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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. All you need to do is enjoy your day and be back at the port right on time.
• 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
• Enjoy a fully flexible itinerary with a licensed Guide and private A/C Minibus
• Worry-free shore excursion with port pickup/drop-off and a schedule planned around your ship’s timings
• Option to experience Authentic Turkish Lunch
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
We highly recommend you to meet our team, after 30/45 minutes your ship docked to the Port. So, you might beat the crowds, school buses, and hot weather in order to have a better experience during your Tour in Ephesus.
Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Hotels which is centrally located in Kusadasi or Selcuk Towns
Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Izmir Cruise Port and Izmir Hotels with an additional fee of 100 USD for up to 15 Persons.
After you sent your reservation, please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and coordinate your meeting time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Kusadasi
We meet you at the Cruise Port! Our team will be waiting next to Information Desk at the Exit Gate of Cruise Port by holding a sign which is your name written on it. After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree on your meeting time. There are several Cruise Ships with different timings. So, you might decide about the best meeting time which is fitting your schedule.
Ancient City of Ephesus
UNESCO listed place; The ancient city of Ephesus (Ephesos) takes you on an unforgettable journey through history; etched on minds as the home of the Blessed Virgin Mary, stretching back to the Neolithic period and inhabited in the greatest period of the Roman Empire. This ancient city was valued for a long time as a harbour town, and due to the excavations which have uncovered new sections and artefacts every year, the city continues to surprise its visitors and to maintain its historical value. Many famous classical philosophers, who are still read today, such as Heraclitus, lived in the scientific, artistic and cultural city of Ephesus.
Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
Cruise Port Pick-up & Drop-Off
Gratuities recommended
Ephesus Ruins
Mary's House
INCLUDING: Professional Tour Guide and Transportation throughout your Tour. Top-level service quality!
Pickup included
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Prashant S,,Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
Our tour guide Jon(Umut) was waiting for us outside the cruise ship terminal. This was a private tour with Lunch. Our tour guide was friendly and he provided historical facts about the sites. The tour guide also provided skip the line tickets for the Ephesus and Virgin Mary house. He was kind enough to take our pictures at all the photo spots. We covered all the sites in the tour and we return back to the ship terminal with ample time to spend at the port. The tour includes carpet making education and you have a chance to buy carpet and jewelry from the shops if you wish. We enjoyed the tour and the Lunch.
Nathan B,,Jul 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
Lisa was a great guide. Showed us the highlights around Ephesus while doing her best to stay out of the sun. She pointed out a lot of things that we wouldn’t have noticed in our own. She was very flexible with what we wanted to see and accommodating since it was unseasonably hot.
LaurenK1872,,Jul 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
Lovely tour, showing all the important parts of Ephesus, Artemis temple, with loads of interesting information that is unique and unknown. Great lunch included :) we also had a great visit to House of Virgin Mary



Journey40204675504,,Jan 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
Ismail was a wonderful guide around Kusadasi. He picked us up from our cruise terminal, took us to all the sights, then dropped us at Cruise port at the end of the day. He gave us information on what we were seeing and the local culture and was very friendly and informative. After the tour we went to local reataurant that was the best part of the tour! The traditional dishes was so tasty! During the tour we had a chance to see sone traditional items (optional) I highly recommend him and this local company for private tours of Kusadasi! Thank you for a wonderful day!
Operated by Kusadasi Shore Excursions