Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, visit the House of Virgin Mary, and discover the charming Sirince Village. Don’t miss the fascinating Ephesus Museum and enjoy shopping for jewelry, carpets, and leather goods.
Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, visit the House of Virgin Mary, and discover the charming Sirince Village. Don’t miss the fascinating Ephesus Museum and enjoy shopping for jewelry, carpets, and leather goods.
- Kuşadası Port - Please check for your reservation name displayed on the board in the port exit area.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The House of Virgin Mary is believed by many to be where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final years. It is said she arrived in Ephesus with St. John and lived there from 37-45 CE until her Assumption…
- Kuşadası Port - Please check for your reservation name displayed on the board in the port exit area.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The House of Virgin Mary is believed by many to be where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final years. It is said she arrived in Ephesus with St. John and lived there from 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.
- Sirince - Sirince Village, a charming old Greek Orthodox village located 12 km from Ephesus, was once called Cirkince (Ugly). The residents named it so to deter outsiders and keep the village’s beauty to themselves. Over time, visitors realized the village was far from ugly and renamed it Sirince (Pretty). Situated atop a mountain, the village offers stunning views of vineyards and peach trees.
- Ephesus Museum - The Ephesus Museum houses captivating artifacts including statues of Ephesian Artemis from the Temple of Artemis, Eros statues, the Hall of the Roman Emperors, carvings from Hadrian Temple, biblical inscriptions, and statues of Augustus and Livia.
- Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus was the second largest city in the Roman Empire, with over 250,000 residents in the 1st century BC, second only to Rome. It was also a harbor city, constructed entirely of marble. Did you know Ephesus had the largest amphitheater in the ancient world, seating over 25,000? Also, explore the Goddess Nike, local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celsus (the third largest library), Marble Street, and Harbor Street.
- Kuşadası Port - Timely return to the cruise is guaranteed. You will be dropped off at Kuşadası port.

- All Local Taxes
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- Fully Air-Conditioned Private Vehicle
- Professional Tour Guide
- All Local Taxes
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- Fully Air-Conditioned Private Vehicle
- Professional Tour Guide
- Food & Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
- Entrance fee of Ephesus Museum 10 €
- Entrance fee of Virgin Mary’s House 700 TRY
- Food & Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
- Entrance fee of Ephesus Museum 10 €
- Entrance fee of Virgin Mary’s House 700 TRY
Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city.
The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life.
Sirince Village,…
Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city.
The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life.
Sirince Village, this pretty old Greek orthodox village, 12 km away from Ephesus, was once Cirkince (Ugly). Indeed its habitants gave this name of purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village.
Ephesus Museum, this fascinating Ephesus Museums houses the statues of Ephesian Artemis which are found from the Temple of Artemis, Eros Statues, Hall of the Roman Empires, the Carvings of Hadrian Temple, biblical inscriptions statue of Dormition and the statues of Augustus and Livia.
Shopping on Jewellery, Carpet Showroom, Leather Factory.
Stores to visit:
Turkish Carpet Village
Leather Factory
- Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Ephesus museum entrance fee is 10 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.