Private Ephesus & Basilica of St John + Lunch - Opt Turkish Bath
Overview
Designed exclusively for cruise passengers visiting Kuşadası, this private tour combines the top historical and biblical landmarks of the region. Enjoy a guided visit to Ephesus Ancient City, where your private guide will bring its rich Roman history to life as you explore its remarkable ruins and marble streets. Continue to the Basilica of St. John, built over the believed burial place of the Apostle John and offering beautiful views over Selçuk. A traditional Turkish lunch is included to savor local flavors. Guests wishing to enhance their day with relaxation may add an optional Traditional Turkish Bath (Hammam) before returning comfortably and on time to the ship.
Ideal for cruise travelers seeking a private, cultural, and spiritually meaningful Ephesus experience.
What's Included
- Flexible itinerary – stop wherever and whenever you like
- Traditional Turkish Lunch
- Visits to wholesale factory outlets and an art gallery outside the town
- Worry-free shore excursion – guaranteed on-time return to your ship
- Pick-up & Drop-off from Kusadasi Port
- Complimentary alcoholic beverages offered to our guests in selected carpet and leather stores
- Parking Fees, Fuel, and All Local Taxes
- Private Transportation in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Licensed English-Speaking Guide
- Ephesus Ancient City Entrance Fee
- Basilica of St John Entrance Fee
- Adasaray Hammam Turkish Bath
Meeting and Pickup
You must leave the cruise according to your pick-up timing (We suggest you to leave as early as possible so that you can have longer time for the tour). Your guide will be waiting for you holding a board with your name on at the exit gate.Thank you for joining our tour in Kusadasi, Turkey We hope you enjoyed your unforgettable Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi, the House of Virgin Mary Tour, and your experience exploring one of the most beautiful historical destinations in the world. If you were happy with your Private Ephesus Tour Turkey experience, please recommend us to your friends and family traveling with Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America, and other cruise lines visiting Kusadasi Cruise Port. We specialize in: ✔ Best Ephesus Shore Excursions ✔ Ephesus Cruise Excursion ✔ Ephesus and Virgin Mary Tour ✔ Biblical Ephesus Tour ✔ Christian Tours in Turkey ✔ Kusadasi Port Tours ✔ Luxury Ephesus Tour ✔ Ephesus Small Group Tour ✔ Guided Ephesus Tour ✔ Skip the Line Ephesus Tour ✔ Ephesus Archaeological Site Tour ✔ Turkey Shore Excursions ✔ Ephesus Tours for Cruise Passengers ✔ Private Biblical Tour Turkey ✔ Top Rated Ephesus Tours Our professional local guides and comfortable vehicles help cruise guests enjoy the best Private Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port with guaranteed on-time return to the ship. Please share your experience and recommend Sea DropTravel to your friends looking for: • Best Ephesus Tour Guide • Kusadasi to Ephesus Tours • Ephesus Day Trip from Cruise Port • House of Virgin Mary Tour Turkey • Biblical Turkey Tours • Best Tours in Kusadasi Turkey Thank you again and we hope to see you back in Turkey someday. Best regards,
What To Expect
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Port Kusadasi Turkey
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Selcuk
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Basilica of St. John
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Temple of Artemis
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Adasaray Hammam
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
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).
- Flexible itinerary – stop wherever and whenever you like.
- Traditional Turkish Lunch.
- Visits to wholesale factory outlets and an art gallery outside the town.
- Worry-free shore excursion – guaranteed on-time return to your ship.
- Pick-up & Drop-off from Kusadasi Port.
- Complimentary alcoholic beverages offered to our guests in selected carpet and leather stores.
- Parking Fees, Fuel, and All Local Taxes.
- Private Transportation in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional Licensed English-Speaking Guide.
- Ephesus Ancient City Entrance Fee.
- Basilica of St John Entrance Fee.
- Adasaray Hammam Turkish Bath.
There 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..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Ephesus & Basilica of St John + Lunch - Opt Turkish Bath is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Ephesus & Basilica of St John + Lunch – Opt Turkish Bath 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
- Flexible itinerary – stop wherever and whenever you like
- Traditional Turkish Lunch
- Visits to wholesale factory outlets and an art gallery outside the town
- Worry-free shore excursion – guaranteed on-time return to your ship
- Pick-up & Drop-off from Kusadasi Port
- Complimentary alcoholic beverages offered to our guests in selected carpet and leather stores
- Parking Fees, Fuel, and All Local Taxes
- Private Transportation in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Licensed English-Speaking Guide
- Ephesus Ancient City Entrance Fee
- Basilica of St John Entrance Fee
- Adasaray Hammam Turkish Bath
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
