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By SeaDrop Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$196 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Created exclusively for cruise passengers, this shore excursion combines three ancient highlights with a relaxing cultural option. Begin with a guided visit to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, where you’ll walk its marble streets and see landmarks such as the Library of Celsus and the Grand Theatre. Continue to the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and learn about its fascinating past. After enjoying a delicious Turkish lunch, explore Claros, the tranquil oracle site of Apollo known for its sacred spring and mystical atmosphere. Guests seeking extra relaxation may add an optional traditional Turkish Bath before returning comfortably and on time to the ship.

Activity location

  • Port Kusadasi Turkey
    • Camikebir, Feribot LimanI
    • 09400, Kusadasi, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Port Kusadasi Turkey
    • Camikebir, Feribot LimanI
    • 09400, Kusadasi, Turkiye

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Ephesus City & Artemis Temple & Claros + Lunch - Opt Turkish Bath

  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$44.14 x 1 AdultNZ$44.14
Paid at activityNZ$151.39
Total
Price is NZ$195.53

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Visits to wholesale factory outlets and an art gallery outside the town
  • Inclusions
    All taxes and parking fees included
  • Inclusions
    Fully air-conditioned, brand-new Mercedes vehicle with a separate driver
  • Inclusions
    Pick-up and drop-off from Cruise Port
  • Inclusions
    Turkish Bath
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    Professional, licensed local tour guide
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    Complimentary alcoholic drinks offered to our guests in selected carpet and leather stores
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    Worry-free shore excursion — guaranteed on-time return to your ship
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    Flexibility to stop anywhere you wish during the tour
  • Exclusions
    Ephesus Ancient City
  • Exclusions
    Turkish Bath Experience

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Port Kusadasi Turkey

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Meeting at the Ege Port. Your guide will be waiting at the exit gate holding a board with your name on it.

Ancient City of Ephesus

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Discover the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in Turkey. Walk through the Library of Celsus, explore the Great Theatre, and visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Our Ephesus tours from Kusadasi offer a unique chance to experience Roman history, biblical heritage, and the charm of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Perfect for travellers looking for the best Ephesus excursions, day trips, and guided tours in Kusadasi.

Claros

  • 1h
Claros (Klaros) was an ancient Greek sanctuary near İzmir, dedicated to Apollo. Famous for its oracle, it was one of the most important prophecy centers of the ancient world—comparable to Delphi. Visitors came from across the Mediterranean to seek guidance from Apollo through sacred rituals performed by priests in an underground chamber. Today, Claros offers a peaceful archaeological site featuring a temple, sacred spring, and impressive columns.

The Temple of Artemis

  • 15m
Once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was a magnificent sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Artemis, protector of women and fertility. Originally built in the 6th century BCE, it was one of the largest temples of the ancient world, famed for its grand scale and ornate marble columns. Though only a single column remains today, the site holds immense historical significance and offers a glimpse into the glory of ancient Ephesus and its religious heritage.

Nomadic Carpet & Kilims

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Our tours from Kusadasi include a complimentary lunch with authentic Turkish food, a highlight for many of our guests. Afterwards, we visit a Turkish handicrafts cooperative, where you can explore local culture and crafts. Entrance is free, and there is no obligation to buy anything—just enjoy this unique cultural experience.

Port Kusadasi Turkey

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
We will drive you back to Kusadasi Thank you for joining our tour in Kusadasi, Turkey We hope you enjoyed your unforgettable Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi, the House of Virgin Mary Tour, and your experience exploring one of the most beautiful historical destinations in the world. If you were happy with your Private Ephesus Tour Turkey experience, please recommend us to your friends and family travelling with Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America, and other cruise lines visiting Kusadasi Cruise Port. We specialise in: ✔ Best Ephesus Shore Excursions ✔ Ephesus Cruise Excursion ✔ Ephesus and Virgin Mary Tour ✔ Biblical Ephesus Tour ✔ Christian Tours in Turkey ✔ Kusadasi Port Tours ✔ Luxury Ephesus Tour ✔ Ephesus Small Group Tour ✔ Guided Ephesus Tour ✔ Skip the Line Ephesus Tour ✔ Ephesus Archaeological Site Tour ✔ Turkey Shore Excursions Ephesus Tours Thank you again and we hope to see you back in Turkey someday. Best regards,

Ada Saray Hammam

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Relax and rejuvenate with a traditional Turkish Bath in Kusadasi. Begin with a few minutes in the sauna, followed by a gentle body scrub with a bath glove (kese), and finish with a soothing foam massage. This complete treatment leaves your skin soft, refreshed, and renewed—truly a rejuvenating experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Port Kusadasi Turkey
    • Camikebir, Feribot LimanI
    • 09400, Kusadasi, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Port Kusadasi Turkey
    • Camikebir, Feribot LimanI
    • 09400, Kusadasi, Turkiye

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