Turkey · Archaeology

FOR CRUISERS: Ephesus Tour ON TIME RETURN from Kusadasi Port

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise-focused tour with guaranteed on-time return to Kusadasi Port
  • 02 Explore the ancient city of Ephesus with a licensed guide
  • 03 Visit the House of Virgin Mary, an important pilgrimage site
  • 04 See the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders
  • 05 Discover the historic Isabey Mosque near Selcuk
  • 06 Enjoy round-trip transport in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
  • 07 Deluxe lunch included at Carpet Village

Make the most of your time ashore with a cruise-friendly tour of Ephesus and its surrounding landmarks, designed for travellers who want to explore with confidence and return to port on time. Discover one of the great cities of the ancient world alongside important religious and historical sites in the Kusadasi area.

Visit Ephesus Ancient City, see the House of Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and the Isabey Mosque, then enjoy a local lunch and comfortable round-trip transport from Kusadasi Port. With a licensed guide and air-conditioned vehicle included, this experience offers a convenient and enriching introduction to the region.

Make the most of your time ashore with a cruise-friendly tour of Ephesus and its surrounding landmarks, designed for travellers who want to explore with confidence and return to port on time.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
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.

The Isabey 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
  • Deluxe Lunch at Carpet Village
  • Pick Up & Drop Off Kusadasi Cruise Port
  • GUARANTEED TIMELY RETURN TO THE CRUISE
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
  • Beverages
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entrance fee of Ephesus Ancient City

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE.
  • THIS TOUR DESIGNED ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS.
  • FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.
  • The tour especially 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. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
  • ✅INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS: 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.
  • 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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