Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary & Temple of Artemis Tour with Entry Tickets from Kusadasi Port
by Tour Altinkum Travel
Choose from 3 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.$50Overview
This 3 to 4-hour bus tour begins with a pickup from Kusadasi Cruise Port timed to your ship's schedule. The guide will meet guests at the port before heading to the first stop. Visitors can choose between group tours, typically 8 to 10 participants from the same ship, or private tours that allow more time at each site and the option to add other locations if time permits. The main visit is to Ephesus Ancient City, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. With included entrance tickets, guests explore its ancient streets, monuments, and large Roman theatre. Ephesus was once the second-largest city in the world during the 1st century AD and an important trade hub. The tour also visits the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, known for its 127 ionic columns standing 19 meters tall. The temple was a famous pilgrimage site and served as an early form of a bank in antiquity. After visiting these sites, the tour returns directly to Kusadasi Cruise Port, ensuring a timely arrival back to the ship. The guide may offer an optional stop at places selling handmade items. This tour includes all entrance fees, car park fees, local taxes, and a licensed professional guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kusadasi Cruise Port Pickup
Pickup time is arranged based on the arrival time of your cruise ship. The guide meets guests at Kusadasi Cruise Port before departure to the first visit point.
15 min
Ephesus Ancient City
With tickets included, visitors explore this archaeological site, the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. In the 1st century AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city after Rome with over 250,000 citizens. It was a major trading center with a large harbor and also known as the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. The site includes ancient streets, the third-largest ancient library, and the largest Roman theatre in Asia.
120 min
The Temple of Artemis
This site was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Artemis and attracted many ancient pilgrims. It featured 127 ionic columns each 19 meters tall and is considered one of the earliest banks of the ancient world.
30 min
Return to Kusadasi Cruise Port
After the visits, the tour provides a direct drive back to Kusadasi Cruise Port. The operator guarantees a timely return to the ship.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary & Temple of Artemis Tour with Entry Tickets from Kusadasi Port
by Tour Altinkum Travel
Choose from 3 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.$50Overview
This 3 to 4-hour bus tour begins with a pickup from Kusadasi Cruise Port timed to your ship's schedule. The guide will meet guests at the port before heading to the first stop. Visitors can choose between group tours, typically 8 to 10 participants from the same ship, or private tours that allow more time at each site and the option to add other locations if time permits. The main visit is to Ephesus Ancient City, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. With included entrance tickets, guests explore its ancient streets, monuments, and large Roman theatre. Ephesus was once the second-largest city in the world during the 1st century AD and an important trade hub. The tour also visits the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, known for its 127 ionic columns standing 19 meters tall. The temple was a famous pilgrimage site and served as an early form of a bank in antiquity. After visiting these sites, the tour returns directly to Kusadasi Cruise Port, ensuring a timely arrival back to the ship. The guide may offer an optional stop at places selling handmade items. This tour includes all entrance fees, car park fees, local taxes, and a licensed professional guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kusadasi Cruise Port Pickup
Pickup time is arranged based on the arrival time of your cruise ship. The guide meets guests at Kusadasi Cruise Port before departure to the first visit point.
15 min
Ephesus Ancient City
With tickets included, visitors explore this archaeological site, the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. In the 1st century AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city after Rome with over 250,000 citizens. It was a major trading center with a large harbor and also known as the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. The site includes ancient streets, the third-largest ancient library, and the largest Roman theatre in Asia.
120 min
The Temple of Artemis
This site was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Artemis and attracted many ancient pilgrims. It featured 127 ionic columns each 19 meters tall and is considered one of the earliest banks of the ancient world.
30 min
Return to Kusadasi Cruise Port
After the visits, the tour provides a direct drive back to Kusadasi Cruise Port. The operator guarantees a timely return to the ship.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.