SKIP LINES Private Ephesus Tour for Cruise Guests ON TIME RETURN

5.0
(55 reviews)

4 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Feel the comfort of your PRIVATE TOUR designed to be exclusively for your party, a personalized experience with an ON TIME RETURN GUARANTEE!

Find inner peace by praying in the Holy Shrine of Mother Mary, one of the most important biblical sites in Turkiye.

Discover the must-see highlights of Ephesus, such as the Great Theatre, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian and more with your guide.

Imagine yourself as an audience member in the Great Theater, where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, as a bookworm reading books in the Celsus Library, or as an inhabitant walking in the Marble Streets to go shopping in the Agora.

Enjoy taking photos at the most beautiful photo spots your guide recommends.

Admire the Temple of Artemis, which used to be one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.

Realize how three religions’ houses of worship came together in the same neighborhood.

Learn much more than books thanks to your knowledgeable, local & licensed tour guide.

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What's Included

Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
On time RETURN guarantee for CRUISE PASSENGERS
Air-conditioned modern vehicles driven by by professional drivers.
Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
Parking Fees
Entrance fees (We will arrange tickets of Ephesus in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines)
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Kusadasi

    Your guide and driver will meet you at Kusadasi Port or Kusadasi Setur Marina . We will be waiting outside the exit gate, holding a sign which has your name written on it. Please contact us after booking to confirm pick up time and please provide us with your cruise details. We recommend you to meet with us at the port 30 minutes after your ship dockets. Earlier you start your tour, you will have better chance to enjoy your tour before the crowds.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Meryemana (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
  • 3
    Ancient 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
  • 4
    Ephesus 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
  • 5
    Ephesus 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
  • 6
    The 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

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
Supplied by Puerto Travel Turkey

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Cancellation Policy

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

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