PRIVATE TOUR: Mary's House and Ephesus Ruins with MUSUEM TICKETS

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Kusadasi, Turkey

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

Discover the very best of EPHESUS on a stress-free PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSION designed especially FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS. With your own licensed local guide and comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll explore the UNESCO-listed RUINS OF EPHESUS, the HOUSE OF THE VIRGIN MARY, and the TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS at a pace that suits you. Skip the stress of group buses, complicated logistics, and rushed schedules—your guide handles everything, from timing around your ship’s arrival to arranging entrances, comfort breaks, and optional shopping or artisan visits upon request. All you need to do is enjoy your day and be back at the port right on time.

- Worry-free Private Tour with port pickup, drop-off, and timing planned for your ship,
- Visit Ephesus, Mary's House, and Temple of Artemis in one day,
- Licensed local guide and private, air-conditioned vehicle just for your party,
- Flexible pace and route, customised to your interests and walking level,
- You can add & taste Authentic Turkish Lunch,

What's Included

Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off (mentioned on the details)
Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Museum Entrance Tickets (you can include or exclude the ticket according to the option)
Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
Museum EntranceTickets (you can include or exclude the ticket according to the option)

Meeting and pickup

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE: ⚠️ Entrance Tickets of House of Mary and Ephesus Ruins are included if the included option is chosen. On the day of the tour, if you would like to visit any other place, you are responsible with the entrance ticket of that place. ⚠️ ⛔️ GROUP TOURS force you to follow fixed schedules and visit places based on their timing, regardless of your interests! You’re stuck with fast and slow travelers alike, having to keep up with the group. Plus, you have to pay all ENTRY FEES IN ADVANCE, whether you're interested in the sites or not. Why pay for places you don't want to visit and feel obligated to go just because you paid? ⛔️ ⚠️ Our PRIVATE TOURS give you the flexibility you need. Entry fees are not included, so you only pay for the places that genuinely interest you. In the morning, we discuss your interests and tailor the itinerary accordingly. ⚠️ ✳️ With our PRIVATE TOURS, you have complete control, visiting only the places you want to see. Would you rather spend your day WAITING FOR OTHER TRAVELERS and FOLLOWING A FIXED ITINERARY, or ENJOY A PRIVATE TOUR CUSTOMIZED JUST FOR YOUR FAMILY? The choice is yours! ✳️ *****CRUISE PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE CRUISE PORT***** • Upon your ship's arrival at the port, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to meet with our team WITHIN 30 to 45 MINUTES. By doing so, you can bypass the crowds, school busses, and hot weather, ensuring an enhanced and MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS. • WHY CHOOSE OUR PRIVATE TOURS OVER THE GROUP TOURS? Your time is valuable, don't waste it in the Group Tours by waiting for other fellow travelers! NOTE: ADDITIONAL FEES APPLY FOR PICK-UPS FROM IZMIR, BODRUM, OR OTHER PORTS THEN KUSADASI.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • Kusadasi (Pass by)

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION GROUP TOURS follow a fixed schedule, and you have to pay all ENTRY FEES IN ADVANCE, whether you are interested in the sites or not. Why pay for a place you don't want to visit and feel obliged to go just because you paid for it? The reason entry fees are not included in our PRIVATE TOURS is to provide you with more flexibility. When we meet in the morning, we ask about your interests and the places you want to visit, and we tailor the itinerary accordingly. This way, you only pay entry fees for the places that genuinely interest you. With our PRIVATE TOURS, you have complete control and visit only the places you want to see. Would you prefer to spend your day WAITING FOR OTHER FELLOW TRAVELERS and STICKING TO A FIXED ITINERARY on a group tour, or ENJOY A PRIVATE TOUR CUSTOMIZED JUST FOR YOUR FAMILY? The choice is yours!

    Admission ticket free
  • Kusadasi (Pass by)

    We meet you at the Cruise Port! Our team will be waiting next to Information Desk at the Exit Gate of Cruise Port by holding a sign which is your name written on it. After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree on your meeting time. There are several Cruise Ships with different timings. So, you might decide about the best meeting time which is fitting your schedule.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Ancient City of Ephesus

    Ephesus Ruins is the largest open-air museum of Turkey which is dated to the Greek and Roman periods. Inside the Ruins of Ephesus, we explore Senate Building, Ancient Hospital, Domitian Temple, Nike Statue, Hercules Gate, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian Temple, Celsus Library, Grand Theatre of Ephesus and many more...

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

    The House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus is a revered Christian pilgrimage site, believed to be where Mary spent her final years with St. John the Apostle. Its authenticity gained global attention after visions by German nun Anne Catherine Emmerich, later confirmed by archaeological discoveries in 1891. The shrine has since been visited by Popes Paul VI (1967), John Paul II (1979), and Benedict XVI (2006), making it one of the most significant holy sites in the Christian world.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    The Temple of Artemis

    Artemis was the Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who replaced the Titan Selene as Goddess of the Moon. The ancient temple was built around 650 BC to the cult of Artemis, was constructed on a site already sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess, Cybele. The temple was financed by the wealthy king of Lydia and the marshy ground was selected for the building site as a precaution against future earthquakes. During the time, it has been destroyed and collapsed many times due to the natural disasters.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • Basilica of St. John (Pass by)

    You can see Saint John Basilica from a distance when we are in the Temple of Artemis. It is believed that the Evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the in & around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. The tomb of St John was under the central dome of the Basilica.

    Admission ticket free
  • Kusadasi Shopping Center (Pass by)

    You are able to see local handicrafts and experience local shopping if preferred. You will be also able to collect informations from your Local Tour Guide about: best traditional handicrafts, best places to go, things to be carrefull, and best tips for hassle free experience...

    Admission ticket free
  • Kusadasi Castle (Pass by)

    Also known as Pigeon Island, this historic landmark is one of the earliest settlements of modern Kuşadası. During the tour, we will pass by and enjoy a view of it from a distance. Conveniently located near the port, it’s an easy spot to visit on your own after the tour if you’d like to explore further.

    Admission ticket free
  • Kusadasi (Pass by)

    We will drive through the Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.

    Admission ticket free
  • Kusadasi (Pass by)

    At the end of our tour, we will return to the Cruise Port. PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate the return time. OUR TOURS ARE WITH GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

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

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