Turkey · Archaeology

NO SHOPPING STOPS - NO HIDDEN FEES: Ephesus 3 / 4 hours tour Small group tours for cruiser

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Ephesus Ancient City with a licensed English-speaking guide
  • 02 See the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Baths of Scholastica, and Grand Theater
  • 03 Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the ancient world’s famous wonders
  • 04 Small-group experience with a maximum of 16 guests
  • 05 Entrance fees included with pre-paid skip-the-line tickets
  • 06 Round-trip transport from Kusadasi port or hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • 07 No shopping stops and no hidden costs

Discover the highlights of ancient Ephesus on a small-group shore excursion from Kusadasi, designed for cruise travellers who want a straightforward visit with no shopping stops and no hidden costs. Travel with a professional licensed guide and explore one of Turkey’s most remarkable archaeological sites, where marble streets, monumental buildings, and centuries of history bring the ancient city to life.

During your visit, see landmarks such as the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Grand Theater. The tour also includes a stop at the Temple of Artemis, once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, with a pass by Gazi Begendi Park for panoramic town views before returning to Kusadasi port or town center.

Discover the highlights of ancient Ephesus on a small-group shore excursion from Kusadasi, designed for cruise travellers who want a straightforward visit with no shopping stops and no hidden costs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kusadasi, Izmir, Ephesus
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kusadasi Port

Our Professional Tour guide will meet you at KUSADASI PORT with Curio Travel Sign. Pick up time will be given during your confirmation.

Ephesus Ancient City

Our first stop is Ephesus Ancient City. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.

Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.

TERRACE HOUSES can be visited by paying the entrance fee 

Temple of Artemis

Our last stop is The Temple of Artemis where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Kusadasi town center and port

Gazi Begendi Park

Pass By Gazi Begendi Park where you have the best view of town. 

Kusadasi

Drive back to Kusadasi city center and to port . The end of our services

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. 3 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional Licenced English speaking Tour guide
  • Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Port pickup and drop-off from Hotel and / or Kusadasi port
  • Small group ensures personal service

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • At time of booking, Hotel guests must provide hotel name
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Pick up from Your Hotel and Kusadasi Cruise Terminal for cruise guests. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Kuşadası.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Kuşadası.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Kuşadası..

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