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THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR, NOBODY WILL BE IN THE TOUR BESIDE YOUR PARTY/ This tour is designed for cruise passengers who want to visit the highlights of Ephesus in a limited time. The tour starts with a pick-up from Kusadasi port and continues with a drive to Ephesus.
During the tour, visitors will have a chance to see the most important landmarks of Ephesus, including the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theater. Visitors will also visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a sacred pilgrimage site for Christians.
The tour will be led by an experienced local guide who will provide historical and cultural information about the landmarks visited. Visitors will have the opportunity to take photographs and ask questions during the tour. The tour ends with a drop-off at Kusadasi port in time for your cruise departure.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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
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Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ancient 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.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3Ephesus Museum
Ephesus Museum, this fascinating Ephesus Museum houses the statues of Ephesian Artemis which are found from the Temple of Artemis, Eros Statues, Hall of the Roman Empires, the Carvings of Hadrian Temple, biblical inscriptions statue of Dormition and statues of Augustus and Livia.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Meryemana (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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
5Ephesus 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 -
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
- Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. 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.
- Terrace Houses entrance fee is 15 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
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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.
- House of the Virgin Mary entrance fee is 500 TRY. 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.
- Ephesus Museum entrance fee is 10 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- TAILOR-MADE TO YOUR LIKING
- FOR CRUISE GUESTS
- GUARANTEED TIMELY CRUISE RETURN
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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