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What You NEED to Know About Visiting Ephesus from a Cruise Ship!

Amy's Turnkey Travel
Amy's Turnkey Travel
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👁️ 33K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 21:03
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we loved coming here and we loved going to the anent city it was beautiful and an amazing experience

I highly recommend it it is worth the €1 when you're there spend the money go do it

if you can only do one thing my vote would be to go to the ancient city of Ephesus it is amazing it was worth it

the audio tour was actually fantastic Rick does a great job with it

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Negotiate taxi prices and expect to stop at government-run shops
✓Use the free Rick Steves audio tour for Ephesus instead of the paid onboard audio
✓Budget 2-3 hours for Ephesus and 1.5 hours for Virgin Mary's House due to lines
✓Avoid Artemis as there is little to see there
✓Consider booking through the cruise line for security if timing is a concern

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of independent tour vs. cruise excursion — Independent taxi can be close in cost, but cruise offers security if late
Mobility issues at steep hills — Ensure taxi takes you to the bottom of the hill at Virgin Mary's House
Time management for multiple stops — Budget a full day and prioritize Ephesus if short on time

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to get to Ephesus from a cruise port in Turkey
QWhat to expect at Ephesus, Virgin Mary's House, and Artemis
QHow much does it cost to visit Ephesus independently vs. through the cruise
QWhat are the challenges with taxis and government-run shops in Kusadasi

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Port Highlights

Kusadasi3 Happy Bacon
Top: Ancient City of Ephesus (€40 per person (entrance fee))
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YouTube Video Description↓

If you're cruising or planning a cruise to Turkey and wanting to see Ephesus you need to see this video. We tell you how to get to the ancient city of Ephesus, Mother Mary's House, Artemis and more! We reveal all the info you need to know when going on a cruise here! Editor's Note: ***At the very beginning of the video, I misspoke and said it was in Europe and not in Asia. This was incorrect. it is in Asia but due to their proximity fto Europe they accept Euros. we apologies for any confusion and hope this clears that up.*** Like and subscribe to the channel for more #travel and #cruise content! Follow me on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/Amyturnkey If you'd like help booking your next vacation, reach out to me at Amy.Smith@cruiseplanners.com or Click this link for my contact form for help with booking your next vacation! amysturnkeytravel.com Audio Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-tours Free Downloadable Port Guide: https://amysmith.lightning-travel.com/pages/downloadable-checklist-41640 #Ephesus #turkey #türkei #turkei #cruise #cruiseport #ephesuscruise #turkeycruise #turksihcruise #royalcaribbean #kuşadasiaydinturkey #birdlsland #kusadasicruiseport #turkeycruiseport #portguide #amysturnkeytravel #whattodointurkey #howtogettoephesus