Private Full-Day Shore Excursion from Kusadasi
1 day
Private
Full Day
About this activity
When your cruise ship docks in Kusadasi, join up with your private guide at the port and board an air-conditioned minivan. Then, hear about Turkey’s fascinating ancient history from your guide on route to your first stop.
After roughly one hour, arrive at Miletus, one of the most important of ancient Greco-Roman cities. Set on the mouth of the River Meander, it boasted four coastal harbors and only declined in the 6th century AD when the river silted up. See its Delphinium temple, bathhouses and other monuments, including the impressive Theater of Miletus, where 25,000 spectators once gathered to watch gladiatoral contests.
Continue to Didyma to admire its magnificent Temple of Apollo. Regarded as second only to Delphi, this massive Greek-era temple was the seat of a revered oracle. Stroll around the remaining columns and behold the carved head of Medusa that dominates the entrance as your guide helps you visualize the beauty of the temple at its height.
After a break for lunch, visit Ephesus, probably Turkey’s most spectacular archeological site. Head inside this Greco-Roman city via its Magnesia Gate and on your 2.5 hour tour, hear how it flourished as the Roman Empire's capital in Asia Minor. Walk the marble-paved streets past shops, houses and baths, and see the Odeon, Fountain of Trajan and Temple of Hadrian. Gaze at the stunning Library of Celsus and the 24,000-seater Great Theatre, where St Paul once preached.
Having explored Ephesus, you will then be transported back to Kusadasi in time for some shopping before you sail.Please note: the order of activities as described above may be subject to change on the day of your tour.
Read more
Show less
After roughly one hour, arrive at Miletus, one of the most important of ancient Greco-Roman cities. Set on the mouth of the River Meander, it boasted four coastal harbors and only declined in the 6th century AD when the river silted up. See its Delphinium temple, bathhouses and other monuments, including the impressive Theater of Miletus, where 25,000 spectators once gathered to watch gladiatoral contests.
Continue to Didyma to admire its magnificent Temple of Apollo. Regarded as second only to Delphi, this massive Greek-era temple was the seat of a revered oracle. Stroll around the remaining columns and behold the carved head of Medusa that dominates the entrance as your guide helps you visualize the beauty of the temple at its height.
After a break for lunch, visit Ephesus, probably Turkey’s most spectacular archeological site. Head inside this Greco-Roman city via its Magnesia Gate and on your 2.5 hour tour, hear how it flourished as the Roman Empire's capital in Asia Minor. Walk the marble-paved streets past shops, houses and baths, and see the Odeon, Fountain of Trajan and Temple of Hadrian. Gaze at the stunning Library of Celsus and the 24,000-seater Great Theatre, where St Paul once preached.
Having explored Ephesus, you will then be transported back to Kusadasi in time for some shopping before you sail.Please note: the order of activities as described above may be subject to change on the day of your tour.
Included
- Bottled water
- Port pickup and drop off
- Lunch - Buffet lunch
- Professional licensed local guide
- Transport by no-smoking, air-conditioned, luxury private coach
Not included
- Gratuities
- Drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
- Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Timings are subject to change
- This is a private tour, the tour time will be scheduled around your cruise ship porting times.
- There will be some free time in a typical shop before returning to the ship.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
70%
Aquatic
25%
You may also like
See all 15 Collections
Click to discover other experiences
See all
Collections
Artemis temple
18 Activities
Collections
Customized tour
5 Activities
Collections
Turkish experience
11 Activities
Collections
House of Virgin Mary
44 Activities
Collections
Sirince village
24 Activities
Collections
Ephesus city
169 Activities
Collections
Pamukkale
29 Activities
Collections
Boat & Cruise
6 Activities
Collections
By car
7 Activities
Collections
Outdoor activities
10 Activities