ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Ruins, Mary's House Tour incl ENTRY TICKETS

ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Ruins, Mary's House Tour incl ENTRY TICKETS

By Kusadasi Shore Excursions

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Overview

Discover the very best of Ephesus on a stress-free Small-Group shore excursion designed for CRUISE PASSENGERS. With your licensed guide and comfortable, air-conditioned Minibus, you’ll explore the UNESCO-listed RUINS OF EPHESUS, Mary's House, and Temple of Artemis at a pace. Your guide handles everything, from timing around your ship’s arrival to arranging entrances, comfort breaks, and optional shopping or artisan visits upon request. All you need to do is enjoy your day and be back at the port right on time.

• Small-Group Tour tailored for CRUISE PASSENGERS from Cruise Port
• See three must-see sites in one day: Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis
• Enjoy a fully flexible itinerary with a licensed Guide and private A/C Minibus
• Worry-free shore excursion with port pickup/drop-off and a schedule planned around your ship’s timings
• Option to experience Authentic Turkish Lunch

Activity location

Kusadasi
- Kusadasi, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kusadasi Cruise Pier
- 09400, Camikebir, Aydın, Turkiye

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ONLY EPHESUS / GROUP TOUR in English

5h
Opening hours: Fri 07:00-17:30
English

MUSEUM TICKETS: Museum Entrance Tickets are INCLUDED.
Visits; Ephesus Ruins, optional Lunch break, free-time at a Local Handicraft Co-op.
GROUP TOUR: ️ Group Tours are shared with other travellers from the same cruise, with a maximum of 20 participants.
Duration: 4 hours: Usually takes approximately 3-4 hrs depending on how fast the group is.
LUNCH: ️ An optional lunch break at a cosy local restaurant.

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

€12.98 x 1 Adult€12.98

Total

ONLY EPHESUS / PRIVATE TOUR in English

5h
Opening hours: Fri 06:30-19:00
English

MUSEUM TICKETS: Museum Entrance Tickets are INCLUDED.
Visits; Ephesus Ruins, optional Lunch break, free-time at a Local Handicraft Co-op.
PRIVATE TOUR: Private Tours are only for the person who book the tour. Not shared with others.
Duration: 4 hours: Usually takes approximately 3-4 hrs depending on your interest at the places.
LUNCH: ️ An optional lunch break at a cosy local restaurant.

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

€69.20 x 1 Adult€69.20

Total

EPHESUS+MARY'S HOUSE / GROUP in English

5h
Opening hours: Fri 06:00-17:00
English

MUSEUM TICKETS: Museum Ent. Tickets INCLUDED.
Visits; Ephesus Ruins, House of Virgin Mary, optional Lunch, free-time at Handicraft Coop.
GROUP TOUR: ️ Group Tours are shared with other travellers from the same cruise, with a maximum of 20 participants.
Duration: 6 hours: Usually takes approximately 5-6 hrs, depending on your interest at the places.
LUNCH: ️ An optional lunch break at a cosy local restaurant.

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

€73.53 x 1 Adult€73.53

Total

EPHESUS+MARY'S HOUSE / PRIVATE in English

5h
Opening hours: Fri 06:00-17:00
English

MUSEUM TICKETS: Museum Ent. Tickets INCLUDED.
Visits; Ephesus Ruins, House of Virgin Mary, optional Lunch, free-time at Handicraft Coop.
PRIVATE TOUR: Private Tours are only for the person who books the tour. Not shared with others.
Duration: 6 hours: Usually takes approximately 5-6 hrs, depending on your interest at the places.
LUNCH: ️ An optional lunch break at a cosy local restaurant.

