• Kusadasi - IMPORTANT NOTICE:

⛔️ GROUP TOURS are shared with fellow travelers from the same cruise, with a maximum of 20 participants. ⛔️

⚠️ PRIVATE TOURS, however, offer complete flexibility and personalization. Upon meeting, the guide will discuss interests and tailor the itinerary to suit preferences. ⚠️

✳️ With a PRIVATE TOUR, enjoy full control — visit only desired locations, at a personal pace, without rush or crowds. ✳️

• Kusadasi - Meeting at the Cruise Port is arranged! No need to worry about organizing alternative transport for your tour!
  Once booking is confirmed, the team will contact with precise meeting point details — including where and how they will be waiting.
  Please check the inbox and respond to the message to confirm arrangements, ensuring a smooth and timely meeting on the tour day.
• Ancient City of Ephesus - Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Ancient City of Ephesus!
  Step back in time while walking through one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities globally. Discover the Odeon, the Temple of Domitian, among the first temples dedicated to a human; and the magnificent Library of Celsus, the third largest library of the ancient world.

Marvel at the Grand Amphitheatre, which could seat 24,000 spectators and where St. Paul once preached to the Ephesians. Stroll along the Marble Street, visit the Roman Baths, fountains, temples, agora, love house, public toilets, and many more fascinating remains that bring this legendary city to life.

• Kusadasi Shopping Center - Experience local handicrafts and shopping if preferred. Gather information from the Local Tour Guide about: the best traditional handicrafts, best places to visit, things to know, and top tips for hassle-free experiences…
• Selcuk - OPTIONAL LUNCH BREAK is available. For those wishing to savor authentic Turkish cuisine, an optional lunch break at a small, charming local restaurant offers a perfect opportunity to taste traditional flavors in a cozy atmosphere.
  Lunch fee is at personal expense, payable to the restaurant.

This concludes the SHORT SCHEDULE. Guests not booked for the FULL SCHEDULE will be transferred to the Cruise Port. The rest will continue the tour.

• Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Nestled on a mount near Ephesus, this peaceful stone house is one of the most sacred Christian pilgrimage sites. According to tradition, Virgin Mary spent her final years here with St. John the Apostle, who brought her to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus.

Over the centuries, the site has drawn the faithful and popes alike — Pope Paul VI (1967), Pope John Paul II (1979), and Pope Benedict XVI (2006) all visited and blessed the shrine.

The story of its discovery is equally fascinating: a German nun, Anne Catherine Emmerich, had a detailed vision of Mary’s house, though she had never been to Ephesus. Years later, French priests followed her descriptions and uncovered the remains of this very building. Today, visitors can explore the beautifully preserved house and light a candle or leave a wish in this serene and deeply spiritual place.

• The Temple of Artemis - The Temple of Artemis – One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
  Dedicated to Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt and the moon, twin sister of Apollo, this magnificent temple stood as a symbol of faith, beauty, and wealth in ancient Ephesus.

Originally built around 650 BC on a site sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess Cybele, the temple was funded by King Croesus of Lydia, one of the richest rulers of his time. Ingeniously, it was constructed on marshy ground to help protect it from earthquakes — though over the centuries, natural disasters repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt the structure.

Despite its ruins today, the Temple of Artemis remains a place of awe — a reminder of Ephesus’s ancient grandeur and its deep spiritual heritage.

• Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI - A drive through Kusadasi Town offers a panoramic view while listening to key information from the Local Tour Guide.
• Kusadasi Castle - Also known as Pigeon Island! One of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. The tour will pass by, providing an opportunity to see it from a distance. Located very close to the Port, there might be time after the tour if interested.
• Kusadasi - At the end of the tour, return to the Cruise Port according to the ONBOARD TIME!
  PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several ships with different arrival and departure times. All timings are carefully checked, confirmed with passengers, and coordinated for a timely return to the Cruise Port.

OUR TOURS GUARANTEE ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!

• Transportation with A/C Minivans and Driver
• On-time Cruise Passenger Return Guarantee
• Private Tour for Personalized Experience
• Professional, Licensed Local Tour Guide
• Convenient Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off

• Gratuities

• PRIVATE TOUR EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOUR GROUP, OFFERING A MORE PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE /
• GUARANTEED TIMELY RETURN TO YOUR SHIP /
• IDEAL FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS /
• LED BY LOCAL GUIDES FOR DEEPER INSIGHT /
• MORE AFFORDABLE THAN SHORE EXCURSIONS /
• FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE TO SUIT YOUR PREFERENCES /
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Explore the TERRACE HOUSES and EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, Turkey’s largest open-air museum and a UNESCO World Heritage site, with our LOCAL & LICENSED TOUR GUIDES. Additionally, visit the BASILICA OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, a significant pilgrimage site.

Planning a visit and logistics to this important destination can be time-consuming during your limited cruise journey. On this hassle-free day trip, you can sit back and relax while our team takes care of everything for you.

So, all you need to do is ENJOY YOUR DAY!

• UPON YOUR SHIP’S ARRIVAL AT THE PORT, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET WITH OUR TEAM WITHIN 30 TO 45 MINUTES. BY DOING SO, YOU CAN BYPASS THE CROWDS, SCHOOL BUSES, AND HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS, ENSURING AN ENHANCED AND MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS.
• OUR TOURS ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE SHIP.
• BOOK YOUR TOUR WITH US, VERIFIED PROVIDER OF KUSADASI/EPHESUS CRUISE PORT!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.