A tour from Kusadasi to the ancient city Ephesus, at our 7 nights Greek Isles and Turkey Cruise.
Ephesus is located on Turkey's west coast 30 minutes from the harbour of Kusadasi. Located almost off the Greek island of Samos. In ancient times, Ephesus was a rich city of great religious and commercial importance.
The town was built in the valley between two mountains. It was located on the important silk route between Rome and the Orient. In ancient Ephesus was a city that was at the river Kaystros' estuary, but today is a town about 10 km from the coast.
According to ancient legends, the city was founded in 1100 BC by King Androklos from Athens. In the 500s, the port of Ephesus destroyed by mud from the river, and the city's economic importance decreased rapidly. The inhabitants fled due to malaria and since the city was buried in mud. Today, about 20% of the original Ephesus excavated (pictures) - streets paved with marble and ruins of the merchants' houses, temples and theaters.

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