Take a short shore excursion by shuttle to Ephesus. Walk in the ancient streets of the Greco-Roman city, learn the history and see the Temple of Artemis.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Pickup included
- Cruise ship arrival terminal or your hotel reception in Kusadasi.
Experience
Highlights
- Take a short guided tour in Ephesus ancient city
- See the Temple of Artemis and learn the history of one of the richest Greco-Roman cities
- Benefit from roundtrip transfer by shuttle from the cruise ship port or main hotels in Kusadasi
Full description
Meet your tour guide at Kusadasi port or your hotel, and begin your tour by visiting one of the main highlights in Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League, an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor near Izmir. As a port city, it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.
Walk through its history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them The State Agora, Odeon, Memnius Monument, the Temple of Domitian, Polio Fountain, Curetes Street, The Trajan Fountain, The Baths of Scholastica, Hadrian Temple, Latrina, Celsus Library, and the Gate of Mithridates and Mazues. See Commercial Agora and the Grand Theater, two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. The Grand Theater was built in the 3rd century B.C. and was later expanded to hold 24,000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.
Visit the Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known less precisely as the Temple of Diana, a Greek temple dedicated to an ancient, local form of the goddess Artemis. After the tour, your guide will take you back to your Kusadasi town hotel or port.
Includes
- 2-hour guided tour
- Professional tour guide
- Roundtrip shuttle transportation
- Parking fees
- Local taxes
- Ephesus entry ticket (40 TR or 10$ per person)
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- At the time of booking please provide your hotel name in Kusadasi or your cruise ship name and arrival time
- When you arrive at Ephesus archaeological site you must pay for the entry ticket
- This tour includes walking on uneven surfaces, so please wear comfortable walking shoes
- The tour might include a short stop at a traditional Turkish shop