4 Izmir Shore Excursions Worth a Port Day

1.SKIP THE LINE / Highlights of Ephesus Private Tour / FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $170Our pick

Spend about six hours with a private guide and driver visiting Ephesus, Mary’s House, the Temple of Artemis, and the Terrace Houses. Guides such as Ayshe, Memo, Banu, and Mehmet are available by assignment, with pickup from Kusadasi port or selected hotels.

“Outstanding. Extremely knowledgeable guide. Professional. Easy going. Picked up on time. Comfortable Mercedes car. We wanted to go to Ephesus only and that’s what we did. Great lunch. No pressure at all to buy”

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2.Ephesus: Mary’s House Tour with Tickets + Lunch For Cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · from $77

Spend five hours visiting Mary's House, ancient Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis with port pickup, an English-speaking guide, included tickets, and Turkish lunch. Small groups of up to 12 use an air-conditioned minibus. Guides such as Bulca and Barb have earned especially warm praise.

“We had the best tour guide and driver. We learned so much about Ephesus and the country of Turkey. He gave us more information than we could digest! He was happy to answer any questions we had. It was much more than we expected.”

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3.“Ephesus tours” the “house of virgin mary tours” Tours from KUSADASI CRUİSE PORT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $74Best value

From Kusadasi Cruise Port, you’ll tour Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary in a private air-conditioned vehicle for up to 10 people. A licensed guide leads the day, with time for lunch, photos, and optional carpet, leather, and jewelry stops.

“We had an outstanding day touring Ephesus and seeing the virgin Mary's house. I can't say enough about our experience. The van was very clean and modern seating the 4 of us and the tour guide comfortably. We had plenty of time in the ruinRead more”

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4.Private Express Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port / Cruisers only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $319

Meet your private guide at Izmir Cruise Terminal, then drive to Ephesus for two hours among the Great Theater, Marble Street, and Celsus Library. Lunch at a rural weaving school and a carpet demonstration follow. Guides may include Umut, Gonca, Orkan, or Gamze.

“Excellent tour. Abe was a very knowledgeable guide. We moved at a pace that accommodated my 93 year old father -- no rushing. All in all a greatday.”

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