With ancient ruins, Biblical sites, and old architectural wonders, shore excursions in Ephesus lean heavily toward exploring the history of the city. Indeed, Ephesus has an exciting mix of ancient, cultural, and scenic sites. With its location on the coast of Ionia near Turkey, Ephesus offers many active daily excursions. Visitors will also find unique arts and crafts, shopping, and dining.
While most cruise lines offer similar tours, travelers can book directly from an independent shore excursion company to snag a better price and beat the crowds. Here’s a sampling of unique, private, and affordable Ephesus shore excursions.
The Ancient City
With comfortable shoes and a nice sun hat, visitors to the ancient city of Ephesus can explore the area’s glorious temples and cultural sites, many of which date back to 3rd century B.C. A walking tour of ancient Ephesus takes visitors to the Magnesia Gate, the Temple of Hadrian, the Trajan Fountain, the Odeon Theater, and the Celsus Library.
Biblical History
Ephesus is home to numerous Biblical sites. A typical private shore excursion lasts about five hours and goes on a walking journey to sites such as the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, the Shrine of St. Mary, and Tithe Basilica of St. John. Visitors are picked up from the port in an air-conditioned, luxury mini-van.
In addition to Ephesus tours, guests can also find similar tour excursions in nearby Turkey and Greece. Whether you’re interested in Ephesus, Istanbul, or Kusadasi shore excursions, it’s worth booking a unique shore excursion from an independent tour company.