In the port city of Kusadasi you'll find the ruins of Ephesus, one of the largest ancient cities of the Roman Empire with a once estimated population of about 250,000. With their terraced houses ...

One of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Med, Ephesus is Turkey's showpiece of Aegean archaeology and ancient Roman civilization. Now located only three miles from the sea, Ephesus was at one ...

Most cruises and tours to Turkey stop at Ephesus. You can easily visit on your own, hiring a guide at your hotel or at the ruins. Most cruise ships and tours visit in the morning, when the weather ...

If you're visiting Greece and its islands in the Aegean Sea, the ruins in Ephesus, Turkey, make a worthwhile side-trip. From the port of Kousadasi, it's about a half-hour to what was once a Roman ...

KUSADASI, Turkey – In its heyday, Ephesus, the most visited section of this Aegean Sea peninsula resort, was the New York City of Imperial Rome — Asia Minor’s commercial center.

September 9-17, 2026 - Cruise the Aegean Sea on a sailing yacht to explore the mythical landscapes of Greece and Turkey. Visit the cradle of Western Civilization to see ancient ruins, archaelogical ...