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A group of people standing in front of a cruise ship on a sunny day. 1
A stone building with an arched entrance, surrounded by trees and a stone bench. 2
A stone pathway, a statue, and a person wearing a cap. 3
A group of people standing on a wooden deck with ancient ruins in the background. 4
A group of people at an archaeological site with ancient ruins and columns in the background. 5

Ephesus Tour for Cruise and Yacht guests from Marmaris

By Tour Altinkum Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is €673 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the wonders of Ephesus on a private, fully customisable shore excursion designed exclusively for cruise and yacht guests visiting Marmaris. Meet your personal guide at the port and enjoy a flexible day tailored to your interests and pace.

Choose the sites you would like to visit, including the Ancient City of Ephesus, the Terrace Houses, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Explore the places that interest you most, spend as much time as you wish at each location, and enjoy the freedom to adjust the itinerary throughout the day.

Your expert local guide will bring the history of Ephesus to life with fascinating stories about the Romans, early Christians, and the civilisations that shaped this remarkable region. At the end of your tour, return comfortably to Marmaris Port with plenty of time before your ship's departure.

Activity location

  • Marmaris Marina
    • Marmaris, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Marmaris Marina
    • Marmaris, Turkiye

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Best of Ephesus Tour for cruise & yacht guests from Marmaris in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • Opening hours: Wed 06:30-13:00
  • English

SKIP-THE-LINE: Entry Tıckets are EXCLUDED and should be paid on tour day to your guıde ın cash or by card
Customisable Tour: This is a private tour with personal tour guide, together with your guide decide the places you would like to visit.
Private Tour
Duration: 9 hours
Lunch (Optional)
Pickup included

Price details
€569.53 x 1 Adult€569.53
Paid at activity€103.35
Total
Price is €672.88

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local Taxes
  • Inclusions
    Professional licensed tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Pick Up and Drop Off from Marmaris Port
  • Inclusions
    Car park fees
  • Exclusions
    Lunch (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Personal Expenses
  • Exclusions
    Ephesus Entry tickets (If the guests would like to have interior visit)
  • Exclusions
    Mary's House Entry tickets (If the guests would like to have interior visit)
  • Exclusions
    Terrace Houses Entry tickets (If the guests would like to have interior visit)

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Marmaris Marina

  • 2h
Your guide will meet you at Marmaris Port and accompany you on the journey to Ephesus. From there, you will begin your scenic drive to one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in the Mediterranean.

Ancient City of Ephesus

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Ancient Ephesus; An Archaeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the centre of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbour, it was also the centre of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveller.

Ephesus Terrace Houses

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Located within Ancient Ephesus, the Terrace Houses were luxurious homes of the city's wealthiest citizens during the Roman period. Famous for their remarkably preserved mosaics, frescoes, and advanced heating systems, they offer a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and lifestyle of Ephesus' elite nearly 2,000 years ago

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.

The Temple of Artemis

  • 30m
Was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in atiuqity and made Ephesus a much-visited pligrimage place. There were totally 127 ionic columns with the height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world.

Marmaris Marina

  • 2h
At the end of the tour, we drive you back to the port.

Location

Activity location

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    Marmaris Marina
    • Marmaris, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Marmaris Marina
    • Marmaris, Turkiye

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