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Terrace Houses Ephesus Ruins with Skip The Line

Kusadasi, Turkeyby Tour Altinkum Travel

3 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Private tour
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: Russian, Japanese, English

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Overview

Discover the wonders of Ephesus Ancient City and the remarkable Terrace Houses on this exclusive shore excursion designed only for cruise guests. Walk through the ancient streets of Ephesus, exploring its grand theater, Library of Celsus, and rich Roman heritage. Then visit the Terrace Houses, famous for their well-preserved mosaics and frescoes that reflect the luxurious lifestyle of ancient elites. This tour is available in both group and private options, offering flexibility based on your preference. For your comfort and peace of mind, we guarantee timely return to the port before your ship’s departure.

What's included

Professional licensed tour guide
Kusadasi Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off
Land Transportation by a high model vehicle
Car parking fees and local taxes
Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Included" option)

Personal Expenses
Entry tickets (for the "Entry Tickets Excluded" option)

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
30 min
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your Half day tour
2
Ephesus Ancient City
1.5 hours
According your Private tour pick up time meet with your guide and dive to Ancient Ephesus An Archeological treasure, The best preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranea. 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 center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant horbour it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also an impressive city that even Mark Anthony and Cleopatra spent their honeymoon in Ephesus. It is also home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also 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 traveler.
3
Ephesus Terrace Houses
30 min
which From the time of Augustus, these dwellings of wealthy Ephesians, were decorated with beautiful frescoes and mosaics. The houses had luxurious bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens.
4
Stop 4
30 min
At the end of the tour drive you back to the departure point.

Meeting and pickup

Explore Ancient Ephesus and Terrace Houses, Ephesus Ruins, and the Temple of Artemis with a local expert guide from/to Kusadasi Port (only for cruise guests). ◉➤ The tour offers Group and Private tour options, including and excluding entry tickets. ✅ INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: You can pay for your entry tickets at the time of booking with the "Entry Tickets Included" option. This means we take care of your tickets, and you will enjoy the privilege of SKIPPING THE TICKET LINES, where your guide will have your tickets ready for you without waiting in the ticket queue at the entrance to the ruins. ❗ EXCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: You can pay your entrance fees in cash or by credit card on the day of the tour. ➤ We would like to point out that, especially for the PRIVATE TOUR option, you do not need to pay the entrance fee for any ruins you do not wish to visit. ◉➤ Group Tour Option: This option usually has 8–10 participants. Also, if your group has 10+ people, you can book. Groups are formed by passengers from the same ship. ◉➤ Private Tour Option: The tour will be provided only for your party with a personal tour guide. ➤ You can stay at the sites as long as you wish. If there are any other sites you would like to visit, depending on time availability, they can be added to the program. ◉➤ The tour is specially designed for cruise guests. ◉➤ Pick-up and drop-off are only available from Kusadasi Port. ◉➤ The tour start time will be adjusted according to your cruise docking and onboard times. ◉➤ We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your tour guide may suggest visiting places with handmade items, but it’s completely optional for the guests.
We GUARANTEE your timely return to the port
✅INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: You can pay for your entry tıckets at the tıme of booking with Entry tıckets ınclude optıons. Than means we take care of your tickets and enjoy the privilege of SKIP THE TICKET LINES, where your guide will keep the tickets ready for you without waiting in the ticket queue at the entrance of the ruins.
❌EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: you can pay your entrance fees in cash or by credit card on the day of the tour. We would like to point out that, especially for the PRIVATE TOUR option, you do not have to pay the entrance fee for the ruins you do not want to see.
Group Tour Optıon: This option usually has 8–10 participants. Also, if your group has 10+ people, you can book. Groups are formed as passengers of the same ship.
Private Tour Optıon: The tour wıll be provided only for your party wıth personal tour guıde. Stay ın the sites as much you wish, If there is any other site you want to visit, depending on time availability, it can be added to the program.
The tour specialy designed for the cruise guests. Pick up and drop off only available from Kusadasi Port. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruıse dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
The tour offer Group and Private Tour options INCLUDE and EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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