Ephesus Shore Excursion For Cruisers From Kusadasi

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This tour is a popular option for cruise ship passengers who want to explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean.

This tour includes a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, as well as the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary spent her final years. You will also have the opportunity to visit the St. John Basilica, where St. John is believed to be buried, and the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, a legendary site associated with seven young Christians who fell asleep and woke up 200 years later.

The tour usually lasts around 5-6 hours and includes transportation to and from the port.

Stores to Visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory

What's Included

Deluxe Lunch
Pick Up & Drop Off
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Professional Tour Guide
Drinks
Personal Expenses
Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 500 TRY

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our team will be ready to pick you up where the cruise docks, as per your arrival time. Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ancient City of Ephesus

    Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was the harbour city. This giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats. Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street, Harbour Street.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Isa Bey Mosque

    The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. The mosque is stuated in outskirts of the Ayasuluk Hills at Selcuk – Ephesus

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Grotto of the Seven Sleepers

    Seven Sleepers, In Christian and Muslim tradition, is the story of a group of youths who hid inside a cave outside the city of Ephesus around 250 AD to escape a religious persecution and emerge 300 years later.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Guaranteed return on time to cruise. You will be dropped off to Kusadasi port.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • GUARANTEED TIMELY CRUISE RETURN
  • FOR CRUISE GUESTS
  • EPHESUS ENTRANCE FEE IS 40 €
Supplied by Peron Tour Kusadasi/Turkey

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Cancellation Policy

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

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