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Make the most of your time ashore with a private Ephesus tour created exclusively for cruise guests arriving at Kuşadası Port. Meet your guide near the terminal and travel directly to one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world.
Walk along the marble streets of Ephesus and discover landmarks such as the Odeon, Temple of Domitian, ancient baths, public latrines, Hercules Gate, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theatre. Continue to the Terrace Houses, where intricate mosaics and frescoes reveal the luxurious lifestyle of the city’s wealthiest residents.
Visit the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary on Mount Koressos and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After the guided visits, enjoy free time for shopping near the port before returning to your cruise ship. With private transportation, expert guiding, and flexible pacing, this shore excursion offers a comfortable and enriching way to experience Ephesus.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please specified your pick up location.
Itinerary
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1Kusadasi
Ephesus shore excursion tour start at the ephesus port.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were given; Domitian Temple which is one of the first temple dedicated for a human; Celcius Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time; Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatre in the world with 24.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3Ephesus Terrace Houses
Terrace Houses were the houses of upper class people in Ephesus, famed with gorgeous mosaics and wall paintings.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Nestled on the lush slopes of Mount Koressos, near Ephesus, lies the House of Virgin Mary—a serene and sacred pilgrimage site with profound significance in Christian tradition. This humble stone house is believed to be the final residence of Mary, the mother of Jesus, making it a destination of spiritual reflection and contemplation.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5The Temple of Artemis
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
Kusadasi Castle (Pass by)
Kusadasi Castle, as called Pigeon Island, is located next to port.
Admission ticket free -
6Kusadasi Shopping Center
Kusadasi Shopping Center that is located just 5 minutes walking distance to port. This is your free time for shopping. Your guide will point the shopping area and your own after tour.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI (Pass by)
Öküz Paşa Kervansarayı is 5 minutes from the port.
Admission ticket free -
Kusadasi (Pass by)
The town where your docked.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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