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Ancient Ruins Around the World: 15 Shore Excursions to Book

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Roman streets, Greek theatres and temple compounds, all within a drive of a berth. The 15 below are priced and timed, with a note on the sites that mean nothing without a guide.

ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Ruins, Mary's House Tour incl ENTRY TICKETS - Mary’s House, a small shrine with a powerful atmosphere
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ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Ruins, Mary’s House Tour incl ENTRY TICKETS

1.ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Ruins, Mary’s House Tour incl ENTRY TICKETS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,670 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Visit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis on a 4 to 5 hour Kusadasi shore excursion. Port transfers, an air-conditioned minivan, a licensed guide, and entry tickets are included. Guides such as Fatima, Josh, Deniz, and Canan are praised for clear explanations and careful timing, though shopping stops may require firm boundaries.

“Wow! No one would ever regret this tour! Josh is fantastic- learned so much and am sp grateful! Didn’t want it to end…”

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Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port - Three hours among the ruins
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Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port

2.Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $14Best value

Meet GREKALAND TRAVEL staff near Katakolo cruise terminal, ride by air-conditioned coach to Olympia, and spend about three hours exploring the ruins, museums, and village independently. Staff such as George, Chrysi, and Chrissy may offer helpful commentary and guide you to the ticket office, but a licensed monument guide is not included.

“Very convenient bus, the driver was very kind. Everything went on time. Very good experience. Well done.”

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Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour - Syntagma Metro and the changing guards
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Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour

3.Acropolis Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136

Start at Piraeus at 8:45 a.m., then walk from Syntagma through the National Gardens, Parliament, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Plaka, and the Acropolis. Expect expert guides such as Apollon or Annie, timed entry, steep paths, free time, and taxi transfers back to your ship.

“Loved acropolis. Guides were great. Little disorganized with taxi and meeting spot at metro. The jewelry store mentioned at meeting spot was nowhere to be found. Must be a new jewelry store name that wasn’t updated. Other than that it was a great tour.”

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From Cruise Port: The Acropolis & Athens Highlights Tour - Starting at Syntagma and the metro museum
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From Cruise Port: The Acropolis & Athens Highlights Tour

4.From Cruise Port: The Acropolis & Athens Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 105 reviews · 3h 30m · from $104

Travel from Piraeus to central Athens, visit the Syntagma metro museum and National Gardens, then enter the Acropolis from its quieter southern side. Your English-speaking guide leads you past the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Theatre of Dionysus, and other monuments before free time in Plaka. Guides such as Andrea, Ani, and Hermes have earned especially warm praise.

“I think the guide was my favorite part of the day. I learned a lot. His name is Hermes and true to his namesake his 'messaging' was beyond encyclopedic. He was clever, cunning and mischievous. Definitely the Patron of Travelers on that day. He could have guided us anywhere. Thank you Hermes!”

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Athens for CRUISE SHIPS with opt. Acropolis from Piraeus Port - Panathenaic Stadium and the story of the Olympics
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Athens for CRUISE SHIPS with opt. Acropolis from Piraeus Port

5.Athens for CRUISE SHIPS with opt. Acropolis from Piraeus Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $83

Meet VEXPERIO at your Piraeus cruise terminal for a six-hour Athens highlights tour in a small, air-conditioned minibus. Guides such as Thanasis, Alex, and Vassilis lead the day, with stops at the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma Square, Monastiraki, and Plaka. Choose the Acropolis option or follow the guide to Areopagus and Herodion.

“It was very hot but the tour company made sure we saw everything without risking a heat stroke ;-)! Pick up and drop off was directly at the cruise port and they used a brand new air conditioned mini bus. Our guide Athena was amazing!! She was super knowledgeable and accommodating. Got us everywhere bypassing the crowds, recommended an incredible restaurant for lunch and even treated us to some Greek sweets. We also really appreciated the small group size vs the gigantic cruise tours or hop on hop off buses. Felt very VIP for a really low price compared to ships.”

