PRIVATE Ephesus Tour for Cruisers with Skip the Line Tickets

The tour will be provided only for your party with personal tour guide. Stay in the sites as much you wish, If there is any other site you want to visit, depending on time availability, it can be added to the program. The tour specialy designed for the cruise guests. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruise dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15 min

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2. 2

   The House of the Virgin Mary

   Pass by

   Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a peaceful and sacred site near Ephesus, and discover its historical and religious significance. (approximately 45 minutes)

3. 3

   Ephesus Ancient City

   2 hours

   If you booked the option with tickets, you don’t pay for the tickets. An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West with its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. An impressive city, ıt is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.

4. 4

   Ephesus Terrace Houses

   Pass by

   Explore the Terrace Houses of Ephesus, where beautifully preserved mosaics, frescoes, and ancient Roman homes reveal the luxurious lifestyle of Ephesus.

5. 5

   Basilica of St. John

   Pass by

   Visit the Basilica of St. John, an important Byzantine-era site built over the believed burial place of St. John the Apostle. (approximately 30 minutes)

6. 6

   The Temple of Artemis

   Pass by

   was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world. (approximately 20 minutes)

7. 7

   Stop 7

   30 min

   At the end of the tour drive you back to Kusadasi Cruise Port. We guarantee your timely return to the Kusadasi Cruise Port.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Guests using a wheelchair must be able to stand for a short period of time, enough to get in and out of the vehicle.

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