Biblical Ephesus Tour
Biblical ephesus tour: A fuller Ephesus day connecting the ancient city with nearby sites of early Christian tradition.
Full-Day Ephesus and Biblical Heritage
Biblical ephesus tour: A fuller Ephesus day connecting the ancient city with nearby sites of early Christian tradition.
Departure, visiting order and available time are confirmed against your travel date and group size before booking.
Suggested itinerary
- 01
Meet at the port or a confirmed Kusadasi hotel.
- 02
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a pilgrimage site traditionally associated with Mary.
- 03
Explore Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre.
- 04
Continue to the Basilica of St John and the Temple of Artemis site when the port schedule allows.
- 05
Enjoy the included local lunch before your return transfer.
See the places on the route.
Explore the suggested stops, then open the route in Google Maps. The final visiting order and optional stops are confirmed in your written itinerary.
Map connections are illustrative. Monument visits inside a site are on foot; pickup points, access and timing are confirmed separately.
What's included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and local transfers
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Local lunch
Not included
- Entrance fees to scheduled sites
- Drinks at lunch
- Personal purchases and gratuities
- Any optional site not confirmed in the final itinerary
Budget for admission.
These Ministry of Culture e-ticket prices are for visitors who are not Turkish citizens. They are not included in the tour starting price. Turkish citizen and MuseumPass conditions differ.
- Ephesus site + Experience MuseumChecking official price…
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Only listed Ministry products appear here. Other stops, optional sites and activities may have separate charges. Check the official ticket catalog
Planning notes
The displayed USD amount is an indicative per-person starting price for a private party of four. Your final written quote depends on date, group size, pickup location, operating conditions and the confirmed itinerary. No payment is collected on this website.
Site access, opening hours and route order can change. Your guide will confirm the practical plan before you travel.
Planned around your ship's call.
- Send the full port window.Share the ship name, date, scheduled docking time and all-aboard time in your enquiry.
- Agree on the meeting point.The exact pickup location and contact details are provided in your written confirmation, not assumed from a generic port map.
- Confirm the route and return.Your written itinerary states the stops and planned return time after the team checks your available hours. A stop may be shortened or omitted if the schedule does not allow it.
- Tell us about changes.If the ship is delayed or skips the port, contact the team promptly. A revised itinerary depends on the remaining time; cancellation and refund terms are those in your confirmed offer.
Do not rely on an unconfirmed return guarantee. Please check your cruise line's latest schedule before departure.
SEND YOUR PORT DETAILSFrequently asked questions
Where does this tour depart?
The published departure point is Kusadasi Port or hotel. Confirm your exact meeting point in the written itinerary.
What is included in the tour?
The published inclusions are Private air-conditioned vehicle and local transfers, Licensed English-speaking guide, Local lunch.
Are entrance fees included?
No. The published starting price excludes Entrance fees to scheduled sites, Drinks at lunch, Personal purchases and gratuities, Any optional site not confirmed in the final itinerary. Any different arrangement must be confirmed in your written offer.
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Biblical Ephesus Shore Excursion
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