Special Discounted Ephesus Tour For Cruise Passengers

This tour is much more comfortable than crowded group tours. Only your group will be part of this tour. Our private guide and driver will be at your service. Our vehicles will be cooled before you start your journey. You will have free Wi-Fi access in the vehicle. Your waiting time at the entrances will be minimized, and you won’t have to wait for dozens of people. During the tour, our guide will provide detailed information about historical sites such as the ruins of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Terrace Houses. In this tour, you will only enjoy the experience. We take care of all the logistical planning for you. We can take you to a restaurant surrounded by cultural heritage for lunch in the middle of the day. We will take you to a place where you can taste Turkish cuisine in a cool garden setting. If there are any places in the tour program that you do not wish to visit, you can let us know.

1. 1

   Kusadasi

   Pass by

   We will meet you at the Cruise Port. After making your reservation, please contact our team to arrange and secure your meeting time.

2. 2

   Ephesus Ancient City

   2 hours

   Ephesus is a large port city that has witnessed history. Here are some of the places we will see : the Magnesia Gate, the Great Theatre, the Eastern Gymnasium and the Baths of the State Agora, the Upper Agora (State Agora) and the Basilica, the Odeon, the Prytaneion, the Temple of Domitian, the Pollio Fountain, the Memmius Monument, Curetes Street, the Heracles Gate, the Trajan Fountain, the Terrace Houses, the Varius Baths, the Public Toilet (Latrina), the House of Love, the Temple of Hadrian, the Alytarkhus Stoa, the Octagon, the Heroon, the Celsus Library, the Commercial Agora and the South Gate, the Marble Street, the Harbor Street (Arcadiane), the Theatre Gymnasium, the Ruins of the Virgin Mary Church, and the Harbor Baths. The entrance fees for this site are not included in the price. Due to high visitor traffic, there may be a wait at the entrance. If you request, we can purchase your tickets in advance to save time before your arrival.

3. 3

   Ephesus Terrace Houses

   40 min

   In the Terrace Houses located within the ancient city of Ephesus, the rulers and the wealthy of the time used to live. The Terrace Houses, which consist of two sections, have survived to the present day with only one section preserved. There are a total of six houses. The mosaic structures are prominent. It is definitely one of the places you must see.

4. 4

   The House of the Virgin Mary

   1 hour

   The entrance fees for the House of Virgin Mary are not included in the price. If you do not wish to pay, you are not required to enter. Since the tour is private, we will proceed according to your preferences during the visit. If you wish to enter, you can make the payment at the entrance gate. Tickets for this site cannot be purchased in advance.

5. 5

   The Temple of Artemis

   20 min

   In ancient times, there were many temples dedicated to Artemis. Among them, the most famous one was the Temple in Ephesus. Its fame grew after it was declared one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by the Byzantine philosopher Philon in the 3rd century BC. The Temple of Artemis is not located within the Ephesus Archaeological Park. There is a distance of approximately 2 kilometers between them. There is no entrance fee to visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis.

6. 6

   Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI

   Pass by

   After our tour in the Ephesus region, we will head towards the Kusadasi Port where your ship is located. Here, our guide will introduce you to the Ox Mehmet Pasha Caravanserai, which you will pass by during your journey. It was built in 1618.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   Pass by

   When we reach the coastline, our guide will show you the Kusadasi Castle. The castle, which covers the entire Pigeon Island, was built in the late 13th century. It was repaired by Ox Mehmet Pasha in 1613. In 1957, a road was constructed to connect the island to the mainland.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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