Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port | On-Time Return & Skip-the-Line

4.9 (48 reviews) Kusadasi, Turkey
Duration4h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
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

See Ephesus in a small group with a licensed local guide and comfortable transportation from Kusadasi. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, the Terrace Houses, and the Ephesus Experience Museum, with time to learn about the places you’re seeing without feeling rushed.

For cruise guests, we plan the day around your ship’s schedule and guarantee your return to Kusadasi Port on time.

Skip-the-Line Tickets: Entrance fees are not included in the tour price. Your guide can arrange tickets in advance at the official ticket office price, helping you avoid the ticket line.

For Cruise Guests: We recommend meeting your guide within 30 minutes of leaving the ship. Starting early helps you stay ahead of the larger tour groups, avoid some of the midday heat and make the most of your time in port.

Options

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 English

Entrance Fees Not Included: Ephesus Small Group Tour with English Speaking Tour Guide.
Entrance fees are not included.
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.
Pickup included

Small Group Tour in Spanish

Spanish Speaking Guide
Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
  • All Local Taxes
  • Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
  • ON TIME return GUARANTEE
  • Parking Fees
  • Drinks on lunch.
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees to the sites

What to expect

  1. Selcuk
    Pass by
    We will meet you at the agreed pick up point and drive you to Selcuk town for Ephesus Tour.
    Please contact us after you complete the booking process and confirm pick up time and location. If you are a cruise passenger, we will need your cruiseship details for a seamless experience we aim to provide for you.
  2. The House of the Virgin Mary
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The House of Virgin Mary is a Catholic and Muslim shrine located in Bülbüldağı, located in the vicinity of Ephesus. This sacred place was awarded to the visit of various popes and the Patriarchate Blessing.
  3. Ephesus Ancient City
    2h 30m · 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 1h
    Open buffet lunch in a local restaurant with traditional Turkish Food & vegetarian options in Selcuk.
  8. Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI
    Pass by
    As we head toward the port, enjoy a scenic drive past the historic Kusadasi Caravanserai. This brief glimpse offers a view of the beautifully restored 17th-century Ottoman landmark.
  9. Kusadasi
    Pass by
    We will take a route through Kusadasi Downtown, allowing you to get a final look at the lively harbor and modern Aegean town atmosphere before reaching the port.
  10. Port Kusadasi Turkey
    Pass by
    Your Ephesus Shore Excursion ends with a smooth transfer back to either Kusadasi Cruise Port or Marina. We ensure you arrive on time, providing enough time before your ship's scheduled departure.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet you at the port upon your arrival. Please provide us with your cruise ship details so we can confirm your pick-up time and share the contact information of your tour guide.
If you need to arrange a different meeting point, please get in touch with us.

End point

We will meet you at the port upon your arrival. Please provide us with your cruise ship details so we can confirm your pick-up time and share the contact information of your tour guide.
If you need to arrange a different meeting point, please get in touch with us.

Pickup details

Free pickup is available from Kusadasi Port, hotels in the Kusadasi area, the Selcuk Ephesus area, and Kusadasi Setur Marina. Please contact us after booking your tour to confirm the pickup time and location.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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