Ephesus Private Tour and Cooking Session - Shore Excursion

 

Drive up a to a scenically wonderful coastal road before you reach the ancient Ephesus. Famous in antiquity for its temple of Diana, during the years of the Roman Empire, the Greek port of Ephesus became the greatest city in Asia Minor. Ancient Ephesus is one of the greatest outdoor museums in Turkey and perhaps in the world. Although now in ruins, it was originally founded by the Carian and Leleg native peoples. Your two-hour walking tour begins after a 30-minute drive from the pier. Magnificent vistas await – including the glorious Celsus Library façade, the Grand Amphitheater and the Temple of Hadrian. Get a hands-on outdoor private Turkish cooking experience at the gardens of an awesome village style property. Watch the cooking sessions while sipping a glass of wine or join in. Have a lunch of all the wonderful dishes cooked together, and share stories gathered around the table. Before returning to the ship, you will visit a local cooperative to learn how hand-woven Turkish carpets are produced, an exclusive Discovery Series event.