SKIP LINES Private Ephesus Tour for Cruise Guests ON TIME RETURN

Your Ephesus Shore Excursion begins immediately when you disembark! Your professional tour guide will be waiting inside the secure Kusadasi Port terminal, immediately visible upon disembarking, holding a sign with your name. We guarantee a completely hassle-free start; there is no need to exit the port premises to begin your day trip to ancient Ephesus.

Virgin Mary’s House is a Catholic shrine located at the skirt of Bulbul Mountain in Selcuk. It is discovered after a nun in Germany described the place in her visions about a house Mother Mary lived before she died. It has become an important pilgrimage spot for Catholics since then.

Discover one of the most popular trade cities of ancient Greek and Roman Empire. Ephesus is probably the most famous ancient site in Turkey. It was a busy trade center as a port city. Ephesus had a great influence on the ancient world. Also as an important religious center of early Christianity and one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelations. In Ephesus you will see, Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan and the Theater and more.

We'll visit the Ephesus Experience Museum and step into the past with cutting-edge technology that brings the ancient city to life! Through incredible projections and interactive exhibits, you'll feel what it was really like to live in Ephesus during its prime—a perfect way to put the marble ruins you just saw into stunning historical context.

These are exclusive residences situated on the slopes opposite the Temple of Hadrian along Curetes Street. Commonly known as the “rich houses,” they were uncovered during recent excavations. The houses near Curetes Street feature colonnaded porticoes, while step streets connected directly to the house entrances. We will stop at Terrace Houses and explore the Houses of Rich Ephesians.

Temple of Artemis, also known as the Temple of Diana. Only one or two pieces of marble remain from the temple, which is considered one of the seven wonders of the world.

As we head toward the port, enjoy a scenic drive past the historic Kusadasi Caravanserai. This brief glimpse offers a view of the beautifully restored 17th-century Ottoman landmark.

We will take a route through Kusadasi Downtown, allowing you to get a final look at the lively harbor and modern Aegean town atmosphere before reaching the port.

Your Ephesus Shore Excursion concludes with a seamless transfer back to the Kusadasi Cruise Port or Marina. We guarantee your timely arrival with ample time before your ship's scheduled departure.