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Kusadasi · Aydın · Turkey
Ephesus Small Group Tour for Cruise Guests / Skip-the-Line
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From $16.98 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Your tour starts at the Cruise Port! Your guide will be waiting at the Information Desk with a sign showing your name. During the tour, you will explore the highlights of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Artemis, the Great Theater, and the House of the Virgin Mary. A highlight is the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You will experience a peaceful atmosphere at the House of the Virgin Mary. After the tour, we will make sure you return to the cruise port in time for your embarkation.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Skiptheline access to Ephesus ruins
- Expert local guide (small group of 1215 people)
- Mustsee sites: Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Temple of Artemis
- Visit to the House of the Virgin Mary
- Optional Terrace Houses (wellpreserved Roman homes)
- Traditional Turkish lunch included
- Şirince Village visit (optional, time permitting)
- Guaranteed return to ship – no stress about missing departure
- Ideal for: Travelers who want an efficient, guided tour with priority entry and a taste of local culture.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Kusadasi
City/Town Tour at Ephesus.
Continued
Kusadasi
Local Flavor at Temple Of Artemis.
Continued
Kusadasi
Sightseeing at Library Of Celsus.
Continued
Kusadasi
City/Town Tour at House Of The Virgin Mary.
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Professional Tour Guide Taxes and service fees are included Pick-up & Drop-off by new cars with air conditioning Parking Fees
Not Included
Admission fees to attractions Meal & Beverage (optional) Tips to the guide & driver (optional) Personal expenses Lunch
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and bag for essentials Cash for personal expenses
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up and drop off service from Kusadasi Port
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 1 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-09-10
5.00 / 5
This small group tour (5 people) was excellent! If I could rate it higher, I would. Our guide, Eda, was friendly, funny, and extremely knowledgeable about Ephesus, Kusadasi, and shared much with us about her country and her culture. She introduced us to the Turkeiye we never expected and completely shattered our misconceptions of this country. We shared traditional food and experienced Turkish hospitality first hand. The ruins of Ephesus did not disappoint, even seeing them after Rome. The media presentation was great, too. Mary's house though, was a bit of a disappointment, a long line, and a quick shuffle through two tiny rooms, a shrine and altar.
2025-06-16
5.00 / 5
This was an outstanding tour! I learned so much about history and culture in such a small amount of time. My guide answered all of my questions thoroughly and made sure I saw as much as possible. I traveled with friends who took a different excursion but I experienced Ephesus on a whole different level than they did. My tour guide was wonderful!
2025-06-05
5.00 / 5
5 stars - only comment would be confusion over tickets not being included, and to actually skip the line you have to pay CASH to the tour operator, or stand in line to pay with credit card…
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