Begin your tour of Ephesus, considered the most important ancient ruins in Turkey, with a drive through the verdant countryside to the ancient city, which dates back to the 2nd millennium BC and is mentioned prominently in the Bible. Pass the Magnesia Gate and enter the administrative section. On this guided walking tour, you'll see the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, the steam baths of Scholastika, temple of Hadrian and the famous Library of Celsus. The facade of the library has two-stories, with Corinthian style columns on the ground floor and three entrances to the building. Next, you'll see the Grand Theater, where St. Paul preached. Boasting 24,000 seats, it's one of the largest and best-preserved theaters in Turkey. Your final destination is the Arcadian way, where the Roman general Mark Antony and Queen Cleopatra of Egypt once rode in procession. At the conclusion of your tour, your bus will take you back to Kusadasi where there will be a brief exhibition of locally made carpets. Or, if you wish, you may return directly to the ship, which is within walking distance. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators.