We will meet you at the Cruise Port! Once your tour is confirmed, we will promptly contact you with your personalised meeting time and exact pickup location, carefully planned according to your cruise ship’s arrival and departure schedule. After greeting our team at the port, you will begin your journey with a comfortable 1-hour drive to Ephesus. Along the way, your guide will share valuable insights about Turkey, the region, and what to expect during your tour.

The House of the Virgin Mary is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites, believed to be where Mary spent her final years after coming to Ephesus with John the Apostle. The shrine has been honored by several Popes, including Paul VI (1967), John Paul II (1979), and Benedict XVI (2006). Its discovery is linked to the visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich, a German nun who described the house in remarkable detail despite never having visited Ephesus. Her accounts, published by writer Clemens Brentano, inspired Father Poulin, a Lazarist priest from Izmir, to search for the site. In 1891, he found a small stone house that matched her descriptions perfectly, leading to archaeological studies and the preservation of the site we visit today.

The Ruins of Ephesus form Turkey’s largest open-air museum, showcasing extraordinary remains from the Greek and Roman eras. As you walk through this ancient city, you will see highlights such as the Senate Building, Ancient Hospital, Temple of Domitian, Nike Statue, Hercules Gate, Trajan Fountain, Temple of Hadrian, the iconic Celsus Library, and the Grand Theatre—along with many other remarkable structures that reveal the grandeur of Ephesus.

Артемида была греческой богиней, девственной охотницей и близнецом Аполлона, которая заменила титана Селену в качестве богини Луны. Древний храм был построен около 650 г. до н. э. в культе Артемиды, был возведен на месте, уже священном для анатолийской богини-матери Кибелы. Храм финансировался богатым царем Лидии, а болотистая местность была выбрана для строительства в качестве меры предосторожности против будущих землетрясений. За это время он много раз разрушался и обрушивался из-за стихийных бедствий.

We will pass through the charming town of Selçuk, giving you a glimpse of local life in this small community located right beside the Ephesus ruins.

You will also have the chance to explore authentic local handicrafts and, if you choose, enjoy a truly genuine shopping experience. Your professional local tour guide will be by your side to offer valuable insights—highlighting the finest traditional crafts, recommending the most reputable places to visit, and providing expert tips to ensure a smooth, enjoyable, and completely hassle-free experience.

В конце нашего тура мы отправимся обратно в Измир и доставим вас. Обратите внимание, что места встречи и высадки: круизный порт Измира, аэропорт Измира и отели в центре Измира. ВАЖНОЕ ПРИМЕЧАНИЕ: Если вы присоединяетесь к этому туру из круизного порта Измира или аэропорта, НАШ ТУР ГАРАНТИРОВАННО ПРЕДОСТАВЛЯЕТ ВАМ СВОЕВРЕМЕННОЕ ВОЗВРАЩЕНИЕ!