For Cruisers: Small Group EPHESUS Tour with Temple of Artemis
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For Cruisers: Small Group EPHESUS Tour with Temple of Artemis is a 7-hour experience in Kusadasi, Turkey, from $36 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 14 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (14)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $36 per person
Immerse yourself in history during this full-day tour to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary from Izmir. See the site where we believe the world’s most famous woman lived at the end of her life, after virgins mary,s
What you get
About this experience
Immerse yourself in history during this full-day tour to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary from Izmir. See the site where we believe the world’s most famous woman lived at the end of her life, after virgins mary,s house we will visit Ephesus. Deluse yourself in the most well-preserved ancient city in the world. Visit the ruins and stop at places such as the Odeon,the famous library from Celsus,the Bouleterion, the Temple of Hadrian, the Agora, the Bath of Scholastica, and the Great Theater. Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and explore the tiny village of Şirince.Transportation from the Kuadasi port or your hotel is provided by our airconditioned busses. Highlights today will be the library of Celsus,the temple of Artemis and fruit wine tasting in Şirince.
What's included
Included
- Professional Turkish and English Speaking Tour Guide.
- Hotel or Cruise pick up and drop off in Kuşadası or Selçuk.
- Lunch in a local restaurant.
- Local Taxes.
- Transportation with A/C and Non Smoking vehicle.
Not included
- Drinks
- Personal expenses.
- Terrace Houses.
- Tips to driver and tour guide.
What you'll see and do
The House of the Virgin Mary
House of Virgin Mary is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John. This place was offically declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited shrine in 1967. The visit to the House (church) takes about 45 minutes and after our visit; there will be a 5 min drive to Ephesus.
60 minutes here · Admission included
The Temple of Artemis
We will carry on with the visit to Temple of Artemis; which is one of the 'Seven Wonders' of antiquity. Here, there will be good chance to shoot photos of Church of St.John and Mosque of İsa Bey from the best angle as well.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Sirince Koyu
Sirince is an old village of ‘Rum’ (Byzantine Greeks) situated on the hills of Selcuk and 7 km from Ephesus. As part of the peace treaty after Turkish National War (1919-1922), a formal exchange of Turkish and Greeks, was agreed upon and Sirince is inhabited by Turkish now. The village is popular for beautiful traditional houses and fruit flavoured wine production; and you will have a free time for some wine tasting.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Ephesus Ancient City
Ephesus is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, and early Christian periods. Ephesus is an important site for Christianity; being one of the seven Churches of Revelation. Apostle Paul probably spent two and half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. In two hours, you will be exploring the city by walking on the marble streets, accompanied by our English-speaking tour guide. On our tour, we will be seeing Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domatian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, and Latrines. The visit to a Private House (So-called brothel, ‘Terrace Houses’) is an optional visit for an extra 170 ₺/person and your guide should be informed beforehand. After Terrace Houses, we will carry on with our exploration of Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theather, and Arcadiane (Harbour Road).
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Private Ephesus Tour
Private Ephesus tour Pickup included
Small Group tour-Kuşadası Port
Kuşadası Port: 30 min. drive from port to ephesus. Pickup included
Kusadasi Hotels
Kusadasi Hotels Pickup included
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
- Apasas travel
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Our Ephesus Tour group are max 14 people on each day.
- Some of Ephesus Tours has walking and not recommended for the people who has difficulties with walking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if requireOur Ephesus Tour group are max 14 people on each day.
- We kindly request our guests to be ready 10 minutes before pick up time.
- When you book the one of Ephesus Tours the confirmation will be received at time of booking.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 14 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
14 verified traveler reviews for For Cruisers: Small Group EPHESUS Tour with Temple of Artemis. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Ephesus tour with Gul.
Gul and Evian were amazing. Very charismatic and patient. Took us to our spots and explained everything in great detail. I would strongly recommend them for your next trip.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Gül and Evian made your tour such a memorable experience. It's especially rewarding to know that their knowledge, patience, and engaging approach helped you enjoy every stop. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again. Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
via Tripadvisor
Ephesus small group tour
Nizam and Ali were a great combo to take us to Ephesus and other areas. Nizam is very knowledgeable and personable with good English speaking skills. We were very happy with them and would highly recommend them to other people.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with us. It’s wonderful to know that our guide’s knowledge, professionalism, and friendly approach helped make your day enjoyable and memorable. We’re also pleased that you felt comfortable throughout the tour. Your recommendation means a lot to our team. Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
via Tripadvisor
Incredible experience
We had a brilliant experience on this tour. Our guide, Gul, was extremely knowledgeable, very helpful and kind and made everything so interesting. We felt so glad to be in such a small group, and the vehicle transporting us was very comfortable. Lunch was delicious! Highly recommend!
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an incredible experience on your tour. It’s great to know that our guide Gul made the day both interesting and enjoyable with her knowledge and kindness. We’re also happy that you appreciated the comfort of the vehicle, the small group atmosphere, and the delicious lunch. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable tour! Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
via Tripadvisor
Informative and warm experience!
We did the all-inclusive 7 hr small group tour from Kusadasi cruise port which included the cost of admission tickets and lunch. We had a wonderful time with our tour guide, Mehmet, who was very kind and knowledgeable. There were 8 of us in total on the tour and we were met promptly at the cruise port with clear communication beforehand. The large van was very comfortable and brought us to see all the historic sites including the house of Virgin Mary, Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and an extra drive by of the Basilica of St. John. Lunch was delicious at a Turkish rug factory and we also had extra stops to sample Turkish Delight and to try out glass blowing! Mehmet really went above and beyond when my young daughter left her newly purchased wooden flute on the van at drop off and they turned around to bring it back to us without any hesitation. Highly recommend!!
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your detailed and wonderful review! 😊 We’re truly happy to hear that you had such an informative and warm experience with us. It’s great to know that everything—from the organization and comfortable transportation to the historical sites and delicious lunch—met your expectations. We’re especially pleased that you enjoyed the visits to the House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the additional experiences along the way. Your kind words about our guide Mehmet mean a lot to us. We’re very proud of his dedication and care, and we’re glad he could make your day even more special—especially by going the extra mile to return your daughter’s flute. Thank you again for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you and your family again on another memorable tour! Kind regards, Apasas Travel Team
via Tripadvisor
So many places!!!
Erdal and Gul were the best!!! We went to so many places, but it was a very comfortable experience. Our guides were hospitable and attentive to us.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $36 to $250
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- 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: Small Group EPHESUS Tour with Temple of Artemis: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kusadasi.
How much does For Cruisers: Small Group EPHESUS Tour with Temple of Artemis cost?
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Prices start at $36 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: Small Group EPHESUS Tour with Temple of Artemis take?
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Plan for about 7 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: Small Group EPHESUS Tour with Temple of Artemis 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 (5/5 across 14 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: Small Group EPHESUS Tour with Temple of Artemis?
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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: Small Group EPHESUS Tour with Temple of Artemis suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book For Cruisers: Small Group EPHESUS Tour with Temple of Artemis?
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Around 5 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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does For Cruisers: Small Group EPHESUS Tour with Temple of Artemis 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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