Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guests (Kusadasi Port)Lunch+Vip Minibuses
Description
Your guide will meet you at the Kusadasi port with a sign with your name written on it. Then, you will be driven directly to the sites. First, you will visit ancient Ephesus, the best preserved classic city in the eastern Mediterranean and the largest open air museum in Turkey. Visit the Great Theatre, where St. Paul preached against the pagans and gladiators once engaged in battle. Originally holding 25,000 people, the face of the Library of Celsus, which has been remarkably restored, is probably the most photographed place in Ephesus. It was originally built in 115–125. You might also see the Odeon Temple, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Scholastica Baths, Marble Road, agora, and the Temple of Domitian. After lunch in a local Turkish restaurant, continue to the House of the Virgin Mary. Mary was brought to Ephesus by the apostle John after the resurrection of Christ and lived her final days here. After your tour, drive back to the departure point.
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Itinerary
Discover UNESCO Sights of Turkey with customized and small group tour Walk in the ancient roads, in ancient Ephesus, where Apostle Paul and John walked See Great Theatre, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Agora, Public Toilets and more Enjoy traditional Turkish lunch in local restaurant Visit the Virgin Mary House and Artemis Temple
House Of Virgin Mary House
Artemis Temple
Expression from Artemis Temple
We will drive by Caravanserai that is located very closed to port, just 5 minutes walking distance. You will have time to do your own after tour.
We will drive by Kusadasi Shopping Center that is located just 5 minutes walking distance to port. You will have time your own after tour. Your guide will point the shopping area and your own after tour.
Kusadasi Castle, as called Pigeon Island, is located next to port. You can see from your boat or do your own after the tour.
The town where your ship docked
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
After your arrival at port, our tour guide will meet you at the first exit gate with your name sign.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(54)
If you’re planning a trip to Turkey, I highly recommend booking a tour with Mehmet. He made our entire day unforgettable, from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. Mehmet was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely passionate about sharing the rich history and culture of his country.
Ali was great with our large group - 4 adults and 8 kids (ages 7-14). He kept a great pace, talked so the kids could understand and knew when everyone needed a break. Our port call changed (earlier) and he made sure we were back when we needed to be.
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This was a wonderful and exclusive tour. Ali was very accommodating with what we wanted to experience and what we wanted to see. He was also very knowledgeable on the wonderful sites and really made this experience very special. The vehicle was comfortable and where we stopped for lunch was delicious. Wonderful experience.
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If you’re visiting Turkey, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Mehmet! He made our day unforgettable from start to finish. He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely passionate about sharing the history and culture of his country. What really stood out was how kind and thoughtful he was with our family. He took the time to play and interact with our 7-year-old son, keeping him entertained while the rest of us enjoyed learning about the incredible historical sites. That level of care made such a difference and allowed everyone to fully enjoy the experience. Mehmet answered every question we had, never rushed us, and made each stop interesting with fascinating stories and local insights. He also gave us excellent recommendations for authentic Turkish food and helped us experience Turkey beyond the typical tourist attractions. You can tell he truly loves what he does, and it shows in every part of the tour. If you’re looking for a guide who is friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to make your trip special, Mehmet is the one to choose. Thank you, Mehmet, for making our visit to Turkey one of the highlights of our vacation. We will absolutely recommend you to our family and friends!
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This tour was the best, our guide Ali was so good. We got on a private bus, we got a great lunch. Very excellent and great price.
Ali was awesome guide lot of informations and knowledge. We stop at a restaurant local the food was great.
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Ali was amazing, patient, and very well spoken. Will definitely book with him again.
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The experience was wonderful since the agency, transfer and guide! Ephesus is a mandatory passage for those who love history. The guide was an archaeologist which made the tour a wonderfully pleasant and instructive lesson
Very good experience, everything on time, the van was comfortable, the driver was friendly, and the guide provided us with a lot of information. Ephesus is incredible, a marvel. The lunch food was also very good. I recommend the tour 100%.
Viator was very responsive with texting and quick, too. Tour guide Ali was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We were very happy to have a guided tour as opposed to AI for the personal touch. We didn't realize how big Ephesus was and left very satisfied!
