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For Cruisers: Cruise-Friendly Ephesus Tour with Return Guarantee | 4–6 hours | 5.0 (6) | $37 | |
PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line | 4–6 hours | 5.0 (9,578) | $29 | View |
Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi | On Time Return Guarantee |
For cruise passengers visiting Kusadasi for one day, this private tour travels from the port to Ephesus with a guaranteed on-time return to your ship. A customizable itinerary and licensed guide cover the ancient city’s Great Theatre and Library of Celsus, with an optional visit to the Terrace Houses. The route can also include the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. • Private & fully customizable tour • Ideal for cruise guests visiting Kuşadası for one day • Experienced, friendly licensed guides • Guaranteed on-time return to your ship
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 6.
We will meet you in the Kuşadası Cruise Port
Visit Ephesus, one of the world’s richest and most rewarding archaeological sites, featuring ruins from the Classical Greek, Hellenistic, Roman, and early Byzantine periods. Highlights of the tour include: • The ancient Great Theatre • The famed Library of Celsus • The Mosque of Isa Bey • Recently excavated early Byzantine mansions featuring exceptionally well-preserved floor mosaics and frescoes At Ephesus, the past comes to life through a remarkable display of architectural and artistic achievements found in few other places in the world.
(Optional Visit) Luxurious Roman homes of Ephesus’ elite, famous for their remarkably preserved mosaics, frescoes, and advanced heating systems.
Ephesus is also closely associated with the beginnings of the Christian faith. In addition to being the city to which the Letters to the Ephesians were written, St. John and St. Paul both visited the city, and the Virgin Mary herself is said to have spent her last days nearby. We will make a short pilgrimage to the House of the Virgin Mary, which stands high on a mountainside overlooking the Aegean Sea the Greek island of Samos.
Once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this sacred site reveals the scale and importance of ancient Ephesus.
A historic fortress on Güvercinada Island offering scenic views and insight into the region’s Ottoman and maritime past.
Return to the pier on time at the end of your tour
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For Cruisers: Cruise-Friendly Ephesus Tour with Return Guarantee lasts about 4–6 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $37 per person for this Kusadasi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM.
Children aged 4–6 pay nothing, adults from $37. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Popular Travel.
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| 4–6 hours |
| 4.9 (132) |
| $39 |
| View |
Top-Rated Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour for Cruisers | 4–6 hours | 4.9 (1,177) | $15 | View |
Worry-Free Ephesus Tour: Port Pick-up & Guarantee (For Cruisers) | 3–4 hours | 5.0 (75) | $30 | View |
Private Ephesus Tour with Cruise Ship Return Guarantee | 4–6 hours | — | $689 | View |
FOR CRUISE GUESTS:BEST SELLER EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR/On Time Return | 5–6 hours | 5.0 (618) | $39 | View |