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Ephesus Private Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port

Kuşadası5 hoursCultural and Theme Tours
  • Free cancellation up to 1 day before
  • Instant confirmation
  • Hotel pickup
  • Guided tour in English

About this experience

The "Masterpieces of Ephesus Tour" is a great option for cruise passengers who want to explore the ancient city of Ephesus.

Your guide will meet you at the Kusadasi port and drive to Ephesus, one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in the world.

Then, you'll explore the ancient city of Ephesus, where you'll see the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theater, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Odeon.

You will also have the opportunity to explore the Terrace Houses of Ephesus, which are beautifully preserved examples of Roman-era houses, where the wealthy residents of Ephesus lived.

Finally, the tour concludes with a visit to the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple is now in ruins, but the site is still impressive and offers a glimpse into the past.

As for the pick-up and drop-off, they are included in the tour.

Stores to visit:

Carpet Weaving Village

Leather Factory

Next available dates

What’s included

  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Professional Licenced Tour Guide
  • Insurance
  • Deluxe Lunch
  • A bottle of water during tour

Not included

  • Personal Expenses
  • Entrance fee - Ephesus Ancient City 40 €
  • Entrance fee - Ephesus Terrace Houses 15 €

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Terraced Houses

    Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as “the houses of rich”, they are important for the reason that they give us an idea about the family life during the Roman period. They were built according to Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other of right angles.

  2. 2

    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 also a harbour city. And, 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 and Harbour Street.

  3. 3

    The Temple of Artemis

    Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one the seven wonders of the world

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

  • Stroller / pram accessible
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
  • PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
  • EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
  • FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.
  • Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Terrace Houses entrance fee is 15 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Personalized greeting with name at the port is an additional 3 euros per person.
  • The guide will meet you at the exit of Kusadasi Port, holding a sign with your name on it, at the agreed-upon time.
  • At the end of the tour, the guide will drop you off back at Kusadasi Port.

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 99 per personFree cancellation