Private Ephesus, Miletus and Didyma Tour with Turkish Lunch
Overview
Designed exclusively for cruise passengers visiting Kuşadası, this private tour explores three of the most impressive ancient sites on Türkiye’s Aegean coast. Enjoy a guided visit to Ephesus Ancient City, where you’ll walk its marble streets and discover its remarkable Roman heritage. Continue to Miletus, once a major port city and center of philosophy, and then to Didyma, home to the spectacular Temple of Apollo with its towering columns. Between visits, enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant.
Perfect for guests seeking a more in-depth, personalized, and history-rich experience with a guaranteed on-time return to the ship.
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
- Miletos Ancient City Entrance Fee
- Didyma (Temple of Apollon) Entrance Fee
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,
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Milet Antik Kenti
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Apollo
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Can Carpet
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
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
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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.
- Miletos Ancient City Entrance Fee.
- Didyma (Temple of Apollon) Entrance Fee.
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, Miletus and Didyma Tour with Turkish Lunch is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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
- Miletos Ancient City Entrance Fee
- Didyma (Temple of Apollon) Entrance Fee
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
