Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Ephesus and Sirince Village from Kusadasi Port

Begin the tour after your disembark your cruise ship and meet your tour guide at the port. From there, board the awaiting vehicle and drive approximately 20-minutes to Selcuk Town. Upon your arrival, take a tour of the ancient city of Ephesus, formerly one of the most important cultural centers of the old world. Walk from the upper gate to lower gate in Ephesus Open Air Museum and along the way you will see the Odeon, Agora, Temple Of Hadrian and Domition, and the Fountains of Trajan. View the Scholastic Baths, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theater.

Then, drive to the scenic mountain side Village of Sirince where you will visit the Antique Church, Mosque, and Typical Turkish Houses. Sirince is notable for its style of buildings, streets, and hand made fruit wines. As the environment is casual, many have found it to be a relaxing way to finish the day. Following this, you will then visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world where your guide will explain to you the significance of this important site. After visiting the ruins you will have some free time for shopping facilities, then you will be returned to the Port of Kusadasi.