Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi
Overview
Explore the highlights of Ephesus on this shore excursion from Kusadasi Cruise Port. Meet your guide at the port and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to one of Turkey’s most important ancient sites.
Discover the ruins of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, Marble Street, and other well-preserved landmarks from the Greek and Roman periods. Learn about the city's history and its role in the ancient world as you walk through the archaeological site.
Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, a place of religious significance believed by many to be where Mary spent her final years.
The tour also includes time to browse local handicrafts and regional products. At the end of your visit, return to Kusadasi Cruise Port in time for your ship’s departure.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Ephesus Ancient City
- Parking Fees
- Tour Guide
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Ancient City of Ephesus
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- After the ship is boarded, we will meet you at the port with a board with your name on it.
- You will see the Temple of Artemis panoramic.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Ephesus Ancient City.
- Parking Fees.
- Tour Guide.
- Drinks.
- Gratuities.
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 Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi 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
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Ephesus Ancient City
- Parking Fees
- Tour Guide
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- After the ship is boarded, we will meet you at the port with a board with your name on it.
- You will see the Temple of Artemis panoramic.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
