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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR: Skip-the-Line & Guaranteed ON-TIME Return to Boat

Badge of ExcellenceKusadasi, Turkey

4 to 6 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Ephesus is one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world, but it can be difficult to plan on your own. With this private shore excursion, let someone else handle the logistics when you book this hassle-free shore excursion. Take guided tours of the ancient city, the terraced houses of Ephesus, and the Basilica of St. John (can be replaced with the House of the Virgin Mary upon request), plus learn about Turkey's rich handicraft culture. Upgrade to included an authentic Turkish lunch.

Get a peek at Artemis Temple and the terrace houses
A private tour means you get your guide's undivided attention
Enjoy plenty of time to explore the UNESCO-listed site with a guide
Guaranteed on time return to your cruise ship

What's Included

Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off (mentioned on the details)
GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver

Museum Tickets (we will send pre-purchased museum tickets, so you can skip-the long ticket lines)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Kusadasi Cruise Port

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

10/16/2022 - 5/8/2025
Monday - Sunday : 06:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Pickup details

*****CRUISE PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE CRUISE PORT***** • Upon your ship's arrival at the port, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to meet with our team WITHIN 30 to 45 MINUTES. By doing so, you can bypass the crowds, school busses, and harsh weather conditions, ensuring an enhanced and MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS. • WHY CHOOSE OUR PRIVATE TOURS OVER THE GROUP TOURS? In Ephesus, every moment counts, especially if it's your only chance to visit. OUR PRIVATE TOURS ensure you savor every bit of this extraordinary experience. Ever been on a group tour where one person's mishap halts the entire group? IN PRIVATE TOURS, your journey remains undisturbed, focused solely on your enjoyment. Flexibility reigns supreme in a PRIVATE TOUR. Your day in EPHESUS isn't bound by someone else's timetable. You dictate the pace, sights, and timeline of your excursion. Large groups often miss the nuanced details of each site due to logistical constraints. In OUR PRIVATE TOUR, delve deeper into the most intriguing facets of EPHESUS. Bid farewell to lagging behind, snapping hurried photos, or missing the guide's insights. In our PRIVATE TOUR, these hassles fade away, granting you a more immersive experience. No more struggling to hear or keep pace in a crowd. Our PRIVATE TOUR caters exclusively to your preferences, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey. Long queues for tickets or entry? Not on your watch. Our PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE takes care of all logistics, ensuring swift access to ruins and museums. Your own guide. Say goodbye to sharing with a throng of strangers. In our PRIVATE TOUR, the spotlight is solely on your experience. When it comes to exploring EPHESUS from the CRUISE PORT, our PRIVATE TOURS redefine what it means to truly experience this historical marvel. NOTE: ADDITIONAL FEES APPLY FOR PICK-UPS FROM IZMIR, BODRUM, OR OTHER PORTS THEN KUSADASI.

What To Expect

Kusadasi

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ephesus Terrace Houses

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Basilica of Saint John

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Temple of Artemis

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kusadasi (Pass By)

Kusadasi Shopping Center (Pass By)

Kusadasi Castle (Pass By)

Kusadasi

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
UPON YOUR SHIP'S ARRIVAL AT THE PORT, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET WITH OUR TEAM WITHIN 30 TO 45 MINUTES. BY DOING SO, YOU CAN BYPASS THE CROWDS, SCHOOL BUSES, AND HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS, ENSURING AN ENHANCED AND MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS.
OUR PRIVATE TOURS ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE SHIP.
BOOK YOUR PRIVATE TOUR WITH US, VERIFIED PROVIDER OF KUSADASI/EPHESUS CRUISE PORT!
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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1,258 reviews

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Nice Day.

Byron_J, Apr 2024

Interesting tour. Faster paced than I would have liked. I like a lot of details and Fatima was just outstanding and very positive. I think she wanted to keep us ahead of other groups but we did pass by and skip over a lot of sections. The site is quite large and there is so much time but I would have liked a little a little information on the parts Fatima decided to skip. We had lunch at a carpet making cooperative where they will want to sell you a carpet so be aware of that fact. Fatima had us fill out our Trip Advisor review right at the lunch table which was strange since the tour had not ended. Then she posted our reviews on a site that was for Virgin Mary tour which was one we did not sign up for. Very strange. Overall it was a lovely day and would recommend it.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed with our service.We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon for another wonderful trip! Best Regards

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Sam_B, Apr 2024

Everything was very pleasant and professional. We had such a great time. Tour guide and driver were exceptional.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Great tour

Taylor_Z, Apr 2024

Ephesus is a must-go place and the terrace house is the crown in the tour. Ozgur gaved us an amazing experience. He was happy to answer any questions.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Great Experience

Clint_B, Apr 2024

Fatima was great! She was very informative and tailored the tour to what we wanted to do. The driver and car was also very nice and polite. Everything was on time and we were able to beat the crowds.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

A great day in Ephesus

David_E, Apr 2024

Excellent tour with Ismail taking care that we enjoyed the day with his friendly, knowledgeable guidance and patience with our many questions. Our driver was also friendly and efficient. Would strongly recommend this tour, especially with Ismail as a guide

