraordinary Library of Celsus. At the end of a marble street leading from the library gaze up at the impressive amphitheatre, built to seat 24,000 people. Here St Paul preached to Ephesians. You will also see the grand Harbour Boulevard, Gymnasium remains and the stadium.


After lunch break, visit town of Selcuk and the Archaeological Museum where relics discovered in Ephesus are maintained. View the famous statue of goddess Artmeis as well as sculptures from various eras. Frescoes and idols from the Terrace Houses are also displayed here. A short drive will return you to Kusadasi where you will have some free time to walk or shop in the maze of colours of Kusadasi town before returning to you ship which is just a short walk from the pier.

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