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Private Shore Excursion: Ephesus,Temple of Artemis,St. Mary House - Walking through the Library of Celsus and Great Theater
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Private Shore Excursion: Ephesus,Temple of Artemis,St. Mary House

6.Private Shore Excursion: Ephesus,Temple of Artemis,St. Mary House

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $224

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and air-conditioned minivan visiting Ephesus, the House of Mary, and the Temple of Artemis from Kusadasi Port. Guides such as Tugba, Mahmet, Ilgin, Ayse, and Ekin have led past departures. Expect flexible pacing, Turkish lunch, and possible carpet demonstrations, though shopping stops can vary.

“This was a great tour. Our guide, Begu, was very knowledgable and personable. He was very client centred, wanting to ensure we got the best experience possible. Tour was at a good pace. Lunch in the garden setting was wonderful. Carpet demo interesting.”

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Half-Day Ancient Olympia VR Audio Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port - How the phone-based VR guide works
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Half-Day Ancient Olympia VR Audio Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port

7.Half-Day Ancient Olympia VR Audio Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 57 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

From Katakolo cruise port, ride an air-conditioned coach to Ancient Olympia with an English-speaking escort such as Chrysi or George. Explore the archaeological site and museum on your own with included admission and a phone-based VR audio guide. Bring headphones, water, and a fully charged phone.

“Great tour guides. But, Audio at Olympia was hard to use. You must have international cell service. No buildings to see.”

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Katakolon Shore Ex: Skip-the-Lines Ancient Olympia & Olive market - Walking through the ruins of Olympia
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Katakolon Shore Ex: Skip-the-Lines Ancient Olympia & Olive market

8.Katakolon Shore Ex: Skip-the-Lines Ancient Olympia & Olive market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $131

From Katakolo port, travel by minibus to ancient Olympia for the ruins and original Olympic track, then visit the archaeological museum and a local market for olive, oil, vinegar, and Greek specialty tastings. Guides such as Elena, Eleni, Natalia, and Elias have led past departures. The advertised group limit is 25.

“Elias was an exceptional guide. He shared first-hand archeological experience, and we left with an understanding of how the parts of the very large Olympia site came together.”

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Ephesus Ancient City Highlight Tour For Cruisers - Entering Ephesus through the Celsus Library
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Ephesus Ancient City Highlight Tour For Cruisers

9.Ephesus Ancient City Highlight Tour For Cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $22

Meet your guide at Kusadasi cruise port and spend 4 to 4.5 hours visiting Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, Saint John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis. English, French, German, and Spanish guides are available. Expect local shopping stops, transport, and a flexible route, with entrance fees, lunch, and drinks extra.

“Our guide Tijen Oral was extremely helpful and knowledgeable with all aspects of the tour. We had time to stop for photos along the way and went to local shops to get a better experience. I would definitely recommend as with the expert local knowledge we started the tour at the top and walked down rather than going the opposite way which we saw others struggling with.”

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Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus including Basilica of St John and Temple of Artemis - Entering Ephesus through the Magnesia Gate
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Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus including Basilica of St John and Temple of Artemis

10.Private Tour to Ephesus including Basilica of St John and Temple of Artemis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $438

From Kusadasi port, a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle take you to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, St John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis. You’ll walk downhill through Roman ruins, hear local history from guides such as Emre or Alex, and may have time for the Ephesus Museum and lunch.

“Alex was absolutely amazing! We were treated like royalty and enjoyed every minute. He was extremely knowledgeable. More than we expected! We saw Ephesus, had a fantastic lunch, toured rug making facility and still had time for shopping! It was great! Highly recommend.”

