Private Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tour with Skip-the-Line Access for Cruisers
by Ephesus Shuttle Private Mini Group 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.$133.50Overview
This private or small-group bus tour lasts about 4 to 5 hours and is designed for cruisers in Kusadasi. The tour begins with a meeting at Kusadasi Port or your hotel, where the guide will greet you holding an EPHESUS SHUTTLE sign. From there, the group drives about 30 minutes to the House of the Virgin Mary, located on the Aladag Mountains about 5 miles from Ephesus. Visitors spend around 45 minutes here learning about the site’s history, including its connection to Mary and St. John and its recognition as a pilgrimage spot since 1892. Next, the tour continues with a 10-minute drive to the ancient city of Ephesus, where guests have approximately 2 hours to explore. Highlights include the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus built in the 2nd century A.D., the Temple of Hadrian, and the Grand Theater, which dates back to the 3rd century B.C. and was expanded by the Romans to seat 24,000 spectators. If the Terrace Houses option is selected, the tour includes a 30-minute visit to these upscale residences on the slopes of Pion Mountain, featuring frescoes and mosaics. This stop involves climbing many steps and is not advised for guests with walking difficulties or fear of heights. The final stop is a 15-minute visit to the Temple of Artemis, once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The tour concludes with a drive through Kusadasi Marina back to the port or hotel. Included are a professional licensed English-speaking guide, parking fees, and air-conditioned transportation. Entrance fees are covered with prepaid tickets to skip lines, while food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting at Kusadasi Port or Hotel
The guide meets guests at Kusadasi Port or their hotel holding an EPHESUS SHUTTLE sign. Meeting times vary by cruise line and will be provided upon confirmation.
10 min
The House of the Virgin Mary
Located on the Aladag Mountains about 5 miles from Ephesus, this site is reached by a 30-minute drive. The house is believed to be where Mary lived until her death in 48 A.D. It was declared a pilgrimage site in 1892 and was visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967. Visitors spend around 45 minutes here.
45 min
Ephesus Ancient City
A 10-minute drive from the House of the Virgin Mary leads to Ephesus. Visitors spend about 2 hours walking on marble streets past landmarks such as the Baths of Scholastica, the 2nd-century Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Grand Theater, which was expanded by Romans to seat 24,000 spectators.
120 min
Ephesus Terrace Houses
Included only with the Terrace Houses option. These six residential units are built on three terraces on the slopes of Pion Mountain. Wealthy citizens once lived here in homes decorated with frescoes and mosaics. The visit lasts about 30 minutes and involves climbing several steps, so it is not recommended for those with walking difficulties or fear of heights.
30 min
The Temple of Artemis
This 15-minute stop is at the site of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is the last stop before returning to Kusadasi.
15 min
Setur Kusadasi Marina Carsi
The tour ends with a drive through Kusadasi Marina arriving back at the port or hotel, where services conclude.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tour with Skip-the-Line Access for Cruisers
by Ephesus Shuttle Private Mini Group 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.$133.50Overview
This private or small-group bus tour lasts about 4 to 5 hours and is designed for cruisers in Kusadasi. The tour begins with a meeting at Kusadasi Port or your hotel, where the guide will greet you holding an EPHESUS SHUTTLE sign. From there, the group drives about 30 minutes to the House of the Virgin Mary, located on the Aladag Mountains about 5 miles from Ephesus. Visitors spend around 45 minutes here learning about the site’s history, including its connection to Mary and St. John and its recognition as a pilgrimage spot since 1892. Next, the tour continues with a 10-minute drive to the ancient city of Ephesus, where guests have approximately 2 hours to explore. Highlights include the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus built in the 2nd century A.D., the Temple of Hadrian, and the Grand Theater, which dates back to the 3rd century B.C. and was expanded by the Romans to seat 24,000 spectators. If the Terrace Houses option is selected, the tour includes a 30-minute visit to these upscale residences on the slopes of Pion Mountain, featuring frescoes and mosaics. This stop involves climbing many steps and is not advised for guests with walking difficulties or fear of heights. The final stop is a 15-minute visit to the Temple of Artemis, once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The tour concludes with a drive through Kusadasi Marina back to the port or hotel. Included are a professional licensed English-speaking guide, parking fees, and air-conditioned transportation. Entrance fees are covered with prepaid tickets to skip lines, while food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting at Kusadasi Port or Hotel
The guide meets guests at Kusadasi Port or their hotel holding an EPHESUS SHUTTLE sign. Meeting times vary by cruise line and will be provided upon confirmation.
10 min
The House of the Virgin Mary
Located on the Aladag Mountains about 5 miles from Ephesus, this site is reached by a 30-minute drive. The house is believed to be where Mary lived until her death in 48 A.D. It was declared a pilgrimage site in 1892 and was visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967. Visitors spend around 45 minutes here.
45 min
Ephesus Ancient City
A 10-minute drive from the House of the Virgin Mary leads to Ephesus. Visitors spend about 2 hours walking on marble streets past landmarks such as the Baths of Scholastica, the 2nd-century Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Grand Theater, which was expanded by Romans to seat 24,000 spectators.
120 min
Ephesus Terrace Houses
Included only with the Terrace Houses option. These six residential units are built on three terraces on the slopes of Pion Mountain. Wealthy citizens once lived here in homes decorated with frescoes and mosaics. The visit lasts about 30 minutes and involves climbing several steps, so it is not recommended for those with walking difficulties or fear of heights.
30 min
The Temple of Artemis
This 15-minute stop is at the site of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is the last stop before returning to Kusadasi.
15 min
Setur Kusadasi Marina Carsi
The tour ends with a drive through Kusadasi Marina arriving back at the port or hotel, where services conclude.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.