Your private guide and driver will pick you up from port in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.The tour begins with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final years. It’s a place of pilgrimage for Christians and offers serene surroundings.Explore the main attraction, the ancient city of Ephesus. Walk through the marble streets and see the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the Temple of Hadrian, the Terrace Houses, and more. Your guide will provide detailed explanations and insights into the historical significance of each site.Visit a local vineyard or wine cellar for a wine tasting session. You’ll have the opportunity to sample a variety of wines produced in the region, accompanied by local snacks or light appetizers. The winery tour may include a brief overview of the wine-making process and the history of wine production in the area.After a day of exploration and indulgence, you’ll be driven back to your starting point.
Turkey · Archaeology
FOR CRUISERS: Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port
The journey
- 01 Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, an important Christian pilgrimage site
- 02 Explore the ancient city of Ephesus with a licensed expert guide
- 03 See landmarks such as the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Temple of Hadrian, and Terrace Houses
- 04 Enjoy a regional wine tasting at Sirince Village
- 05 Travel in a fully air-conditioned private van
- 06 Designed for cruise guests with guaranteed return on time to cruise
Discover two sides of the Kusadasi region on this shore-friendly tour that combines ancient history with local wine tasting. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, explore the remarkable ruins of Ephesus with your guide, and walk among some of the best-known monuments of the ancient city.
After your time at Ephesus, continue to a local vineyard or wine cellar to sample regional wines served with local snacks or light appetizers. With port pickup and drop-off, comfortable transportation, and a choice of small-group or private guiding, this experience is designed for cruise guests who want to make the most of their time ashore.
Explore the main attraction, the ancient city of Ephesus.
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What's Included
- Fully A/C private van
- Skip-the-line access to Ephesus
- Professional licensed expert tour guide
- Wine tasting at Sirince Village
- Car park fees and local taxes
What's Not Included
Entrance fees (we will send pre-purchased museum tickets, so you can skip-the long ticket lines)
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.
- House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets
- GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE
- FOR CRUISE GUESTS / We highly recommend you to meet at port after 15 / 30 minutes your ship docked to port in order beat crowds / school buses and hot weather in the afternoon. It is better to meet early to have a better tour in Ephesus before the crowds.
- THIS TOUR IS FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM A CRUISE SHIP, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR AND CHECK OUR OTHER TOUR OPTIONS
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