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Kusadasi, Turkey
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Specifically designed for cruise guests, this tour lets you see the ruins of Ephesus and either the Temple of Artemis, the Terrace Houses, or the House of the Virgin Mary—without having to plan logistics. Direct transfers from Kusadasi Port save you the hassle of figuring out transportation, and your attraction tickets, with skip-the-line admission, are included.
- Enjoy seamless pickup and drop-off from Kusadasi Port
- Choose group or private tour options
- Stop for photos at the best spots in Ephesus and for a Turkish lunch
- Entry tickets included for all attractions
What's Included
- Entry tickets for sites included in your selected option.
- GUARANTEED on-time return.
- Professional licensed tour guide.
- Kusadasi Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off
- LunchIf requested by guest
- Personal Expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
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.
Itinerary
1
Kusadasi Port
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The House of the Virgin Mary
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Ephesus Ancient City
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
4
Ephesus Terrace Houses
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
The Temple of Artemis
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Selcuk (Pass By)
6
Kusadasi Port
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
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- 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.
- 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
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Leonard_C, Jul 2026
Great private tour with transport, entry tickets and a stop for great food. Pickup and drop off right on the port.
Elyse_R, Jul 2026
This was truly a remarkable tour. It was amazing to see Turkey and have a private tour that was customized to what we wanted. Hati was incredible!!!
Kristin_C, Jul 2026
Ogun was very knowledgeable, engaging and flexible. The tour was as outlined and very informative. Would highly recommend the tour company and guide.
Sheyenne_M, Jul 2026
My husband and I had a wonderful time on the Ephesus and The Virgin Mary House tour. Our guide was Mustafa. He was knowledgeable, informative and very kind. We did stop by a rug making place. My husband and I were timid at first but it was incredible to learn about and watch how they were made. There was not any pressure to buy a rug but we ended up purchasing one.
We would highly recommend this tour!
Christine_B, Jul 2026
This is an excellent tour. The driver and tour guide were excellent. Our tour guide, Huseyin, gave great information about the sights and the excursion.
This tour will not disappoint. The ruins of Ephesus will amaze you.
I highly recommend this tour.
Eva_K, Jul 2026
Our guide was very informative and helpful. Was able to accommodate a person with mobility issue and still give us a great time!
Aracelys_S, Jul 2026
This was a wonderful tour and one of the highlights of our trip. We visited the House of the Virgin Mary, explored the incredible ancient ruins of Ephesus, and enjoyed a delicious traditional Turkish lunch (not included in the tour price). We also had the opportunity to watch how authentic Turkish rugs are made and learned about the craftsmanship during an interesting presentation.
Our guide was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about the history and culture, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. The tour was well organized and covered all the major highlights. We highly recommend it to anyone visiting Ephesus!
Stephen_T, Jul 2026
The guide was extremely well versed in his knowledge and presentation. Amazed that he had to attend college for 4 years to build that knowledge and write an exam to be accredited by the Turkish government and then licensed. The tour company set up the tour to pick up right at the cruise ship terminal and it was extremely well organized and easy to connect with the guide. Ephesus was so interesting and seeing Mary’s house was a special part of the tour. The lunch was delicious and seeing the rug making very interesting. Just accept they are going to try hard to sell you a beautiful rug or jewelry but remember the price is not within every person’s budget. Aside from that I would highly recommend this tour. Enjoy the tour!
thomas_e, Jul 2026
We booked a private tour for a group of 8 and where able to customise the experience, Okan our guide was brilliant, very knowledgable and shade some great insights to the history of the region.
Perfect for anyone looking to do a tour outside of the cruise packages
5 stars for our group
Shena_B, Jul 2026
Altinkum Travel did an amazing tour.
Our guide was extremely nice, professional, and thorough. An expert in the history of Turkiye and other country’s influences. I highly recommend this tour operator and each place we visited.
Kathleen_N, Jul 2026
This is the second year in a row that I used the Services of Michael. He gave us a tour specifically to meet our needs and we enjoyed the day with him tremendously!
We did most of the planning on email, and he responds very quickly, making it so easy to get what we needed for the day! And, the authentic lunch was fabulous! I highly recommend Michael!
Rae_G, Jul 2026
Traveled with my kids and parents. Guide was knowledgeable. Seeing Ephesus was a highlight of our entire vacation.
It was incredibly hot, and there is a LOT of walking. Not recommended in the heat if you are sensitive to that.
Two heads up - the guide said he doesn't always take people into the museum but we had time to go because we happened to be the only family on the trip. The museum was really cool - ask at the beginning to make sure there is time for it. It is all a multi-room 4D experience, it is air conditioned, really like nothing I had experienced before. There is only one artifact there, but it is super neat to see.
Also, as a warning, everyone I know who did a tour of Ephesus was taken to a rug-making facility to sell you a rug. This tour took us to one - it was kind of interesting to see them making it, but is totally a sales pitch.
George_F, Jul 2026
This tour was very organized from pre-trip information to the end. Not having to worry about buying or paying for tickets that day helped the planning. Guide Isek did a great job with good order for managing crowds and gave excellent information. She was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable.
Sudershan_S, Jul 2026
AC bus had a barely AC working. Tour guide was ok but confusing options. Make sure select house of Mary option if you want to visit.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
During some of the busiest days of the summer, the weather can be extremely hot, and as a result, the air conditioning may not always cool as effectively as expected. However, this is the first time we have received feedback like this.
