FOR CRUISERS Private Ephesus Tour Skip-the-Line & On-Time Return | 4 hours to 6 hours

954 Reviews | Selçuk
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PRIVATE TOUR incl Mus Tickets
2 Adults x $170.00
$340.00
Approx Total
$340.00
MUSEUM TICKETS: INCLUDING MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS for Ephesus Ancient City and the House of Virgen Mary.
Pickup included
GROUP TOUR incl Museum Tickets
2 Adults x $57.00
$114.00
Approx Total
$114.00
MUSEUM TICKETS: INCLUDING MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS for Ephesus Ancient City and the House of Virgen Mary.
Pickup included
GROUP TOUR excl Museum Tickets
2 Adults x $20.00
$40.00
Approx Total
$40.00
MUSEUM TICKETS: On the day of your tour, you can pay the entrance fees on-site.
GROUP TOUR: GROUP TOUR SHARED WITH OTHER TRAVELERS UP TO 10 PEOPLE!
Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR excl Mus. Tickets
2 Adults x $70.00
$140.00
Approx Total
$140.00
MUSEUM TICKETS: On the day of your tour, you can choose the Museums you are interested in visiting and pay the entrance fees on-site.
PRIVATE TOUR: Tailor-made Private Tour excluding the Museum Entrance Tickets.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off (mentioned on the details)
  • Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
  • GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
  • Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
  • PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
  • Museum Tickets (can be included or excluded depending on the option chosen)

Overview

• PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY, MORE PERSONALIZED SERVICE / • GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT / • FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS / • LEAD BY LOCAL TOUR GUIDES FOR BETTER INSIGHT / • REASONABLE THAN SHORE EXCURSIONS / • FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES / . Discover the TERRACE HOUSES and EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, the largest open-air museum of Turkey that is listed in UNESCO World Heritage, with our LOCAL & LICENSED TOUR GUIDES. In addition, explore the BASILICA OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST is one of the most important pilgrims. Planning a visit & logistics to that important destination takes serious time in your limited Cruise Journey. During this hassle-free day trip, you can settle back and relax while our team handles all for you. So, the only thing you need to do is ENJOYING YOUR DAY!

Itinerary

  • Kusadasi (Pass By)

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: ⛔️ GROUP TOURS are shared with other travelers up to 10 people ⛔️ ⚠️ Our PRIVATE TOURS give you the flexibility you need. Entry fees are not included, so you only pay for the places that genuinely interest you. In the morning, we discuss your interests and tailor the itinerary accordingly. ⚠️ ✳️ With our PRIVATE TOURS, you have complete control, visiting only the places you want to see. Would you rather spend your day WAITING FOR OTHER TRAVELERS and FOLLOWING A FIXED ITINERARY, or ENJOY A PRIVATE TOUR CUSTOMIZED JUST FOR YOUR FAMILY? The choice is yours! ✳️

  • Kusadasi

    We meet you at the Cruise Port! Our team will be waiting next to Information Desk at the Exit Gate of Cruise Port by holding a sign which is your name written on it. After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree on your meeting time. There are several Cruise Ships with different timings. So, you might decide about the best meeting time which is fitting your schedule.

    15 minutes

  • Ancient City of Ephesus

    UNESCO listed place Ancient City of Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were organized; Domitian Temple that is one of the first temple dedicated for a human; Celcus Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time; Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatre in the world with 24.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached to Ephesians; Marble Street; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets and more...

    2 hours

  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    The House of Virgin Mary is one of the pilgrimage centres of Christians where the Mary came to Ephesus with John the Apostle and lived her last 10 years. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, and 'unofficially' confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II also visited the shrine in 1979. Pope Benedict XVI visited this shrine in 2006. Whether or not she died in Ephesus was not known until Anne Catherine Emmerich’s vision. A disabled German nun who had never been to Ephesus, had a vision of the House of the Virgin Mary and described it in detail to the German writer Clemens Brentano who later published a book about it. Catherine Emmerich died in 1884. In 1891 Paul, Superior of the Lazarists from Izmir read about her visions and found a little building which corresponded with Emmerich’s descriptions. Then, the archeological works started which allows us to visit Mary's House and see the result today!

    45 minutes

  • The Temple of Artemis

    Artemis was the Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who replaced the Titan Selene as Goddess of the Moon. The ancient temple was built around 650 BC to the cult of Artemis, was constructed on a site already sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess, Cybele. The temple was financed by the wealthy king of Lydia and the marshy ground was selected for the building site as a precaution against future earthquakes. During the time, it has been destroyed and collapsed many times due to the natural disasters.

    15 minutes

  • Kusadasi Shopping Center (Pass By)

    You are able to see local handicrafts and experience local shopping if preferred. You will be also able to collect informations from your Local Tour Guide about: the best traditional handicrafts, best places to go, things to be carrefull, and best tips for hassle free experience...

  • 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.

  • 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

    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!

    15 minutes

Sample Menu

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
  • 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 PRIVATE TOURS ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE SHIP.
  • BOOK YOUR PRIVATE TOUR WITH US, VERIFIED PROVIDER OF KUSADASI/EPHESUS CRUISE PORT!

Free Cancellation

June 10100% refund
June 11No refund

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Ephesus with Ezgi, a great day

Published on Feb, 2025

We had a great day with Ezgi, very knowledgeable and a lovely personality. Would highly recommend you spend your time in Ephesus and other nearby sites with this excellent guide.

Ephesus tour

Published on Feb, 2025

What a great trip. Interesting and informative. Our guide Ezgi was amazing - friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

Private tour of Ephesus

Published on Feb, 2025

Very informative and interesting. Deniz gave us lots of background information and pointed out lots of things we would not have seen without his guidance. Would highly recommend this Ephesis tour to anyone.

A good tour experience by Yesra and Affe.

Published on Feb, 2025

Yesra, our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. She took the patience and time to explain the history of Ephesus. We enjoyed the tour. Affe, the driver was friendly and courteous.

Amazing

Published on Feb, 2025

Edgi was very informative and accommodating. We would recommend Edgi as a toir guide to everyone. We had a fantastic time, and dinner was awesome. Awesome, fantastic, and amazing

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