Ephesus & Turkish Bath Tour + Free Experience Museum Visit
Overview
Discover Ephesus, one of the world’s best-preserved ancient cities, then unwind like a sultan in a traditional Turkish bath. This tour blends 2,000 years of history with 1,000 years of bathing tradition — designed exclusively for cruise passengers.
With perfectly timed pickup and drop-off from Kusadasi Port, you’ll explore with ease and peace of mind. Our small-group format ensures a relaxed pace and personal attention from your expert, English-speaking guide.
What sets us apart? A visit to the Ephesus Experience Museum — a high-tech, immersive journey through ancient Ephesus. Most tours skip it. Ours includes it.
Travel in a modern, air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle. Optional stop for a local lunch in a countryside village adds extra flavor to your day.
History, comfort, and authenticity — all in one seamless experience.
What's Included
- Lunch Traditional Turkish lunch in a local rural village
- Ephesus Experience Museum
- Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle(new model)
- Full Turkish bath experience with kese scrub and foam massage
- Port pickup and drop-off (timed for cruise schedules)
- Professional, licensed English-speaking tour guide
- Entry ticket to the Ancient City of Ephesus
- Gratuities (optional but appreciated)
Meeting and Pickup
Your tour begins and ends at the Kuşadası Cruise Port – Main Exit Gate. As soon as you exit the terminal, you’ll be greeted by your licensed guide, holding a sign with your name written. No confusion, no waiting — just a smooth start to your day.⏱️ When to Meet: We recommend meeting your guide 30 to 45 minutes after your ship docks. This timing helps you avoid large tour bus crowds, long lines at the entrance of Ephesus, and the midday heat. It’s the ideal window to enjoy the ancient city in comfort.Return to Port – Guaranteed: Your comfort and peace of mind are our priority. After your Turkish bath experience, you’ll be dropped off safely at the port, well ahead of your ship’s departure time. We track all ship arrival and departure schedules in real-time to ensure you're never rushed — and never late.Cruise Friendly & Fully Coordinated: Should your ship be delayed, don’t worry. We monitor changes and adjust our meeting time accordingly. We’ve been working with cruise passengers for years — you’re in safe hands.
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Kusadasi Cruise Pier
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Experience Museum
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Adasaray Hammam
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Nomadic Carpet & Kilims
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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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).
- Lunch. Traditional Turkish lunch in a local rural village.
- Ephesus Experience Museum.
- Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle(new model).
- Full Turkish bath experience with kese scrub and foam massage.
- Port pickup and drop-off (timed for cruise schedules).
- Professional, licensed English-speaking tour guide.
- entry ticket to the Ancient City of Ephesus.
- Gratuities (optional but appreciated).
The minimum age to participate is 2..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ephesus & Turkish Bath Tour + Free Experience Museum Visit is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ephesus & Turkish Bath Tour + Free Experience Museum Visit 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
- LunchTraditional Turkish lunch in a local rural village
- Ephesus Experience Museum
- Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle(new model)
- Full Turkish bath experience with kese scrub and foam massage
- Port pickup and drop-off (timed for cruise schedules)
- Professional, licensed English-speaking tour guide
- Entry ticket to the Ancient City of Ephesus
- Gratuities (optional but appreciated)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
