Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi | On Time Return Guarantee

4.9 (123 reviews) Kusadasi, Turkey
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Duration4h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

ON-TIME RETURN GUARANTEE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS

This tour is a great way to see Ephesus in one day, whether you're arriving by cruise ship or staying in Kusadasi. If you're on a cruise, we plan the day around your ship's schedule and guarantee your on-time return to port.

Start with the House of the Virgin Mary, then continue to Ephesus with your licensed guide. Walk the Marble Streets and see the Library of Celsus, Agora, and Great Theater while learning about the people who once lived here and what everyday life was like.

You'll also stop at the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Entrance fees are included in some options. If you book an option without entrance fees, your guide can arrange skip-the-line tickets at the official ticket office price. You can pay for them at the end of the tour.

Transportation is included, with a separate driver so your guide can stay with you throughout the visit.

Options

Small Group Tour in English

Small Group Tour
Pickup included

Private Tour in Spanish

Private Tour: With this option you will be booking private services just for you and your family. There will not be any other participants
Pickup included

Small Group Tour in Spanish

Spanish Speaking Guide
Pickup included

Private Tour in English

Private Tour: With this option you will be booking private services just for you and your family. There will not be any other participants.
Private
Pickup included

What's included

  • Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
  • Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
  • Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All Taxes
  • All Parking fees
  • ON TIME RETURN GUARANTEE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
  • Entrance fees (We will arrange tickets of Ephesus in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines)
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. The House of the Virgin Mary
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Virgin Mary’s House is a Catholic shrine located at the skirt of Bulbul Mountain in Selcuk. It is discovered after a nun in Germany described the place in her visions about a house Mother Mary lived before she died. It has become an important pilgrimage spot for Catholics since then.
  2. Ephesus Ancient City
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Discover one of the most popular trade cities of ancient Greek and Roman Empire. Ephesus is probably the most famous ancient site in Turkey. It was a busy trade center as a port city. Ephesus had a great influence on the ancient world. Also as an important religious center of early Christianity and one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelations. In Ephesus you will see, Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan and the Theater and more.
  3. Ephesus Terrace Houses
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    These are exclusive residences situated on the slopes opposite the Temple of Hadrian along Curetes Street. Commonly known as the “rich houses,” they were uncovered during recent excavations. The houses near Curetes Street feature colonnaded porticoes, while step streets connected directly to the house entrances. We will stop at Terrace Houses and explore the Houses of Rich Ephesians.
  4. 30m
    We'll visit the Ephesus Experience Museum and step into the past with cutting-edge technology that brings the ancient city to life! Through incredible projections and interactive exhibits, you'll feel what it was really like to live in Ephesus during its prime—a perfect way to put the marble ruins you just saw into stunning historical context.
  5. The Temple of Artemis
    30m
    Temple of Artemis is one of the Seven Wonders of the World completed in 550 BC is at the outskirts of Ephesus. It is a sanctuary built in a sacred place. The temple itself dates back to 8th century BC but the sacred place dates way back. It has been destroyed three times and rebuilt. But it has been abandoned after Christians started to rule the area.
  6. Selcuk
    1h
    Open buffet lunch in a local restaurant with traditional Turkish Food & vegetarian options in Selcuk.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please send us your arrival information. We will meet you at the Marina when you arrive.

Meeting point

Kusadasi Cruise Port, Kusadasi Hotels

End point

Please send us your arrival information. We will meet you at the Marina when you arrive.

End point

Kusadasi Cruise Port, Kusadasi Hotels

Pickup details

Free pick-up from Kusadasi Port, Kusadasi hotels, Selcuk-Ephesus area, and Kusadasi Setur Marina.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please contact us after you complete the booking process to confirm pick up time and place.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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