Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Shore Excursions For Cruisers
Overview
Discover the fascinating history and spiritual heritage of Türkiye on our Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Shore Excursion, specially designed for cruise passengers. Explore the magnificent ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the Mediterranean, and visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a sacred pilgrimage site nestled in the peaceful hills near Selçuk.
This shore excursion offers a perfect combination of ancient history, cultural discovery, and religious heritage, allowing you to make the most of your time ashore. Enjoy a comfortable journey with a professional guide who will bring the stories of these remarkable sites to life.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option).
- Licenced touist guide
- Entrance fees of ancient city
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Our Licensed Tour Guide will meet you at the Cruise Port with a sign of your name is written on at Harbour/Cruise Port in Kusadasi. FOR THE CRUİSE PASSENGERS PLEASE JUST FOLLOW THE OTHERS FROM YOUR SHIP, THEN YOU WILL SEE OUR SIGN YOUR NAME IS WRITTEN ON, AFTER YOU PASSİNG BY CUSTOM CONTROL.
What To Expect
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Kusadasi (pass by)
Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Temple of Artemis (pass by)
Kusadasi (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Na
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Shore Excursions For Cruisers?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option).
- Licenced touist guide.
- Entrance fees of ancient city.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Shore Excursions For Cruisers is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- na
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Shore Excursions For Cruisers 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
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option).
- Licenced touist guide
- Entrance fees of ancient city
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- na
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
