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Discover ancient wonders on this Best Seller Ephesus Tour, designed especially for cruise guests.
Visit: Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis
Enjoy skip-the-line tickets, luxury transportation, and pick-up & drop-off from Izmır Port and hotels.
Explore Ephesus with an expert local guide, walking along the ancient marble streets once used by St. Paul, St. John, and Mother Mary. See highlights such as the Great Theater, Celsus Library, Trajan Fountain, and Odeon. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary and learn about early Christian and Roman history.
Capture memorable photos at top viewpoints and visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Cruise Guarantee: Tour timing is fully coordinated with your ship schedule, and timely return to port before onboard time is guaranteed.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
-Tour start times are adjusted according to the ship's arrival time at the port and the tour start time will be confirmed to you within 24 hours after purchasing the tour.
-Please contact your local provider to reconfirm your pick-up time.
-We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
Itinerary
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1Izmir Port
According to the pick-up time that we will arrange according to your ship's arrival time, meet your guide at the port and set out towards the first visit point
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also, it is believed that the Assumption took place there on the 15th of August.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Ancient City of Ephesus
An Archeological treasure, The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
4Selcuk
Lunch. Taste Turkish cuisine at selected family-owned restaurants.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5The Temple of Artemis
Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis was dedicated to the goddess of the hunt. Only the foundation and one column remains of this temple which once measured 425 feet long, 220 feet long. Paul’s successful ministry in this city was considered a threat to this very temple.The city reached the Golden Age and became a good model to the Antique World in culture and art, as well.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Izmir Port
At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour offer Group and Private Tour options INCLUDE and EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS
- Your tour guide may suggest visiting places with handmade items, but it’s completely optional for the guests.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour offer Group and Private Tour options INCLUDE and EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS
- Your tour guide may suggest visiting places with handmade items, but it’s completely optional for the guests.
- We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
- ✅INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: You can pay for your entry tıckets at the tıme of booking with Entry tıckets ınclude optıons. Than means we take care of your tickets and enjoy the privilege of SKIP THE TICKET LINES, where your guide will keep the tickets ready for you without waiting in the ticket queue at the entrance of the ruins.
- ❌EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: you can pay your entrance fees in cash or by credit card on the day of the tour. We would like to point out that, especially for the PRIVATE TOUR option, you do not have to pay the entrance fee for the ruins you do not want to see.
- Group Tour Optıon: The group sizes will be up to 10-12 people maxımum. Groups are formed as passengers of the same ship.
- Private Tour Optıon: The tour wıll be provided only for your party wıth personal tour guıde. Stay ın 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 Izmir Port. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruıse dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
- Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
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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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