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Explore House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus ruins and the temple of Artemis with local expert Guide from/to Kusadasi Port (only for cruise guests)

ENTRY TICKETS to historical sites are INCLUDED. Enjoy the privilege of SKIP THE TICKET LINES, that your guide will keep the tickets ready for you without waiting in the ticket queue at the entrance of the ruins.

LUNCH will be served in a local restaurant where you will Taste typical turkish foods.

Group Tour Option: The group sizes will be up to 10 people maximum. Groups are formed as passengers of the same ship.

Private Tour Option: The tour will be provided only for your party with personal tour guide. Stay ın the sites as much you wish, If there is any other site you want to visit, depending on time availability, it can be added to the program.

The tour specialy designed for the cruise guests. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruise dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.

What's Included

  • Lunch Lunch in the local restaurant.
  • Entry/Admission - The Virgin Mary's House.
  • Car Park Fees and local taxes.
  • Beverages at lunch
  • Personal Expenses
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Explore the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus Ruins, and the Temple of Artemis with a local expert guide from/to Kusadasi Port (only for cruise guests).◉➤ The tour offers Group and Private tour options, including and excluding entry tickets.◉➤ LUNCH will be served at a local restaurant where you will taste typical Turkish dishes.◉➤ Group Tour Option: Group sizes will be up to 10-12 people maximum. Groups are formed by passengers from the same ship.◉➤ Private Tour Option: The tour will be provided only for your party with a personal tour guide. ➤ You can stay at the sites as long as you wish. If there are any other sites you would like to visit, depending on time availability, they can be added to the program.◉➤ The tour is specially designed for cruise guests.◉➤ Pick-up and drop-off are only available from Kusadasi Port.◉➤ The tour start time will be adjusted according to your cruise docking and onboard times.◉➤ We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port.

What To Expect

Kuşadası Port Türkiye

According to the pick-up time that we will arrange according to your ship's arrival time, meet your guide at the Kusadasi Cruise Port and set out towards the first visit point.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ancient City of Ephesus

Ancient Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Selcuk

Lunch. (Traditional lunch will be at handicraft carpet demonstration village where you can also choose to experience how Turkish rugs made by local masters.)
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Artemis

was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in atiuqity and made Ephesus a much-visited pligrimage place. There were totally 127 ionic columns with the height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kuşadası Port Türkiye

At the end of the tour drive you back to Kusadasi Cruise Port. We guarantee your timely return to the Kusadasi Cruise Port.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
  • The tour offer Group and Private Tour options with INCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS
  • We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip-The-Line: Best of Ephesus Tour w/LUNCH?

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).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. 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: Best of Ephesus Tour w/LUNCH?
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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).
  • 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Lunch. Lunch in the local restaurant.
  • Entry/Admission - The Virgin Mary's House.
  • Car Park Fees and local taxes.
  • Kusadasi Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off.
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus.
  • Professional licensed tour guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Beverages at lunch.
  • Personal Expenses.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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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.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Skip-The-Line: Best of Ephesus Tour w/LUNCH is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-The-Line: Best of Ephesus Tour w/LUNCH will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • LunchLunch in the local restaurant.
  • Entry/Admission - The Virgin Mary's House.
  • Car Park Fees and local taxes.
  • Kusadasi Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off.
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus.
  • Professional licensed tour guide.
  • Beverages at lunch
  • Personal Expenses

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
  • The tour offer Group and Private Tour options with INCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS
  • We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
  • Group Tour Option: The group sizes will be up to 10-12 people maximum. Groups are formed as passengers of the same ship.
  • Private Tour Option: The tour wıll be provided only for your party with personal tour guide. Stay in the sites as much you wish, if there is any other site you want to visit, depending on time availability, it can be added to the program.
  • The tour specialy designed for the cruise guests. Pick up and drop off only available from Kusadasi Port. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruise dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.

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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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