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Complete Ephesus & Tapas in Ruins

  • Complete Ephesus & Tapas in Ruins
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Get the best of everything with House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus including Terrace Houses complete with a tapas lunch and local wine in the ruins!
Get a panoramic view of Ephesus, starting with a visit to the Basilica of St. John. As you continue to explore this ancient Roman city, see the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the Terrace Houses -- exquisitely preserved homes with intricate mosaics and frescoes. Enjoy an outdoor luncheon amid the Ephesus Harbor Baths, complete with tapas-style dishes and unlimited local drinks. End the day by watching traditional Turkish carpet weaving.

Energy Level

Duration

6 hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

No

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Shore Thing Highlights

  • See a traditional carpet-weaving demonstration

  • Enjoy a traditional dining experience at the Ephesus Harbor Baths, featuring Turkish tapas-style dishes and local drinks

  • See the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, and Terrace Houses

  • Explore the preserved ruins of Ephesus

  • Visit the Basilica of St. John

Need to know

  • Shade is limited and daytime temperatures can be very high — please dress accordingly

  • The marble ground in Ephesus can be very slippery; Sailors should be aware and wear appropriate footwear with non-slip soles

  • This Shore Thing involves long periods of walking and standing on cobblestones, uneven terrain and steps; comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing

  • Sailors should advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance of this Shore Thing

  • The order of sites visited may vary

  • Please be aware that air conditioning may not be up to Sailors standards

  • Cancellations made within 48 hours or less are subject to a 100% cancellation penalty for this Shore Thing

  • Guests must be able to walk across scaffolding with Plexiglas flooring

  • Guests suffering from acrophobia (fear of heights) should take precautions

  • Photography is not permitted in the House of the Virgin Mary

  • This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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