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Overview
Best of Ephesus tour stands out for its flexibility and all-inclusive design, allowing you to explore the Ancient City of Ephesus in a way that suits your travel style. You can choose between private or small group options, with itinerary combinations such as Ephesus + Temple of Artemis, Ephesus + Terrace Houses, or Ephesus + House of the Virgin Mary. Walk through the well-preserved streets of Ephesus, one of the greatest ancient cities of the Mediterranean, visit the Terrace Houses with their mosaics and frescoes, and experience the spiritual atmosphere of the House of the Virgin Mary. All entrance fees are included, so you can skip ticket lines and enjoy a seamless experience. For added comfort, lunch can be arranged upon request, making your day hassle-free and tailored to your preferences. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
Pickup Information
To make it easier to find, although written in three ways, all refer to the same place, Kusadasi Port. ◉➤ The tour is specially designed for cruise guests. ◉➤ Pick-up and drop-off are only available from Kusadasi Port. ◉➤ The tour start time will be adjusted according to your cruise docking and onboard times. ◉➤ We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port.
Language Offered
Russian-GUIDE
Japanese-GUIDE
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. 2026 SEASON, SHIPS WE SERVE, A TO Z. Azamara Onward Brilliance O.T.S. Carnival Legend Celebrity Ascent, Eclipse, Equinox, Infinity Celestyal Discovery, Journey Enchanted Princess Emerald Azzurra, Kaia Island Princess ms Oosterdam Norwegian Viva Odyssey O.T.S. Oceania Allura, Regatta Scarlet Lady Seabourn Quest Seven Seas Grandeur, Mariner, Navigator, Splendor Silver Muse, Nova Star Flyer, Legend Sun Princess Viking Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Sky, Star, Vesta, Vela Wind Spirit, Star 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.
2. *If you have booked the Ephesus+Mary's House option, the tour program includes tickets for Ephesus and 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.
3. *All options include Ephesus tickets and the Ephesus tour.* Ancient Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
4. *If you have booked the Ephesus+Terrace Houses option, the tour program includes tickets for Ephesus and Terrace Houses.* The Terrace Houses of Ephesus in Ephesus, near Selçuk, unveil a world of luxury: vivid mosaics, colorful frescoes, and ingenious heating systems. Clinging to the slopes, these elite homes bring ancient Roman life to life, revealing comfort, artistry, and the hidden stories of the city’s wealthiest residents.
5. was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in atiuqity and made Ephesus a much-visited pligrimage place. There were totally 127 ionic columns with the height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world.
6. *If you have booked the Ephesus+Mary's House option.* *If you have booked the Ephesus+Terrace Houses option.* Lunch Break: The guide will suggest the best restaurant optıon if requested on tour day.
7. At the end of the tour drive you back to Kusadasi Cruise Port. We guarantee your timely return to the Kusadasi Cruise Port.
Inclusion
GUARANTEED on-time return.
Kusadasi Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off
Included Entry Tickets
Professional licensed tour guide.
Exclusion
Personal Expenses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
2026 SEASON, SHIPS WE SERVE, A TO Z. ⬇⬇⬇
Azamara Onward
Brilliance O.T.S.
Carnival Legend
Celebrity Ascent, Eclipse, Equinox, Infinity
Celestyal Discovery, Journey
Enchanted Princess
Emerald Azzurra, Kaia
Island Princess
ms Oosterdam
Norwegian Viva
Odyssey O.T.S.
Oceania Allura, Regatta
Scarlet Lady
Seabourn Quest
Seven Seas Grandeur, Mariner, Navigator, Splendor
Silver Muse, Nova
Star Flyer, Legend
Sun Princess
Viking Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Sky, Star, Vesta, Vela
Wind Spirit, Star
We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
The tour offers Ephesus+Artemis Temple, Ephesus+Terrace Houses, Ephesus+House of Mary GROUP and PRIVATE tour Options. Please seleck optıon that meets your wishes at tour booking.
Group Tour Options: usually has 8–10 participants. But, even if your group has 10+ people, you can still book. Groups are formed as passengers of the same ship.
Private Tour Options: The tour will 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.
Your tour guide may suggest visiting places with handmade items, but it’s completely optional for the guests.
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