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Best of Ephesus tour stands out for its flexible design, allowing you to explore the Ancient City of Ephesus in a way that suits your travel style.
You can choose between private or group options, with itinerary combinations such as: Ephesus and Artemis Temple.
Ephesus, Terrace Houses and Artemis Temple.
Ephesus, Mary's Houses and Artemis Temple.
Walk through the well-preserved streets of Ephesus, one of the greatest ancient cities of the Mediterranean, visit the Terrace Houses with their mosaics and frescoes, and experience the spiritual atmosphere of the House of the Virgin Mary.
We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
To make it easier to find, although written in three ways, all refer to the same place, Kusadasi Port.
◉➤ The tour is specially designed for cruise guests.
◉➤ Pick-up and drop-off are only available from Kusadasi Port.
◉➤ The tour start time will be adjusted according to your cruise docking and onboard times.
◉➤ We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port.
Itinerary
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1Kuşadası Port Türkiye
According to the pick-up time that we will arrange according to your ship's arrival time, meet your guide at the Kusadasi Cruise Port and set out towards the first visit point.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus was one of the ancient world's most important cities and the second-largest after Rome in the 1st century AD, with over 250,000 citizens. A major gateway between East and West, it was a wealthy trading center with a giant harbor and the honeymoon destination of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Ephesus impresses visitors with its remarkably preserved streets, the ancient world's third-largest library, and the largest Roman theatre on the Asian continent.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Ephesus Terrace Houses
The Terrace Houses of Ephesus, near Selçuk, unveil a world of luxury with vivid mosaics, colorful frescoes, and ingenious heating systems. Built into the hillsides, these elite Roman homes reveal the comfort, artistry, and daily lives of the city's wealthiest residents.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Located approximately 7 km south of the ancient city of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary is a small chapel built on the foundations of an earlier structure dating back to the 1st century AD. According to Christian tradition, this is believed to be the final home where the Virgin Mary spent her last days.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5The Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its famous cult attracted worshippers and visitors from across the ancient world, making Ephesus an important religious pilgrimage center. The temple reportedly had 127 Ionic columns, each approximately 18.4 meters high. It also served as an important financial center, functioning as a place where wealth and valuables were securely deposited.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
Selcuk (Pass by)
Lunch Break: The guide will suggest the best restaurant optıon if requested on tour day.
Admission ticket free -
Kusadasi (Pass by)
Your tour guide may suggest visiting places with handmade items, but it’s completely optional for the guests.
Admission ticket free -
6Kuşadası Port Türkiye
At the end of the tour drive you back to Kusadasi Cruise Port. We guarantee your timely return to the Kusadasi Cruise Port.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guaranteed on-time return.
- The tour offers Ephesus and Artemis Temple. Ephesus, Terrace Houses and Artemis Temple. Ephesus, Mary's Houses and Artemis Temple GROUP and PRIVATE tour Options. Please seleck option that meets your wishes at tour booking.
- Private Tour Options: The tour will be provided only for your party with personal tour guide. Stay in the sites as much you wish, if there is any other site you want to visit, depending on time availability, it can be added to the program.
- The tour specialy designed for the cruise guests. Pick up and drop off only available from Kusadasi Port. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruise dock and onboard times.
- Your tour guide may suggest visiting places with handmade items, but it’s completely optional for the guests.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date 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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