Turkey · Archaeology

FOR CRUISERS: Skip-The-Line: Best of Ephesus Tour From Port

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the ancient city of Ephesus with a licensed guide
  • 02 Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
  • 03 See the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
  • 04 Discover landmarks including the Library of Celcius, Hadrian Gate and the great amphitheater
  • 05 Port pickup and drop-off in Kuşadası
  • 06 Travel in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
  • 07 Shore-friendly tour with guaranteed return on time to cruise

Discover some of the most important historic and religious landmarks around Ephesus on this shore-friendly tour from Kuşadası. Walk through the remarkable ancient city of Ephesus with your guide and explore its grand streets, monumental library, theatre, and other surviving highlights from the Roman era.

You will also visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a revered pilgrimage site, and see the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. With port pickup and drop-off included, this tour offers a convenient way for cruisers to experience the region’s rich history in just a few hours.

Along the way, there may also be stops at a Carpet Weaving Village and a Leather Factory.

You will also visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a revered pilgrimage site, and see the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Ephesus Ancient City

Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was the harbour city. This giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street, Harbour Street.

The House of Virgin Mary

The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.

Temple of Artemis

Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also know less pracisely as the Temple of Diana, was Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was seven wonders of the world.

Isa Bey Mosque

The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. The mosque is stuated in outskirts of the Ayasuluk Hills at Selcuk – Ephesus.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Insurance

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses
  • Driver - Guide Tips & Gratitue
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
  • Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 700 TRY

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Ephesus Entrance Fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • House of the Virgin Mary Entrance Fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE
  • Our team will be ready to pick you up where the cruise docks, as per your arrival time. Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.

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

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