VIP Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port & SkipTheLine Tickets

ON-TIME RETURN GUARANTEE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS See the best of Ephesus on a private or small group tour, with our On-Time Return Guarantee for cruise guests. Choose a Private VIP Tour for more flexibility and a pace that suits your group, or join a Small Group Tour. English and Spanish tours are operated separately by professional, licensed guides. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, walk the ancient streets of Ephesus, see the Library of Celsus and Great Theater, and stop at the Temple of Artemis. Skip-the-Line Tickets: Your guide can arrange tickets in advance, so you don't waste time at the ticket office. Entrance fees are included only in the options that specifically say so. For Cruise Guests: We recommend meeting your guide within 30 minutes of leaving the ship. Starting early helps you stay ahead of the larger tour groups and avoid some of the midday heat. We plan the timing around your ship's schedule, so you'll be back at the port on time.

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   Port Kusadasi Turkey

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   Your Ephesus Shore Excursion begins immediately when you disembark! Your professional tour guide will be waiting inside the secure Kusadasi Port terminal, immediately visible upon disembarking, holding a sign with your name. We guarantee a completely hassle-free start; there is no need to exit the port premises to begin your day trip to ancient Ephesus.

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   The House of the Virgin Mary

   1 hour

   Virgin Mary’s House is a Catholic shrine located at the skirt of Bulbul Mountain in Selcuk. It is discovered after a nun in Germany described the place in her visions about a house Mother Mary lived before she died. It has become an important pilgrimage spot for Catholics since then.

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   Ephesus Ancient City

   2 hours

   Discover one of the most popular trade cities of ancient Greek and Roman Empire. Ephesus is probably the most famous ancient site in Turkey. It was a busy trade center as a port city. Ephesus had a great influence on the ancient world. Also as an important religious center of early Christianity and one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelations. In Ephesus you will see, Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan and the Theater and more.

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   Stop 4

   30 min

   We'll visit the Ephesus Experience Museum and step into the past with cutting-edge technology that brings the ancient city to life! Through incredible projections and interactive exhibits, you'll feel what it was really like to live in Ephesus during its prime—a perfect way to put the marble ruins you just saw into stunning historical context.

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   Ephesus Terrace Houses

   30 min

   These are exclusive residences situated on the slopes opposite the Temple of Hadrian along Curetes Street. Commonly known as the “rich houses,” they were uncovered during recent excavations. The houses near Curetes Street feature colonnaded porticoes, while step streets connected directly to the house entrances. We will stop at Terrace Houses and explore the Houses of Rich Ephesians.

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   The Temple of Artemis

   30 min

   Temple of Artemis, also known as the Temple of Diana. Only one or two pieces of marble remain from the temple, which is considered one of the seven wonders of the world.

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   Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI

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   As we head toward the port, enjoy a scenic drive past the historic Kusadasi Caravanserai. This brief glimpse offers a view of the beautifully restored 17th-century Ottoman landmark.

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   Kusadasi

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   We will take a route through Kusadasi Downtown, allowing you to get a final look at the lively harbor and modern Aegean town atmosphere before reaching the port.

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   Port Kusadasi Turkey

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   Your Ephesus Shore Excursion concludes with a seamless transfer back to the Kusadasi Cruise Port or Marina. We guarantee your timely arrival with ample time before your ship's scheduled departure.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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