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

€90.83 x 1 Adult€90.83

Total

What's included, what's not

Museum Entrance fees of Ephesus and Mary's House included
Transport with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
GROUP OR PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalised service
Cruise Port Pick-up & Drop-Off
Service charge

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
UPON YOUR SHIP'S ARRIVAL AT THE PORT, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET WITH OUR TEAM WITHIN 30 TO 45 MINUTES. BY DOING SO, YOU CAN BYPASS THE CROWDS, SCHOOL BUSES, AND HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS, ENSURING AN ENHANCED AND MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS.
OUR TOURS ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE SHIP.
BOOK YOUR TOUR WITH US, VERIFIED PROVIDER OF KUSADASI/EPHESUS CRUISE PORT!
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Kusadasi (Pass by)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: ⛔️ GROUP TOURS are shared with other travellers from the same cruise, with a maximum of 20 participants. ⛔️ ⚠️ PRIVATE TOURS, on the other hand, offer full flexibility and personalisation. Upon meeting you, your guide will discuss your interests and customise the itinerary to match your preferences. ⚠️ ✳️ With a PRIVATE TOUR, you have complete control — visit only the places you want, at your own pace, with no rush or crowds. ✳️

Kusadasi

We’ll meet you in the Cruise Port! So, no need to hassle and arrange something else to pick your Tour! Once your booking is confirmed, our team will contact you with exact meeting point details — including where and how we’ll be waiting for you. Please check your inbox and reply to our message to confirm the arrangements, ensuring a smooth and timely meeting on the day of your tour.

Ancient City of Ephesus

2h
Admission ticket included

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Ancient City of Ephesus! Step back in time as you walk through one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world. Discover the Odeon, the Temple of Domitian, among the first temples dedicated to a human; and the magnificent Library of Celsus, the third largest library of the ancient world. Marvel at the Grand Amphitheatre, which could seat 24,000 spectators and where St. Paul once preached to the Ephesians. Stroll along the Marble Street, visit the Roman Baths, fountains, temples, agora, love house, public toilets, and many more fascinating remains that bring this legendary city to life.

Kusadasi Shopping Center

45m
Admission ticket included

You will have the chance to explore authentic local handicrafts and, enjoy a truly genuine shopping experience if you like to. Your professional local tour guide will be by your side to offer valuable insights—highlighting the finest traditional crafts, recommending the most reputable places to visit, and providing expert tips to ensure a smooth, enjoyable, and completely hassle-free experience.

Selcuk

OPTIONAL LUNCH BREAK is given. For travellers who wish to savour authentic Turkish cuisine, an optional lunch break at a small, charming local restaurant — a perfect opportunity to taste traditional flavours in a cosy atmosphere. Lunch fee is at your own expense which is payable to Restaurant. This is the end of the SHORT SCHEDULE. Guests who didn't book the FULL SCHEDULE will be transferred to the Cruise Port. The rest, will continue the Tour.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

45m
Admission ticket included

Nestled on a hillside near Ephesus, this peaceful stone house is one of the most revered Christian pilgrimage sites. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary spent her final years here with St. John the Apostle, who brought her to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus. Over the centuries, the site has welcomed countless pilgrims — including Pope Paul VI (1967), Pope John Paul II (1979), and Pope Benedict XVI (2006), each of whom visited and blessed the shrine. The storey of its discovery is just as remarkable. A German nun, Anne Catherine Emmerich, described the house in vivid detail in a vision, despite never having visited Ephesus. Years later, French priests followed her descriptions and uncovered the remains of this very structure. Today, visitors can explore the beautifully preserved house, light a candle, and leave a wish in this serene and deeply spiritual place.

The Temple of Artemis

5m
Admission ticket included

The Temple of Artemis – One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Dedicated to Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt and the moon, twin sister of Apollo, this magnificent temple stood as a symbol of faith, beauty, and wealth in ancient Ephesus. Originally built around 650 BC on a site sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess Cybele, the temple was funded by King Croesus of Lydia, one of the richest rulers of his time. Ingeniously, it was constructed on marshy ground to help protect it from earthquakes — though over the centuries, natural disasters repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt the structure. Despite its ruins today, the Temple of Artemis remains a place of awe — a reminder of Ephesus’s ancient grandeur and its deep spiritual heritage.

Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI (Pass by)

We will drive through Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.

Kusadasi Castle (Pass by)

Also called Pigeon Island! One of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by and have an opportunity of seeing it in a distance. It is located very close to the Port, you might be able to have time after your tour if you are interested.

Kusadasi

In the end of our tour, we return to the Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME! PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate our return time to Cruise Port. OUR TOURS ARE WITH GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!

Location

Activity location

Kusadasi
- Kusadasi, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kusadasi Cruise Pier
- 09400, Camikebir, Aydın, Turkiye

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