For Cruisers: Ephesus Private Tour From Kusadasi Port

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

This private tour designed for cruise passengers who are interested in exploring the Jewish heritage and history in Ephesus.

During the tour, you will be picked up from the Kusadasi Port and driven to Ephesus, where you will visit the ancient city and the sites associated with the Jewish history of the region.

Some of the highlights of the tour include a visit to the ancient city of Ephesus, where you will see the magnificent Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre, and the Temple of Hadrian. You will also visit The House of the Virgin Mary, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica.

Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will provide you with insights and information about the Jewish history and culture in the region. The tour will end with drop-off back at the Kusadasi Port in time for your cruise departure.

Stores to visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory

What's Included

Deluxe Lunch
Pick Up & Drop Off
Fully AC Non Smoking Vehicle
Professional Tour Guide
Drinks
Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue
Personal Expenses
Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
Entrance fee of Ephesus Museum 10 €
Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 500 TRY
Entrance fee of St. John Basilica 6 €

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: 5 to 6 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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Ephesus Terrace Houses

    Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as “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 Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other of right angles.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Basilica of St. John

    St. John Basilica, was a basilica in Ephesus. It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th Century. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. It was modeled after the now last Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.

    30 minutes • 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.
  • 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
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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