ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Tour for Cruisers including ENTRY TICKETS

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Kusadasi

   IMPORTANT NOTICE: ⛔️ GROUP TOURS are shared with other travelers from the same cruise, with a maximum of 20 participants. ⛔️ ⚠️ PRIVATE TOURS, on the other hand, offer full flexibility and personalization. Upon meeting you, your guide will discuss your interests and customize the itinerary to match your preferences. ⚠️ ✳️ With a PRIVATE TOUR, you have complete control — visit only the places you want, at your own pace, with no rush or crowds. ✳️

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2. Kusadasi

   We’ll meet you in the Cruise Port! So, no need to hassle and arrange something else to pick your Tour! Once your booking is confirmed, our team will contact you with exact meeting point details — including where and how we’ll be waiting for you. Please check your inbox and reply to our message to confirm the arrangements, ensuring a smooth and timely meeting on the day of your tour.

   5 minutes here

3. Ephesus Ancient City

   Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Ancient City of Ephesus! Step back in time as you walk through one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world. Discover the Odeon, the Temple of Domitian, among the first temples dedicated to a human; and the magnificent Library of Celsus, the third largest library of the ancient world. Marvel at the Grand Amphitheatre, which could seat 24,000 spectators and where St. Paul once preached to the Ephesians. Stroll along the Marble Street, visit the Roman Baths, fountains, temples, agora, love house, public toilets, and many more fascinating remains that bring this legendary city to life.

   120 minutes here · Admission included

4. Kusadasi Shopping Center

   Take a short break after your visit to Ephesus and experience one of Turkey's most celebrated cultural traditions. Watch local artisans demonstrate the intricate process of hand-weaving authentic Turkish carpets while learning about the craftsmanship and history behind this UNESCO-recognized art. You'll also have time to relax and enjoy refreshments before continuing your journey. Also, in the end of the day, will have a chance to attend Fashion Show at a well known leather outlets.

   45 minutes here · Admission included

5. Selcuk

   OPTIONAL LUNCH BREAK is given. For travelers who wish to savor authentic Turkish cuisine, an optional lunch break at a small, charming local restaurant — a perfect opportunity to taste traditional flavors in a cozy atmosphere. Lunch fee is at your own expense which is payable to Restaurant. This is the end of the SHORT SCHEDULE. Guests who didn't book the FULL SCHEDULE will be transferred to the Cruise Port. The rest, will continue the Tour.

   45 minutes here

6. The House of the Virgin Mary

   Nestled on a hillside near Ephesus, this peaceful stone house is one of the most revered Christian pilgrimage sites. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary spent her final years here with St. John the Apostle, who brought her to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus. Over the centuries, the site has welcomed countless pilgrims — including Pope Paul VI (1967), Pope John Paul II (1979), and Pope Benedict XVI (2006), each of whom visited and blessed the shrine. The story of its discovery is just as remarkable. A German nun, Anne Catherine Emmerich, described the house in vivid detail in a vision, despite never having visited Ephesus. Years later, French priests followed her descriptions and uncovered the remains of this very structure. Today, visitors can explore the beautifully preserved house, light a candle, and leave a wish in this serene and deeply spiritual place.

   45 minutes here · Admission included

7. The Temple of Artemis

   The Temple of Artemis – One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Dedicated to Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt and the moon, twin sister of Apollo, this magnificent temple stood as a symbol of faith, beauty, and wealth in ancient Ephesus. Originally built around 650 BC on a site sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess Cybele, the temple was funded by King Croesus of Lydia, one of the richest rulers of his time. Ingeniously, it was constructed on marshy ground to help protect it from earthquakes — though over the centuries, natural disasters repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt the structure. Despite its ruins today, the Temple of Artemis remains a place of awe — a reminder of Ephesus’s ancient grandeur and its deep spiritual heritage.

   5 minutes here · Admission included

8. Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI

   We will drive through Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.

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9. Kusadasi Castle

   Also called Pigeon Island! One of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by and have an opportunity of seeing it in a distance. It is located very close to the Port, you might be able to have time after your tour if you are interested.

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10. Kusadasi

    In the end of our tour, we return to the Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME! PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate our return time to Cruise Port. OUR TOURS ARE WITH GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!

    5 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• ONLY EPHESUS / GROUP TOUR

  MUSEUM TICKETS: Museum Entrance Tickets are INCLUDED. Visits; Ephesus Ruins, optional Lunch break, free-time at a Local Handicraft Co-op. GROUP TOUR: ️ Group Tours are shared with other travelers from the same cruise, with a maximum of 20 participants. Duration: 4 hours: Usually takes approximately 3-4 hrs depending on how fast the group is. LUNCH: ️ An optional lunch break at a cozy local restaurant.

• ONLY EPHESUS / PRIVATE TOUR

  MUSEUM TICKETS: Museum Entrance Tickets are INCLUDED. Visits; Ephesus Ruins, optional Lunch break, free-time at a Local Handicraft Co-op. PRIVATE TOUR: Private Tours are only for the person who book the tour. Not shared with others. Duration: 4 hours: Usually takes approximately 3-4 hrs depending on your interest at the places. LUNCH: ️ An optional lunch break at a cozy local restaurant.

• EPHESUS+MARY'S HOUSE / PRIVATE

  MUSEUM TICKETS: Museum Ent. Tickets INCLUDED. Visits; Ephesus Ruins, House of Virgin Mary, optional Lunch, free-time at Handicraft Coop. PRIVATE TOUR: Private Tours are only for the person who books the tour. Not shared with others. Duration: 6 hours: Usually takes approximately 5-6 hrs, depending on your interest at the places. LUNCH: ️ An optional lunch break at a cozy local restaurant.

• EPHESUS+MARY'S HOUSE / GROUP

  MUSEUM TICKETS: Museum Ent. Tickets INCLUDED. Visits; Ephesus Ruins, House of Virgin Mary, optional Lunch, free-time at Handicraft Coop. GROUP TOUR: ️ Group Tours are shared with other travelers from the same cruise, with a maximum of 20 participants. Duration: 6 hours: Usually takes approximately 5-6 hrs, depending on your interest at the places. LUNCH: ️ An optional lunch break at a cozy local restaurant.

Before you book

Cancellation

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

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Kusadasi Shore Excursions

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• UPON YOUR SHIP'S ARRIVAL AT THE PORT, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET WITH OUR TEAM WITHIN 30 TO 45 MINUTES. BY DOING SO, YOU CAN BYPASS THE CROWDS, SCHOOL BUSES, AND HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS, ENSURING AN ENHANCED AND MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS.
• OUR TOURS ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE SHIP.
• BOOK YOUR TOUR WITH US, VERIFIED PROVIDER OF KUSADASI/EPHESUS CRUISE PORT!
• Note: The original tour time which is 4 to 5 hrs might be vary depending on the pace of the group or crowd of the day. In any way, this product brings you back to the port before your onboard.

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