For Cruisers: Cruise-Friendly Ephesus Tour with Return Guarantee
Overview
For cruise passengers visiting Kusadasi for one day, this private tour travels from the port to Ephesus with a guaranteed on-time return to your ship. A customizable itinerary and licensed guide cover the ancient city’s Great Theatre and Library of Celsus, with an optional visit to the Terrace Houses. The route can also include the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis.
• Private & fully customizable tour
• Ideal for cruise guests visiting Kuşadası for one day
• Experienced, friendly licensed guides
• Guaranteed on-time return to your ship
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Private Professional Licensed Guiding
- All Taxes
- Private Tour
- All Parking Fees
- Pick up & Drop Off from Cruise Port
- Lunch
- Entrance fees (tickets can be arranged in advance to skip long ticket lines)
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
Istanbul Denizcilik
Yeni Yolcu Terminali - Ege Port, Camikebir, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Ancient City of Ephesus
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Terrace Houses
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Temple of Artemis
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kusadasi Castle (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- For cruise passengers, we highly recommend meeting at the port 30–45 minutes after your ship docks. An early start helps you beat large crowds, other tour buses, and the afternoon heat, allowing for a more relaxed and enjoyable visit to Ephesus
- This tour is available exclusively to cruise ship guests. It is scheduled around ship docking times and is not suitable for non-cruise travelers
- Enjoy a private tour experience exclusively for your group
- Guaranteed on-time return to your ship
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Private transportation.
- Private Professional Licensed Guiding.
- All Taxes.
- Private Tour.
- All Parking Fees.
- Pick up & Drop Off from Cruise Port.
- Lunch.
- Entrance fees (tickets can be arranged in advance to skip long ticket lines).
- Gratuities (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the For Cruisers: Cruise-Friendly Ephesus Tour with Return Guarantee is as follows:
- Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for For Cruisers: Cruise-Friendly Ephesus Tour with Return Guarantee will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Private Professional Licensed Guiding
- All Taxes
- Private Tour
- All Parking Fees
- Pick up & Drop Off from Cruise Port
- Lunch
- Entrance fees (tickets can be arranged in advance to skip long ticket lines)
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- For cruise passengers, we highly recommend meeting at the port 30–45 minutes after your ship docks. An early start helps you beat large crowds, other tour buses, and the afternoon heat, allowing for a more relaxed and enjoyable visit to Ephesus
- This tour is available exclusively to cruise ship guests. It is scheduled around ship docking times and is not suitable for non-cruise travelers
- Enjoy a private tour experience exclusively for your group
- Guaranteed on-time return to your ship
