Top-Rated Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour for Cruisers
Overview
Make the most of your limited time ashore with this carefully timed small-group or private shore excursion to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. Designed specifically for cruise passengers, the tour runs smoothly and guarantees an on-time return to your ship.
After disembarking, meet your professional guide at the Kuşadası cruise port or your hotel and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean, walking along marble streets to see highlights such as the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theater, and Roman baths, brought to life through your guide’s engaging commentary.
Continue to the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary, an important pilgrimage site for Christians and Muslims, before stopping at the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Upgrade your tour to include skip-the-line entrance tickets for a completely hassle-free experience.
What's Included
- Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All Taxes
- Very luxury Brand new of Mercedes vehicle with Separate Driver
- 100 % Satisfaction
- Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option)
- Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option).
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities are appreciated
Meeting and Pickup
⚠️ Entrance Tickets of House of Mary and Ephesus Ruins are included if the included option is chosen. On the day of the tour, if you would like to visit any other place, you are responsible with the entrance ticket of that place. ⚠️ 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 To Expect
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Kusadasi Cruise Pier
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
The Temple of Artemis
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kusadasi Castle
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Terrace Houses (pass by)
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kusadasi Cruise Pier
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- NA
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- All Taxes.
- Very luxury Brand new of Mercedes vehicle with Separate Driver.
- 100 % Satisfaction.
- Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option).
- Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option).
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities are appreciated.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Top-Rated Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour for Cruisers is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- NA
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Top-Rated Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour for Cruisers 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!
Mar 2024Once 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.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All Taxes
- Very luxury Brand new of Mercedes vehicle with Separate Driver
- 100 % Satisfaction
- Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option)
- Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option).
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities are appreciated
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- NA
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
