Day trips from Kusadasi

The marble streets of Ephesus and the travertine terraces of Pamukkale.

Arriving by cruise ship? Shore excursions here are timed to get you back on board before departure.

Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Day Trip from Kusadasi

Ancient City of Ephesus (Celsus Library & Great Theatre) · House of the Virgin Mary sacred pilgrimage site · Temple of Hadrian, Curetes Street & ancient monuments

Approximately 6 hours (09:00 – 15:00)from 110 EUR

Ephesus & Şirince Village Day Trip from Kusadasi

Ancient City of Ephesus (Celsus Library & Great Theatre) · House of the Virgin Mary pilgrimage site · Charming hillside village of Şirince

Approximately 7.5 hours (09:00 – 16:30)from 90 EUR

Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip from Kusadasi

White Pamukkale travertine terraces & thermal pools · Ancient City of Hierapolis & Theatre · Apollo Temple & Anatolia's largest ancient Necropolis

Approximately 11 hours (07:30 – 18:30)from 90 EUR

Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port

Guaranteed on-time return to your cruise ship · Direct pickup from Kusadasi Cruise Port terminal · Ancient City of Ephesus (Celsus Library & Great Theatre)

Approximately 4–5 hours (09:00 – 13:30/14:00)from 110 EUR

Before you pick a trip

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Short guides to the questions most visitors ask first.

Is Pamukkale worth it as a day trip?

Yes, but it is a long day — Pamukkale is roughly 200 km inland, so expect an early start and a late return. Worth doing if you have the day to give it; better as an overnight if you do not.

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Ephesus: what to see and how long it takes

The main route through Ephesus takes two to three hours, walked downhill from one gate to the other. Adding the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis or Sirince turns it into a full day.

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