Ephesus Ancient Ruins Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the ancient Library of Celsus
- Visit the Temple of Artemis ruins
- Discover the Great Theatre of Ephesus
- Wander through the Temple of Hadrian
- See the Terrace Houses with intricate mosaics
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Professional licensed local tour guide
- Fully air-conditioned brand new vehicle with separate driver
- Port or hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Ephesus Port Tours
Ephesus Ancient City is one of the best well-kept Roman Cities in the world ; where the most of cruise guests visit; was the capital of Asia Minor; the most important commercial center of western Anatolia; one of the seven churches of Christianity in Asia Minor; the city where Saint Paul preached and was mentioned several times in New Testament.
It is the place where Blessed Mary may have spent her final days. It is estimated that Mary came in the area together with Saint John who spent several years in Ephesus to spread the Christianity. Here is still active for worship where was declared as a shrine for Christians. The three Popes visited here as, Paul 6th in 1967, John 2nd in 1979 and finally Benedict 16th in 2006.
The Temple of Artemision is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Antic world. The location of temple in only one place in the world where you can see 3 different religious ‘ worship places as Temple, Mosque and Church in the same angle.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is exclusively for cruise guests arriving at Kusadasi Port.
- Food and drinks are not included; consider bringing snacks or purchasing them during the tour.
- Gratuities for the guide and driver are appreciated but not mandatory.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- No dress code
- WE DO NOT GIVE TOURS IN SPANISH, OUR TOURS ARE ONLY IN ENGLISH.
Traveler reviews
Excellent tour with Fusun of Viator tours.
Excellent tour with Fusun through Viator tours. Very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. She tailored our small group tour to our needs. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend. Thanks Fusun for making this a truly memorable experience.
Our tour was absolutely amazing! We had the best tour guide who catered to all of our needs. She was amazing, gave us a totally authentic experience in Turkey. Our tour guides name was Dicle, and Turgay our driver was so professional! Can’t wait to do it again with them.
The Best Tour
Thanks for a great tour. Our tour guide Azime (Ozzy) was waiting outside cruise terminal with a sign and my name on it. Ozzy brought us to a new van waiting just a short walk from terminal. 1st stop, Virgin Mary House. That was great. I could feel a presence when i walked in Mary's house. That took me by surprise . Tip: get off the ship 1st thing if you can. You will be in front of all tour busses 2nd stop, Ephesus (Efes). The ruins are fantastic. Take your time going downhill. The path that you walk on is very slippery. Even dry. Ozzy explained everything as we made our way down. She was patient with us as we asked a bunch of questions. 3rd stop: Delicious lunch and tour of rug making! Food was fantastic and the rugs are absolutely gorgeous! Tip: For all you beer drinkers out there, you need to try Efes Beer Thank you Azime for a great tour. We will see you again!
Perfect day with Melisa Sinek
Wife and I booked a tour to Ephesus, and got to spend a wonderful tour with Melisa Sinek. At the very start of the tour, she presented the entire program and worked with us to do then in most efficient order and pace that suited us. She is very knowledgeable in the matter she was showing us and made sure to transfer that knowledge to us before allowing us to fully absorb the visuals of the scenery after. Her mastery of English language is pretty good, and at no point was communication lacking. I would definitely recommend her for tours. Please pass along our happiness and gratitude that we got to spend a wonderful day.
The Best Tour Guide Ever
Our excursion to Ephesus was fantastic because our tour guide was exceptional. Deger ("D") Eren was knowledgeable, an excellent communicator, enthusiastic about the history, and went out of her way to make our visit enjoyable. She knew the area very well, found shady spots for us to sit when she had detailed information to share, arranged the tour to meet our desires, interests, and pace. I cannot say enough positive things about her to do justice to our experience. Also, the communication with the company was excellent before the tour began, positively setting our expectations for the tour.