Embark on a captivating shore excursion from Kusadasi Port to Ephesus, where you’ll explore ancient Roman and Byzantine sights. Visit the House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus Museum, and discover the intriguing story of the Seven Sleepers. Book now!
Embark on a captivating shore excursion from Kusadasi Port to Ephesus, where you’ll explore ancient Roman and Byzantine sights. Visit the House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus Museum, and discover the intriguing story of the Seven Sleepers. Book now!
- Kuşadası Port - Please check for your reservation name displayed on the board in the port exit area.
- Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus was the second largest city in the Roman Empire, with a population of over 250,000 people in the 1st century BC. It was second only to Rome and was also a harbor city. This magnificent city was constructed…
- Kuşadası Port - Please check for your reservation name displayed on the board in the port exit area.
- Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus was the second largest city in the Roman Empire, with a population of over 250,000 people in the 1st century BC. It was second only to Rome and was also a harbor city. This magnificent city was constructed entirely of marble. Did you know Ephesus had the largest amphitheater in the ancient world, seating over 25,000? Also, explore the Goddess Nike, the local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, the Library of Celsus (the third largest library), Marble Street, and Harbor Street.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The House of the Virgin Mary is believed by many to be where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final years. She is thought to have arrived in Ephesus with St. John and lived there from 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.
- Ephesus Museum - This captivating Ephesus Museum showcases statues of the Ephesian Artemis found at the Temple of Artemis, Eros statues, the Hall of the Roman Emperors, carvings from Hadrian’s Temple, biblical inscriptions, and statues of Augustus and Livia.
- Grotto of the Seven Sleepers - In both Christian and Islamic traditions, the Seven Sleepers, also known as the Sleepers of Ephesus and Companions of the Cave, is a medieval legend about a group of youths who hid in a cave outside Ephesus around AD 250 to escape Roman persecution of Christians, emerging approximately 300 years later.
- Kuşadası Port - Guaranteed timely return to the cruise. You will be dropped off at Kuşadası port.

- Pick Up & Drop Off
- Fully Air-Conditioned Private Vehicle
- Professional Tour Guide
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- Fully Air-Conditioned Private Vehicle
- Professional Tour Guide
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
- Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
- Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 700 TRY
- Entrance fee of Ephesus Museum 10 €
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
- Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
- Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 700 TRY
- Entrance fee of Ephesus Museum 10 €
In the morning, our tour guide will meet with you at the Kusadasi port. And, we reach to Ephesus, Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world.
The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the…
In the morning, our tour guide will meet with you at the Kusadasi port. And, we reach to Ephesus, Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world.
The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life.
Ephesus Museum, this fascinating Ephesus Museum houses the statues of Ephesian Artemis which are found from the Temple of Artemis, Eros Statues, Hall of the Roman Empires, the Carvings of Hadrian Temple, biblical inscriptions statue of Dormition and the statues of Augustus and Livia.
The Seven Sleepers, otherwise known as the Sleepers of Ephesus and Companions of the Cave.
In the end of the tour, you go back to Kusadasi Port.
Stores to visit:
Turkish Carpet Village
Leather Factory
- Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Ephesus museum entrance fee is 10 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.