Ephesus & Mary's House: Private or Group Cruise Tour with Entry Fees

Exploring Ephesus with All Entry Tickets Already Arranged

You visit three or four ancient sites: Mary's House, Ephesus, the Terrace Houses (with the options that include them), and the Temple of Artemis, with a licensed guide, all entry fees prepaid and skip-the-line access. You're guaranteed back at the port in time for your ship's departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. House of the Virgin Mary1h · entry included
2. Ephesus2h · entry included
3. Ephesus Terrace Houses30m · entry included
4. Temple of Artemis15m

Ephesus and Surroundings Guided Tour

• Meet guide at Kusadasi Port
• Visit House of Virgin Mary
• Explore Ephesus Ancient City
• Tour Ephesus Terrace Houses (options with Terrace Houses)
• See Temple of Artemis
• Drive through Gazi Beğendi Park
• Return to Kusadasi Port

The experience

What if you could walk into every site without stopping at a ticket window? That's the thing about this Ephesus excursion from Kusadasi cruise terminal: entrance fees are baked in, your guide has the tickets already, and you skip the line.

The itinerary moves through three main stops, or four if you pick an option with the Terrace Houses. First is Mary's House, perched on the Aladag Mountains about five miles from Ephesus proper: a pilgrimage site since 1892, and the place Pope Paul VI visited in 1967. Then you're into Ephesus itself, walking marble streets past the Library of Celsus (built in the 2nd century A.D. as a memorial to a Roman proconsul), the Grand Theater that once held 24,000 spectators, and the Temple of Hadrian. If you chose an option with the Terrace Houses, you'll climb the steps up Pion Mountain to see six residential units where wealthy Ephesians lived: decorated with frescoes and mosaics, but steep enough that the operator warns against it if you have mobility issues or a fear of heights. The final stop is the Temple of Artemis, one of the ancient world's seven wonders, before the drive back through Gazi Beğendi Park to the port.

Book a private option and the tour is just for your party, so the pace is yours. Your guide is licensed, the vehicle is air-conditioned, and parking is covered. Your return is coordinated with your ship's departure, and you know what's included. That matters when you're on a cruise and can't afford to miss the boat.

What’s included

• Your tour includes hotel or cruise terminal pickup, all entrance fees with skip-the-line access, air-conditioned transportation, parking, a licensed guide, and guaranteed return to Kusadasi port on time for your ship's departure. The options without Terrace Houses cover the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis.
• the options with Terrace Houses add that site on Pion Mountain.

Options for this experience

4 options

Private option that leaves out the Terrace HousesGuide in English · No fixed timeEntrance fees are included, with no hidden costs. Private tour. Please check what is included and excluded carefully when comparing our rates with others. Pickup is included.

Small group option that leaves out the TerracesGuide in English · No fixed timeDuration: 4 hours. Pickup times differ depending on each ship; the pick-up time will be emailed within 24 hours after your reservation. Entrance fees are included. Please check what is included and excluded carefully when comparing our rates with others. Pickup is included.

Private option that includes Terrace HousesGuide in English · No fixed timeEntrance fees are included. Please check what is included and excluded carefully when comparing our rates with others. Pickup is included.

Small group option that includes Terrace HousesGuide in English · No fixed timeDuration: 5 hours. Pickup times differ depending on each ship; the pick-up time will be emailed within 24 hours after your reservation. Mini group with Terrace House: no hidden costs. Entrance fees are included, along with a professional English-speaking guide and an air-conditioned minibus. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (8 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 7 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Private & Small Group Ephesus & Istanbul & Turkey Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're on a cruise and want the main Ephesus sites without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself: the fixed return schedule and prepaid entry fees are what make it possible to see the key ancient landmarks and still be back at the terminal before your ship leaves.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 7 years); Infant (under 4): free.

Are entrance fees really included?

Yes. All entry fees are included in the tour price. Your guide will have pre-paid tickets, so you skip the lines at each site.

Is the Terrace Houses option suitable for everyone?

No. The operator does not recommend it for people with walking difficulties, poor cardiovascular health, or a fear of heights, as there are many steps to climb.

Will I definitely make it back to the ship on time?

Yes. The operator guarantees on-time return to port. The return time is coordinated with your ship's departure schedule when you book.

Can I customize the tour?

Yes, the private options are customizable.

What's included in the price?

Entrance fees, air-conditioned transportation, parking, a professional guide, local tax, and guaranteed on-time return to port.