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Short Visit

Peter_T, Apr 2024

Ezgi took us on a tour to the Ancient City of Ephesus. She was on time picking us up at the port and she had arranged for Mr. Eduardo to drive us. The car was perfect and Mr Eduardo also provided bottles of water for us. Ezgi was flexible and willing to make changes when we made adjustments to our itinerary. We wanted to stay longer at the City which she accommodated. Instead of going to the Basilica of St John, we requested to visit the museum. It would be great if Ezgi knows a little more about Ephesus but I appreciate her taking us around.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Guest, We want to express our sincerest gratitude for your TripAdvisor review of your recent experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are thrilled to receive such positive remarks Your support and recommendation mean the world to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another exceptional visit. Warmest Regards Iglesias Tour Turkey Team

Interesting and Informative

curtisdry, Mar 2024

We were picked up by our driver and our tour guide (Umut) from the cruise terminal. Umut was wonderful in explaining Ephesus to my family with 4 teenagers. We were also taken for a great spot for lunch. Would definitely recommend Umut as a guide.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Excellent guide and tour

Paul_K, Mar 2024

We were in Kusadasi on a cruise and this is a much better option than booking a cruise excursion. Our quide Ali was very informative and patiently answered all of our questions. With this private tour for four of us we were able to receive personal attention and customize the tour to our preferences. I hope Ali sees this review so he knows how much we appreciated his knowledge and his explanation of the country and culture.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Ephesus Did Not Disappoint

Jamie_H, Mar 2024

I’ve dreamed about visiting Ephesus for a long time! Finally getting to visit was amazing, and going with Fatima was more than we’d hoped for. She is knowledgeable, communicates well, is very inviting and fun! Make sure you use this company if you want to really enjoy Ephesus and learn about it!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Nice day in and around Ephesus.

Rob_N, Mar 2024

Deniz was kind and thoughtful. Be sure to go inside the experience museum in Ephesus. It's very cool.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Amazing!

Nikki_V, Mar 2024

Senem Kener was our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and informative. I love the tour because it was just us with her and it was more personable, and we got to talk and ask questions freely. Senem was friendly and enjoyable to tour with. Highly recommending Senem and the tour.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Fantastic trip

Stephen_B, Mar 2024

We had a brilliant trip with Ossie, he was very knowledgeable on the history of the stops we visited, had very good English, he was very patient and kind with our 2.5 year old we brought with us and he could answer every question we had about the area and about stops we visited. Ephesus is amazing and a must visit attraction and the lunch visit to the carpet making building was very nice and authentic. We were part of a cruise and got to each stop before the large cruise tours arrived and skipped the line at each stop which was great. We arrived back to the town with lots of time before the cruise ship departed. We would highly recommend this trip to anybody visiting the area.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Complete satisfy

Chiming_C, Mar 2024

That’s a great experience for all of us. Mr. Smell is very professional with an excellent personality tour guy and I will strongly recommend him to all of my friends and family members.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Great tour guide

Harry_L, Mar 2024

The tour guide and the driver, Abrie & Effe are very nice and knowledgeable. They made our vacation unforgettable.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Trip to Ephesus

Rob_C, Mar 2024

We had a fantastic tour to Ephesus with our guide Ali. He was very knowledgable about the whole subject and gave us a lot of background information about the various phases of Ephesus which made it easy to visualise what it would have been like at that time. We were met and returned to the cruise terminal. It was very easy and we would highly recommend both Ali and the company.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

The highlight of our whole vacation

Dan_D, Feb 2024

Amazing experience, well worth the low price for this tour. Our guide Fatima was exceptionally knowledgeable on all the sites and history. All six of us in our group felt like this tour was the highlight of our two week trip. If you are traveling by cruise ship like we were, they make it very easy with pick up and drop off. The large van was comfortable and new.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Best Tour and Guide EVER!!!!

Tanisha_C, Feb 2024

Ephesus was absolutely amazing, and our tour guide, Gul, was even more amazing! She was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and helpful! I would recommend this tour, and more particularly, the tour guide to absolutely anybody considering booking! Thank you Gul for making Kusadasi, Turkey our favorite stop on our cruise! :)

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Don’t book any other tour…this is the one!

Van_L, Jan 2024

Our tour guide Dilek was excellent! She was professional, knowledgeable, full of information, and personable. They were very accommodating. Lunch spot recommendations was great with authentic food! We really enjoyed the tour and highly recommend.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Ephesus Visit

Jeffrey_T, Jan 2024

Deniz was an outstanding guide for our visit to Ephesus. He knew the site well and was knowledgeable and considerate. He was right on time picking us up from the cruise port and he had comfortable transportation. The whole experience was stress free and a great time for my family.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Great time in Ephesus

HEATHER_R, Jan 2024

We had a great day in Ephesus. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the visit to the ruins much more interesting, telling us stories throughout the site. I highly recommend booking because quality tours book up fast.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

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