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Looking for the best private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port?
Join us for a fully customizable private shore excursion and discover the highlights of Ephesus with a professional licensed local guide. This top-rated Ephesus tour is designed for cruise passengers, families, couples, and travelers who want to experience history, culture, and local life at their own pace.
Explore one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world, visit the sacred House of the Virgin Mary, see the remains of the Temple of Artemis—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—and uncover the fascinating history of Biblical Ephesus.
Why Travelers Choose Our Private Ephesus Tour?
✓ 100% Private Tour – No Sharing with Other Groups
✓ Licensed Professional Local Guide
✓ Skip the Crowds with Smart Timing
✓ Cruise Ship Friendly – Guaranteed Return on Time
✓ Flexible Itinerary Tailored to Your Interests
✓ Luxury Air-Conditioned Vehicles
✓ Best Value Private Shore Excursion from Kusadasi
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your tour guide will be ready 10 minutes before our meeting time at the outside of the Kusadasi Port Terminal. But NOT first meeting place where some tour guides are waiting at the exit of main building.After seeing them, please walk to right side then pass trought first indoor little shopping place. Then continue to keep walking 10 seconds to the right side and you will see the STARBUCKS. Your guide will be awaiting you in here, Guide will hold a paper which is written your name on it.
Itinerary
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1Ancient City of Ephesus
After your guide picks you up from the place we have determined before, we prefer to go firstly upper gate of Ephesus ancient city which can take approximately 1 and a half hours or 2 hours max with visiting to terrace houses museum can take approximately 30 minutes. But Terrace Houses are not recommended for disabled people. It is not suitable for wheelchair users and those who have difficulty climbing stairs. However, the rest of the group can visit the terrace houses museum. -Early morning time is the best time to make an Ephesus tour (Walk through history along marble streets lined with extensive ruins from state buildings to public buildings, all highlights.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
On some busy days, when there are ships in the Kusadasi port, it can be very crowded as all groups visit here first, so you can visit this place in the afternoon as well, and you can decide according to your interest by talking to your guide. So share your interests, likes, and dislikes - it will help me to customize the perfect tour for you. This chapel, today called the Virgin Mary's house, in the same place where the house where the Virgin Mary is believed to have lived her last years. In the Christian world, this is a place of pilgrimage, especially for people belonging to the Catholic sect, and it is a very important place as the Virgin Mary ascended to heaven on August 15th.
50 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3The Temple of Artemis
Although we can't see much of its remains today, it was chosen as one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, as it is one of the largest temples made of entirely marble, dedicated to the goddess of fertility in the ancient world, Artemis.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Selcuk
Ephesus Ancient City, Virgin Marry's House and Artemis Temple located in Selcuk Town. We might stop for a local restaurant for traditional local organic food. You will have time to visit also some local shops depends on your interest and budget.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY! We strongly advise meeting at the port 30 to 45 minutes after your ship docks to avoid crowds in Ephesus and the heat. Meeting earlier will enhance your touring experience in Ephesus. If your ship is scheduled to arrive at 7:30 AM, we recommend meeting at 8:00 AM. For ships arriving later than 7:00 AM, please plan to meet 30 minutes after docking. This tour is exclusively for cruise guests and conducted in English only; we do not provide tours in Spanish or any other language. We assure you that you will return to your ship on time.
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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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