Ephesus Day Tour from Kusadasi Port
About This Tour
A day in Kusadasi gives cruise passengers the opportunity to walk through one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean. Your private Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port begins with pickup directly from the cruise terminal and a comfortable drive to Ephesus Ancient City . With your licensed professional guide, walk along its ancient streets and see landmarks including the Celsus Library , Great Theatre , Temple of Hadrian , Trajan's Fountain, Roman Baths and Agora while learning about the city's remarkable Greek and Roman history. From Ephesus, continue into the green hills to visit the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary , an important Christian pilgrimage site traditionally associated with Mary's final years. The final historical stop is the Temple of Artemis , once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Designed specifically for cruise guests travelling from Kusadasi Port to Ephesus , this private tour combines the region's essential archaeological and religious landmarks with comfortable transportation and return to the port after your visit.
Tour Highlights
Tour Route
Day by Day Itinerary
You will be welcomed at Kusadası Port. From there, you’ll set off to explore the majestic ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most well preserved Roman cities in the world. During your visit, you’ll walk along Marble Street, see the Odeon, Bouleuterion, Temple of Hadrian, Trajan’s Fountain, and the beautifully detailed Mosaic Street. You’ll also pass through the Agora, Roman Baths, Harbour Street, and admire the grandeur of the Great Theatre, before ending at the iconic Celsus Library, the third-largest library of the ancient world.
After exploring Ephesus, your guide will take you up the green hills to the House of the Virgin Mary, a tranquil pilgrimage site believed to be where Mary spent her final days. Surrounded by forest, this peaceful spot offers a powerful spiritual atmosphere.
Next, you’ll visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although only the foundation ruins remain today, the site still echoes the glory of the Hellenistic era, with its once marble columns and sculptures.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to Kusadası Port
Lunch
What's Included
Included
- Pick-up & drop-off from Kusadasi Port
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Licensed professional English-speaking guide
- Vehicle air-conditioned, non-smoking
Not Included
- All Entrance fees
- Drinks
- Personal expenses.
Tour Highlights
Important Information
Meeting Point: Kusadasi Port
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes pickup and drop off at Kusadasi Port, a licensed English speaking professional guide, transportation in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle, lunch at a local restaurant, parking fees, local taxes and insurance. Entrance fees, drinks, personal expenses and gratuities are excluded.
