Terrace Houses Ephesus Ruins with Skip The Line
Overview
Discover the wonders of Ephesus Ancient City and the remarkable Terrace Houses on this exclusive shore excursion designed only for cruise guests. Walk through the ancient streets of Ephesus, exploring its grand theater, Library of Celsus, and rich Roman heritage. Then visit the Terrace Houses, famous for their well-preserved mosaics and frescoes that reflect the luxurious lifestyle of ancient elites.
This tour is available in both group and private options, offering flexibility based on your preference. For your comfort and peace of mind, we guarantee timely return to the port before your ship’s departure.
What's Included
- Kusadasi Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off
- Land Transportation by a high model vehicle
- Car parking fees and local taxes
- Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option)
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Personal Expenses
- Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Excluded" option)
Meeting and Pickup
Explore Ancient Ephesus and Terrace Houses, Ephesus Ruins, and the Temple of Artemis with a local expert guide from/to Kusadasi Port (only for cruise guests).◉➤ The tour offers Group and Private tour options, including and excluding entry tickets.✅ INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: You can pay for your entry tickets at the time of booking with the "Entry Tickets Included" option. This means we take care of your tickets, and you will enjoy the privilege of SKIPPING THE TICKET LINES, where your guide will have your tickets ready for you without waiting in the ticket queue at the entrance to the ruins.❗ EXCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: You can pay your entrance fees in cash or by credit card on the day of the tour. ➤ We would like to point out that, especially for the PRIVATE TOUR option, you do not need to pay the entrance fee for any ruins you do not wish to visit.◉➤ Group Tour Option: This option usually has 8–10 participants. Also, if your group has 10+ people, you can book. Groups are formed by passengers from the same ship.◉➤ Private Tour Option: The tour will be provided only for your party with a personal tour guide. ➤ You can stay at the sites as long as you wish. If there are any other sites you would like to visit, depending on time availability, they can be added to the program.◉➤ The tour is specially designed for cruise guests.◉➤ Pick-up and drop-off are only available from Kusadasi Port.◉➤ The tour start time will be adjusted according to your cruise docking and onboard times.◉➤ We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port.
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Kuşadası Port Türkiye
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ancient City of Ephesus
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Terrace Houses
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kuşadası Port Türkiye
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your tour guide may suggest visiting places with handmade items, but it’s completely optional for the guests.
- We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
- ✅INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: You can pay for your entry tıckets at the tıme of booking with Entry tıckets ınclude optıons. Than means we take care of your tickets and enjoy the privilege of SKIP THE TICKET LINES, where your guide will keep the tickets ready for you without waiting in the ticket queue at the entrance of the ruins.
- ❌EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: you can pay your entrance fees in cash or by credit card on the day of the tour. We would like to point out that, especially for the PRIVATE TOUR option, you do not have to pay the entrance fee for the ruins you do not want to see.
- Group Tour Optıon: This option usually has 8–10 participants. Also, if your group has 10+ people, you can book. Groups are formed as passengers of the same ship.
- Private Tour Optıon: The tour wıll be provided only for your party wıth personal tour guıde. Stay ın the sites as much you wish, If there is any other site you want to visit, depending on time availability, it can be added to the program.
- The tour specialy designed for the cruise guests. Pick up and drop off only available from Kusadasi Port. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruıse dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
- Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
- The tour offer Group and Private Tour options INCLUDE and EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS
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).
- Kusadasi Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off.
- Land Transportation by a high model vehicle.
- Car parking fees and local taxes.
- Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option).
- Professional licensed tour guide.
- Personal Expenses.
- Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Excluded" option).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Terrace Houses Ephesus Ruins with Skip The Line 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Terrace Houses Ephesus Ruins with Skip The Line 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
- Kusadasi Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off
- Land Transportation by a high model vehicle
- Car parking fees and local taxes
- Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option)
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Personal Expenses
- Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Excluded" option)
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your tour guide may suggest visiting places with handmade items, but it’s completely optional for the guests.
- We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
- ✅INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: You can pay for your entry tıckets at the tıme of booking with Entry tıckets ınclude optıons. Than means we take care of your tickets and enjoy the privilege of SKIP THE TICKET LINES, where your guide will keep the tickets ready for you without waiting in the ticket queue at the entrance of the ruins.
- ❌EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: you can pay your entrance fees in cash or by credit card on the day of the tour. We would like to point out that, especially for the PRIVATE TOUR option, you do not have to pay the entrance fee for the ruins you do not want to see.
- Group Tour Optıon: This option usually has 8–10 participants. Also, if your group has 10+ people, you can book. Groups are formed as passengers of the same ship.
- Private Tour Optıon: The tour wıll be provided only for your party wıth personal tour guıde. Stay ın the sites as much you wish, If there is any other site you want to visit, depending on time availability, it can be added to the program.
- The tour specialy designed for the cruise guests. Pick up and drop off only available from Kusadasi Port. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruıse dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
- Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
- The tour offer Group and Private Tour options INCLUDE and EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS
