J
Poor guide, great place
Ephesus is amazing and should be visited. But not with a hungover anxious guide who was more concerned with forgetting his guide pass than us.
Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guests
+19 photos
At a glance
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Price from
- $15 / person
- Location
- Selcuk, Türkiye
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 13 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Turkey Tour Company
Description
Discover the timeless beauty of Ephesus, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, with this cruise-friendly private or small-group tour. Perfectly designed for cruise passengers, the tour guarantees on-time return to Kuşadası Port, combining comfort, culture, and authentic local experiences. • Explore the Ephesus Ancient City, including the Celsus Library, the Great Theatre, and Roman-era streets • Visit the legendary Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World • Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at the charming Golden Fringe artisan center, surrounded by handicrafts and local culture • Travel in comfort with round-trip transportation, professional licensed guides, and air-conditioned vehicles • Ideal for cruise passengers and history lovers who want to make the most of their time in the Ephesus region
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 18 times a day, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 8+)
- $15
- Infant (ages 1–7)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:26 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will meet you at the Kusadasi Cruise Port! After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree & secure your meeting time.
Ephesus Ancient City
The ancient city of Ephesus was an important Greek and Roman city located in what is now Turkey. It was once a major port city on the Aegean Sea and played a significant role in the ancient world.The city's history dates back to the 10th century BCE, but it rose to prominence during the Classical Greek period. Ephesus played a key role in the trade routes of the ancient world and became a major center for the worship of the goddess Artemis.
The Temple of Artemis
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis, was located in Ephesus. This grand structure was dedicated to the goddess Artemis, and its construction was financed by Croesus of Lydia. Unfortunately, little remains of the temple today.
The House of the Virgin Mary
The House of the Virgin Mary, also known as Meryemana in Turkish, is a religious and pilgrimage site located near Ephesus, in modern-day Turkey. According to Catholic and Orthodox tradition, it is believed that the Virgin Mary spent her final years in this house after the death of Jesus Christ. While the Bible does not explicitly mention the existence of the House of Mary in Ephesus, some religious scholars point to biblical passages suggesting that Mary lived with the Apostle John in Ephesus. The site gained prominence in the 19th century after the visions of a German nun, Anne Catherine Emmerich, who described the location of Mary's house in Ephesus. This led to the discovery of a small stone house in the area, which was later identified as the House of the Virgin Mary.
Kusadasi
In the end of our tour, we return to the Kusadasi Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME! PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate our return time to Cruise Port.
What's included
Included
Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
Museum Entrance Tickets (you can include or exclude the ticket according to the option)
Pickup Locations & Times
Our licensed tour guide will meet you at the cruise port with a sign of your name is written on at harbour/cruise port in Kusadasi. For the cruıse passengers please just follow the others from your shıp, then you will see our sign your name is written on, after you passing by custom control. ✳️**CRUISE PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE CRUISE PORT***** Upon your ship's arrival at the port, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to meet with our team WITHIN 30 to 45 MINUTES. By doing so, you can bypass the crowds, school busses, and hot weather, ensuring an enhanced and MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS✳️
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
13 reviews
How it compares in Selçuk
- No. 34 by number of reviews among 141 tours in Selçuk
- Starting price $15 is 69% below the typical $48 for tours of similar length in Selçuk
Excurgo comparison of 141 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- N-A
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guests take?
Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guests lasts about 4–6 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guests cost?
Prices start at $15 per person for this Selcuk experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guests run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 18 departures a day between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
Can I cancel Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guests for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Our licensed tour guide will meet you at the cruise port with a sign of your name is written on at harbour/cruise port in Kusadasi. For the cruıse passengers please just follow the others from your shıp, then you will see our sign your name is written on, after you passing by custom control. ✳️**CRUISE PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE CRUISE PORT***** Upon your ship's arrival at the port, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to meet with our team WITHIN 30 to 45 MINUTES. By doing so, you can bypass the crowds, school busses, and hot weather, ensuring an enhanced and MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS✳️
What languages is Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guests offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guests worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Turkey Tour Company.
Reviews(13)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
T
This was a pretty cool...
This was a pretty cool tour, but our guide, Kaya, took it to another level - making this a GREAT tour. He was super informative, funny and a great guide
Z
Our guide Kaya was very...
