Tour : 1
Ephesus - Half-Day (max
4 Hours)
Depart from the port of
Izmir and drive through
the flourishing
countryside. Ephesus,
famous in antiquity for
its Temple of Artemis -
one of the Seven Wonders
of the Ancient World -
and later the home of St.
John
As you arrive at Ephesus,
enter the ancient site
through the Magnesian
Gate, follow your guide
as you discover the
monuments such as the
Forum, the Odeon, the
Library of Celsus, the
Thermal Baths of
Scholastica and the
Great Theatre, built in
the Greek era and
reconstructed in the
Roman period, which is
still remarkable for its
acoustics. Observe the
symbols and ancient
Greek inscriptions all
around which can still
be read. As your guided
tour comes to an end,
leave Ephesus along the
Arcadian Way, where once
Mark Anthony and
Cleopatra rode in
procession.
Driving back to Izmir,
just outside Ephesus,
you will notice the
Basilica of St. John,
erected over the grave
of St John in the 6th
Century AD by the
Emperor Justinian. Just
downhill, lays the site
of the famous Temple of
Artemis, today in ruins.
Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions by
Cruises in Turkey are
proposed on private
basis only and include -
as proposed in the price
list above - an A/C
minivan (size will
depend on the size of
the group) and the
English speaking tour
guide (other languages
upon request with
possible price
supplement). Services
also include begining
and ending of the tour
at the port and times
you will indicate.
If you wish to have the
entrance fees (and lunch
for tours of min. 6
hours), details will be
given to you while
booking on-line (system
currently under
construction).
Proposed excursion
depart from the port of
Istanbul, Izmir (Alsancak),
Kusadasi and Antalya.
For departures from
other ports (also from
Greece), Cruises in
Turkey will be very
pleased to assist you
upon simple request...
Children Reductions :
- 00-06 years : free of
charge
- 06-12 years : 50% on
the "per adult" price
which depends on the
number of adults
participating.
Prices for groups of 11
persons or more are
available upon request.
1
Person |
2-3
Persons |
4-5
Persons |
6-7
Persons |
8-10
Persons |
|
245 € |
121 € |
60 € |
35 € |
25 € |

Tour 2 :
Ephesus and the Shrine
of Virgin Mary - 6 Hours
Depart from the port of Izmir and drive
through the flourishing countryside towards
Mt Koressos. It is believed that Virgin Mary
has spent her last days in the house on top
of which was built the humble chapel you
will visit. Despite the many controversies,
the site has been officially sanctioned by
the Vatican, for pilgrimage.
As you arrive at Ephesus, enter the ancient
site through the Magnesian Gate, follow your
guide as you discover the monuments such as
the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus,
the Thermal Baths of Scholastica and the
Great Theatre, built in the Greek era and
reconstructed in the Roman period, which is
still remarkable for its acoustics. Observe
the symbols and ancient Greek inscriptions
all around which can still be read. As your
guided tour comes to an end, leave Ephesus
along the Arcadian Way, where once Mark
Anthony and Cleopatra rode in procession.
Driving back to Izmir, just outside Ephesus,
you will notice the Basilica of St. John,
erected over the grave of St John in the 6th
Century AD by the Emperor Justinian. Just
downhill, lays the site of the famous Temple
of Artemis, today in ruins.
Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions by Cruises in Turkey are
proposed on private basis only and include -
as proposed in the price list above - an A/C
minivan (size will depend on the size of the
group) and the English speaking tour guide (other
languages upon request with possible price
supplement). Services also include begining
and ending of the tour at the port and times
you will indicate.
If you wish to have the entrance fees (and
lunch for tours of min. 6 hours), details
will be given to you while booking on-line (system
currently under construction).
Proposed excursion depart from the port of
Istanbul, Izmir (Alsancak), Kusadasi and
Antalya.
For departures from other ports (also from
Greece), Cruises in Turkey will be very
pleased to assist you upon simple request...
Children Reductions :
- 00-06 years : free of charge
- 06-12 years : 50% on the "per adult" price
which depends on the number of adults
participating.
Prices for groups of 11 persons or more are
available upon request.
1
Person |
2-3
Persons |
4-5
Persons |
6-7
Persons |
8-10
Persons |
|
296 € |
146 € |
72 € |
45 € |
33 € |

