For Cruisers: Best of Ephesus Skip-The-Line Tour
For Cruisers: Best of Ephesus Skip-The-Line Tour
Visit > Ephesus Ruins, Terrace Houses, House of Virgin Mary, St. John Basilica, The Temple of Artemis.SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Lunch in local Restaurant, Guiding, Transportation providedThis is a Best Seller Private tour to Ephesus with an expert local guide. Visit Ancient Ephesus; walk on the ancient roads where Mother Mary, St.
John, and St Paul walked, see the monuments among such as Great Theater, Celsus Library, Trajan Fountain, Odeon Temple and more, See Terrace Houses where rich Ephesians used to live, Visit Mary House; where she spent her final days, St. John Basilica; where John wrote his gospel. Learn history about early Christians and Romans from your local guide, take a photo from the best photoshoot points, enjoy typical Turkish food in a local restaurant.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Kuşadası Port
According to your pick-up time meet your guide and start your full-day tour.
30 minutesMeryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also, it is believed that the Assumption took place there on the 15th of August.
1 hourAncient City of Ephesus
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.
2 hoursEphesus Terrace Houses
Terrace Houses: From the time of Augustus, these dwellings of wealthy Ephesians, were decorated with beautiful frescoes and mosaics. The houses had luxurious bedrooms, bathrooms, triclinium, and kitchens. The archeologist has been excavating 7 houses owned by the richest Ephesians. These were high ranking officers, governors, and rich tradesmen.
1 hourThe Temple of Artemis
was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place.
30 minutesThe Basilica of Saint John
3 km away from the ruins of Ephesus a small church was built dedicated to John in 2C AD, Later in 6C AD it was replaced by a huge basilica built by Emperor Justinian, The impressive ruins are still standing today.
1 hourKuşadası Port
At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel&Kusadasi Port
30 minutesIncluded
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Lunch in the local restaurant
- Land Transportation by high model vehicle
- Transfer service from/to Kusadasi Port / Hotels
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Beverages during the tour
- Entry tickets to historical sites
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Entry ticket for Ancient Ephesus: 400TL p.p.
- Entry ticket for House of Mary: 200TL
- Entry ticket for St. John Basilica: 80TL
- Entry ticket for Terrace Houses: 60TL
- Your guide will have pre paid Skip-The-Line tickets for each site to avoid long ticket queues. The entrance fee used can be paid to the tour guidemcash in Dolar, Euro or Turkish lira.
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.