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Do you prefer to see the sights at your own pace, lingering at some that capture your interest or pausing to capture the perfect photograph? You'll be able to listen to all the facts and receive detailed descriptions through your iPod® as you explore the fascinating ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus on this self-guided half-day tour.

Convenient transportation makes this excursion easy and efficient. Board a comfortable motorcoach at port and gaze out onto ever-changing scenery, even catching a glimpse of the Byzantine fortress in Selcuk.

As you approach ancient Ephesus, you will see the three-arched Magnesian Gates. Here, you'll disembark and receive your entrance ticket, iPod with specially loaded with information about Ephesus and detailed map.

You may follow the suggested route or set out on your own adventure; the choice is yours, and you'll be able to move about the ancient city with ease thanks to your map and audio directions. Simply consult the customized map to find each location and then go to the indicated number on the player for a detailed description of the site and its history.

A slow, downhill walk into the city, once the trade center of the ancient world and the site of a succession of great civilizations, reveals its historic significance. The white marbled streets wind through one of the world's most elegant archaeological sites; it is no wonder that Ephesus is considered one of the greatoutdoor museums of Turkey.

Travel down the aptly named Marble Way, the hillside Curetes Way, and grand Harbor Street, which once boosted streetlights and fountains. Highlights include such structures as the beautifully preserved Temple of Hadrian, decorated with the head of Medusa and fine mosaic work, the magnificent Trajan Fountain, which hints at the city's elaborate irrigation system, the Odeon Theater, once used for both political and entertainment purposes, and the beautiful Celsus Library with its imposing façade and two-story Corinthian-style columns. The dramatic Great Theater, once an arena for gladiator games, is still used today and hosts annual spring festivals. Strolling through the streets, it is easy to see that Ephesus is one of the best-preserved classical cities in the world and the reason travelers flock here to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Roman times.

At the conclusion of your tour, simply return your map and electronics and hop back on the motorcoach for a relaxing drive back to port discussing all the wonders you have seen with your fellow travelers. Once in Kusadasi, learn the intricate art of carpet-weaving during a demonstration before returning to the ship.