CRUISE PASSENGERS: Ephesus & Terrace Houses & Virgin Mary Tour
Overview
• GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE SHIP
• ONLY OR CRUISE PASSENGERS
• PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY, MORE PERSONALIZED SERVICE
• LEAD BY LOCAL TOUR GUIDES FOR BETTER INSIGHT
• MORE REASONABLE THAN SHORE EXCURSIONS
• FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES
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This tour will allow you to visit EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, TERRACE HOUSES OF EPHESUS, HOUSE OF VIRGEN MARY, TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of LOCAL HANDICRAFTS. This exclusive PRIVATE TOUR empowers you to tailor your experience to perfection, whether you wish to add or skip destinations or adjust the timing to suit your preferences. Elevate your adventure with the option to indulge in an Authentic Turkish Lunch upon request, ensuring a truly immersive and personalized exploration of this captivating destination.
What's Included
- Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off (mentioned on the details)
- Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
- PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
- Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
- Meals (recommendations provided on the day, if requested)
- Museum Entrance Tickets (we send pre-purchased tickets, so you can skip-the long ticket lines)
Meeting and Pickup
*****CRUISE PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE CRUISE PORT***** • We highly recommend you to meet our team, after 30/45 minutes your ship docked to the Port. So, you might beat the crowds, school buses, and hot weather in order to have a better experience during your Tour in Ephesus. • After you sent your reservation, please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and coordinate your meeting time. • This tour doesn't include Entrance Tickets & Lunch. The Skip the Line Entrance Tickets & Local Lunch can be arranged by our team due to your request. Please contact us and advise our team, if you wish to have all-inclusive and pre-arranged for your day.*****HOTEL PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE HOTELS***** • We have pick-up and drop-off services from CENTRALLY located KUSADASI and SELCUK TOWN Hotels. • We have pick-up and drop-off services from Izmir Hotels and Izmir Cruise Port with an additional fee of 100 USD in total for up to 15 personas. • Please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and learn your certain meeting time.
What To Expect
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Kusadasi (pass by)
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Terrace Houses
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Temple of Artemis
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kusadasi (pass by)
Kusadasi Shopping Center (pass by)
Kusadasi Castle (pass by)
Kusadasi (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- We highly recommend you to meet our team, after 30/45 minutes your ship docked to the Port. So, you might beat the crowds, school buses, and hot weather in order to have a better experience during your Tour in Ephesus.
- Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Hotels which is centrally located in Kusadasi or Selcuk Towns
- Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Izmir Cruise Port and Izmir Hotels with an additional fee of 100 USD for up to 15 Persons.
- After you sent your reservation, please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and coordinate your meeting time.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off (mentioned on the details).
- Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver.
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS.
- PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service.
- Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE.
- Meals (recommendations provided on the day, if requested).
- Museum Entrance Tickets (we send pre-purchased tickets, so you can skip-the long ticket lines).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 CRUISE PASSENGERS: Ephesus & Terrace Houses & Virgin Mary Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for CRUISE PASSENGERS: Ephesus & Terrace Houses & Virgin Mary 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!
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
- Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off (mentioned on the details)
- Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
- PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
- Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
- Meals (recommendations provided on the day, if requested)
- Museum Entrance Tickets (we send pre-purchased tickets, so you can skip-the long ticket lines)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- We highly recommend you to meet our team, after 30/45 minutes your ship docked to the Port. So, you might beat the crowds, school buses, and hot weather in order to have a better experience during your Tour in Ephesus.
- Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Hotels which is centrally located in Kusadasi or Selcuk Towns
- Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Izmir Cruise Port and Izmir Hotels with an additional fee of 100 USD for up to 15 Persons.
- After you sent your reservation, please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and coordinate your meeting time.
