Full Day Ephesus Tour for Cruise Passengers
Overview
Your guide will meet you in Kusadasi or Selcuk (in a hotel you stay in or at the port pier); after short drive we will visit the House of Virgin Mary. According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the Apostle John after the Resurrection of Christ and lived her final days there. This church was erected on the foundation of that house.
Afterwards, we will drive for 10 minutes to the ancient city of Ephesus, the largest open-air museum in Turkey and the best preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cleopatra, Mark Antony, Virgin Mary and John the Apostle once walked its streets. Your guide will explain you about life in ancient Rome as you walk through the history of this important city. Then you will visit the Temple of Artemis which is one of the Seven wonders of the ancient World. During this tour you can also visit the Basilica of St. John and Ephesus indoor Museum where you can see statues and fragments found in Ephesus. .
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fee to Ephesus
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Museum
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Temple of Artemis
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica of St. John
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Entrance fees (free for children until the age of 6; please do not forget to bring their id or passport copy as an age proof)
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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).
- Bottled water.
- Private tour.
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
- Entrance Fee to Ephesus.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full Day Ephesus Tour for Cruise Passengers is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full Day Ephesus Tour for Cruise Passengers 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
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fee to Ephesus
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Entrance fees (free for children until the age of 6; please do not forget to bring their id or passport copy as an age proof)
