【Costa，愛琴海郵輪五】下船第三站：土耳其，伊茲密爾(Izmir)；拜訪聖母瑪利亞之屋與沉睡千年的名城 Ephesus(艾菲索斯/以弗所) 。

土耳其 Izmir（伊茲密爾）與世界聞名的以弗所古城（Ephesus），是許多人搭乘地中海郵輪時最期待的一站。這裡不只有愛琴海沿岸迷人的陽光與港灣，更保存著古羅馬時代最壯觀的文明遺跡。從壯麗的塞爾蘇斯圖書館（Library of Celsus）、古代劇場，到曾被列為世界七大奇蹟之一的阿耳忒彌斯神殿遺址，Ephesus 就像一座露天歷史博物館，讓人一走進其中，就彷彿穿越回兩千年前的古文明世界。

這次跟著 Costa 郵輪來到 Izmir，沿途除了感受土耳其獨特的異國風情，也終於親眼見到課本與歷史紀錄中的以弗所古城。踩著古老石板路、看著曾經繁華的商業大道與神殿遺跡，那種震撼感真的難以形容。而回到港口城市 Izmir，海風吹拂著愛琴海，街頭咖啡館與土耳其甜點香氣交織，又是另一種悠閒迷人的旅行節奏。對快樂雲而言，這不只是一趟郵輪停靠之旅，更像是一場與古文明、地中海與土耳其文化的深刻相遇。如果你正在規劃土耳其自由行、愛琴海郵輪旅行，或想探索世界遺產古城，那麼 Izmir 與 Ephesus 絕對值得列入人生旅遊清單。

Izmir and the ancient city of Ephesus are among the most unforgettable destinations on a Mediterranean cruise itinerary. Located along Turkey’s beautiful Aegean coast, this region combines stunning seaside scenery with some of the world’s most impressive Roman ruins. From the iconic Library of Celsus and the massive ancient theater to the remains of the Temple of Artemis — once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — Ephesus offers travelers a fascinating journey back into ancient civilization.

Arriving in Izmir by Costa Cruise is like stepping into a living history book. Walking through the marble streets of Ephesus reveals grand ruins, ancient marketplaces, and timeless architectural beauty that have survived for over two thousand years. Meanwhile, the modern coastal city of Izmir offers a completely different atmosphere filled with sea breezes, Turkish cafés, local markets, and delicious Mediterranean cuisine. For Happy Cloud, this journey was more than just a cruise stop — it was a beautiful encounter with history, culture, and the spirit of the Aegean Sea. If you are planning a Turkey itinerary, Mediterranean cruise, or Ephesus travel guide, Izmir and Ephesus are destinations you should not miss.