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Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port (Skip The Line)

From $189 • 5 hours • Puerto Travel • Kuşadası, Selcuk, Türkiye • Meet on location or pickup • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port offers a comprehensive exploration of the ancient city of Ephesus, making it ideal for history enthusiasts and cruise passengers seeking a deeper understanding of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Over the course of five hours, participants will be guided by a professional licensed local tour guide, ensuring an insightful experience as they navigate the remarkable ruins, including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. The tour features convenient port pickup and drop-off in a fully air-conditioned vehicle, allowing for a comfortable journey through the scenic landscapes of Kuşadası and Selçuk. This tour stands out for its skip-the-line access, enabling visitors to maximize their time exploring the rich history and culture of one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world.

Inclusions

Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
All Taxes
All Parking fees

Exclusions

Drinks on lunch.
Lunch
Entrance Fees to the sites

Itinerary

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Temple of Artemis is one of the Seven Wonders of the World completed in 550 BC is at the outskirts of Ephesus. It is a sanctuary built in a sacred place. The temple itself dates back to 8th century BC but the sacred place dates way back. It has been destroyed three times and rebuilt. But it has been abandoned after Christians started to rule the area.

Step 4

Open buffet lunch in a local restaurant with traditional Turkish Food & vegetarian options in Selcuk.

Please Note

Stroller or pram accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Wheelchair accessible
Tour Guide will hand over entrance tickets during the tour and explain how to use it.
Free pickup is available from Kusadasi Port, hotels in the Kusadasi area, the Selcuk Ephesus area, and Kusadasi Setur Marina. Please contact us after booking your tour to confirm the pickup time and location.