Turkey · Archaeology

For Cruisers: Small Group Ephesus Tour, Tickets & Lunch Included

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

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Ephesus Ancient City with a professional licensed guide
02 Visit the House of Virgin Mary
03 See the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
04 Includes entrance fee, local lunch, and round-trip port transfers
05 Designed specifically for cruise guests with guaranteed on-time return
06 Travel in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
07 Discover landmarks such as the Library of Celcius, Hadrian Gate, and the ancient amphitheater
08 Learn about traditional Turkish craftsmanship at selected local artisan workshops

Make the most of your time ashore with a small-group tour of Ephesus designed for cruise guests. Explore one of the ancient world’s great cities with a professional licensed guide, with pickup and drop-off from Kuşadası Port, entrance fees included, and a local lunch to round out the experience.

Visit the remarkable ruins of Ephesus Ancient City, including highlights such as the Library of Celcius, Hadrian Gate, Marble Street, Harbour Street, the local pharmacy, Goddess Nike, and the vast amphitheater. You’ll also stop at the House of Virgin Mary and see the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Along the way, the tour also includes visits to selected local artisan stores and workshops, offering insight into traditional Turkish craftsmanship such as carpets, leather goods, ceramics, and regional products.

You’ll also stop at the House of Virgin Mary 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 No

Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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 also a harbour city. And, 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 and 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 known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one of the seven wonders of the world. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Pick Up & Drop Off
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Car Park Fees & Local Taxes
Entrance fee
Local Lunch; Appetizers, BBQ, Salad and Fruits

What's Not Included

Personal Expenses

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
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
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 cruıse dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE
As part of the itinerary, we will visit selected local artisan stores and workshops, where guests can learn about traditional Turkish craftsmanship, including carpets, leather goods, ceramics, and regional products. These visits are an integral part of the tour experience and offer valuable insight into local culture and traditions.
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.