About This Tour
Travel back in time and visit the ruins of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary on a small group tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port. Skip-the-line tickets are pre-purchased by your guide, and a delicious traditional local lunch is included in the programme.
This shared tour is the ideal way for cruise passengers to experience Ephesus Ancient City, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — within a single departure from the port.
Transfer to Ephesus in an air-conditioned Mercedes Van and wander through the stunning ruins with a licensed local guide. See the Odeon Theatre, which once seated 1,400 spectators, admire the carvings at the Pollio Fountain, and marvel at the Celsus Library — completed in 117 AD — whose towering façade of columns and statues still stands in extraordinary detail.
Tour Highlights
- Walk in the footsteps of Romans through the magnificently preserved streets of Ephesus Ancient City
- Admire the semi-circular Odeon Theatre, which once seated 1,400 spectators in its heyday
- Walk down marble streets to the iconic Library of Celsus, completed in 117 AD
- See the Temple of Artemis — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Visit the sacred house where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her final days
- Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a handicraft carpet demonstration village
Itinerary
Kuşadası Cruise Port
We meet guests at the exit gate of the immigration terminal, holding an OTTI Travel sign.
House of Virgin Mary
Visit the sacred house on Mount Koressos where the Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her final days — a pilgrimage site for both Christians and Muslims.
Entrance fee appliesEphesus Ancient City
Explore one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Walk the marble streets, discover the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the Temple of Hadrian.
Entrance fee appliesSelçuk — Traditional Lunch
Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a handicraft carpet demonstration village in Selçuk. A warm and authentic dining experience included in your tour price.
Temple of Artemis
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A solitary column rises from the ruins — standing here connects you with one of the greatest architectural achievements of antiquity.
Entrance fee appliesBack at Kuşadası Cruise Port
What's Included
Included
- Professional, licensed English-speaking tour guide
- Transportation in air-conditioned Mercedes Van
- Pick-up and drop-off at Kusadasi Cruise Port
- Traditional lunch at a handicraft carpet demonstration village
- Skip-the-line tickets (pre-purchased by guide)
Not Included
- Entrance fees to Ephesus, House of Mary & Temple of Artemis
- Drinks at lunch
Not Suitable For
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
Know Before You Go
This tour is exclusively for cruise passengers departing from Kusadasi Cruise Port.
This tour requires a minimum of 2 hours of walking. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and sun cream. Bring an umbrella — for sun or rain depending on the season.
Bring your camera, but note that tripods are not permitted inside Ephesus Ancient City.
Discounts are available for children under 8 years old. Bring their passports or ID cards. Without ID, children may be charged the full adult price.
No dress code is required at Ephesus — shorts and T-shirts are fine in summer. For the House of the Virgin Mary, a pashmina shawl will suffice as cover.
Only English-speaking tour guides are available for the Small Group Tours.
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Meeting Point
Meet at the exit gate of the immigration terminal of Kuşadası Cruise Port. Look for the guide holding an OTTI TRAVEL sign.
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- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat