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Skip the Line: Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guest

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Discover the wonders of Ephesus on a private guided tour led by a well-educated, professional local guide. This personalized experience is designed exclusively for you and your party, ensuring flexibility, comfort, and deep insight into one of the most significant ancient cities in the world.
Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk the same marble streets once trodden by Apostles Paul and John.
Visit the impressive Grand Theatre, where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians.
Admire the magnificent façade of the Library of Celsus—perfect for stunning photos.
Discover Roman-era landmarks including the Temple of Hadrian, Roman Baths, Public Toilets, Agora, and Marble Street.
Step inside the remarkably preserved Terrace Houses, once home to Ephesus’ elite, adorned with original mosaics and frescoes.
Experience the serene and spiritual atmosphere of the House of the Virgin Mary, an important pilgrimage site and one of the most sacred Biblical locations in Turkey

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide
  • Entrance Fees of Ephesus
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Our licensed tour guide will meet you at the cruise port with a sign of your name is written on at harbour/cruise port in Kusadasi. For the cruıse passengers please just follow the others from your shıp, then you will see our sign your name is written on, after you passing by custom control. ✳️**CRUISE PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE CRUISE PORT***** • Upon your ship's arrival at the port, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to meet with our team WITHIN 30 to 45 MINUTES. By doing so, you can bypass the crowds, school busses, and hot weather, ensuring an enhanced and MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS✳️

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Ancient City of Ephesus

Ephesus (Efes) is one of the greatest ancient sites in the Mediterranean. During its heyday in the first century BC, it was the second-largest city in the world, with only Rome commanding more power. Many reconstructed structures and ruins, including the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, can be seen here.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

The House of Mother Mary is located at the top of the Bulbul mountain and it’s only 6 km away from the Ancient City of Ephesus. It is believed that The Mother Mary spent her last years in this shrine. According to Catholic Christianity, After the Crucifixion of Jesus, Mother Mary was brought from Jerusalem to Ephesus by St. John the apostle to live. The foundation of the house is based on Anna Catherine Emmerich’s visions and was founded in 1891. When they found the house, was already collapsed by the earthquake. After The House of Virgin Mary was re-built as a church and has been visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967 and Pope John Paul II in 1979, has been registered as a place of pilgrimage.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Museum

Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses and Artemis Temple Tour from Kusadasi, combines the most significant sites of this corner of Turkey with history, culture and breathtaking sights! Magica
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Public Latrine

The ruins of the ancient Roman city of Ephasus are located in Selcuk, Turkey. The city was the second most important city in the Roman empire during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. One of the popular sections of the ruins is the Public Latrine, next to the Hadrian Temple and the Bordello. The public latrines were the city's public toilets, and they were built in the 1st century AD as part of the Scholastica Baths. These baths were built to provide the city with the modern conveniences of public works, including 36 marble toilets.Visitors can still see, but not use, the toilets that are lined up along the walls. There was an uncovered pool with columns surrounding it which supported a wooden ceiling. Underneath the latrines was a drainage system. There was also a trough with relatively clean water near where your feet would be. People who wanted to use the toilets had to pay an entrance fee.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kusadasi

One of the most popular resort towns along Turkey’s Aegean Coast and the gateway to the UNESCO-listed wonders of Ephesus, the Kusadasi Cruise Port welcomes some 200,000 cruise passengers each year. It’s also a jumping-off point for regular ferry service to the surrounding Greek Islands.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Artemis

It is known as the first settlement of Ephesians where the Temple is. However, today only the basic structure and a column remained from the temple, but worth a visit even in the current atmosphere of the temple.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kuşadası (pass by)

In the end of our tour, we return to the Kusadasi Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME!PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate our return time to Cruise Port
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip the Line: Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guest?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip the Line: Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guest?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Private transportation.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance Fees of Ephesus.
  • Entrance Fees of.
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Accessibility information for the Skip the Line: Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guest is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Private transportation
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  • Guide
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  • 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
  • NA
  • 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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