Ephesus Private Tour for only Kusadasi Port Cruise Guest
Overview
Make the most of your time ashore with a private Ephesus tour created exclusively for cruise guests arriving at Kuşadası Port. Meet your guide near the terminal and travel directly to one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world.
Walk along the marble streets of Ephesus and discover landmarks such as the Odeon, Temple of Domitian, ancient baths, public latrines, Hercules Gate, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theatre. Continue to the Terrace Houses, where intricate mosaics and frescoes reveal the luxurious lifestyle of the city’s wealthiest residents.
Visit the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary on Mount Koressos and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After the guided visits, enjoy free time for shopping near the port before returning to your cruise ship. With private transportation, expert guiding, and flexible pacing, this shore excursion offers a comfortable and enriching way to experience Ephesus.
What's Included
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Private Transport
- Tour Guide
- Food and Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
- All Entry Fees
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Kusadasi
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ancient City of Ephesus
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Terrace Houses
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Temple of Artemis
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kusadasi Castle (pass by)
Kusadasi Shopping Center
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
- 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
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Port pick-up and drop-off.
- Private Transport.
- Tour Guide.
- Food and Beverages.
- Personal Expenses.
- Tips.
- All Entry Fees.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ephesus Private Tour for only Kusadasi Port Cruise Guest 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 Private Tour for only Kusadasi Port Cruise Guest 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
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Private Transport
- Tour Guide
- Food and Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
- All Entry Fees
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
