Private Tour
Top Choice For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary's House WITH TICKETS+LUNCH
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Explore House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus ruins and the temple of Artemis with local expert Guide from/to Kusadasi Port (only for cruise guests)
ENTRY TICKETS to historical sites are INCLUDED. Enjoy the privilege of SKIP THE TICKET LINES, that your guide will keep the tickets ready for you without waiting in the ticket queue at the entrance of the ruins.
LUNCH will be served in a local restaurant where you will Taste typical turkish foods.
Group Tour Option: The group sizes will be up to 10 people maximum. Groups are formed as passengers of the same ship.
Private Tour Option: The tour will be provided only for your party with personal tour guide. Stay ın 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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
The tour offer Group and Private Tour options with INCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS
We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
Group Tour Option: The group sizes will be up to 10-12 people maximum. Groups are formed as passengers of the same ship.
Private Tour Option: The tour wıll 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. Pick up and drop off only available from Kusadasi Port. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruise dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
According to the pick-up time that we will arrange according to your ship's arrival time, meet your guide at the Kusadasi Cruise Port and set out towards the first visit point.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
What‘s Included
Entry/Admission - The Virgin Mary's House.
Lunch in the local restaurant.
Car Park Fees and local taxes.
Professional licensed tour guide.
Kusadasi Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off.
Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus.
Beverages at lunch
Personal Expenses
Options
SMALL GROUP WITH TICKETS ✅
The tour is only FOR CRUISERS.
Group tour max 10-12 people.
Tickets: ➤ INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS to Ephesus and House of Mary. Our price includes tickets. No surprises, no add-ons.
Duration: 5 hours
Lunch: ➤ Taste Turkish cuisine at selected family-owned restaurants.
Mercedes Minibus.
Guaranteed on time return.: For this option, the tour will start one hour after the ship’s arrival at the port. Please make your reservation accordingly.
Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR WITH TICKETS ✅
The tour is only FOR CRUISERS.
This Option: ➤ This is a private tour with personal tour guide.
Tickets: ➤ INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS to Ephesus and House of Mary. Our price includes tickets. No surprises, no add-ons.
Duration: 5 hours
Lunch: ➤ Taste Turkish cuisine at selected family-owned restaurants.
Mercedes Minibus.
Guaranteed on time return.
Pickup included
Reviews
7,138 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding tour guide.. 5 Star plus
K2462ZErhondag,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Isik was our tour guide and welcomed us with genuine warmth and friendliness. I was impressed from the very beginning. She is incredibly informative and knowledgeable about every aspect of the tour. Isik made us feel completely at home in Turkey, treating us as if we were an extension of her own family. I highly recommend her—she truly deserves a five-plus-star rating. Her passion and care made me want to return for more.
Great day out, Ephesus, lunch and lovely guide Ozz!
Ruth P,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent two days with Ozz touring around and had a great time. Ephesus was great… make sure you do the terraced houses too! Ozz was very knowledgeable and adaptable. Lunch after Ephesus was delicious and it was so easy to be driven everywhere in a comfortable, clean vehicle. Thanks Ozz!
Ephesus is a great experience
Thorsten S,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely and interesting tour with our Tour Guide Ozz at Ephesus. Don’t miss the Terraced Houses they are a highlight of every Ephesus visit. Ozz is very knowledgable and was able to answer all of our questions. He also helped us to make the best of our available time and we really enjoyed the tour with Altikum Travel.
Fun time in Ephesus
Radhika R,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ozz Great tour guide for our trip to Ephesus and the Virgin Mary house. Excellent description of the historic sites. Made us feel relaxed and at home. Enjoyed great lunch. Also time for own and photos.
Best experience in Ephesus
121syafiqr,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Tour Guide Ozz was really proficient in English. He’s knowledgeable on the topics and always takes care of us! Really recommend it
A nice trip
michaellG7463WQ,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A good travel,Ugur is very professional,he leads us went lots of places and explained every about places,history,a nice trip totally,highly recommend.100%
Grwat Tour Guide Ugur- Ephesus, Marys House, Artemis, Carpet weaving
angeducassek,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ugur is an extremely knowledgable, friendly and an informative guide. He gave us a brilliant insight into Ephesus, Mary's House, Atemis temple. We had brilliant lunch ahead of carpet weaving insight. Me and my husband highly recommend! He picked us up on time and along the drive gave us great information. We had a brilliant time! Great customer service and he even took great photos of me and my husband!
Trip to the Ephesus
kalharig,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very informative and the tour was amazing. Well organised and loved the whole experience. The ride was comfortable as well and we definitely recommend the service.
Times gone by
yvettecV8078PJ,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great enthusiastic guide amazing history ! It’s a trip well worth taking Incredible day out inner Ed in culture snd stories
Great day in Ephesus
516bryanu,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Funda was very knowledgeable and we had a fabulous tour and a great time . We toured Ephesus and had a nice lunch that was included. She took care of our airfare and transportation. She also stopped at the rug factory and we saw had rugs were made and a leather factory that put on a fashion show and I even purchased a leather jacket there.
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