Our guide Kaya was very knowledgeable, and spoke very good English. He spoke in a way that kept everyone attentive, with interesting facts and a lot of humor.
P
Great tour!!
It was a really great tour. We had enough time in every place and out tour guide Gokhan was very nice and Informative.
J
Incredible Private Tour
I would give Memo a million out of 5 stars. He was extremely knowledgeable. He was completely in tune with the driver. We were never kept waiting. His tour was incredible and was able to adjust our tour to what our family needed and was interested in. We were traveling with toddlers and he knew every shady spot. We also had a car seat provided. He also met us where we were at. It was completely refreshing. Would do again. If you’re reading this. Thank you again! We loved it!
R
So Glad I Took This Tour In Ephesus!
They should know, with a great guide like Murat, that they will be treated professionally and personably! They will learn a lot. He knows his tour well.
C
Amazing site, fabulous guide and private tour
This was the absolute highlight of our 15 day trip. Our guide tugrul was excellent, plainly well known and respected by the other guides. The site is incredible and I am so glad I’d read up in advance and knew to ask to add the terrace houses. I am so surprised it’s not offered more regularly, there is an extra charge for it but only 15 euros each, and it was so worth it. We had to pay the entries separately but I knew this in advance and it suited us to do that. Lots of other companies accepted the booking on visitor then cancelled it and tried to get you to book direct. This was a very reasonably priced private tour - just us, comfortable vehicle, nice driver. We exchanged for liras but could have paid in euros if we wanted (the main company was slow to tell us this in pre comms so I’d already changed the money). Back to the day itself, we also did the house of the Virgin Mary and Artemis temple and there is now a 3d experience at the Ephesus archeological site which really brought to life visually everything we had seen and heard. The meeting point was easy straight off the ship with your name on a board and the guide came to find us. Great tours
S
Excellent experience
Our guide, Kaya, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about the places we visited, and personable and friendly, as well. The vehicle was very comfortable for our party of 8. They made sure we got back to the port with plenty of time to spare. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone interested in seeing the ancient city of Ephesus and the house of the Virgin Mary!
K
Good tour...go
Had a nice visit to Mary's House. Guide even purchased me a Turkish tea - good stuff. On to a good tour of Ephesus. It was hot, but its July in Turkey. Its supposed to be hot. Went to temple of Artimus ruins. Stopped by turkush carpet shop where we had a demo station of weaving the rugs. All had great commentaries by guide.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that our guide and services lived up to your expectations. Creating unforgettable experiences for our guests is always our top priority, and your kind words motivate us to keep doing our best. We would be delighted to welcome you back to Turkey for another journey in the future! Warm regard
S
Kaya was the best tour guide.
Kaya was excellent. He knew so much history and you can tell he deeply enjoys it. He made it fun as well. Would highly recommend this tour Kaya. His passion for history is what makes him an amazing tour guide. He taught us a lot of Turkey culture.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that our guide and services lived up to your expectations. Creating unforgettable experiences for our guests is always our top priority, and your kind words motivate us to keep doing our best. We would be delighted to welcome you back to Turkey for another journey in the future! Warm regard
Compare similar tours in Selcuk
- Lowest price: Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guests — $15
- Shortest: Best of Ephesus Private Tour FOR CRUISE GUESTS / On Time Return — 5h 30min
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guests | 4–6 hours | 4.8 (13) | $15 | |
 FOR CRUISE GUESTS / Archaeological Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi ( Ephesus ) Port | 5–7 hours | 4.8 (19) | $39 | View |
 Best of Ephesus Private Tour FOR CRUISE GUESTS / On Time Return | 5h 30min | 4.9 (19) | $39 | View |
 FOR CRUISE GUESTS : Ephesus Private Tour / ON TIME RETURN TO SHIP | 5–6 hours | 4.9 (14) | $39 | View |
 For Cruise Guests : Best Seller Ephesus Private Tour / Kusadasi Tours | 5–7 hours | 5.0 (14) | $39 | View |
 ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS / Top Seller Ephesus Tour | 5–7 hours | 5.0 (9) | $39 | View |
 Private Tour : Best Seller Ephesus Private Tour From Cruise Port | 5–6 hours | 4.9 (19) | $39 | View |
from$15
4.8(13) Free cancellation