FOR CRUISERS: Best of Ephesus Tour with GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN

FOR CRUISERS: Best of Ephesus Tour with GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN

By Kusadasi Shore Excursions

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6h
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Overview

• GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT /
• SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL) /
• FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS /
• PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY, MORE PERSONALIZED SERVICE /
• LEAD BY LOCAL TOUR GUIDES FOR BETTER INSIGHT /
• REASONABLE THAN SHORE EXCURSIONS /
• FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES /
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Ephesus is the largest open-air museum of Turkey and one of the largest of the world, planning a visit to the famous ruins takes serious time. Cruise passengers have a limited time in Kusadasi and in your limited time, you can settle back & relax while our team handles all arrangements for you. Explore the EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, THE HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY, TERRACE HOUSES OF EPHESUS, LOCAL HANDICRAFTS, and many more on this private tour that is created for cruise passengers. Upon your request, you will have a chance for a local lunch.

Activity location

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
- Sultaniye Mahallesi
- 35100, Selcuk, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
- Sultaniye Mahallesi
- 35100, Selcuk, Turkiye

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PRIVATE TOUR in English

6h
Opening hours: Tue 6:30-23:30
English

INCLUDING: Professional Tour Guide and Transportation throughout your Tour. Top-level service quality!
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Price details

P 2,954.60 x 2 AdultsP 5,909.20

Total

What's included, what's not

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
SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKET (according to the option chosen), allow you to bypass long lines
PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
Gratuities recommended
Food and Drinks (optional)
Entrance Fees if the option is not selected

Know before you book

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
We highly recommend you to meet our team, after 30/45 minutes your ship docked to the Port. So, you might beat the crowds, school buses, and hot weather in order to have a better experience during your Tour in Ephesus.
Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Hotels which is centrally located in Kusadasi or Selcuk Towns
Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Izmir Cruise Port and Izmir Hotels with an additional fee of 100 USD for up to 15 Persons.
After you sent your reservation, please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and coordinate your meeting time.

Activity itinerary

Kusadasi (Pass by)

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.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

45m
Admission ticket not included

House of the Virgin Mary where mother of Jesus Christ spent her final 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. While their visiting, they gave some gifts for this shrine that you can see during your visit.

Ancient City of Ephesus

2h
Admission ticket not included

UNESCO listed place the Ancient City of Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient cities in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were organized, Domitian Temple that is one of the first temples dedicated for a human, Celcus Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time, Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatres 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, Terrace Houses famed with gorgeous mosaics and wall paintings...

Ephesus Terrace Houses

30m
Admission ticket not included

The Terrace Houses complex in Ephesus consists of luxurious residential villas, located on the northern slope of Bülbüldağı Hill, next to Curetes Street and opposite the Temple of Hadrian. So far, two housing complexes - Eastern and Western - have been excavated. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan where the roads transect each other at right angles. The excavation work of the Terrace Houses started in 1960. The restoration of the houses is an ongoing process and every year there is something new to admire there.

The Temple of Artemis

15m
Admission ticket not included

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

The Basilica of Saint John (Pass by)

You can see Saint John Basilica from a distance when we visit to Artemis temple. It is believed that the Evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. The tomb of St John was under the central dome of the basilica.

Kusadasi (Pass by)

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

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: 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.

Kusadasi (Pass by)

At the end of our tour, we will return to the Cruise Port. 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 the return time. OUR TOURS ARE WITH GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!

Location

Activity location

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
- Sultaniye Mahallesi
- 35100, Selcuk, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
- Sultaniye Mahallesi
- 35100, Selcuk, Turkiye

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