Ephesus and Highlights

Begin your journey at the Magnesia Gate, the grand entrance to the legendary Ancient City of Ephesus. As you wander its marble streets, history comes alive through awe-inspiring landmarks: the Odeon, the majestic Celsus Library, the elegant Temple of Hadrian, the ornate Fountain of Trajan, and the magnificent Great Theatre, which once echoed with the voices of 25,000 spectators.

Continue to St John’s Basilica, built over the tomb believed to hold St John the Evangelist. Once crowned with eleven domes and rivalled Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia in grandeur, the basilica’s ruins still whisper its former glory through intricate frescoes, mosaics, and towering columns.

Then, enjoy a scenic drive through rolling countryside dotted with olive groves, vineyards, and cotton fields, before pausing at the historic site of the Temple of Artemis—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—for a memorable photo opportunity.

Your tour concludes in vibrant Kusadasi, where you can attend an optional carpet weaving demonstration, explore shops, or return to the ship.