• Kusadasi - Our team will greet you at the Cruise Port! They will be stationed next to the Information Desk at the Exit Gate, holding a sign with your name on it. After booking, please contact our team to arrange your meeting time. With various cruise ships arriving at different times, you can choose the most convenient meeting time for your schedule.
• Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where the 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 visited in 1979, and Pope Benedict XVI in 2006. During their visits, they left gifts for the shrine, which you can see during your visit.
• Ancient City of Ephesus - Explore the UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world. It is renowned for the Odeon, where music concerts were held, the Domitian Temple, one of the first temples dedicated to a human, the Celcus Library, the third-largest library of ancient times, and the Amphitheatre, one of the largest in the world with a capacity of 24,000 people, where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians. Discover Marble Street, Roman Baths, Fountains, Temples, Agora, Love House, Public Toilets, and the Terrace Houses (optional), famous for their stunning mosaics and wall paintings.
• Ephesus Terrace Houses - The Terrace Houses complex in Ephesus features luxurious residential villas on the northern slope of Bülbüldağı Hill, next to Curetes Street and opposite the Temple of Hadrian. Two housing complexes, Eastern and Western, have been excavated. Built according to the Hippodamian plan, the roads intersect at right angles. Excavation began in 1960, and restoration is ongoing, offering something new to admire each year.
• The Temple of Artemis - Artemis, the Greek goddess and twin of Apollo, replaced the Titan Selene as Goddess of the Moon. The ancient temple, built around 650 BC for the cult of Artemis, was constructed on a site sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess, Cybele. Financed by the wealthy king of Lydia, the marshy ground was chosen to prevent future earthquakes.
• The Basilica of Saint John - From a distance, you can see Saint John Basilica when visiting the Artemis temple. It is believed that the Evangelist St. John spent his last years in the Ephesus region and was buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. St. John’s tomb lies under the central dome of the basilica.
• Kusadasi - Enjoy a drive through Kusadasi Town with a panoramic view while our Local Tour Guide shares key information.
• Kusadasi Shopping Center - Also known as Pigeon Island, this is one of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by, offering a distant view. Located near the Port, you may have time to visit after your tour if interested.
• Kusadasi Castle - Also referred to as Pigeon Island, this is one of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by, offering a distant view. Located near the Port, you may have time to visit after your tour if interested.
• Kusadasi - At the conclusion of our tour, we will return to the Cruise Port.
  PLEASE NOTE: With various ships having different arrival and departure times, we meticulously check all timings, confirm with passengers, and coordinate the return time.

OUR TOURS GUARANTEE ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!

• Transportation with A/C Minivans and separate Driver
• Guaranteed on-time return for cruise passengers
• Professional licensed local tour guide
• Cruise port pick-up and drop-off
• Private tour for personalized service

• Admission fees
• Admission fees
• Admission fees

• Guaranteed timely return to the boat
• Optional skip-the-line entrance tickets
• Specifically for cruise passengers
• Private tour exclusively for your group, offering a more personalized experience
• Guided by local experts for enhanced insight
• More affordable than shore excursions
• Fully customizable to suit your preferences

Ephesus is Turkey’s largest open-air museum and one of the world’s largest. Planning a visit to these renowned ruins requires careful time management. Cruise passengers have limited time in Kusadasi, and during this time, they can relax while the team manages all arrangements. Discover the Ephesus Ancient City, the House of Virgin Mary, Terrace Houses of Ephesus, local handicrafts, and much more on this private tour designed for cruise passengers. Upon request, there is an opportunity to enjoy a local lunch.

• 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.

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