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Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Ephesus Sightseeing Tour with Lunch
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $90 / person
- Location
- Kusadasi, Türkiye
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 146 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 14
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Neon Tours
Description
Explore Ephesus, the best-preserved ancient city in Turkey, on this shore excursion from Kusadasi. A commercial, religious and social center during ancient Greek and Roman times, Ephesus is full of spectacular ruins. While your ship waits in the Kusadasi port, you can discover ancient sights like the Fountains of Trajan, the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsius and the Great Theater.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 11
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $90
- Child (ages 5–11)
- $120
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Ephesus Ancient City
Ephesus is the highlight of any visit in Turkey, and you can see its top sights on this shore excursion from Kusadasi. With so many mythological stories and spectacular ruins, Ephesus will make you feel like you've gone back to the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans. See the famous Fountains of Trajan, built to honor the emperor of the same name, and the Polio Fountain, located opposite the Domitian Temple. Visit the Temple of Hadrian, the Private House (a brothel which was part of the scholastic baths), the Library of Celsius and the bouleuterion (a small theater used for the meetings of the Senate). Admire the Great Theater, which was completed by the Romans in 117 AD and has a capacity for 24,000 spectators.
The House of the Virgin Mary
After enjoying a lunch of Turkish cuisine (included), you will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent the last days of her life.
Basilica of St. John
Next, see the graceful columns and mosaics that remain of the Basilica of St John, built by the Emperor Justinian over the tomb of St John the Apostle, before returning to your ship at the Kusadasi port, where you tour concludes.
The Temple of Artemis
Artemis Temple
Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu
Grand Theater
The Odeion
Odeon Antique theatre
What's included
Included
Local guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Port pickup and drop-off
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
146 reviews
How it compares in Kusadasi
- No. 50 by number of reviews among 1,243 tours in Kusadasi
- Starting price $90 is 36% below the typical $141 for tours of similar length in Kusadasi
Excurgo comparison of 1,243 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: You must contact your local service provider 24 hours prior to the tour to reconfirm your departure point and time
- At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
- Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
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 this tour take?
Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Ephesus Sightseeing Tour with Lunch lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $90 per person for this Kusadasi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $120, adults from $90.
Can I cancel this tour 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.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Not recommended for children aged 4 and under Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 146 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Neon Tours.
Reviews(146)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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We had seen so many ruins...
We had seen so many ruins on our trip we had decided we were done with ruins. But we had this tour scheduled so we did it. So glad we did! Ephesus was probably the best well kept ruins we have seen. The whole day was amazing.
Operator response
Dear Guest, First of all, thank you very much for sharing your thoughts with us. We are happy that you were satisfied with the service we provided. We hope you leave our country with pleasant memories, and we would like you to know that we are looking forward to seeing you again and welcoming you back to our country. We wish you healthy, happy, and beautiful days. Thank you.
R
Awesome short excursion tour of Ephesus!
We had a wonderful tour today with our tour guide Ismail Keser. We visited the ancient ruins of Ephesus, also visited the blessed Virgin Mary's home as well as an ancient basilica in ephesus. Our tour guide had exceptional knowledge and where very well pleased with the entire tour. We took a short excursion with carnival Cruise line and were met by the tour guide on time and will return to our ship on time without any problems. I would highly recommend this to her and would give it a rating of 10 out of 10.
Operator response
Dear Guest, First of all, thank you very much for sharing your thoughts with us. We are happy that you were satisfied with the service we provided. We hope you leave our country with pleasant memories, and we would like you to know that we are looking forward to seeing you again and welcoming you back to our country. We wish you healthy, happy, and beautiful days. Thank you.
R
Great Day in Ephesus
We had a very competent tour guide which helped explain the history of the area. We saw amazing ruins and realized how advanced the ancient people and city was. We found Western Turkey to be a beautiful country with lovely people. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and experience Turkish coffee and the history of their rug making.
Operator response
Dear Roger, Thank you for sparing your precious time and writing this review. We appreciate this. We're more than happy to hear that you were satisfied with our services. Please visit again, Neon Tours
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Fantastic tour! Very informative and...
<p>Fantastic tour! Very informative and thorough. Highly recommended.</p>
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Awesome tour. I have actually done...
<p>Awesome tour. I have actually done it twice--on two different trips--and loved it both times. Highly recommend this!</p>
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Cigdem is an excellent tour guide...
<p>Cigdem is an excellent tour guide. She was easy to find getting off the ship and arrived early. Cigdem was very good at explaining a lot of information and was very warm and nice to everyone. I really had a good time on this tour. Her English was clear and easy to understand. The lunch was amazing as well.<br/> Thank you Cigdem for a wonderful day!</p>
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We were assigned to Neon tours. Our...
<p>We were assigned to Neon tours. Our tour was excellent as was our guide. The included lunch was superb and an excellent representation of the country's food. This tour was a pleasant surprise because we almost skipped leaving the ship n Turkey. We are so glad we did not. A do not miss!!</p>
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The woman who was our guide was...
<p>The woman who was our guide was excellent...unfortunately we have lost her name. She made the entire tour an incredible success. She was with Neon Tours and just made it a wonderful experience. We are trying to find her name so that we can also add to Trip Advisor etc.</p>
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Lovely experience- great driver and...
<p>Lovely experience- great driver and guide. The political situation in Turkey is so sad- they would not discuss this situation but were so thankful that we visited. Other passengers were late due to a connection issue- but started our tour- then joined group- redid the first part of the tour for the second group and got us other transportation back to the port. GREAT SERVICE- I want to go back to TURKEY</p>
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