Private Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port

Start Point: Kusadasi Port View On Map

Overview

Kusadasi is one of the most famous ports of the Aegean Sea, and the shore excursion tour from the Kusadasi port is a tradition for discovering the Ephesus Ancient City and House of the Virgin Mary.

Starting from Kusadasi Port, the Private Ephesus Tour is a tailor made shore excursion which is ideal for cruise passengers. The Saints John’s Basilica is also included in the private Ephesus tour as well as the ancient city of Ephesus, which is one of the most well-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean region.

Your fully qualified and professional tour guide will ensure that you will not miss out on any important remains of the Roman Empire as well as their relation to the growth of the city.
 

Tour Info
Sight To See
  • Ephesus Ancient City
  • Celsius Library
  • House of the Virgin Mary
  • Temple of Hadrian
  • Great Theater
  • Temple of Artemis
  • Isa Bey Mosque
  • Harbor Street of the Ancient City

Itinerary

Upon arrival at the port of Kusadasi/Ephesus, your tour guide will be waiting holding a sign with your name on it to start your private tour. Then, you will be transferred to the Ephesus Ancient City with a private van.

Exploring Ephesus, the best-preserved classical city on the Mediterranean, will give you a glimpse into Roman-era life. Stroll along well-maintained marble streets lined with columns, temples, and fountains. Discover ancient wonders such as;

  • Temple of Hadrian,
  • Library of Celsius,
  • Great Theater,
  • Isa Bey Mosque,
  • St. John Basilica,
  • Temple of Artemis (Diana) with the help of an expert guide providing valuable information.

After exploring Ephesus, you will have the opportunity to visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a site believed to be her final resting place in accordance with Christian tradition. This visit is included as part of our shore excursion tour, but it is optional. If you prefer to skip this part of the tour, please let us know, and we will accommodate your preference accordingly.

You will also explore the 14th-century Isa Bey Mosque, which was built by the first Muslim family in West Anatolia. This visit will provide you with the opportunity to learn about early Islamic architecture. Continue your journey to the St. John Basilica, where the apostle John's final resting place is located. After that, you will visit the Temple of Artemis (Diana), which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise port according to the departure time of the cruise ship.

This is the end of our service. We sincerely hope to welcome you as our guest again!
 

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusion
  • Private Tour
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Transportation by Private Van
Exclusion
  • Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Gratitudes (suggested)

Cancellation Policy

7 Days Before Tour - Free Cancellation

You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 7 days before the scheduled start time of the experience.

However, if you cancel within 7 days of the tour day, no refund will be issued, and any modification requests made during this period will not be accepted.

Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.