For Cruisers: Private Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi Port

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4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

A Hidden Sights of Ephesus Tour for cruisers that includes Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Terrace Houses begins with pick-up from the Kusadasi Port. You'll then travel by private vehicle with your guide to the various hidden gems and lesser-known landmarks in and around Ephesus.

After the tour, you'll be driven back to the Kusadasi Port, with drop-off provided as part of the tour. Hidden Sights of Ephesus Tours offer the opportunity to discover lesser-known gems and landmarks in and around Ephesus, and to avoid the crowds that often accompany more popular tourist destinations. A private guide can also provide insights and context that enhance your understanding and appreciation of the sites you visit.

Stores to visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory

What's Included

Deluxe Lunch
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Drinks
Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 500 TRY
Entrance fee of Ephesus Terrace Houses 10 €

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: 4 to 5 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 also a harbour city. And, 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 and 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
    Ephesus Terrace Houses

    Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called “the houses of rich”, they are important for the reason that they give us an idea about the family life during the Roman period. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other of right angles.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    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
  • Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Terrace Houses entrance fee is 15 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • House of the Virgin Mary entrance fee is 500 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Supplied by Peron Tour Kusadasi/Turkey

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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