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Shore Excursion: Acropolis, Athens City tour and The New Acropolis Museum - The Greek Parliament and the guards
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Shore Excursion: Acropolis, Athens City tour and The New Acropolis Museum

11.Shore Excursion: Acropolis, Athens City tour and The New Acropolis Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Spend about five and a half hours seeing Athens from Piraeus, including the Parliament guards, National Gardens, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Acropolis, and Acropolis Museum. Licensed guides such as Margarita, Philippia, Appollon, and Constantine lead the walking tour. Expect steep, uneven ground, heat, crowds, and little time for lunch.

“This was a very informative and well run tour! Our guide was wonderful and so knowledgeable! The Acropolis is incredible but an extremely strenuous climb. I would recommend this tour!”

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From Cruise Port: Athens City, Acropolis & Acropolis Museum - Starting beneath the clock at Syntagma Station
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From Cruise Port: Athens City, Acropolis & Acropolis Museum

12.From Cruise Port: Athens City, Acropolis & Acropolis Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 27 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $128

Meet your guide at Syntagma after a timed Piraeus transfer, then walk from Parliament and the National Garden to the Acropolis. You’ll see the Parthenon, Theater of Dionysus, Erechtheion, and Acropolis Museum with an English-speaking guide. Maria is one guide praised for clear, engaging explanations. Expect hills, steps, security checks, and about seven hours with transfers.

“Our tour guide was excellent! We had a wonderful time. The tour needed a lunch break… say half an hour. Would suggest half an hour less time in the Archeological Museum.”

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FOR CRUISERS: Private Ephesus Ancient City & Ephesus Museum Tour - Meeting at Ege Ports and getting an early start
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FOR CRUISERS: Private Ephesus Ancient City & Ephesus Museum Tour

13.FOR CRUISERS: Private Ephesus Ancient City & Ephesus Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

Meet your licensed guide at Kusadasi cruise port, then ride in an air-conditioned minivan to Ephesus Ancient City and the Ephesus Museum. You can shape the day around your group, add local stops, and return on time for sailing. Guides including Ismail, Ozzy, Fatima, Necat, and Sedat Kirkan have been praised for clear explanations and family-friendly help.

“very knowledgeable guide who was actually a history teacher and told us so much about the ruins and relics we saw as well as the culture and lifestyle of the people. luxurious, comfortable van took us to each venue and catered to our every need. delicious lunch also. this is the only way to go - highly recommend!!”

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Athens City Tour with Acropolis & Plaka from Piraeus Cruise Port - The Temple of Zeus and Athens’ Olympic landmarks
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Athens City Tour with Acropolis & Plaka from Piraeus Cruise Port

14.Athens City Tour with Acropolis & Plaka from Piraeus Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $30

Travel from Piraeus to Athens by air-conditioned bus, visit the Acropolis and Parthenon, then explore Plaka with free time for food and shopping. An English-speaking escort handles meeting points, while an audio guide app offers information in 10 languages. Acropolis entry is an optional upgrade.

“Ideal day trip to see the highlights of Athens. The very friendly and professional guide.Auto-translated”

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Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus including House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis - From the Odeon to a 24,000-seat theater
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Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus including House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis

15.Private Tour to Ephesus including House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $422

Meet your private guide at Kusadasi port, ride in a private vehicle to Ephesus, and walk downhill through its Roman streets, theater, library, and temples. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis, with time to set your pace and return to your ship. Guides such as Emre, Alex, and Inan have earned especially strong praise.

“First I have to start with our tour guide Emre, he was fantastic! Incredibly Knowledgeable, very easy and interesting to listen to.Ephesus is a magnificent ancient city to visit he made us feel as if we could visualize the city the way it was 2000 years ago. He kept us in the shade as much as possible and walked ot our pace. He took us to off the cruise ship locations avoiding crowds and enabling us to experience authentic local sights. We went to a turkish rug manufacture and the entire production of the rugs were explained to us , without any pressure to purchase. We were served light refreshments…”

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Athens Shore Excursion: Private City Sightseeing and Acropolis Tour - Meeting your guide at the port
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