All excursions are bookable on the ship

Ancient Ephesus
Get ready to explore Ephesus - the best-preserved ancient city in the Med whose past stretches back to the third millennium BC. Among the best ruins are the Temple of Hadrian, the Celsus Library and the Fountain of Trojan. The huge theatre’s definitely worth a look, too. Set on the western slopes of Panayirdag, it took 50 years to build and could hold 24,000 people. This half day tour is a great way to see the best of Ephesus – just don’t forget your camera.
£30.00 / £18.00 (4hrs)

Ephesus & The House of Mary
This tour is your ticket to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Med. First on your hit list is the shrine of Virgin Mary, the place where she’s said to have spent her last days. Tucked away in a patchwork of rolling greenery, it serves up some exceptional views so make sure you pack your camera. Take a look at the ‘Water of Mary’, too, a spring you can drink from whose waters are said to have curative properties. Elsewhere, you probably don’t need us to tell you, Ephesus is packed with awe-inspiring sights. Turning from Marble Street into the Street of the Curetes, you’ll see the beautiful Temple of Hadrian, built between 117 and 138AD. Then there’s the Celsus library, which was built with specially designed walls to keep its prized possessions safe from extreme temperatures. Another must on your sightseeing tick sheet is the Great Theatre set on the western slopes of Panayirdag. It’s one of the most interesting ruins in Ephesus. Taking over 50 years to complete, it could hold a jaw-dropping 24,000 people.
£36.00 / £26.00 (5.5hrs)

St John & Sirince
It’s said the evangelist St John spent his last years in the region around Ephesus. In fact, it’s thought he was buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. Years later, in the 4th century, a small chapel was built over his grave. Then, under the reign of Emperor Justinian, this modest church mushroomed into an incredible basilica. The monumental creation is in the shape of a cross and covered with six domes. Made from stone and brick, it’s an extremely rare find among the architecture of its time. Head inside and you’ll find impressive frescoes from the 10th century AD. Leaving the basilica behind, head for Sirince. Your first stop here is a local restaurant, where you can try some delicious wine and gozleme, a griddle bread with fillings. Lots of locals have set up small restaurants in their gardens, some specialising in this tasty dish. Afterwards, you’ll have some free time to see Sirince village, a hilltop hideaway that’s all cobbled streets and postcard-pretty houses. You’ll find plenty of restaurants here, too, lots of them serving panoramic views as well as great food and wine.
£29.00 / £17.00 (5hrs)

Izmir City Tour
Excavations in Izmir have uncovered some real treasures, like the Temple of Zeus – and here’s your chance to find out more. A trip to the Archaeological Museum is like leafing through the pages of a history book. See stone axes and flint knives from the Bronze Age and pottery from the Hittite period. Check out exhibits from the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods. Plus statues, vases, glass and grave stones from the Roman era. Put simply, it’s a history-lover’s dream. Afterwards, head for Dario Mareno Street. Packed with old houses, it gives you the feeling you’ve been whisked back in time. All time-worn cobbles and sweet-smelling magnolia trees, it’s a peaceful slice of the city that packs plenty of charm. At the end of the street, take a lift up to the top for sensational views of the city.
£24.00 / £12.00 (4hrs)

Pergamon
This epic tour is crammed full of incredible sites – in fact, it brings you some of the greatest Classical treasures in the Med. First off is Pergamon. During the Hellenistic period, this place was very much part of the Greek empire built by Alexander the Great. When he died, the kingdom was split between his generals, one of whom was charged with the task of turning Pergamon into one of the most powerful cities in the ancient world. Designed after the Acropolis in Athens, the city was built like a fortress, high along a mountain ridge with key religious and civic buildings on the very top. Among them were the palace, library, and the Altar of Zeus. On the middle and lower hillside, meanwhile, temples, dwellings and a market found a home. As cities go, this one was nothing short of magnificent. While you’re here, you’ll also get chance to see the Asclepieum - a sanctuary and healing centre built in the name of Asclepius, god of healing. Patients here were given exercises, drugs and herbal remedies. Or they could take the honey cure and drink the waters of the springs. Over the entrance the inscription reads, ‘In the name of the Gods, Death is forbidden to enter’.
£42.00 / £32.00 (9.5hrs)

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