Cruise excursion
Full Archaeological Tour · All Sites
Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and the Basilica of St John in seven hours.
- 7 hrs
- Private · max 15
- Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
Overview
About this tour
The deepest cruise-shore tour we offer. Four sites in one day with a Türsab-licensed archaeology specialist: Ephesus Ancient City, the House of Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), and the Basilica of St John. Includes lunch.
Itinerary
Hour by hour
- 08:00
Meet at Starbucks
Early start for a full itinerary.
- 08:30
House of Virgin Mary
Quiet morning visit on Mount Koressos.
- 10:00
Ephesus Ancient City
Skip-the-line entry and three-hour guided tour.
- 13:00
Turkish lunch
Traditional Aegean lunch at a local restaurant.
- 14:15
Basilica of St John
Visit the burial site of St John the Apostle.
- 15:15
Temple of Artemis
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- 15:45
Return to port
Back at Kuşadası Starbucks by 16:15.
The handoff, illustrated
How we meet you
Skip the exit-gate scramble. Walk through the shopping plaza, find your guide by name at Starbucks, then step into the private vehicle waiting outside.
The walk, illustrated
Upper Gate in, Lower Gate out
Your private vehicle drops you at the top of Ephesus Ancient City and collects you at the bottom. About 1.5 kilometres of downhill walking, no climbing back.
What's included
- Pickup at Kuşadası Starbucks
- Licensed archaeology specialist guide
- All four site entrance fees
- Traditional Turkish lunch
- Bottled water
- Drop-off back at the port
Not included
- Hotel pickup (cruise guests only, meet at the port plaza)
- Personal expenses
- Tips (discretionary)
Price by group size
Smaller groups, lower per-person price
Every tour is private, you're not joining a bus group. Tiers below reflect the per-person cost as the private group grows. Children 50% off (ages 4–12).
| Group size | Per person | Group total |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 guests | $185 | from $185 |
| 3–5 guests | $140 | from $420 |
| 6–15 guests | $107 | from $642 |
Pay only at the end · Cash or card · No deposit required
Common questions
About this specific tour.
Still unsure? WhatsApp +90 532 324 2489, we usually reply within 10 minutes during port hours.
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