ON TIME RETURN GUARANTEE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Enjoy a PRIVATE or SMALL GROUP TOUR tailored to your preference, backed by our ON-TIME RETURN GUARANTEE! Skip the long lines and explore history with dedicated guides in ENGLISH or SPANISH (separate tours). Walk Marble Streets and stand where St. Paul once preached.
Experience Highlights:
Flexible Options: Choose between Private VIP or Small Group tours.
Professional Licensed Tour Guides: Separate tours conducted in English or Spanish.
Skip-The-Line: No waiting at the gates; maximize your time!
Iconic Sites: House of Mary, Celsus Library, and Temple of Artemis.
PRIORITY TIMING: To avoid the crowds and heat, we recommend meeting your guide within 30 minutes of disembarking. This ensures a seamless flow before the large buses arrive. Book now for a hassle-free, personalized journey!
Enjoy a PRIVATE or SMALL GROUP TOUR tailored to your preference, backed by our ON-TIME RETURN GUARANTEE! Skip the long lines and explore history with dedicated guides in ENGLISH or SPANISH (separate tours). Walk Marble Streets and stand where St. Paul once preached.
Experience Highlights:
Flexible Options: Choose between Private VIP or Small Group tours.
Professional Licensed Tour Guides: Separate tours conducted in English or Spanish.
Skip-The-Line: No waiting at the gates; maximize your time!
Iconic Sites: House of Mary, Celsus Library, and Temple of Artemis.
PRIORITY TIMING: To avoid the crowds and heat, we recommend meeting your guide within 30 minutes of disembarking. This ensures a seamless flow before the large buses arrive. Book now for a hassle-free, personalized journey!
- Port Kusadasi Turkey: 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.
- The House of the Virgin Mary: 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.
- Ephesus Ancient City: 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.
- 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.
- Ephesus Terrace Houses: 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.
- The Temple of Artemis: 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.
- Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI: 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.
- Kusadasi: 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.
- Port Kusadasi Turkey: 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.
Included
- Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
- Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
- On time RETURN guarantee for CRUISE PASSENGERS
- Air-conditioned modern vehicles driven by by professional drivers.
- Parking Fees
Not included
- Entrance Fees for Virgin Mary's House, Ephesus Ancient City.
- Lunch
- Entrance Fee for Terrace Houses
- Tips to the drivers and tour guides are not included
- 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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
