For Cruisers: Cruise-Friendly Ephesus Tour with Return Guarantee

5.0 (6 reviews) Kusadasi, Turkey
Duration4h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

For cruise passengers visiting Kusadasi for one day, this private tour travels from the port to Ephesus with a guaranteed on-time return to your ship. A customizable itinerary and licensed guide cover the ancient city’s Great Theatre and Library of Celsus, with an optional visit to the Terrace Houses. The route can also include the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis.

• Private & fully customizable tour
• Ideal for cruise guests visiting Kuşadası for one day
• Experienced, friendly licensed guides
• Guaranteed on-time return to your ship

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Private Professional Licensed Guiding
  • All Taxes
  • Private Tour
  • All Parking Fees
  • Pick up & Drop Off from Cruise Port
  • Entrance fees (tickets can be arranged in advance to skip long ticket lines)
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities (optional)

What to expect

  1. Kusadasi
    10m
    We will meet you in the Kuşadası Cruise Port
  2. Ephesus Ancient City
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit Ephesus, one of the world’s richest and most rewarding archaeological sites, featuring ruins from the Classical Greek, Hellenistic, Roman, and early Byzantine periods. Highlights of the tour include:

    • The ancient Great Theatre
    • The famed Library of Celsus
    • The Mosque of Isa Bey
    • Recently excavated early Byzantine mansions featuring exceptionally well-preserved floor mosaics and frescoes

    At Ephesus, the past comes to life through a remarkable display of architectural and artistic achievements found in few other places in the world.
  3. Ephesus Terrace Houses
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    (Optional Visit) Luxurious Roman homes of Ephesus’ elite, famous for their remarkably preserved mosaics, frescoes, and advanced heating systems.
  4. The House of the Virgin Mary
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Ephesus is also closely associated with the beginnings of the Christian faith. In addition to being the city to which the Letters to the Ephesians were written, St. John and St. Paul both visited the city, and the Virgin Mary herself is said to have spent her last days nearby. We will make a short pilgrimage to the House of the Virgin Mary, which stands high on a mountainside overlooking the Aegean Sea the Greek island of Samos.
  5. The Temple of Artemis
    15m
    Once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this sacred site reveals the scale and importance of ancient Ephesus.
  6. Kusadasi Castle
    Pass by
    A historic fortress on Güvercinada Island offering scenic views and insight into the region’s Ottoman and maritime past.
  7. Kusadasi
    Pass by
    Return to the pier on time at the end of your tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For cruise passengers, we highly recommend meeting at the port 30–45 minutes after your ship docks. An early start helps you beat large crowds, other tour buses, and the afternoon heat, allowing for a more relaxed and enjoyable visit to Ephesus
  • This tour is available exclusively to cruise ship guests. It is scheduled around ship docking times and is not suitable for non-cruise travelers
  • Enjoy a private tour experience exclusively for your group
  • Guaranteed on-time return to your ship
  • Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties

Cancellation policy

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

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