Tour 3:
Ephesus and museum - 6 Hours
Depart from the port of Izmir and drive
through the flourishing countryside. Ephesus,
famous in antiquity for its Temple of
Artemis - one of the Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World - and later the home of St.
John. As you arrive at Ephesus, enter the
ancient site through the Magnesian Gate,
follow your guide as you discover the
monuments such as the Forum, the Odeon, the
Library of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of
Scholastica and the Great Theatre, built in
the Greek era and reconstructed in the Roman
period, which is still remarkable for its
acoustics. Observe the symbols and ancient
Greek inscriptions all around which can
still be read. As your guided tour comes to
an end, leave Ephesus along the Arcadian Way,
where once Mark Anthony and Cleopatra rode
in procession
Driving back to Izmir , just outside Ephesus,
you will notice the Basilica of St. John,
erected over the grave of St John in the 6th
Century AD by the Emperor Justinian. Just
downhill, lays the site of the famous Temple
of Artemis, today in ruins.
After the lunch break, we will visit the
archaeological museum, an interesting
exhibit of the artifacts founding during
excavations in Ephesus.
Return to Izmir port in due time for
embarkation.
Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions by Cruises in Turkey are
proposed on private basis only and include -
as proposed in the price list above - an A/C
minivan (size will depend on the size of the
group) and the English speaking tour guide (other
languages upon request with possible price
supplement). Services also include begining
and ending of the tour at the port and times
you will indicate.
If you wish to have the entrance fees (and
lunch for tours of min. 6 hours), details
will be given to you while booking on-line (system
currently under construction).
Proposed excursion depart from the port of
Istanbul, Izmir (Alsancak), Kusadasi and
Antalya.
For departures from other ports (also from
Greece), Cruises in Turkey will be very
pleased to assist you upon simple request...
Children Reductions :
- 00-06 years : free of charge
- 06-12 years : 50% on the "per adult" price
which depends on the number of adults
participating.
Prices for groups of 11 persons or more are
available upon request.
1
Person |
2-3
Persons |
4-5
Persons |
6-7
Persons |
8-10
Persons |
|
299 € |
149 € |
75 € |
46 € |
35 € |

Tour 4:
Ephesus and Priene - 8 Hours
Depart from the port of Izmir and drive
along the coast and through the flourishing
countryside. Ephesus, famous in antiquity
for its Temple of Artemis - one of the Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World - and later the
home of St. John. As you arrive at Ephesus,
enter the ancient site through the Magnesian
Gate, follow your guide as you discover the
monuments such as the Forum, the Odeon, the
Library of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of
Scholastica and the Great Theatre, built in
the Greek era and reconstructed in the Roman
period, which is still remarkable for its
acoustics. Observe the symbols and ancient
Greek inscriptions all around which can
still be read. As your guided tour comes to
an end, leave Ephesus along the Arcadian Way,
where once Mark Anthony and Cleopatra rode
in procession. Driving back to Izmir, just
outside Ephesus, you will notice the
Basilica of St. John, erected over the grave
of St John in the 6th Century AD by the
Emperor Justinian. Just downhill, lays the
site of the famous Temple of Artemis, today
in ruins.
After a traditional Turkish lunch, we will
continue our way to Priene along the cotton
fields, agricultural richdom of the area.
Priene was an ancient Greek city of Ionia (and
member of the Ionian League). It was
formerly on the sea coast, apparently built
overlooking the ocean from a height of 1250
feet above sea level. Today, after several
centuries of changes in the landscape, it is
an inland site. After a fair climb to the
acropole, we will discover the temple to
Demeter, the perfect square system of the
street, gymnasium, market place, municipal
buildings.
Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions by Cruises in Turkey are
proposed on private basis only and include -
as proposed in the price list above - an A/C
minivan (size will depend on the size of the
group) and the English speaking tour guide (other
languages upon request with possible price
supplement). Services also include begining
and ending of the tour at the port and times
you will indicate.
If you wish to have the entrance fees (and
lunch for tours of min. 6 hours), details
will be given to you while booking on-line (system
currently under construction).
Proposed excursion depart from the port of
Istanbul, Izmir (Alsancak), Kusadasi and
Antalya.
For departures from other ports (also from
Greece), Cruises in Turkey will be very
pleased to assist you upon simple request...
Children Reductions :
- 00-06 years : free of charge
- 06-12 years : 50% on the "per adult" price
which depends on the number of adults
participating.
Prices for groups of 11 persons or more are
available upon request.

Tour 5:
Izmir - Half-Day (max 4
Hours)
After meeting with your
tour guide at the exit
of the Izmir-Alsancak
port, we start our city
tour with the Roman
Agora, a square shaped
market place during the
Roman rule of the city.
We then proceed to the
Archaeological museum,
housing Hellenistic and
Roman findings from
Izmir and surrounding
area such as roman
mosaics, sarcophagi,
statues. To finish our
tour, the visit to the
historic Elevator will
offer you great view of
Izmir. Return to the
port.
Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions by
Cruises in Turkey are
proposed on private
basis only and include -
as proposed in the price
list above - an A/C
minivan (size will
depend on the size of
the group) and the
English speaking tour
guide (other languages
upon request with
possible price
supplement). Services
also include begining
and ending of the tour
at the port and times
you will indicate.
If you wish to have the
entrance fees (and lunch
for tours of min. 6
hours), details will be
given to you while
booking on-line (system
currently under
construction).
Proposed excursion
depart from the port of
Istanbul, Izmir (Alsancak),
Kusadasi and Antalya.
For departures from
other ports (also from
Greece), Cruises in
Turkey will be very
pleased to assist you
upon simple request...
Children Reductions :
- 00-06 years : free of
charge
- 06-12 years : 50% on
the "per adult" price
which depends on the
number of adults
participating.
Prices for groups of 11
persons or more are
available upon request
Person |
2-3
Persons |
4-5
Persons |
6-7
Persons |
8-10
Persons |
|
190 € |
95 € |
45 € |
30 € |
20 € |
Tour 6 :
Izmir and the Elevator - Half-Day (max 4
Hours)
After meeting with your tour guide at the
exit of the Izmir-Alsancak port, we start
our city tour with the Roman Agora, a square
shaped market place during the Roman rule of
the city. We then proceed to the
Archaeological museum, housing Hellenistic
and Roman findings from Izmir and
surrounding area such as roman mosaics,
sarcophagi, statues. A visit to the historic
Elevator will offer you great view of Izmir
before we head for the city center where you
will enjoy some free time. Return to the
port.
Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions by Cruises in Turkey are
proposed on private basis only and include -
as proposed in the price list above - an A/C
minivan (size will depend on the size of the
group) and the English speaking tour guide (other
languages upon request with possible price
supplement). Services also include begining
and ending of the tour at the port and times
you will indicate.
If you wish to have the entrance fees (and
lunch for tours of min. 6 hours), details
will be given to you while booking on-line (system
currently under construction).
Proposed excursion depart from the port of
Istanbul, Izmir (Alsancak), Kusadasi and
Antalya.
For departures from other ports (also from
Greece), Cruises in Turkey will be very
pleased to assist you upon simple request...
Children Reductions :
- 00-06 years : free of charge
- 06-12 years : 50% on the "per adult" price
which depends on the number of adults
participating.
Prices for groups of 11 persons or more are
available upon request.
1
Person |
2-3
Persons |
4-5
Persons |
6-7
Persons |
8-10
Persons |
|
197 € |
97 € |
47 € |
30 € |
20 € |

Tour 7 :
Bergama - 6 Hours
After meeting with your tour guide at the
exit of the Izmir-Alsancak port, we leave
Izmir westwards to Bergama, one of the Seven
Churches of the Book of Revelation but also
a once important city for its library and
temple dedicated to Esculapeion, the god of
medicine.
We will first visit the Acropole, an
extended area proposing to your curiosity
the steepest theater, the remaining of the
Zeus altar, the temples of Athena and
Dionysos, the library,… After lunch, we will
stop at the Esculapeion where one will learn
and understand antique therapies.
Return to Izmir for embarkation.
Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions by Cruises in Turkey are
proposed on private basis only and include -
as proposed in the price list above - an A/C
minivan (size will depend on the size of the
group) and the English speaking tour guide (other
languages upon request with possible price
supplement). Services also include begining
and ending of the tour at the port and times
you will indicate.
If you wish to have the entrance fees (and
lunch for tours of min. 6 hours), details
will be given to you while booking on-line (system
currently under construction).
Proposed excursion depart from the port of
Istanbul, Izmir (Alsancak), Kusadasi and
Antalya.
For departures from other ports (also from
Greece), Cruises in Turkey will be very
pleased to assist you upon simple request...
Children Reductions :
- 00-06 years : free of charge
- 06-12 years : 50% on the "per adult" price
which depends on the number of adults
participating.
Prices for groups of 11 persons or more are
available upon request.
1
Person |
2-3
Persons |
4-5
Persons |
6-7
Persons |
8-10
Persons |
|
338 € |
169 € |
84 € |
54 € |
40 € |

Tour 8 :
Sardes - 6 Hours
After meeting with your tour guide at the
exit of the Izmir-Alsancak port, we leave
Izmir westwards to Sardis, one of the Seven
Churches of the Book of Revelation.
In Sardis, ancient capital of ancient Lydia,
you will discover the significant ruins of
the city such as the great Temple of
Artemis, the golden river Pactalos, the
Persian Royal Road, the reconstructed
Synagogue, the Gymnasium.
Drive back to Izmir – where you may wish to
enjoy some free time before heading for the
port.
Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions by Cruises in Turkey are
proposed on private basis only and include -
as proposed in the price list above - an A/C
minivan (size will depend on the size of the
group) and the English speaking tour guide (other
languages upon request with possible price
supplement). Services also include begining
and ending of the tour at the port and times
you will indicate.
If you wish to have the entrance fees (and
lunch for tours of min. 6 hours), details
will be given to you while booking on-line (system
currently under construction).
Proposed excursion depart from the port of
Istanbul, Izmir (Alsancak), Kusadasi and
Antalya.
For departures from other ports (also from
Greece), Cruises in Turkey will be very
pleased to assist you upon simple request...
Children Reductions :
- 00-06 years : free of charge
- 06-12 years : 50% on the "per adult" price
which depends on the number of adults
participating.
Prices for groups of 11 persons or more are
available upon request.
1
Person |
2-3
Persons |
4-5
Persons |
6-7
Persons |
8-10
Persons |
|
280 € |
140 € |
70 € |
43 € |
32 € |
|