Private Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour with Lunch

1. Port Kusadasi Turkey
   30m
   Meet your licensed local guide at Kusadasi Cruise Port. Your guide will be waiting outside the terminal exit holding a sign with your name. Guaranteed on-time return to your cruise ship.
2. The House of the Virgin Mary
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit one of Christianity's most sacred pilgrimage sites, believed to be the final home of the Virgin Mary. Surrounded by peaceful forests, this spiritual destination welcomes visitors from around the world, including several Popes.
3. 2h · Admission ticket not included
   Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. Walk through Marble Street, visit the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, Temple of Hadrian, ancient baths, fountains, and discover fascinating stories from your licensed local guide.
4. Ephesus Terrace Houses
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Optional visit. Discover the luxurious homes of wealthy Romans featuring beautiful mosaics, marble decorations, colorful frescoes, and one of the world's earliest underfloor heating systems.
5. Anadolu Rug
   1h
   Enjoy a complimentary Turkish lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant. After lunch, guests may optionally observe traditional Turkish carpet weaving, one of Turkey's oldest cultural arts. Shopping is never required.
6. The Temple of Artemis
   30m
   Visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and learn about its remarkable history from your expert guide.
7. Adasaray Hammam
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Optional Turkish Bath experience. Relax with traditional sauna, steam room, scrub, foam massage and enjoy one of Turkey's oldest wellness traditions.
8. Kusadasi Bazaar
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy free time at Kusadasi Bazaar, where you can browse local shops offering Turkish delights, spices, ceramics, leather goods, jewelry, and handmade souvenirs.

Pickup details

Important Information for Your Tour

Please leave your cruise ship according to your scheduled pick-up time. We recommend disembarking as early as possible so you can enjoy more time exploring Ephesus.

Your professional local guide will be waiting for you at the cruise terminal exit, holding a sign with your name.

Thank You for Choosing Sea Drop Travel!

Thank you for joining our private tour in Kusadasi, Turkey.

We hope you enjoyed discovering the magnificent Ancient City of Ephesus, the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary, and the rich history and culture of this remarkable region.

At Sea Drop Travel, our goal is to provide every guest with a comfortable, personalized, and unforgettable experience while ensuring a guaranteed on-time return to your cruise ship.

If you enjoyed your tour, we would truly appreciate it if you could recommend us to your family and friends traveling with Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Disney Cruise Line, and other cruise lines visiting Kusadasi Cruise Port.

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Thank you once again for choosing Sea Drop Travel.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Turkey in the future!

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Warm regards,

Salman Kurt
Founder – Sea Drop Travel

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels