Start with pickup at your hotel or cruise ship in Kusadasi, then travel to the ancient city of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the highlights of the Greco-Roman settlement, from an expansive amphitheater to a library, temples, baths, and the public square. At Ephesus and throughout the day, set a pace that works for your group, with plenty of time to see the things that interest you most.
Continue to nearby Mt. Koressos to visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where Jesus’ mother is believed to have lived in her final years; the simple stone house is a pilgrimage place, with a small shrine and a wall where visitors leave folded prayers.
Pause for lunch at a local restaurant (own expense), then travel to the Basilica of Saint John, built by Justinian I on the site where Saint John is believed to have been buried. The final stop of the day is the Temple of Artemis, where chipped foundations of pillars are the only remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Following your visit to the Temple of Artemis, this tour concludes with return transfer to your Kusadasi cruise or hotel.
