ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Ruins, Mary's House Tour incl ENTRY TICKETS

IMPORTANT NOTICE: ⛔️ GROUP TOURS are shared with other travelers from the same cruise, with a maximum of 20 participants. ⛔️ ⚠️ PRIVATE TOURS, on the other hand, offer full flexibility and personalization. Upon meeting you, your guide will discuss your interests and customize the itinerary to match your preferences. ⚠️ ✳️ With a PRIVATE TOUR, you have complete control — visit only the places you want, at your own pace, with no rush or crowds. ✳️

We’ll meet you in the Cruise Port! So, no need to hassle and arrange something else to pick your Tour! Once your booking is confirmed, our team will contact you with exact meeting point details — including where and how we’ll be waiting for you. Please check your inbox and reply to our message to confirm the arrangements, ensuring a smooth and timely meeting on the day of your tour.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Ancient City of Ephesus! Step back in time as you walk through one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world. Discover the Odeon, the Temple of Domitian, among the first temples dedicated to a human; and the magnificent Library of Celsus, the third largest library of the ancient world. Marvel at the Grand Amphitheatre, which could seat 24,000 spectators and where St. Paul once preached to the Ephesians. Stroll along the Marble Street, visit the Roman Baths, fountains, temples, agora, love house, public toilets, and many more fascinating remains that bring this legendary city to life.

You will have the chance to explore authentic local handicrafts and, enjoy a truly genuine shopping experience if you like to. Your professional local tour guide will be by your side to offer valuable insights—highlighting the finest traditional crafts, recommending the most reputable places to visit, and providing expert tips to ensure a smooth, enjoyable, and completely hassle-free experience.

OPTIONAL LUNCH BREAK is given. For travelers who wish to savor authentic Turkish cuisine, an optional lunch break at a small, charming local restaurant — a perfect opportunity to taste traditional flavors in a cozy atmosphere. Lunch fee is at your own expense which is payable to Restaurant. This is the end of the SHORT SCHEDULE. Guests who didn't book the FULL SCHEDULE will be transferred to the Cruise Port. The rest, will continue the Tour.

Nestled on a hillside near Ephesus, this peaceful stone house is one of the most revered Christian pilgrimage sites. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary spent her final years here with St. John the Apostle, who brought her to Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus. Over the centuries, the site has welcomed countless pilgrims — including Pope Paul VI (1967), Pope John Paul II (1979), and Pope Benedict XVI (2006), each of whom visited and blessed the shrine. The story of its discovery is just as remarkable. A German nun, Anne Catherine Emmerich, described the house in vivid detail in a vision, despite never having visited Ephesus. Years later, French priests followed her descriptions and uncovered the remains of this very structure. Today, visitors can explore the beautifully preserved house, light a candle, and leave a wish in this serene and deeply spiritual place.

The Temple of Artemis – One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Dedicated to Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt and the moon, twin sister of Apollo, this magnificent temple stood as a symbol of faith, beauty, and wealth in ancient Ephesus. Originally built around 650 BC on a site sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess Cybele, the temple was funded by King Croesus of Lydia, one of the richest rulers of his time. Ingeniously, it was constructed on marshy ground to help protect it from earthquakes — though over the centuries, natural disasters repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt the structure. Despite its ruins today, the Temple of Artemis remains a place of awe — a reminder of Ephesus’s ancient grandeur and its deep spiritual heritage.

We will drive through Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.

Also called Pigeon Island! One of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by and have an opportunity of seeing it in a distance. It is located very close to the Port, you might be able to have time after your tour if you are interested.

In the end of our tour, we return to the Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME! PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate our return time to Cruise Port. OUR TOURS ARE WITH GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!