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FOR CRUISERS: ALL INCL. Half-Day Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port

Kuşadası5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Hotel pickup

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. 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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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. 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

Difficulty
Easy
Languages
British 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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

  • Cancel within 24h of the start time: 100% charge.

Standard Viator policy

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From AED 95 per person