Enjoy a full-day guided tour for cruise ship passengers with a direct transfer from Kusadasi Port. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the historic Ephesus ruins, and the Temple of Artemis.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 6 - 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, Russian
- Pickup included
- Pick-up is provided from Izmir Port, Airport, and Hotels
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Itinerary
2 pickup location options:
Dokuz Eylül, Kuşadası
Bus / coach
(45 minutes)
House of Virgin Mary
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)
Ephesus
Guided tour (2.5 hours)
Selcuk
Break time, Lunch (1 hour)
Temple of Artemis
Photo stop, Guided tour (45 minutes)
Bus / coach
(45 minutes)
2 drop-off locations:
Dokuz Eylül, Kuşadası
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Discover UNESCO Sights of Turkey with customized and small group tour
- Walk in the ancient roads, in ancient Ephesus, where Apostle Paul and John walked
- See Great Theatre, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Agora, Public Toilets and more
- Enjoy traditional Turkish lunch in local restaurant
- Visit the Virgin Mary House and Artemis Temple
Full description
According to your tour pickup time, meet with your guide and start your day. First, visit the House of Virgin Mary. Located 6 km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, this church was built in 6C AD on top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD.
Next check out Ephesus, an archeological treasure and the best preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During 1C AD, Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens.
It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It is also home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis.
Walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
After lunch, continue to the Temple of Artemis. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. At the end of the tour, head back to your hotel or the port.
Includes
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour guide
- Lunch
- Admission fees to the attractions
- Beverage with meals
- Tips for the guide and driver (optional)
- Personal expenses
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card for children
Know before you go
- Keep in mind admission fees to Ephesus are 700TL per person and admission fees to the House of Mary are 250TL per person
- Your guide will have prepaid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of the entry tickets can be paid to them in lira, dollars, or euros. No card payment is accepted