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Kusadasi · Aydın · Turkey

All Inclusive - Private Ephesus Tour For Cruise Passengers

Starting From From $105.00 per person Current Project Expedition rate
7 Hours
4.5 · 5 traveler reviews
Moderate activity level Private Single Day Tour Operated by SMART TURKEY TOURS
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The Experience

What your day looks like

You will be picked up from the Cruise Port of Kusadasi and then visit famous ancient heritages in the Kusadasi area including Ephesus ancient city, the House of the Virgin Mary, and more. After the tour, you will be back at the Cruise Port in Kusadasi time. During the tour, a professional tour guide will explain to you everything you see during the tour and more...Because this is a private tour you feel free to customize the tour. The tour is for at least 2 people.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Visit famous ancient heritages in the Kusadasi area
  • Explore Ephesus ancient city
  • Stop at the House of the Virgin Mary a Catholic shrine
  • View the Temple of Artemis or Artemision
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

Once you meet with your guide at the port of Kusadasi, you will take the minivan, waiting for you in front of the port, and will be on the way for Ephesus for half an hour. When we reach Ephesus we start to explore this well-preserved ancient city. It was a city in ancient Greece on the coast of Ionia, 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey. It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of the former Arzawan capital by Attic and Ionian Greek colonists. During the Classical Greek era, it was one of twelve cities that were members of the Ionian League. The city came under the control of the Roman Republic in 129 BC. Then we proceed to the House of the Virgin Mary a Catholic shrine located on Mt. Koressos in the vicinity of Ephesus, 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) from Selçuk in Turkey. We will have time for lunch which is included as a part of the cultural aspect in women co-op. The Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to an ancient, local form of the goddess Artemis (associated with Diana, a Roman goddess). It was located in Ephesus. It was completely rebuilt twice, once after a devastating flood and three hundred years later after an act of arson, and in its final form was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. By 401 AD it had been ruined or destroyed. Only foundations and fragments of the last temple remain at the site.

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Kusadasi

City/Town Tour.

Continued

Kusadasi

Sightseeing at Ephesus.

Continued

Kusadasi

Sightseeing at House Of The Virgin Mary.

Continued

Kusadasi

Sightseeing at Temple Of Artemis.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Entrance Fee for the Ancient City of Ephesus Entrance Fee for the House of Virgin Mary Luxury Minivan Private Professional English Speaking Guide Taxes Stroller or pram accessible Public transportation nearby Infant seats available

Not Included

Drinks Gratuity

Restrictions

Not wheelchair accessible. Not suitable for pets. Not recommended for people with heart conditions.

Meeting & Pickup

Port pickup and drop-off from the Port of Kusadasi are included. Your tour guide will welcome you after the security gate of the port with the sign on your name is written on.

Languages Offered

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Optional Add-ons

Terrace Houses - 20.00 Per Person

Before Booking

Cruise Ship Name

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2026-08-01 5.00 / 5

Great service

2026-06-22 5.00 / 5

My guide was exceptional. She patiently waited for me as I missed our meeting time. She was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Wonder experience

2025-08-03 5.00 / 5

Fantastic! Guide was very well prepared and the private car was perfect for our family.

2024-06-13 5.00 / 5

The guides where excellent and the sites were increidble.

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