Special Discounted Ephesus Tour For Cruise Passengers

Duration6h - 8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour is much more comfortable than crowded group tours. Only your group will be part of this tour. Our private guide and driver will be at your service. Our vehicles will be cooled before you start your journey. You will have free Wi-Fi access in the vehicle. Your waiting time at the entrances will be minimized, and you won’t have to wait for dozens of people. During the tour, our guide will provide detailed information about historical sites such as the ruins of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Terrace Houses. In this tour, you will only enjoy the experience. We take care of all the logistical planning for you. We can take you to a restaurant surrounded by cultural heritage for lunch in the middle of the day. We will take you to a place where you can taste Turkish cuisine in a cool garden setting. If there are any places in the tour program that you do not wish to visit, you can let us know.

Options

Kuşadası Port

Kuşadası Port - Ephesus Selçuk
Mercedes VIP Minibus
Pickup included

Option including entrance fees

What's included

Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Transport by air-conditioned private car or minivan (depend on group size)
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Port pickup and drop-off
Parking Fees

Lunch
Entrance fees ( We will arrange tickets of Ephesus in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines )

What to expect

Kusadasi
Pass by

We will meet you at the Cruise Port. After making your reservation, please contact our team to arrange and secure your meeting time.
Ephesus Ancient City
2h · Admission ticket not included

Ephesus is a large port city that has witnessed history. Here are some of the places we will see : the Magnesia Gate, the Great Theatre, the Eastern Gymnasium and the Baths of the State Agora, the Upper Agora (State Agora) and the Basilica, the Odeon, the Prytaneion, the Temple of Domitian, the Pollio Fountain, the Memmius Monument, Curetes Street, the Heracles Gate, the Trajan Fountain, the Terrace Houses, the Varius Baths, the Public Toilet (Latrina), the House of Love, the Temple of Hadrian, the Alytarkhus Stoa, the Octagon, the Heroon, the Celsus Library, the Commercial Agora and the South Gate, the Marble Street, the Harbor Street (Arcadiane), the Theatre Gymnasium, the Ruins of the Virgin Mary Church, and the Harbor Baths.
The entrance fees for this site are not included in the price. Due to high visitor traffic, there may be a wait at the entrance. If you request, we can purchase your tickets in advance to save time before your arrival.
Ephesus Terrace Houses
40m · Admission ticket not included

In the Terrace Houses located within the ancient city of Ephesus, the rulers and the wealthy of the time used to live. The Terrace Houses, which consist of two sections, have survived to the present day with only one section preserved. There are a total of six houses. The mosaic structures are prominent. It is definitely one of the places you must see.
The House of the Virgin Mary
1h · Admission ticket not included

The entrance fees for the House of Virgin Mary are not included in the price. If you do not wish to pay, you are not required to enter. Since the tour is private, we will proceed according to your preferences during the visit. If you wish to enter, you can make the payment at the entrance gate. Tickets for this site cannot be purchased in advance.
The Temple of Artemis
20m · Admission ticket not included

In ancient times, there were many temples dedicated to Artemis. Among them, the most famous one was the Temple in Ephesus. Its fame grew after it was declared one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by the Byzantine philosopher Philon in the 3rd century BC. The Temple of Artemis is not located within the Ephesus Archaeological Park. There is a distance of approximately 2 kilometers between them. There is no entrance fee to visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis.
Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI
Pass by

After our tour in the Ephesus region, we will head towards the Kusadasi Port where your ship is located. Here, our guide will introduce you to the Ox Mehmet Pasha Caravanserai, which you will pass by during your journey. It was built in 1618.
Pass by

When we reach the coastline, our guide will show you the Kusadasi Castle. The castle, which covers the entire Pigeon Island, was built in the late 13th century. It was repaired by Ox Mehmet Pasha in 1613. In 1957, a road was constructed to connect the island to the mainland.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will arrive at the entrance area with a vehicle belonging to our agency, with a sign bearing your name and surname and our company's logo.

End point

We will arrive at the entrance area with a vehicle belonging to our agency, with a sign bearing your name and surname and our company's logo.

Pickup details

Just a few meters from where you disembark the ship, our guide will be waiting for you at the designated meeting area marked in the pictures, holding a welcome sign with your name on it. Since there are many ships in the summer months, leaving early will help you avoid the crowds and will also give you an advantage in the places we will visit. We recommend meeting within 45 minutes of your ship arrival time.

Additional information

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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