IMPORTANT NOTICE: ⛔️ GROUP TOURS are shared with other travelers from the same cruise, with a maximum of 20 participants. ⛔️ ⚠️ PRIVATE TOURS, on the other hand, offer full flexibility and personalization. Upon meeting you, your guide will discuss your interests and customize the itinerary to match your preferences. ⚠️ ✳️ With a PRIVATE TOUR, you have complete control — visit only the places you want, at your own pace, with no rush or crowds. ✳️

We’ll meet you in the Cruise Port! So, no need to hassle and arrange something else to pick your Tour! Once your booking is confirmed, our team will contact you with exact meeting point details — including where and how we’ll be waiting for you. Please check your inbox and reply to our message to confirm the arrangements, ensuring a smooth and timely meeting on the day of your tour.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Ancient City of Ephesus! Step back in time as you walk through one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world. Discover the Odeon, the Temple of Domitian, among the first temples dedicated to a human; and the magnificent Library of Celsus, the third largest library of the ancient world. Marvel at the Grand Amphitheatre, which could seat 24,000 spectators and where St. Paul once preached to the Ephesians. Stroll along the Marble Street, visit the Roman Baths, fountains, temples, agora, love house, public toilets, and many more fascinating remains that bring this legendary city to life.

Take a short break after your visit to Ephesus and experience one of Turkey's most celebrated cultural traditions. Watch local artisans demonstrate the intricate process of hand-weaving authentic Turkish carpets while learning about the craftsmanship and history behind this UNESCO-recognized art. You'll also have time to relax and enjoy refreshments before continuing your journey.

OPTIONAL LUNCH BREAK is given. For travelers who wish to savor authentic Turkish cuisine, an optional lunch break at a small, charming local restaurant — a perfect opportunity to taste traditional flavors in a cozy atmosphere. Lunch fee is at your own expense which is payable to Restaurant. This is the end of the SHORT SCHEDULE. Guests who didn't book the FULL SCHEDULE will be transferred to the Cruise Port. The rest, will continue the Tour.

Nestled on a hillside near Ephesus, this peaceful stone house is one of the most revered Christian pilgrimage sites. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary spent her final years here with St. John the Apostle, who brought her to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus. Over the centuries, the site has welcomed countless pilgrims — including Pope Paul VI (1967), Pope John Paul II (1979), and Pope Benedict XVI (2006), each of whom visited and blessed the shrine. The story of its discovery is just as remarkable. A German nun, Anne Catherine Emmerich, described the house in vivid detail in a vision, despite never having visited Ephesus. Years later, French priests followed her descriptions and uncovered the remains of this very structure. Today, visitors can explore the beautifully preserved house, light a candle, and leave a wish in this serene and deeply spiritual place.

The Temple of Artemis – One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Dedicated to Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt and the moon, twin sister of Apollo, this magnificent temple stood as a symbol of faith, beauty, and wealth in ancient Ephesus. Originally built around 650 BC on a site sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess Cybele, the temple was funded by King Croesus of Lydia, one of the richest rulers of his time. Ingeniously, it was constructed on marshy ground to help protect it from earthquakes — though over the centuries, natural disasters repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt the structure. Despite its ruins today, the Temple of Artemis remains a place of awe — a reminder of Ephesus’s ancient grandeur and its deep spiritual heritage.

Nous traverserons la ville de Kusadasi et aurons une vue panoramique tout en écoutant les informations clés de notre guide touristique local.

Aussi appelée l'île aux Pigeons ! C'est l'un des premiers villages de la Kusadasi moderne. Nous passerons par là et aurons l'occasion de l'apercevoir de loin. Elle est située tout près du port ; vous aurez peut-être du temps après votre visite si cela vous intéresse.

À la fin de l'excursion, nous retournerons au port de croisière selon votre horaire de départ prévu à bord ! VEUILLEZ NOTER : Plusieurs navires proposent des horaires d'arrivée et de départ différents. Nous vérifions soigneusement tous les horaires, les confirmons auprès des passagers et coordonnons notre retour au port de croisière. NOS EXCURSIONS GARANTISSENT UN RETOUR À L'HEURE AU BATEAU !