Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis Tour with Tickets from Kusadasi Cruise Port
by Tour Altinkum Travel
Choose from 6 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
Ephesus is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Eastern Mediterranean, once the second-largest city of the Roman Empire with over 250,000 inhabitants. This guided bus tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port lasts about 4 to 5 hours and includes skip-the-line tickets to all sites. The tour begins at the port, where participants meet their licensed local guide who provides tickets to avoid waiting in lines. The first stop is the House of Virgin Mary, located 6 kilometers north of Ephesus ruins. This site includes a 6th-century church built over the foundations of a 1st-century house believed to be where Mary spent her last days. Next, the tour continues to the ancient city of Ephesus. Visitors walk through streets lined with monuments such as the third-largest library of the ancient world and the largest Roman theatre in Asia. Ephesus also features the famous Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, originally supported by 127 Ionic columns each 19 meters tall. This temple was a renowned pilgrimage site and is considered the earliest known bank. Lunch can be added upon group approval at a local restaurant featuring a handicraft carpet demonstration, allowing guests to see how Turkish rugs are made by local artisans. The tour concludes with a drive back to Kusadasi Cruise Port, with a guaranteed on-time return for cruise passengers. Group tours usually consist of 8 to 10 participants, but larger groups from the same ship may also book. Private tours are available, providing a personal guide and flexible time at each site with the possibility to add other locations if time allows. The tour schedule is adjusted according to cruise arrival and departure times.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kusadasi Cruise Port pickup
According to your ship's arrival time for the 2026 season, the guide meets you at Kusadasi Cruise Port. The tour serves ships including Azamara Onward, Brilliance O.T.S., Carnival Legend, Celebrity Ascent, Eclipse, Equinox, Infinity, Celestyal Discovery, Journey, Enchanted Princess, Emerald Azzurra, Kaia, Explora II, Island Princess, MSC Divina, Fantasia, ms Oosterdam, Norwegian Viva, Odyssey O.T.S., Oceania Allura, Regatta, Scarlet Lady, Seabourn Quest, Seven Seas Grandeur, Mariner, Navigator, Splendor, Silver Muse, Nova, Star Flyer, Legend, Sun Princess, Viking Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Sky, Star, Vesta, Vela, Wind Spirit, and Star.
15 min
House of Virgin Mary
Located 6 kilometers north of Ephesus ruins, this site includes a church built in the 6th century AD atop the foundations of a 1st-century house. The church is recognized by the Christian tradition as the final dwelling place of Mary, mother of Jesus.
45 min
Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus is a well-preserved ancient city that was the second-largest in the world during the 1st century AD with more than 250,000 inhabitants. It served as a gateway between East and West with a large harbor facilitating trade. Ephesus was a wealthy commercial center and the honeymoon destination of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. Visitors see landmarks such as the third-largest ancient library and the largest Roman theatre in Asia.
120 min
Lunch at carpet demonstration village
Lunch is optional and offered upon group approval at a local restaurant in a handicraft carpet demonstration village. Guests can watch demonstrations of Turkish rug making by local experts.
Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It had 127 Ionic columns, each 19 meters tall. The temple was a notable pilgrimage destination and is regarded as the earliest known ancient bank.
30 min
Return to Kusadasi Cruise Port
The tour ends with a return drive to Kusadasi Cruise Port with a guaranteed on-time arrival to align with cruise schedules.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis Tour with Tickets from Kusadasi Cruise Port
by Tour Altinkum Travel
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
Ephesus is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Eastern Mediterranean, once the second-largest city of the Roman Empire with over 250,000 inhabitants. This guided bus tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port lasts about 4 to 5 hours and includes skip-the-line tickets to all sites. The tour begins at the port, where participants meet their licensed local guide who provides tickets to avoid waiting in lines. The first stop is the House of Virgin Mary, located 6 kilometers north of Ephesus ruins. This site includes a 6th-century church built over the foundations of a 1st-century house believed to be where Mary spent her last days. Next, the tour continues to the ancient city of Ephesus. Visitors walk through streets lined with monuments such as the third-largest library of the ancient world and the largest Roman theatre in Asia. Ephesus also features the famous Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, originally supported by 127 Ionic columns each 19 meters tall. This temple was a renowned pilgrimage site and is considered the earliest known bank. Lunch can be added upon group approval at a local restaurant featuring a handicraft carpet demonstration, allowing guests to see how Turkish rugs are made by local artisans. The tour concludes with a drive back to Kusadasi Cruise Port, with a guaranteed on-time return for cruise passengers. Group tours usually consist of 8 to 10 participants, but larger groups from the same ship may also book. Private tours are available, providing a personal guide and flexible time at each site with the possibility to add other locations if time allows. The tour schedule is adjusted according to cruise arrival and departure times.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kusadasi Cruise Port pickup
According to your ship's arrival time for the 2026 season, the guide meets you at Kusadasi Cruise Port. The tour serves ships including Azamara Onward, Brilliance O.T.S., Carnival Legend, Celebrity Ascent, Eclipse, Equinox, Infinity, Celestyal Discovery, Journey, Enchanted Princess, Emerald Azzurra, Kaia, Explora II, Island Princess, MSC Divina, Fantasia, ms Oosterdam, Norwegian Viva, Odyssey O.T.S., Oceania Allura, Regatta, Scarlet Lady, Seabourn Quest, Seven Seas Grandeur, Mariner, Navigator, Splendor, Silver Muse, Nova, Star Flyer, Legend, Sun Princess, Viking Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Sky, Star, Vesta, Vela, Wind Spirit, and Star.
15 min
House of Virgin Mary
Located 6 kilometers north of Ephesus ruins, this site includes a church built in the 6th century AD atop the foundations of a 1st-century house. The church is recognized by the Christian tradition as the final dwelling place of Mary, mother of Jesus.
45 min
Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus is a well-preserved ancient city that was the second-largest in the world during the 1st century AD with more than 250,000 inhabitants. It served as a gateway between East and West with a large harbor facilitating trade. Ephesus was a wealthy commercial center and the honeymoon destination of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. Visitors see landmarks such as the third-largest ancient library and the largest Roman theatre in Asia.
120 min
Lunch at carpet demonstration village
Lunch is optional and offered upon group approval at a local restaurant in a handicraft carpet demonstration village. Guests can watch demonstrations of Turkish rug making by local experts.
Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It had 127 Ionic columns, each 19 meters tall. The temple was a notable pilgrimage destination and is regarded as the earliest known ancient bank.
30 min
Return to Kusadasi Cruise Port
The tour ends with a return drive to Kusadasi Cruise Port with a guaranteed on-time arrival to align with cruise schedules.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.