Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port | On-Time Return & Skip-the-Line
Overview
ON-TIME RETURN GUARANTEE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
See Ephesus in a small group with a licensed local guide and comfortable transportation from Kusadasi. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, the Terrace Houses, and the Ephesus Experience Museum, with time to learn about the places you’re seeing without feeling rushed.
For cruise guests, we plan the day around your ship’s schedule and guarantee your return to Kusadasi Port on time.
Skip-the-Line Tickets: Entrance fees are not included in the tour price. Your guide can arrange tickets in advance at the official ticket office price, helping you avoid the ticket line.
For Cruise Guests: We recommend meeting your guide within 30 minutes of leaving the ship. Starting early helps you stay ahead of the larger tour groups, avoid some of the midday heat and make the most of your time in port.
What's Included
- All Local Taxes
- Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
- ON TIME return GUARANTEE
- Parking Fees
- Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Drinks on lunch.
- Entrance Fees to the sites
Meeting and Pickup
Free pickup is available from Kusadasi Port, hotels in the Kusadasi area, the Selcuk Ephesus area, and Kusadasi Setur Marina. Please contact us after booking your tour to confirm the pickup time and location.
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Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Selcuk (pass by)
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Terrace Houses
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Experience Museum
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Temple of Artemis
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Selçuk
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI (pass by)
Kusadasi (pass by)
Port Kusadasi Turkey (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
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port | On-Time Return & Skip-the-Line?
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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).
- 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.
- All Local Taxes.
- Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver.
- ON TIME return GUARANTEE.
- Parking Fees.
- Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide.
- Lunch.
- Drinks on lunch.
- Entrance Fees to the sites.
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..
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 Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port | On-Time Return & Skip-the-Line is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port | On-Time Return & Skip-the-Line 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
- All Local Taxes
- Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
- ON TIME return GUARANTEE
- Parking Fees
- Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Drinks on lunch.
- Entrance Fees to the sites
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
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
