ALL INCLUSIVE: Half Day Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English
About this experience
Crafted Exclusively for Cruisers: Designed with cruise schedules in mind, this tour guarantees timely return to Kuşadası Port—relax and explore with confidence.
Group or Private—Your Way: Choose between a sociable group experience or a personalized private tour tailored to your pace and interests.
All-Inclusive, No Hidden Costs: Includes guided visits, entrance fees, and a delicious local lunch—so you can focus on the experience, not the logistics.
Comprehensive Yet Compact: In just a few hours, visit Ephesus Ancient City, Temple of Artemis, and the charming Golden Fringe artisan center—a perfect blend of history, culture, and craftsmanship.
Local Flavors Included: Enjoy an authentic Turkish lunch in a beautiful local setting—far more than a snack stop, it’s part of the cultural journey.
Hassle-Free Transport: Round-trip transfers from the cruise port with comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles ensure a seamless and relaxed day ashore.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Weaving Village
Next available dates
What’s included
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Deluxe Lunch at Carpet Village
- Pick Up & Drop Off Kusadasi Cruise Port
- GUARANTEED TIMELY RETURN TO THE CRUISE
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Not included
- Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
- Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance fee of Ephesus Ancient City
Itinerary
- 1
Ephesus Ancient City
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. Ephesus was the harbour city. This giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats. Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street, Harbour Street.
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The House of Virgin Mary
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. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.
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Temple of Artemis
Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also know less pracisely as the Temple of Diana, was Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was seven wonders of the world.
- 4
The Isabey Mosque
The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. The mosque is stuated in outskirts of the Ayasuluk Hills at Selcuk – Ephesus.
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 06:00 · 06:30 · 07:00 · 07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00 · 09:30 · 10:00 · 10:30 · 11:00 · 11:30 · 12:00 · 12:30 · 13:00 · 13:30 · 14:00 · 14:30 · 15:00
Know before you go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE.
- THIS TOUR DESIGNED ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS.
- FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.
- The tour especially designed for the cruise guests. Pick up and drop off only available from Kusadasi Port. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruise dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
- ✅INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS: You can pay for your entry tıckets at the tıme of booking with Entry tıckets ınclude optıons. Than means we take care of your tickets and enjoy the privilege of SKIP THE TICKET LINES, where your guide will keep the tickets ready for you without waiting in the ticket queue at the entrance of the ruins.
- ❌EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: you can pay your entrance fees in cash or by credit card on the day of the tour. We would like to point out that, especially for the PRIVATE TOUR option, you do not have to pay the entrance fee for the ruins you do not want to see.
- Our team will be ready to pick you up where the cruise docks, as per your arrival time. Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 5 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
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From AED 94 per personFree cancellation
