Entrance Fees are INCLUDED / Shore Excursion Biblical Ephesus

Selçuk, Turkey

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Maximize every second of your limited time on dry land on a private excursion to Ephesus. As you explore the UNESCO-listed ancient city, your guide will provide commentary that takes you thousands of years into the past for a genuinely immersive sightseeing experience. The robust itinerary also includes visits to the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John, the Temple of Artemis, and the village of Selcuk.

Get a break from cruise ship passengers with a private tour
Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle
Enjoy complimentary admission to all visited attractions
Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey

What's Included

Bottle of water
Full Insurance For The Duration Of The Tour.
Professional Tour Guide.
Round Trip Transfer In Luxurious Vehicles.
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch

Personal Expenses.
Gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Kusadasi (Ephesus) Cruise Port

Pickup details

We pick up guests from Kusadasi Cruise Port. The professional tour guide will be waiting for guests with the name sign in front of the terminal building's exit gate

Itinerary

The House of the Virgin Mary

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Ephesus Ancient City

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica of St. John

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
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

based on 2 reviews

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Best Tour Ever

Matthew_W, May 2026

The tour was an absolute delight! Excellent transportation from the port. Our tour guide was absolutely amazing! So knowledgeable and went out of the way to accommodate everyones needs. Even adding extra stops at the end of the tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We’re delighted to hear that your tour was such a wonderful experience! It’s great to know that the transportation from the port was smooth and comfortable, and that your guide’s knowledge and dedication helped make the day extra special. Going the extra mile for our guests is something we truly value, so we’re pleased that the additional stops and personalized attention made a difference. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you again with Neopolis Travel!

Ephesus tour

Jo_K, Apr 2022

Guide was very informative! Amazing sites in Ephesus! Also saw Church of St. John and ruins of Temple of Artemis, one of the seven Wonders of the ancient world.