• Ephesus Port Tours - Ephesus Port Tours will greet you at the cruise port.
• Ephesus Terrace Houses - This visit can be included in the itinerary (entry fees are additional). The Terrace Houses were the residences of the upper class in Ephesus, renowned for their stunning mosaics and wall paintings.
• Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The House of the Virgin Mary is a significant pilgrimage site for Christians, where the Virgin Mary spent her final days and passed away. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967 and ‘unofficially’ affirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II visited in 1979, and Pope Benedict XVI in 2006. During their visits, they presented gifts to the shrine, which are on display.
• Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus is one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman ancient cities globally, known for the Odeon, where music concerts were held; the Domitian Temple, one of the first temples dedicated to a human; the Celcius Library, the third-largest library of ancient times; the Amphitheatre, one of the largest in the world with a capacity of 24,000, where St. Paul preached; Roman Baths; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; and Public Toilets.
• The Temple of Artemis - One of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
• Kusadasi Castle - Also known as Pigeon Island, Kusadasi Castle is located next to the port. It can be seen from your boat or visited independently after the tour.
• Kusadasi Shopping Center - We will pass by the Kusadasi Shopping Center, which is just a 5-minute walk from the port. You will have free time after the tour, and your guide will point out the shopping area.
• Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI - We will pass by the Caravanserai, located very close to the port, just a 5-minute walk away. You will have free time to explore after the tour.
• Kusadasi - The town where your ship is docked.
• Kuşadası - The town where your ship is docked.

• Fully air-conditioned brand new vehicle with separate driver
• Professional licensed local tour guide
• Private tour
• All taxes
• All parking fees
• Port pickup and drop-off

• Entrance fees ( We will arrange tickets of Ephesus in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines )

This is an exclusive tour tailored for your group, not a shared group tour. Explore the highlights of Ephesus with a knowledgeable and professional local tour guide. Visit the Ancient City of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stroll along its ancient streets, and admire the Grand Theatre of Ephesus where St. Paul addressed the Ephesians. Capture stunning photos in front of the Celsus Library, and discover the Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, and Agora. Experience the serene atmosphere of the House of the Virgin Mary, the most significant Biblical site in Turkey. Visit the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the ancient world’s wonders. Your expert local guide will offer recommendations for capturing amazing photos of these captivating sites. Upon request, enjoy a local lunch and have the option to visit the Terrace Houses (additional entry fee applies). This tour is exclusively for cruise guests.

• FOR CRUISE GUESTS / WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO MEET AT PORT AFTER 30 / 45 MINUTES YOUR SHIP DOCKED TO PORT IN ORDER TO BEAT CROWDS / SCHOOL BUSES AND HOT WEATHER IN THE AFTERNOON. IT IS BETTER TO MEET EARLY TO HAVE A BETTER TOUR IN EPHESUS BEFORE THE CROWDS.
• WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO MEET AT 8.00AM IF YOUR SHIP’S SCHEDULED ARRIVAL TIME IS 7.00AM. IF YOUR SHIP’S SCHEDULED ARRIVAL TIME IS LATER THAN 7.00AM, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO MEET AFTER 30 MINUTES YOUR SHIP DOCKED TO PORT IN ORDER TO BEAT CROWDS FROM CRUISE SHIPS, SCHOOL BUSES AND HOT WEATHER IN THE AFTERNOON.
• THIS TOUR IS ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM A CRUISE SHIP, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR AND CHECK OTHER OPTINAL TOURS
• OUR TOURS ARE ONLY IN ENGLISH, WE DO NOT GIVE TOURS IN SPANISH OR OTHER LANGUAGES
• WE GUARENTEE TO GET YOU BACK TO SHIP ON TIME

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