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FOR CRUISERS: Ephesus, Mary House Tour with SKIP THE LINE TICKETS

Acarlar, Turkey

Enjoy a Guieded Full-Day Tour to Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin mary and Temple of Artemis from/to Kusadasi. Skip-The-Line tickets, Lunch, expert tour guide, transportation provided.

Cancellation policy

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Duration 5 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, Spanish, Russian

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

Discover ancient wonders on this Best Seller Ephesus Tour, designed especially for cruise guests.

Visit: Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis
Enjoy skip-the-line tickets, luxury transportation, and pick-up & drop-off from Kusadasi Port.

Explore Ephesus with an expert local guide, walking along the ancient marble streets once used by St. Paul, St. John, and Mother Mary. See highlights such as the Great Theater, Celsus Library, Trajan Fountain, and Odeon. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary and learn about early Christian and Roman history.

Capture memorable photos at top viewpoints and visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Cruise Guarantee: Tour timing is fully coordinated with your ship schedule, and timely return to port before onboard time is guaranteed.

Itinerary

Drive to Ephesus. According to your tour pick up a time to meet with your guide and start your full day.

Ancient Ephesus. An Archeological treasure, The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveller

House of the Virgin Mary. According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; Located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also it is believed that the Assumption took place there in the 15th of August.

The Temple of Artemis. was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world. At the end of the tour drive you back to the departure point.

Drive to Kusadasi. At the end of the tour drive you back to the departure point. We ensure your timely return to the port

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Transfer
  • Entry Ticket to House of Mary. (If you booked wit tickets option)
  • Entry Ticket to Ephesus (If you booked with tickets option)
  • GUARANTEED on-time return.
  • Professional licensed tour guide.
  • Kusadasi Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off

Not included

  • TEntry Ticket to House of Mary (If you booked without tickets option)
  • Entry Ticket to Ephesus (If you booked without tickets option)
  • Lunch (The tour guide will suggest you best restaurant options, if requested)
  • Beverages at lunch
  • Personal Expenses

Important information

Meeting point

Acarlar, Turkey

Don’t forget

We GUARANTEE your timely return to the portThe tour offers Group and Private Tour options, with or without tickets.Group Tour Option: This option usually has 8–10 participants. But, even if your group has 10+ people, you can still book. Groups are formed as passengers of the same ship.Private Tour Option: The tour wİll be provided only for your party with personal tour guide. Stay in the sites as much you wish, if there is any other site you want to visit, depending on time availability, it can be added to the program.The tour specialy 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.Your tour guide may suggest visiting places with handmade items, but it’s completely optional for the guests.Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any) Camera Hat

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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With GetExperience since 2026

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