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Cruising to Kuşadası in 2027? Ephesus shore excursions with a back-to-ship guarantee · from €69

Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kuşadası Cruise Port

Every cruise call · Free cancellation · Pay nothing online

Met at the port, guided through Ephesus and back on board on time. Private or small group.

Half day · about 5 hours Small group or private 4 guide languages 4 stops Back-to-ship guarantee

Overview

Built around your ship's timetable, this excursion makes the most of a port day in Kuşadası. You skip the long queues for the ship's own tours and explore Ephesus in a small group or privately.

If your ship is delayed or the schedule changes, we adapt. If your ship skips the port, you get a full refund.

Highlights

  • Your guide waits at the terminal exit holding a sign with your name
  • Ephesus is just 20 minutes from the port
  • Library of Celsus, Curetes Street and the Great Theatre
  • Optional visit to the House of the Virgin Mary or the Temple of Artemis
  • Back at the port at least one hour before all-aboard

In your price

Already covered for you

Licensed guide all day
Transport Air-conditioned minibus
Entrance fees on the itinerary
Pick-up Kuşadası Cruise Port (Ege Port)
Bottled water

No payment online. We confirm availability first.

You just enjoy the day, we take care of the rest.

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Route

  1. PortMeet
  2. Ephesus2.5 hours
  3. Virgin Mary45 min
  4. PortReturn

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Arrival

    Meet at the cruise terminal

    Your guide waits at the terminal exit with a name sign.

  2. 2

    +20 min

    Ephesus ancient city

    Two and a half hours walking from the upper gate down to the Great Theatre.

  3. 3

    +3 hrs

    House of the Virgin Mary

    A short visit to the chapel and holy spring (or the Temple of Artemis, your choice).

  4. 4

    +4.5 hrs

    Back to the port

    Drop-off at the terminal with plenty of time before all-aboard.

Times are approximate and may shift with traffic, opening hours or your ship's schedule.

What's included

  • Meet and greet at Kuşadası Cruise Port
  • Licensed guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Terrace Houses ticket (optional)
  • Tips

Good to know

Pick-up & meeting point
Kuşadası Cruise Port terminal exit. Send us your ship name and date when booking.
Start time
Timed to your ship
Guide languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, and a full refund if your ship does not call at Kuşadası.

Questions about this tour

What if my ship is late?

We track your ship's arrival and adjust the start time. The guide waits for you.

Will I be back in time?

Yes. We plan every excursion to return at least one hour before all-aboard, and we cover the cost of reaching the next port if we ever fail to.

Do I need Turkish lira?

No. Entrance fees are included, and most shops and cafés accept euros and cards.

Can I cancel?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, and a full refund if the ship skips the port.

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