Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port with Lunch
Overview
Discover Ephesus on a shared shore excursion for cruise passengers, limited to 10 guests. Travel in a 14-passenger air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed English-speaking guide and a separate driver, giving your small group more space. Pickup and drop-off are exclusively at Kusadasi Port.
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus Ancient City, Ephesus Museum and the remains of the Temple of Artemis. See the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre within Ephesus; these do not require separate tickets beyond Ephesus admission. Entrance tickets are not included in the tour price.
Enjoy an included Turkish lunch at a carpet production and training school, followed by a carpet-making demonstration. Your meeting time is confirmed according to your ship's schedule, with a guaranteed return to Kusadasi Port before departure. The order of visits may change to suit port timings and local conditions.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
- Seamless Journey Tour with Included Transfers
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
- Kusadasi Port pickup and drop-off
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance tickets
- Spanish/Portuguese/Indonesian/Malay guide on request: USD 50/person, max USD 100/booking
- Driver / Guides Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Camikebir
Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
Pickup and drop-off are available only at Kusadasi Port; hotel pickup is not available. After booking, we will confirm the meeting time based on your cruise ship's schedule. Your guide will meet you inside the port holding a sign marked "YEKMAN TRAVEL" and accompany you throughout the tour. This shared tour is for cruise passengers only, with a maximum of 10 guests and a guaranteed return to the port before your ship departs.English-speaking guiding is included in the standard tour price. Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian and Malay guiding can be requested in advance for an additional USD 50 per person, capped at USD 100 per booking group for the requested language. The total language supplement is USD 50 for 1 person and USD 100 for 2 or more people. Please contact us before booking to confirm the requested language and arrangements; these languages are not included in the standard English option.Turkish lunch is served at a carpet production and training school, followed by a carpet-making demonstration. Comfortable walking shoes and a hat are recommended.
Camikebir
Feribot Limanı, 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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Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ancient City of Ephesus
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Library of Celsus
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Ancient Greek Theatre
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Museum
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Temple of Artemis
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travel and shopping time is included in the tour duration.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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).
- 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.
- Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver.
- Seamless Journey Tour with Included Transfers.
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS.
- Kusadasi Port pickup and drop-off.
- Professional tour guide.
- Entrance tickets.
- Spanish/Portuguese/Indonesian/Malay guide on request: USD 50/person, max USD 100/booking.
- Driver / Guides Tips.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. 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 Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port with Lunch is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port with Lunch 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
- Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
- Seamless Journey Tour with Included Transfers
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
- Kusadasi Port pickup and drop-off
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance tickets
- Spanish/Portuguese/Indonesian/Malay guide on request: USD 50/person, max USD 100/booking
- Driver / Guides Tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travel and shopping time is included in the tour duration.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
