ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Tour for Cruisers including ENTRY TICKETS

Discover the very best of Ephesus on a stress-free Small-Group shore excursion designed for CRUISE PASSENGERS. With your licensed guide and comfortable, air-conditioned Minibus, you’ll explore the UNESCO-listed RUINS OF EPHESUS, Mary's House, and Temple of Artemis at a pace. Your guide handles everything, from timing around your ship’s arrival to arranging entrances, comfort breaks, and optional shopping or artisan visits upon request. • Small-Group Tour tailored for CRUISE PASSENGERS from Cruise Port • See three must-see sites in one day: Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis • Worry-free shore excursion with port pickup/drop-off and a schedule planned around your ship’s timings • Option to experience Authentic Turkish Lunch Note: The original tour time which is 4 to 5 hrs might be vary depending on the pace of the group or crowd of the day. In any way, this product brings you back to the port before your onboard.

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   Kusadasi

   Pass by

   IMPORTANT NOTICE: ⛔️ GROUP TOURS are shared with other travelers from the same cruise, with a maximum of 20 participants. ⛔️ ⚠️ PRIVATE TOURS, on the other hand, offer full flexibility and personalization. Upon meeting you, your guide will discuss your interests and customize the itinerary to match your preferences. ⚠️ ✳️ With a PRIVATE TOUR, you have complete control — visit only the places you want, at your own pace, with no rush or crowds. ✳️

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   Kusadasi

   5 min

   We’ll meet you in the Cruise Port! So, no need to hassle and arrange something else to pick your Tour! Once your booking is confirmed, our team will contact you with exact meeting point details — including where and how we’ll be waiting for you. Please check your inbox and reply to our message to confirm the arrangements, ensuring a smooth and timely meeting on the day of your tour.

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   Ephesus Ancient City

   2 hours

   Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Ancient City of Ephesus! Step back in time as you walk through one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world. Discover the Odeon, the Temple of Domitian, among the first temples dedicated to a human; and the magnificent Library of Celsus, the third largest library of the ancient world. Marvel at the Grand Amphitheatre, which could seat 24,000 spectators and where St. Paul once preached to the Ephesians. Stroll along the Marble Street, visit the Roman Baths, fountains, temples, agora, love house, public toilets, and many more fascinating remains that bring this legendary city to life.

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   Kusadasi Shopping Center

   45 min

   Take a short break after your visit to Ephesus and experience one of Turkey's most celebrated cultural traditions. Watch local artisans demonstrate the intricate process of hand-weaving authentic Turkish carpets while learning about the craftsmanship and history behind this UNESCO-recognized art. You'll also have time to relax and enjoy refreshments before continuing your journey. Also, in the end of the day, will have a chance to attend Fashion Show at a well known leather outlets.

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   Selcuk

   45 min

   OPTIONAL LUNCH BREAK is given. For travelers who wish to savor authentic Turkish cuisine, an optional lunch break at a small, charming local restaurant — a perfect opportunity to taste traditional flavors in a cozy atmosphere. Lunch fee is at your own expense which is payable to Restaurant. This is the end of the SHORT SCHEDULE. Guests who didn't book the FULL SCHEDULE will be transferred to the Cruise Port. The rest, will continue the Tour.

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   The House of the Virgin Mary

   45 min

   Nestled on a hillside near Ephesus, this peaceful stone house is one of the most revered Christian pilgrimage sites. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary spent her final years here with St. John the Apostle, who brought her to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus. Over the centuries, the site has welcomed countless pilgrims — including Pope Paul VI (1967), Pope John Paul II (1979), and Pope Benedict XVI (2006), each of whom visited and blessed the shrine. The story of its discovery is just as remarkable. A German nun, Anne Catherine Emmerich, described the house in vivid detail in a vision, despite never having visited Ephesus. Years later, French priests followed her descriptions and uncovered the remains of this very structure. Today, visitors can explore the beautifully preserved house, light a candle, and leave a wish in this serene and deeply spiritual place.

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   The Temple of Artemis

   5 min

   The Temple of Artemis – One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Dedicated to Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt and the moon, twin sister of Apollo, this magnificent temple stood as a symbol of faith, beauty, and wealth in ancient Ephesus. Originally built around 650 BC on a site sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess Cybele, the temple was funded by King Croesus of Lydia, one of the richest rulers of his time. Ingeniously, it was constructed on marshy ground to help protect it from earthquakes — though over the centuries, natural disasters repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt the structure. Despite its ruins today, the Temple of Artemis remains a place of awe — a reminder of Ephesus’s ancient grandeur and its deep spiritual heritage.

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   Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI

   Pass by

   We will drive through Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.

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   Kusadasi Castle

   Pass by

   Also called Pigeon Island! One of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by and have an opportunity of seeing it in a distance. It is located very close to the Port, you might be able to have time after your tour if you are interested.

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    Kusadasi

    5 min

    In the end of our tour, we return to the Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME! PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate our return time to Cruise Port. OUR TOURS ARE WITH GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.