All Inclusive: Best of EPHESUS Tours Incl Skip Line ENTRY TICKETS
Description
Best of Ephesus tour stands out for its flexibility and all-inclusive design, allowing you to explore the Ancient City of Ephesus in a way that suits your travel style. You can choose between private or small group options, with itinerary combinations such as Ephesus + Temple of Artemis. Ephesus + Terrace Houses. Ephesus + House of the Virgin Mary. Walk through the well-preserved streets of Ephesus, one of the greatest ancient cities of the Mediterranean, visit the Terrace Houses with their mosaics and frescoes, and experience the spiritual atmosphere of the House of the Virgin Mary. All entrance fees are included, so you can skip ticket lines and enjoy a seamless experience. For added comfort, lunch can be arranged upon request, making your day hassle-free and tailored to your preferences. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
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Itinerary
2026 SEASON, SHIPS WE SERVE, A TO Z. Azamara Onward Brilliance O.T.S. Carnival Legend Celebrity Ascent, Eclipse, Equinox, Infinity Celestyal Discovery, Journey Enchanted Princess Emerald Azzurra, Kaia Island Princess ms Oosterdam Norwegian Viva Odyssey O.T.S. Oceania Allura, Regatta Scarlet Lady Seabourn Quest Seven Seas Grandeur, Mariner, Navigator, Splendor Silver Muse, Nova Star Flyer, Legend Sun Princess Viking Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Sky, Star, Vesta, Vela Wind Spirit, Star According to the pick-up time that we will arrange according to your ship's arrival time, meet your guide at the Kusadasi Cruise Port and set out towards the first visit point.
*If you have booked the Ephesus+Mary's House option, the tour program includes tickets for Ephesus and Mary's House.* 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.
*All options include Ephesus tickets and the Ephesus tour.* Ancient Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in the 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 the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
*If you have booked the Ephesus+Terrace Houses option, the tour program includes tickets for Ephesus and Terrace Houses.* The Terrace Houses of Ephesus in Ephesus, near Selçuk, unveil a world of luxury: vivid mosaics, colorful frescoes, and ingenious heating systems. Clinging to the slopes, these elite homes bring ancient Roman life to life, revealing comfort, artistry, and the hidden stories of the city’s wealthiest residents.
Was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in atiuqity and made Ephesus a much-visited pligrimage place. There were totally 127 ionic columns with the height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world.
Lunch Break: The guide will suggest the best restaurant optıon if requested on tour day.
At the end of the tour drive you back to Kusadasi Cruise Port. We guarantee your timely return to the Kusadasi Cruise Port.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
To make it easier to find, although written in three ways, all refer to the same place, Kusadasi Port. ◉➤ The tour is specially designed for cruise guests. ◉➤ Pick-up and drop-off are only available from Kusadasi Port. ◉➤ The tour start time will be adjusted according to your cruise docking and onboard times. ◉➤ We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 2026 SEASON, SHIPS WE SERVE, A TO Z. ⬇⬇⬇
- Azamara Onward
- Brilliance O.T.S.
- Carnival Legend
- Celebrity Ascent, Eclipse, Equinox, Infinity
- Celestyal Discovery, Journey
- Enchanted Princess
- Emerald Azzurra, Kaia
- Island Princess
- ms Oosterdam
- Norwegian Viva
- Odyssey O.T.S.
- Oceania Allura, Regatta
- Scarlet Lady
- Seabourn Quest
- Seven Seas Grandeur, Mariner, Navigator, Splendor
- Silver Muse, Nova
- Star Flyer, Legend
- Sun Princess
- Viking Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Sky, Star, Vesta, Vela
- Wind Spirit, Star
- We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
- The tour offers Ephesus+Artemis Temple, Ephesus+Terrace Houses, Ephesus+House of Mary GROUP and PRIVATE tour Options. Please seleck optıon that meets your wishes at tour booking.
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- Private Tour Options: The tour will 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.
Reviews(10,439)
Taylan was an outstanding guide and was incredibly knowledgeable. He patiently answered all of our questions and was attentive to our groups needs. This is a great tour for smaller groups if you are looking to engage with the guide/ other guests. I was appreciative that Taylan paid attention to where he thought the crowds would be the thinnest at certain points during our tour. A word of warning though, it can be HOT in the summer with little break from the direct sunlight, so try to book early in the day if possible!
Excellent tour. Pick up as arranged by cruise terminal. We were so fortunate to have Baris as our guide . He was so knowledgeable about Ephesus and Turkey as a whole. We learned a great deal and had many opportunities for photos The terraced houses should not be missed. It was a hot day but we kept moving enough to not be overwhelmed by the heat, yet we didn't miss out on anything. Would highly recommend this tour, especially if you get Baris as your guide.
Great trip, Baris was great, very knowledgeable and made sure we didn't miss anything. Definitely would recommend.
Amazing tour . Baris was so knowledgeable and very informative. So glad we did this tour, great value for money, thank you
Our tour of the House of the Virgin Mary, ancient Ephesus with Hati was amazing. Hati was so much fun to spend the day with-she was very knowledgeable and open to whatever our group wanted to do. From pick up to drop off - everything went without a hitch. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wishing to learn about Turkey and some of it's history.
Such a great experience. Tour does not include entry into Ephesus and Mary's house but highly recommend! I generally love history and learning abt ancient civilisations and the early church and so this was just up my alley. Company was very organised, everything was seamless from hotel pick up and throughout the day. Funda my guide was so informative- not only is she trained as a guide but also has a background in archaeology so had really interesting insight.
Işık was knowledgeable and excellent guide
Well worth the trip. Guide was very professional and attentive and the pick up and drop off was good.
This tour was amazing. Our guide Taylan did an awesome job as well. I would highly recommend this tour.
I'll start with the boring part, the logistics. Communication was tremendous about where to find them. We met at the cruise ship port. They were impossible to miss, and getting back on time was never a worry, they left plenty of extra time in case of something unexpected. Ephesus ruins were just incredible and awe inspiring. The world's best preserved ancient city. It's amazing to think your walking where Julius Caesar and the Apostle Paul walked. Not the same geographic location, on the same stones. While nothing could really follow that, the Turkish rugs were also very interesting, and the demonstration and hospitality was great. Unfortunately, we can't buy one now, but they actually got us to think about it! The Temple of Artemis is kind of a joke. There's only 1 pillar left standing, but hey, you can check it off, you have been to one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. And it you take a simple cell phone picture you will have the 3 faith traditions of Turkey/Asia Minor, so it's cool as a been there, done that break. The merchants are no joke. They REALLY want to sell you something. Be prepared to haggle. It's an art form there. Hate to say it, but if you really don't want to buy something, it's best not to engage them at all, because you are utlimately wasting both of your times, and you WILL buy something. Trust me on that. The best thing however was our guide Filiz, who is a warm, personable and brilliant woman and with us every step of the way. If you're lucky enough to get her, you will have a great experience.
