Kuşadası Trip Overview
UNESCO listed place; The ancient city of Ephesus takes you on an unforgettable journey through history; etched on minds as the home of the Blessed Virgin Mary, stretching back to the Neolithic period and inhabited in the greatest period of the Roman Empire.
At this charming and well-organised museum, there aren’t only findings from the ongoing excavations at Ephesus archeological site, but also the artifacts from the Cukurici Mound, the basilica of St John, and the Temple of Artemis.
The museum, unlike most of other museums, isn’t designed according to the chronological order but the galleries are filled with artifacts according to a theme.
Temple of Artemis, also called Artemesium was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The great temple was built by Croesus, king of Lydia and was rebuilt after being burned by a madman named Herostratus. The Artemesium was famous not only for its great size, over 350 by 180 feet, but also for the magnificent works of art that adorned it.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Kuşadası, Turkey
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Kuşadası, Aydın, Turkey
UNESCO listed place; The ancient city of Ephesus takes you on an unforgettable journey through history; etched on minds as the home of the Blessed Virgin Mary, stretching back to the Neolithic period and inhabited in the greatest period of the Roman Empire.
At this charming and well-organised museum, there aren’t only findings from the ongoing excavations at Ephesus archeological site, but also the artifacts from the Cukurici Mound, the basilica of St John, and the Temple of Artemis.
The museum, unlike most of other museums, isn’t designed according to the chronological order but the galleries are filled with artifacts according to a theme.
Temple of Artemis, also called Artemesium was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The great temple was built by Croesus, king of Lydia and was rebuilt after being burned by a madman named Herostratus. The Artemesium was famous not only for its great size, over 350 by 180 feet, but also for the magnificent works of art that adorned it.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ege Ports, Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey
Our professional lisenced tour guide will sign your name infront of the exit gate when we agreed time before your tour.
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
UNESCO listed place; The ancient city of Ephesus (Ephesos) takes you on an unforgettable journey through history; etched on minds as the home of the Blessed Virgin Mary, stretching back to the Neolithic period and inhabited in the greatest period of the Roman Empire.
This ancient city was valued for a long time as a harbour town, and due to the excavations which have uncovered new sections and artefacts every year, the city continues to surprise its visitors and to maintain its historical value. Many famous classical philosophers, who are still read today, such as Heraclitus, lived in the scientific, artistic and cultural city of Ephesus.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ephesus Museum, Selcuk Turkey
At this charming and well-organised museum, there are not only findings from the ongoing excavations at Ephesus archeological site, but also the artifacts from the Cukurici Mound, the basilica of St John, and the Temple of Artemis.
The museum of Ephesus, unlike most of other museums, is not designed according to the chronological order but the galleries are filled with artifacts according to a theme. Before visiting these galleries, one should not miss the 3D simulation video of ancient Ephesus where visitors can visualize the setting of the ancient city and may have an idea about how the buildings used to look like.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
Temple of Artemis, also called Artemesium was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The great temple was built by Croesus, king of Lydia, about 550 BCE and was rebuilt after being burned by a madman named Herostratus in 356 BCE. The Artemesium was famous not only for its great size, over 350 by 180 feet (about 110 by 55 metres), but also for the magnificent works of art that adorned it.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ege Ports, Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey
At the end of the tour, you will be drop off to the port again.
