Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi | On Time Return Guarantee
Description
ON-TIME RETURN GUARANTEE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS This tour is a great way to see Ephesus in one day, whether you're arriving by cruise ship or staying in Kusadasi. If you're on a cruise, we plan the day around your ship's schedule and guarantee your on-time return to port. Start with the House of the Virgin Mary, then continue to Ephesus with your licensed guide. Walk the Marble Streets and see the Library of Celsus, Agora, and Great Theater while learning about the people who once lived here and what everyday life was like. You'll also stop at the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Entrance fees are included in some options. If you book an option without entrance fees, your guide can arrange skip-the-line tickets at the official ticket office price. You can pay for them at the end of the tour. Transportation is included, with a separate driver so your guide can stay with you throughout the visit.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Virgin Mary’s House is a Catholic shrine located at the skirt of Bulbul Mountain in Selcuk. It is discovered after a nun in Germany described the place in her visions about a house Mother Mary lived before she died. It has become an important pilgrimage spot for Catholics since then.
Discover one of the most popular trade cities of ancient Greek and Roman Empire. Ephesus is probably the most famous ancient site in Turkey. It was a busy trade center as a port city. Ephesus had a great influence on the ancient world. Also as an important religious center of early Christianity and one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelations. In Ephesus you will see, Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan and the Theater and more.
These are exclusive residences situated on the slopes opposite the Temple of Hadrian along Curetes Street. Commonly known as the “rich houses,” they were uncovered during recent excavations. The houses near Curetes Street feature colonnaded porticoes, while step streets connected directly to the house entrances. We will stop at Terrace Houses and explore the Houses of Rich Ephesians.
We'll visit the Ephesus Experience Museum and step into the past with cutting-edge technology that brings the ancient city to life! Through incredible projections and interactive exhibits, you'll feel what it was really like to live in Ephesus during its prime—a perfect way to put the marble ruins you just saw into stunning historical context.
Temple of Artemis is one of the Seven Wonders of the World completed in 550 BC is at the outskirts of Ephesus. It is a sanctuary built in a sacred place. The temple itself dates back to 8th century BC but the sacred place dates way back. It has been destroyed three times and rebuilt. But it has been abandoned after Christians started to rule the area.
Open buffet lunch in a local restaurant with traditional Turkish Food & vegetarian options in Selcuk.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free pick up from Kusadasi Port, Hotels in Kusadasi area, Selcuk Ephesus area & Kusadasi Setur Marina.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please contact us after you complete the booking process to confirm pick up time and place.
Reviews(99)
Gufte was great as our guide. We were able to see House of Mary, the ruins of Ephesus, Ephesus museum, Temple of Artemis, a family owned pottery shop and a shopping center. She was great with explaining the history at each site and giving us as much time as we wanted to explore each area. Her communication was great on where to meet her and what items to bring with us. Other than the heat, it was a great experience!
Gufte was great as our guide. We were able to see House of Mary, the ruins of Ephesus, Ephesus museum, Temple of Artemis, a family owned pottery shop and a shopping center. She was great with explaining the history at each site and giving us as much time as we wanted to explore each area. Her communication was great on where to meet her and what items to bring with us. Other than the heat, it was a great experience!
The tour was great. Gufte was well informed and was willing to adjust her pace to our needs. Our tour price did not include admission to the sites, but it was a great value for being picked up at the cruise port in a comfortable van, driven around, and brought back to the ship over 6 hours later.
Our tour guide was fantastic. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept the tour going at a nice pace. It was a great experience.
Dear Guest, Having a guide who hits that perfect rhythm and keeps the day effortless is everything! So happy to hear you had such a great time with us. Thanks for sharing the love, and safe travels wherever you head next! Puerto Travel Team
This was a great way to see Ephesus- our lovely guide was very informative and spoke English well, I thoroughly enjoyed the day,
Dear Tony, So glad you had such a great day with us! Having a guide who makes the history flow easily really changes the whole experience. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! Safe travels! Puerto Travel Team
Had a wonderful time our tour guideGufgr was great. Saw some pretty cool ruins. They had a great movie experience very happy.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review! Ephesus offers an incredible step back in time, and pairing those ancient ruins with the immersive movie experience really brings the history to life. We are so glad Güfte made it a fantastic day for you! Wish you smooth travels ahead. Warm regards, Puerto Travel Team
We had a little mix-up with our tour, we had friends on one and they were supposed to be with us so they were kind enough to take us all together with them getting no fee and the other getting to Keep the money from our tour. They were so fair and kind. Would highly recommend this company!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind review! Travel should always be smooth and stress-free. We are more than happy that our team could easily resolve the mix-up so you and your friends could enjoy Ephesus together. Wish you smooth travels ahead! Warm regards, Puerto Travel Team
An amazing Tour with an amazing Tour Guide, Gufte! We had an amazing tour of Ephesus and Gufte share all her knowledge with us. She went over and above what was expected and also fitted in a tour of a Carpet Weaving School and a Turkish Delight Factory even though this was not part of the original tour! The Vehicle was New and extremely comfortable. Would highly recommend this tour!
Dear Brett, Thank you for your review! Ephesus has so many layers of history, and adding those spontaneous cultural stops always brings a complete local flavor to the day. Wish you smooth travels ahead. Warm regards, Puerto Travel Team
Very exciting brilliant experience guide was local and very informative the bus was new and air conditioned
Dear Dan, Thank you for your review! Having a great local guide and a smooth ride really transforms the whole journey, and we are glad the day delivered on all fronts. Wish you smooth travels ahead. Warm regards, Puerto Travel Team
Our six-hour tour of Ephesus was an incredible experience, starting with our friendly guide, Hugo, who spoke both Spanish and English. It was very hot the day of our tour, so Hugo suggested we visit the ancient city early before the worst of the heat. While there we also visited the Terrace Houses, which required an extra entry fee. We then were taken to a leather manufacturer, where we experienced a runway show of leather jackets and a strong sales pitch to buy their products. We also were taken to a Turkish carpet factory, where we again were subjected to a strong sales pitch to purchase a carpet. After that we ate a traditional Turkish lunch, followed by a trip to the House of the Virgin Mary. Overall it was a great day of experiencing ancient Turkish history.
Dear Tyler, Thank you for your review! We are glad that Hugo's bilingual guidance and the early start helped you explore Ephesus and the Terrace Houses comfortably despite the summer heat. We appreciate your feedback and are happy you had a great day experiencing our history. We look forward to welcoming you back to Turkey in the future. Warm regards, Puerto Travel Team
