We take you to discover the wonderful city of Ephesus during your cruise. An archaeological jewel without comparison in all of Asia Minor, an authentic open-air museum, essential for any traveler in Turkey.

Located on the Anatolian peninsula, Ephesus has been one of the most important cities in the Aegean Sea since time immemorial, as attested by the remains of the Mycenaean culture found and that suggest that it has been inhabited since at least 2000 BC. Heraclitus, Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, Mark Antony, Emperor Caesar Augustus, the Virgin Mary or the Apostles John and Paul are some of the historical characters who left their legendary mark on the city. Did you know that Ephesus was the largest amphitheater of the time, with capacity for more than 25,000 people?

Come and enjoy a trip to the past during your trip. You will take an indelible memory of your visit to Turkey, in an experience full of history and culture. Do you sign up?

PROGRAM

Departure of the excursion. The guide awaits you at the port with the sign "Shorexc".

Rental of Headphones (MANDATORY for Adults). They are paid directly to the guide.

Visit to the House of the Virgin Mary. According to the documents of the Ecumenical Council, the Virgin Mary came to Ephesus with John, settled in a house located in the place where the church is currently located, living her last years in this city. This place has been declared a holy place by the Catholic Church. Pope Paul VI visited this shrine in 1967.

Visit to the ancient city of Ephesus, where we will see the following ruins:

The Grand Theatre, which dates back to the Hellenic period. It was successfully rebuilt by the Romans in AD 1, increasing its capacity to 25,000 seats. This place was used by St. Paul to preach. It is currently used for concerts: Joan Baez and Jethro Tull are examples of the artists who have performed on this stage.

The Marble Route is located between the Library of Celsus and the Theater, and is part of the sacred passage.

The Library of Celsus is the best-preserved structure of its kind. It was built by the consul Tiberius Julius in honor of his father, Celsus, who was the Roman governor of Asia Minor in the early second century. His grave is in the library.

Next, the Temple of Hadrian, built in 118 and rebuilt in the fourth century. This temple, of impressive Corinthian style, has beautiful reliefs on its porch. According to the beliefs of the Ephesians, Medusa's head on the porch defended the city from its enemies.

Free time.

Return to the ship.

End of the tour.

This tour lasts 6 hours. If due to the short time available, you have to do the 4-hour excursion, the route is the same, shortening the visit times a little.

PRICES

• Bus.
• Guide in Spanish.

The price does NOT include:

• Tickets. They are paid on site:

– House of the Virgin Mary: 10 € per person

– Ephesus: 20 € per person

Attention: The prices of the Tickets are indicative, they could change without prior notice by decision of the relevant authorities. In any case, you can check the official price at the ticket office, on the day of the excursion.

The visits to the House of the Virgin and Ephesus go together and the payment will be made to the guide next to the headphones.

• Rental of Headphones (MANDATORY for Adults). Price: 3 € per person. They are paid directly to the guide.

• Discount for children, applied only on individual excursions.
• Not combinable with other offers.
• It is essential to send a copy of the child's Identity Document.
• From 9 years old you pay like an adult.
• 6-hour excursion (the duration of the excursion can be shortened, depending on the time of the ship in port, up to a minimum of 4 hours).