Where does ship dock ?: You will end up at Alsancak, a rather industrial - looking pier area. There are a several stores and a post office in the cruise terminal. Typically, you will have to hoof it to where the busses are stationed to pick up your shore excursion transport, but if you are lucky, the port authority may let buses in to pick you up right at the ship (when there's only one ship in port).
Getting Around : Most cruise travelers will be taking full - day tours to Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St.John, Terrace Houses (Include Ephesus Ancient City), Sirince Village, Pergamum, Asclepion, Acropolis.
Distances : Ephesus Ancient City - 47.2 Miles / House of Virgin Mary - 49.7 Miles / Sirince - 49.7 Miles / Temple of Artemis - 45.3 Miles / Basilica of St.John - 45.3 Miles / Pergamum - 62.1 Miles / Asclepion - 63.3 Miles / Acropolis - 65.2 Miles
Izmir Tour 5 Tour Code : ISE105
Itinerary : Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgin Mary
Port : Izmir
Duration : 5 hours
Prices :
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Tour Plan :
After meeting up your Guide at the Port of Izmir, drive southward to Selcuk Town. Pass the cotton fields, vineyards and pine woods, while driving along the blue Aegean shores.
Arrival to Ephesus Ancient City - 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 Theater. The theater had seating for 24,000, which was the site where it is believed St. Paul preached to the Ephesians and is used today for a local spring festival..
House of Virgin Mary - The Vatican has recognized this small house in the Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first discovered.
Included :
| • Transfer from port and back | |
| • Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car / Van with professional driver. | |
| • Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours. | |
| • Entry fees to the museums and sites. | |
| • Parking fees. |
How we meeting ?:
Our Shore Excursion Team will meet you at the port with the sign written your Name and Surname.