Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis Tour with Entry Tickets
by Kusadasi Shore Excursions
Choose from 4 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
This small-group shore excursion from Kusadasi Cruise Port lasts about 4 to 5 hours and includes visits to the ancient city of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned minibus with a licensed local guide who plans the timing around your ship’s schedule and arranges all entrance fees. The tour begins with pickup at the cruise port, where the guide will meet guests and provide information for a smooth start. The main visit is to Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where visitors spend about two hours exploring ruins such as the Odeon, Temple of Domitian, Library of Celsus, Grand Amphitheatre, Marble Street, Roman Baths, and other ancient structures. After Ephesus, there is a chance to shop for local handicrafts at a Kusadasi shopping center, where the guide offers advice on reputable places and traditional products. An optional lunch break in Selcuk is available at a small local restaurant, with lunch paid separately. The tour continues with a 45-minute visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, a historic stone house on a hillside near Ephesus believed to be where the Virgin Mary lived her final years. The guide explains its discovery and significance, and visitors can light candles or leave wishes. The last stop is the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, where guests see the ruins and learn about its history and construction. During the tour, the minibus passes through Kusadasi Town, offering panoramic views including the Okuz Mehmet Pasa Kervansaray and Kusadasi Castle, visible near the port. The tour ends with a timely return to the cruise port, coordinated to match each ship’s departure. All entrance fees, transportation, port pickup and drop-off, and the licensed guide’s service are included. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kusadasi
Group tours include other travelers from the same cruise with up to 20 participants. Private tours offer a customizable itinerary based on guest interests for a flexible pace.
Kusadasi
Guests are met at the cruise port at a designated meeting point. The operator sends details after booking and requests confirmation to ensure a timely start.
5 min
Ephesus Ancient City
Guests spend two hours exploring Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities. Key sites include the Odeon, Temple of Domitian, Library of Celsus, Grand Amphitheatre seating 24,000, Marble Street, Roman Baths, fountains, temples, agora, love house, and public toilets.
120 min
Kusadasi Shopping Center
Visitors can browse local handicrafts with guidance from the tour guide who points out quality traditional items and reputable shops to ensure a smooth shopping experience.
45 min
Selcuk
An optional 45-minute lunch break is offered at a small local restaurant serving Turkish cuisine. Lunch is not included and must be paid directly to the restaurant. Guests who skip the full schedule are transferred back to the cruise port here.
45 min
The House of the Virgin Mary
This 45-minute visit is to a stone house on a hillside near Ephesus, traditionally believed to be where the Virgin Mary spent her final years. The site was identified following visions described by Anne Catherine Emmerich. Visitors may light candles and leave wishes in this spiritual location.
45 min
The Temple of Artemis
The tour includes a brief stop at the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, originally built around 650 BC and funded by King Croesus. The temple was rebuilt multiple times due to natural disasters.
5 min
Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI
The minibus drives through Kusadasi Town with panoramic views and commentary from the local guide about key landmarks.
Kusadasi Castle
Also known as Pigeon Island, this early settlement of modern Kusadasi is visible near the port. Guests can see it from a distance during the drive and may visit after the tour if desired.
Kusadasi
The tour concludes with a return to the Kusadasi Cruise Port timed carefully to match each ship’s arrival and departure schedule, guaranteeing on-time return.
5 min
Meeting point
✳️ This Tour is for CRUISE PASSENGERS arriving at Kusadasi Port. ✳️ Pick-up & drop-off from/to the port is available. ✳️ We guarantee ON-TIME RETURN before your cruise departure.
End point
✳️ This Tour is for CRUISE PASSENGERS arriving at Kusadasi Port. ✳️ Pick-up & drop-off from/to the port is available. ✳️ We guarantee ON-TIME RETURN before your cruise departure.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis Tour with Entry Tickets
by Kusadasi Shore Excursions
Choose from 4 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
This small-group shore excursion from Kusadasi Cruise Port lasts about 4 to 5 hours and includes visits to the ancient city of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned minibus with a licensed local guide who plans the timing around your ship’s schedule and arranges all entrance fees. The tour begins with pickup at the cruise port, where the guide will meet guests and provide information for a smooth start. The main visit is to Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where visitors spend about two hours exploring ruins such as the Odeon, Temple of Domitian, Library of Celsus, Grand Amphitheatre, Marble Street, Roman Baths, and other ancient structures. After Ephesus, there is a chance to shop for local handicrafts at a Kusadasi shopping center, where the guide offers advice on reputable places and traditional products. An optional lunch break in Selcuk is available at a small local restaurant, with lunch paid separately. The tour continues with a 45-minute visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, a historic stone house on a hillside near Ephesus believed to be where the Virgin Mary lived her final years. The guide explains its discovery and significance, and visitors can light candles or leave wishes. The last stop is the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, where guests see the ruins and learn about its history and construction. During the tour, the minibus passes through Kusadasi Town, offering panoramic views including the Okuz Mehmet Pasa Kervansaray and Kusadasi Castle, visible near the port. The tour ends with a timely return to the cruise port, coordinated to match each ship’s departure. All entrance fees, transportation, port pickup and drop-off, and the licensed guide’s service are included. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kusadasi
Group tours include other travelers from the same cruise with up to 20 participants. Private tours offer a customizable itinerary based on guest interests for a flexible pace.
Kusadasi
Guests are met at the cruise port at a designated meeting point. The operator sends details after booking and requests confirmation to ensure a timely start.
5 min
Ephesus Ancient City
Guests spend two hours exploring Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities. Key sites include the Odeon, Temple of Domitian, Library of Celsus, Grand Amphitheatre seating 24,000, Marble Street, Roman Baths, fountains, temples, agora, love house, and public toilets.
120 min
Kusadasi Shopping Center
Visitors can browse local handicrafts with guidance from the tour guide who points out quality traditional items and reputable shops to ensure a smooth shopping experience.
45 min
Selcuk
An optional 45-minute lunch break is offered at a small local restaurant serving Turkish cuisine. Lunch is not included and must be paid directly to the restaurant. Guests who skip the full schedule are transferred back to the cruise port here.
45 min
The House of the Virgin Mary
This 45-minute visit is to a stone house on a hillside near Ephesus, traditionally believed to be where the Virgin Mary spent her final years. The site was identified following visions described by Anne Catherine Emmerich. Visitors may light candles and leave wishes in this spiritual location.
45 min
The Temple of Artemis
The tour includes a brief stop at the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, originally built around 650 BC and funded by King Croesus. The temple was rebuilt multiple times due to natural disasters.
5 min
Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI
The minibus drives through Kusadasi Town with panoramic views and commentary from the local guide about key landmarks.
Kusadasi Castle
Also known as Pigeon Island, this early settlement of modern Kusadasi is visible near the port. Guests can see it from a distance during the drive and may visit after the tour if desired.
Kusadasi
The tour concludes with a return to the Kusadasi Cruise Port timed carefully to match each ship’s arrival and departure schedule, guaranteeing on-time return.
5 min
Meeting point
✳️ This Tour is for CRUISE PASSENGERS arriving at Kusadasi Port. ✳️ Pick-up & drop-off from/to the port is available. ✳️ We guarantee ON-TIME RETURN before your cruise departure.
End point
✳️ This Tour is for CRUISE PASSENGERS arriving at Kusadasi Port. ✳️ Pick-up & drop-off from/to the port is available. ✳️ We guarantee ON-TIME RETURN before your cruise departure.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.