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ON TIME RETURN GUARANTEE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Enjoy a PRIVATE or SMALL GROUP TOUR tailored to your preference, backed by our ON-TIME RETURN GUARANTEE! Skip the long lines and explore history with dedicated guides in ENGLISH or SPANISH (separate tours). Walk Marble Streets and stand where St. Paul once preached.
Experience Highlights:
Flexible Options: Choose between Private VIP or Small Group tours.
Professional Licensed Tour Guides: Separate tours conducted in English or Spanish.
Skip-The-Line: No waiting at the gates; maximize your time!
Iconic Sites: House of Mary, Celsus Library, and Temple of Artemis.
PRIORITY TIMING: To avoid the crowds and heat, we recommend meeting your guide within 30 minutes of disembarking. This ensures a seamless flow before the large buses arrive. Book now for a hassle-free, personalized journey!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please send us your cruise ship information when you make your booking, and a contact number where we can reach you. We will meet you at the port upon your arrival, holding a name sign. We will also send you your guide's contact details so you can reach out to them in advance and meet easily.
Itinerary
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Port Kusadasi Turkey (Pass by)
Your Ephesus Shore Excursion begins immediately when you disembark! Your professional tour guide will be waiting inside the secure Kusadasi Port terminal, immediately visible upon disembarking, holding a sign with your name. We guarantee a completely hassle-free start; there is no need to exit the port premises to begin your day trip to ancient Ephesus.
Admission ticket free -
1Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Virgin Mary’s House is a Catholic shrine located at the skirt of Bulbul Mountain in Selcuk. It is discovered after a nun in Germany described the place in her visions about a house Mother Mary lived before she died. It has become an important pilgrimage spot for Catholics since then.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Ancient City of Ephesus
Discover one of the most popular trade cities of ancient Greek and Roman Empire. Ephesus is probably the most famous ancient site in Turkey. It was a busy trade center as a port city. Ephesus had a great influence on the ancient world. Also as an important religious center of early Christianity and one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelations. In Ephesus you will see, Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan and the Theater and more.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3Ephesus Experience Museum
We'll visit the Ephesus Experience Museum and step into the past with cutting-edge technology that brings the ancient city to life! Through incredible projections and interactive exhibits, you'll feel what it was really like to live in Ephesus during its prime—a perfect way to put the marble ruins you just saw into stunning historical context.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Ephesus Terrace Houses
These are exclusive residences situated on the slopes opposite the Temple of Hadrian along Curetes Street. Commonly known as the “rich houses,” they were uncovered during recent excavations. The houses near Curetes Street feature colonnaded porticoes, while step streets connected directly to the house entrances. We will stop at Terrace Houses and explore the Houses of Rich Ephesians.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5The Temple of Artemis
Temple of Artemis, also known as the Temple of Diana. Only one or two pieces of marble remain from the temple, which is considered one of the seven wonders of the world.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI (Pass by)
As we head toward the port, enjoy a scenic drive past the historic Kusadasi Caravanserai. This brief glimpse offers a view of the beautifully restored 17th-century Ottoman landmark.
Admission ticket free -
Kusadasi (Pass by)
We will take a route through Kusadasi Downtown, allowing you to get a final look at the lively harbor and modern Aegean town atmosphere before reaching the port.
Admission ticket free -
Port Kusadasi Turkey (Pass by)
Your Ephesus Shore Excursion concludes with a seamless transfer back to the Kusadasi Cruise Port or Marina. We guarantee your timely arrival with ample time before your ship's scheduled departure.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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