For Cruisers Ephesus Mary House Tour with Skip The Line Tickets
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Is For Cruisers Ephesus Mary House Tour with Skip The Line Tickets worth booking?
For Cruisers Ephesus Mary House Tour with Skip The Line Tickets is a 4-hour experience in Kusadasi, Turkey, from $19 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 28 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (28)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $19 per person
Discover ancient wonders on this Best Seller Ephesus Tour, designed especially for cruise guests. Visit: Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis Enjoy skip-the-line tickets, luxury transportation,
What you get
About this experience
Discover ancient wonders on this Best Seller Ephesus Tour, designed especially for cruise guests. Visit: Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis Enjoy skip-the-line tickets, luxury transportation, and pick-up & drop-off from Kusadasi Port. Explore Ephesus with an expert local guide, walking along the ancient marble streets once used by St. Paul, St. John, and Mother Mary. See highlights such as the Great Theater, Celsus Library, Trajan Fountain, and Odeon. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary and learn about early Christian and Roman history. Capture memorable photos at top viewpoints and visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Cruise Guarantee: Tour timing is fully coordinated with your ship schedule, and timely return to port before onboard time is guaranteed.
What's included
Included
- GUARANTEED on-time return.
- Kusadasi Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off
- Entry Ticket to House of Mary. (If you booked wit tickets option)
- Professional licensed tour guide.
- Entry Ticket to Ephesus (If you booked with tickets option)
Not included
- TEntry Ticket to House of Mary (If you booked without tickets option)
- Entry Ticket to Ephesus (If you booked without tickets option)
- Lunch
- Beverages at lunch
- Personal Expenses
What you'll see and do
According to your pick up time, meet your guide and start your full day tour.
30 minutes here
The House of the Virgin Mary
If you booked the option with tickets, you don’t pay for the tickets. Located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also, it is believed that the Assumption took place there on the 15th of August.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Ephesus Ancient City
If you booked the option with tickets, you don’t pay for the tickets. An Archeological treasure, The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler
120 minutes here · Admission included
Selcuk
Lunch. The tour guide will suggest a restaurant; if everyone agrees, lunch is added to the program.
Pass by without stopping
The Temple of Artemis
was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world
30 minutes here
At the end of the tour we drive you back to you.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Private Tour WITHOUT Ticket
Private Tour: with personal tour guide. The tour program can be tailored to your preferences and requests. SKIP THE LINE: Tickets are EXCLUDED and should be paid on tour day in cash or by card. NO wait at long tickets lines. Duration: 5 hours: Customizable Lunch (optional): The tour guide will suggest you restaurant options; if requested Guaranteed on-time return. Mercedes Minibus Pickup included
Small Group WITH Ticket ✅
Mini Group: up to 10 people with English Speaking Tour guide in a high model minibus SKIP THE LINE: Tickets are INCLUDED for this option and will be provided by us. NO wait at long tickets line. Duration: 5 hours Lunch (optional): The tour guide will suggest you a best restaurant option; if requested and everyone agrees. Guaranteed on-time return. Tour Starting Time: will be confirmed by us based on your ship's arrival time. Pickup included
Private Tour WITH Ticket ✅
Private Tour: with personal tour guide in a high model vehicle. The tour program can be tailored to your preferences and requests. SKIP THE TICKETS: are INCLUDED and will be provided by us. NO wait at long ticket lines Duration: 5 hours: Customizable. Lunch (optional): The tour guide will suggest you best restaurant options, if requested Guaranteed on-time return. Pickup included
Small Group WITHOUT Ticket
Mini Group: up to 10 people with English Speaking tour guide SKIP THE LINE: Tickets are EXCLUDED and should be paid on tour day in cash or by card. NO wait at long tickets line. Duration: 5 hours Lunch (optional): The tour guide will suggest you best restaurant options; if requested and everyone agrees Guaranteed on-time return. Mercedes Minibus: Air-conditioned Mercedes Minibus Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ru, ja, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tour Altinkum Travel
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
- The tour offers Group and Private Tour options, with or without tickets.
- Group Tour Option: This option usually has 8–10 participants. But, even if your group has 10+ people, you can still book. Groups are formed as passengers of the same ship.
- Private Tour Option: The tour wİll be provided only for your party with personal tour guide. Stay in the sites as much you wish, if there is any other site you want to visit, depending on time availability, it can be added to the program.
- The tour specialy designed for the cruise guests. Pick up and drop off only available from Kusadasi Port. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruise dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
- Your tour guide may suggest visiting places with handmade items, but it’s completely optional for the guests.
- Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 28 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
28 verified traveler reviews for For Cruisers Ephesus Mary House Tour with Skip The Line Tickets. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent, amazing tour!
Erdal was amazing! Great tour. He arranged it so that we didn't wait in any lines and the crowds were minimal. He was also patient and accommodating while we made purchases and the lunch was amazing! Highly recommend this tour.
via Viator
Disappointing Tour of Ephesus, House of Mary
Everyone is going to the same locations (House of Mary, Ephesus) so expect to wait to get to each site, then wait in line to go into a venue. The venues themselves are crowded and our guide had to try to maneuver around other tour groups at each of the stopping points. There were 3 cruise ships in port, so the port pickup was rather crowded and confusing. Our tour guide's English pronunciation was sometimes lacking - he was often hard to understand, although he was trying hard to be informative. The House of Mary is an impressive visit, but has to be very short due to crowds - especially if you wish to offer a prayer. Also, the tour vehicle, a Mercedes Sprinter van, could have been cleaner. The most disappointing part was having the "optional" lunch and carpet weaving "demonstration". The food was OK, nothing great. There was a minimal carpet demo, just a strong sales push by the owner. Lots of tours stop at the same location, so must be well known. Left us feeling uncomfortable and somewhat mislead. Given the choice, we should have opted out of these last two items. We paid the tour guide for the lunch after we had departed back for the cruise ship port (we paid for a bottle of water at the lunch stop), so we wonder if he paid them and we reimbursed him or if he pocketed the money.
Response from the operator: First of all, thank you for your feedback. Our company is not responsible for the fact that 4 cruise ships arrived at Kuşadası Port at the same time. Anticipating this situation, we made all the necessary preparations in advance; however, some congestion was unavoidable. Our 6 staff members worked diligently at the port to assist our guests in meeting their guides, and as you mentioned, you also noticed their efforts. The workshops in the region offer guests memorable cultural experiences. These visits are completely optional and are only included if the entire group agrees to participate. During the visits, local representatives introduce their products, and guests who are interested have the opportunity to make purchases. If you joined the visit, it means the group approved it. Our guides are very sensitive and professional regarding this matter. On May 7th, we operated 65 tours and did not receive any similar feedback from other guests. For this reason, we believe this review does not fairly reflect the service we provided, and we kindly ask you to reconsider and update your review.
via Viator
Highly recommended
Yonet and Mimit are very professional and friendly. We learnt a lot of historical information of Turkey from Yonet and it really made our day! We also enjoyed the traditional Turkish lunch!
via Tripadvisor
A most pleasant day
Yonet is very knowledgeable, personable and professional. It was a pleasure to spend the day with him. Tour itself is fascinating and an easy walk. Excellent lunch too!
Response from the operator: Dear F7360QNjohng Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's a great pleasure for us to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us. The feedback always motivates us to serve you better. Thank you very much once again and we are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, TOUR ALTINKUM TRAVEL
via Tripadvisor
Half day Ephesus
Very good day. Yonet was friendly and knowledgeable- he didn't try to sell us anything and didn't talk too much (some guides never stop talking and it's extremely annoying). The lunch was the best I've had yet. We were able to explore a little on our own without being pressured to leave. Would recommend!
Response from the operator: Dear 784rainah Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's a great pleasure for us to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us. The feedback always motivates us to serve you better. Thank you very much once again and we are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, TOUR ALTINKUM TRAVEL
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $19 to $119
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 10
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 73
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
For Cruisers Ephesus Mary House Tour with Skip The Line Tickets: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kusadasi.
How much does For Cruisers Ephesus Mary House Tour with Skip The Line Tickets cost?
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Prices start at $19 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kusadasi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does For Cruisers Ephesus Mary House Tour with Skip The Line Tickets take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kusadasi is not rushed.
Is For Cruisers Ephesus Mary House Tour with Skip The Line Tickets worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 28 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kusadasi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule For Cruisers Ephesus Mary House Tour with Skip The Line Tickets?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is For Cruisers Ephesus Mary House Tour with Skip The Line Tickets suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book For Cruisers Ephesus Mary House Tour with Skip The Line Tickets?
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Around 10 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kusadasi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kusadasi and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does For Cruisers Ephesus Mary House Tour with Skip The Line Tickets start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kusadasi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kusadasi?
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On Outty we rank every Kusadasi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include FOR CRUISERS: Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tour with ENTRY TICKET+LUNCH, Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour, Ephesus and Temple of Artemis Private Tour from Kusadasi Port. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kusadasi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kusadasi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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