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Top Choice for Cruisers: Ephesus & Mary’s House Tour

4 Reviews 4.75 out of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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| Kusadasi, Turkey
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Ephesus
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Ephesus Day Trip from Marmaris Including Breakfast and Lunch
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On average, this is booked 20 (0) days in advance.
5 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Tell us about your tour plans! Customized itineraries are the popular solution for those limited by time or budget, with specific needs, preferences or special interests, on and off-the beaten track. You can create your own tour and we will be ready,
• Enjoy the exclusivity of a private tour
• Customize the itinerary to suit your interests
• Relax in private round-trip transportation
• Take a break from the hustle and bustle

What's Included

  • Very luxury Brand new of Mercedes vehicle
  • Private tour
  • All Taxes
  • Entrance fees (We will arrange the tickets in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines)
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Camikebir
Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

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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✳️

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Meeting point

Camikebir
09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Kuşadası (pass by)

We will meet you at the Kusadasi Cruise Port! After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree & secure your meeting time.
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Ancient City of Ephesus

Ephesus is one of the most important ancient cities of the world and it is a UNESCO heritage site and was the capital and commercial center of Asia Minor in the Roman period. It was the beginning and the end of King Road. (One of the three ancient trade routes, the others being the silk and spice roads) of the World. You will have a chance to see the beautiful temples, a library (which was the third-largest in Ancient World), and the buildings that were built in the Roman period.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

The House of Mother Mary is located at the top of the Bulbul mountain and it’s only 6 km away from the Ancient City of Ephesus. It is believed that The Mother Mary spent her last years in this shrine. According to Catholic Christianity, After the Crucifixion of Jesus, Mother Mary was brought from Jerusalem to Ephesus by St. John the apostle to live. The foundation of the house is based on Anna Catherine Emmerich’s visions and was founded in 1891. When they found the house, was already collapsed by the earthquake. After The House of Virgin Mary was re-built as a church and has been visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967 and Pope John Paul II in 1979, has been registered as a place of pilgrimage.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Included

The Temple of Artemis

It is known as the first settlement of Ephesians where the Temple is. However, today only the basic structure and a column remained from the temple, but worth a visit even in the current atmosphere of the temple.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kusadasi (pass by)

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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • N-A
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Top Choice for Cruisers: Ephesus & Mary’s House Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Top Choice for Cruisers: Ephesus & Mary’s House Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Very luxury Brand new of Mercedes vehicle.
  • Private tour.
  • All Taxes.
  • All Parking fees.
  • 100 % Satisfaction.
  • Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance fees (We will arrange the tickets in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines).
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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The minimum age to participate is 1..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Top Choice for Cruisers: Ephesus & Mary’s House Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • N-A
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Top Choice for Cruisers: Ephesus & Mary’s House Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • Very luxury Brand new of Mercedes vehicle
  • Private tour
  • All Taxes
  • All Parking fees
  • 100 % Satisfaction
  • Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
  • Entrance fees (We will arrange the tickets in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • N-A
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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