Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port for Cruisers (On-Time Return)

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Kusadasi, Turkey

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore classical Ephesus and its nearby historical sites on this full-day private shore excursion from Kusadasi port or the Ephesus area. With a private guide, inspect the well-preserved remnants of Ephesus, seeing the Library of Celsus, Great Theater, and more. Plus, visit the House of the Virgin Mary and medieval Isa Bey Mosque, and view the remnants of St. John’s Basilica and the Temple of Artemis. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off, guiding, and private air-conditioned transport.

Get inside tips from a local
Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
Family friendly
Step back in time on a history tour
Led by a local guide

What's Included

Private tour
Professional local guide
Private Transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Entrace Tickets

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will be picked up from port or centrally located hotel for tour

Itinerary

Ephesus Ancient City

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Temple of Hadrian

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The House of the Virgin Mary

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Isa Bey Mosque

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Artemis

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Terrace Houses

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Comfortable shoes, sunglasses and hat recommended
Not wheelchair accessible
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Annual closing dates of all museums in Ephesus area as follows: January 1 - New Year, June 15/17 - Ramadan Festival, August 21/24 - Eid Festival

Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Kid-friendly tour guide will be informative for all ages of your family
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

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A Turkish Delight!

Katherine_C, Apr 2024

This was our first trip to Turkey, and we are so happy we got the chance to visit Kusadasi! We booked our private guided tour through Viator, operated by Guided Istanbul Tours and led by the lovely Ceyla. She was so extremely knowledgeable about the area, having an archeological background and true appreciation of the history. We started the tour by visiting the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, followed by a trip to Meryemana (the Virgin Mary's House), believed to be where she lived her final days. These were fairly quick stops, but Ceyla hit the major highlights and gave us plenty of historical information. We then stopped by Lotus Ceramics Garden where we met a local owner and his family who have been making Turkish pottery for generations. We learned all about the process and saw so many absolutely stunning pieces (there was zero pressure to buy anything, but they were very helpful to package and ship for free if desired). The proprietor and his family were so friendly and offered us some amazing Turkish coffee and Turkish delight during our visit. Next, we took an in-depth tour of the Ancient City of Ephesus where Ceyla again provided so many interesting historical facts and led us through key parts of the city, including the Temple of Hadrian and the astounding Library of Celsus. There are no words to describe the beauty of the city and just how vast it was, especially for its time. Afterwards, Ceyla took us to one of her favorite local restaurants where we had some of the freshest, most delicious vegetable and meat plates we've ever had...so happy we had worked up an appetite from touring Ephesus! Finally, we went by one of the local Turkish carpet schools connected to the Ministry of Education. The manager took so much time showing us the intricacies of weaving the rugs and explaining the complete process...it was so interesting! We did get caught up at the end with a bit of a sales pitch, but it's understandable considering the months (sometimes years) the ladies spend hand-weaving the carpets. It wasn't a high-pressure sales pitch, so I would still recommend taking the time to stop by and learn/see the whole process. All in all, we had an amazing time on our approx. 8-hr tour of Kusadasi and would LOVE to visit Turkey sometime in the near future for a longer stay!