We believe this single issue does not reflect the overall quality of service we strive to provide, and we don't feel it deserves a 3-star rating. If you feel your overall experience was better than your review suggests, we would sincerely appreciate it if you would consider updating your review.
Thank you for your understanding and for choosing us.
Christopher_W, Jul 2026
A tremendous tour. We got lucky and the crowds were light, so we had a lot of free time at the House of Mary, at Ephesus, and at the Temple of Artemis. Don't the Terrace Houses is €15 extra but really worth it to see the week preserved mosaics and frescoes.
Lunch was great and we even had time to stop at a lokum (Turkish delight) store and buy too much candy.
Taylan, our guide, was so kind, knowledgeable, and really fun to spend the day with.
Monica_L, Jul 2026
We were very satisfied with this booking. From the start the agents were very helpful. As soon as we got out of our ship, they were waiting for us with our reservation name and assigned us to our guide. Our guide, Husayient (hope I spelled it correctly), was very knowledgeable. He was very polite, nice, and patient. He gave us plenty of new information that we did not know. He graciously waiting for us and for some of our other cruisers who needed the extra time. The lunch was delicious and it was a pleasant restaurant.
Leonard_A, Jul 2026
I visited Ephesus over 20 years ago and was incredibly excited to return and see the new excavations of the Terrace Houses. This time, I came back with my family, and we had a wonderful experience! Ezgi was our tour guide, and she did an excellent job, making sure to give us plenty of time to take photos. The Terrace Houses themselves were amazing—the home owned by Flavius was particularly incredible, and the frescoes and mosaics were beautifully preserved. It was also great to see the Library of Celsus again. I highly recommend booking a tour with Ezgi and Viator.
Angela_T, Jul 2026
When I initially booked I was skeptical because the price was much lower than other vendors. I’m happy to say everything worked out perfectly. Unfortunately I cannot recall names of all the people that assisted but all made the entire experience excellent. A group of four was dropped off by previous excursion driver & a driver from the photo shoot took us back to ship without issues. It takes 7 - 10 days to receive photos. The only minor issue was finding the location. Santorini have no addresses so finding any location can be difficult. I received the pin from location but the pin was at a restaurant which was down the street from dress shop. Overall I will give 9/10.
Sabrina_P, Jul 2026
Even though it was very hot, Mustafa was a very friendly guide, shared many interesting facts, and helped us take advantage of the shady areas to explain things. That was smart thinking, because the sun was intense. Also, he takes great pictures and knows all the best spots. The tour consisted of a visit to the archeological site in Ephesus, the terrace houses, temple of Artemis, and rug factory. Everything was great. Book this tour now!!!
Linda_A, Jul 2026
Well organized , informative, comfortable van , knowledgeable guide (Medi). Friendly , no pressure to buy.
acextra, Jul 2026
The tour guide was knowledgeable about history and culture, and was considerate of the group needs. Would recommend
Kathy_S, Jul 2026
This was an excellent tour which included what we wanted to see. Our guide, Mustafa, was outstanding. He had extensive knowledge of the history and archeology. A tip if you have mobility issues is to book a private tour and enter through the lower gate at Ephesus to avoid the rougher terrain. Mustafa’s help was instrumental in getting the manual wheelchair through some rough patches with cobblestones and planks.
Trent_W, Jul 2026
Our group enjoyed this tour so much! Our guide, Eda, was absolutely wonderful and incredibly knowledgeable. We learned so much about the city of Ephesus and its inhabitants, and the home of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. We also learned about the art of making beautiful Turkish rugs and ceramics. To make things even more incredible, Eda arranged for us to have a delicious Turkish lunch. I would highly recommend her. She and our driver made the day perfect :)
Kevin_H, Jul 2026
Great tour. Hazel very knowledgeable, friendly, and great with kids!! Seamless transfer to car. Highly recommend.
DavidCook, Jul 2026
My wife and I had a fantastic experience on our tour of Ephesus, the Virgin Mary’s home, and the Temple of Artemis with our tour guide Riza. He was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. It was like speaking with a long time friend. He showed us wonderful hospitality and made our visit to Kusadasi very memorable! We would highly recommend Riza for any of your tour needs.
Claire_E, Jul 2026
Our trip to Ephesus, Virgin Mary's House & Artemis was fantastic. Our guide Medi was incredibly knowledgeable & made our whole trip very enjoyable. Would highly recommend both our guide & the trip. Straight forward pick up from the cruise port too.
Janice_S, Jul 2026
Ephesus was a unique stop. We gained appreciation for authentic handmade rugs, the diverse shops and the history. Hati (Hatice) gave a wonderful recount of details and beauty of this city.
The heirloom weaving shop, complete with Turkish coffee while we reviewed rugmaking in progress leaves you with one decision.... buy a rug!
Thanks Hati! Say hi the the guy who looks JUST LIKE Duane 'the Rock' Johnson at the rug shop!!!!
Whitney_W, Jul 2026
This is a great way to see Ephesus! Our guide Hazel was excellent and knowledgeable. The lunch at the rug factory was very good just be ready to see lots of rugs literally thrown out in front of you.
jenny_h, Jul 2026
Duygu Was a great guide - very friendly / very knowledgeable and also made sure that the whole group got to do what they wanted with the scheduled time. Giving us lots of options.
Hadn’t realized that the trip would include a visit to another carpet shop.., and also a leather shop with a fashion show. Some people
Enjoyed this and bought leather but the prices were super high.
Melissa_C, Jul 2026
Trip with Filiz was easy and fun. We saw all the main sights and had a Turkish lunch. Overall a good experience
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