Private Ephesus Tour for Cruisers: Experience History in Just 5 hours

Embark on a private Ephesus tour designed specifically for cruisers. Explore the House of Virgin Mary and the ancient city of Ephesus in just 5 hours. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience history firsthand!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - It is the house where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John. This place was offically declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited shrine in 1967.
  • **Ancient…
What's Included
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off from hotels or cruise ports in Kuşadası, Selçuk, and Izmir.
  • Guidance by an English-speaking tour guide.
  • Comfortable travel in air-conditioned vehicles.
  • All parking fees covered.
What's Not Included
  • All drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

The expedition begins approximately at 8:30 in the morning and concludes near 1 in the afternoon, encapsulating various attractions within a span of 5 hours. Our first stop is the House of Virgin Mary, esteemed as her last abode. The subsequent attraction is a stroll on the age-old marble alleys of Ephesus, a city that once held significance in the…

Location
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Sultaniye Mahallesi
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Emilygn4883fm
Oct 13, 2025
Fantastic day with Gül! - Gül was a fantastic tour guide! She had so much information and was so friendly and nice to spend time with. The tour was very efficient and effective at seeing as many sites as possible while not getting stuck behind the large tour groups. The lunch was one of the best we’ve had in Turkey!
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Lydianj2673xl
Oct 1, 2025
Great day - It’s a very well organised tour. Gul is the great tour guide, very informative and friendly. Car and the driver nice too. Highly recommended
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402blaireb
Aug 14, 2025
Fun family experience - We had a great experience on our tour. Our guide, Ibrahim was informative and personable. He answered all our questions and shared his vast knowledge. We enjoyed Mary’s House, Ephesus and a lovely lunch. We felt the hospitality of the Turkish people we met. Everyone was eager to share their culture with us, from showing us rug making, to how China is made, to allowing us to sample Turkish delight. We enjoyed the entire day. Our driver navigated the streets well and the vehicle was comfortable and air conditioned. Thank you Ibrahim for a lovely, unforgettable day!
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Helloworld502
Jul 29, 2025
Ephesus Private Tour - We did a private group tour with Gul and had a great time. She was very informative, friendly and accommodating. She is very knowledgeable and took great care of the group, making sure we went to each location at the optimal time to be the most comfortable during the summer heat. I would highly recommend the tour and Gul to everyone.
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A6780uvtomp
Jul 15, 2025
Great tour. Highly recommended! - Our guide Guruy was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly, providing great stories and history of the area and sites. Our van was very comfortable and perfectly air conditioned. Guruy let us look around at our leisure and was very laid back / flexible with our time at the sites, all the time providing us with interesting facts and stories. Turkish lunch was delicious. Overall a very memorable and enjoyable day. Many thanks!
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872duncand
Jul 12, 2025
Great guide - Our guide, Gul, was amazing. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We never felt rushed. Perfect for our family of 4. Van ride was quite comfortable. Roomy with good AC.
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Mariaeduardasx7182bc
Jul 11, 2025
Tour With Gul - We were guided by Gul! an incredible guide. she explained everything piece by piece of the whole city. i usually don’t like going on guided tours but hers is an exception!! i learned a lot and am really satisfied :)
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308barbaran
Jul 9, 2025
Kusadasi Tour - Gul excellent guide highly recommended! It's a private tour, they explain everything very well, both the guide and the driver are kind and polite people!
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L52vbmarcelog
Jul 9, 2025
Good tour - The truth is that the places were incredible, I had a great time and the excellent guide we had. I had a great time sightseeing and there was a great atmosphere. Our guide is called Gul
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Vacation51917111663
Jul 9, 2025
Private tour - I went on a tour of the Virgin Mary and it was really cool. Since we arrived, there was an atmosphere of peace and good vibes. We visited several super beautiful places, full of history and with great devotion. I really liked how they explained everything, but without making it heavy or boring. There were moments to reflect, pray, and also to enjoy the scenery and socialize. I had an amazing time, it helped me connect more with my faith and appreciate many things. It was an experience I really enjoyed and would do again without thinking twice. I loved it.
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From $23
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).