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Best of Ephesus Private Tour FOR CRUISE GUESTS / On Time Return

Selçuk, Turkey 5h 30m 5.0 · 19 reviews EN 70977P5
Instant confirmation Private tour Free cancellation (24h) Mobile ticket Hotel pickup Adults 4–99
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Sailing route
8 stops ~45 km at sea
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Overview

THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOU AND YOUR TRAVEL COMPANIONS / Enjoy your full day,private guided tour that combined ancient Roman and Biblical history in Ancient City of Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. This private tour will give you the opportunity to understand typical life of the Romans. Walk on the streets that Apostle Paul and John walked, see the Grand Theatre of Ephesus that St. Paul preached to Ephesians, take great pictures in front of Celsus Library,explore Roman Baths,Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, etc. Feel very peaceful atmosphere of House of the Virgin Mary; see the Temple of Artemis that was one of the seven wonders of ancient world. Ensure a personalized experience with your knowledgeable guide. It is a private tour, so you can spend your time in the sites as much as you wished, take pictures from the best foto ops that are shown by your guide, ask your questions to your private guide who will be with you entire day.

Tour at a glance

Duration
5h 30m
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Tour type
Private tour
up to 15 travellers per booking
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Languages
EN
live guide
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Pickup
Hotel pickup
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Operates
Every day
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Confirmation
Instant
e-ticket by e-mail
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Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
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Traveller ages
Adults 4–99
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Rating
4.9 / 5
19 verified reviews
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Ticket
Mobile ticket
show it on your phone
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What's included

  • Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
  • Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
  • Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • All Taxes
  • All Parking fees
  • 100 % Satisfaction

Not included

  • Entrance fees ( We will arrange the tickets in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratitude (suggested)

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Best of Ephesus Tours

    You will be met by Best of Ephesus Tours.

    10 min Admission free
  2. 2
    Ephesus Ancient City

    The best preserved ancient city in the world

    2h Admission not included
  3. 3
    The House of the Virgin Mary

    House of the virgin Mary

    45 min Admission not included
  4. 4
    Ephesus Terrace Houses

    Houses of the upper class people in Ephesus during the Roman time

    30 min Admission not included
  5. 5
    The Temple of Artemis

    One of the Wonders of Ancient World

    10 min Admission free
  6. 6
    Kusadasi Shopping Center

    next to port, can be done at the end the tour

    Pass by (no stop) Admission free
  7. 7
    Kusadasi Castle

    next to port of Kusadasi

    Pass by (no stop) Admission free
  8. 8

    Port of Kusadasi where will meet you

    Pass by (no stop) Admission free
  9. 9
    Setur Kusadasi Marina Carsi

    On the way to Ephesus from Kusadasi Port

    Pass by (no stop) Admission free

Meeting & pickup

Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.

We highly recommend you to meet at port after 30 / 45 minutes your ship docked to port in order beat crowds / school buses and hot weather in the afternoon. It is better to meet early to have a better tour in Ephesus before the crowds.

Schedule

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No dress code
  • THIS TOUR FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM A CRUISE SHIP, PLEASE CHECK OUR OTHER TOUR OPTIONS AND CONTACT US
  • WE DO NOT GIVE TOURS IN SPANISH, OUR TOURS ARE ONLY IN ENGLISH.

Cancellation policy

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

Traveller reviews

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Ayesa H Jul 2026 · Tripadvisor
Ephesus tour

Great Tour guide with excellent knowledge of Ephesus and Turkey (History and Culture). Arzu has great command of the English language. Hussein is a great driver. We like the exposure to the local food and culture however the leather coat factory personnels are very aggressive in selling their products which affects the entire great experience. Hence the rating of the 4 star. Customer should not be forced to buy overpriced products.

Bradley_R May 2026 · Viator
Very historic Medium...

Very historic Medium walking, our tour guide ibo was highly knowledgeable and helpful with our plans

John_A Oct 2023 · Viator
This was the best tour we...

This was the best tour we had on our 11 day trip thanks to Chuck who was a very knowledgeable guide who shared many interesting facts about the places we visited. He was very adept at minimizing crowds and long lines. As an added bonus, he took us to have a very authentic Turkish meal.

uliman49 Jun 2023 · Viator
Ephesus - PRIVATE Tour Off Cruise Ship

BURAK DOGANAY was the guide assigned to us. THE BEST guide of all ship and private tours we have taken over our years of travel. Wealth of information and patient with our slow place. Didn't feel rushed at all. First time booking through Viator, and although I was apprehensive, I was more than pleased. Thank you Bodak for making our stop in Ephesus such a wonderful experience.

braidmacd Mar 2020 · Tripadvisor
Will certainly use them next year

Had a tour scheduled, They were great at setting things uo the way we wanted them Could not believe the great price and the communication back and forth was terrific. Due to the Coranvirus situation we could not take the cruise. They graciously cancelled with no problem. Great people !

Julie M Oct 2019 · Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour!

Let me start by saying that it is easy to book with this company. Also, our cruise itinerary changed and Elif contacted us about the switch before our travel agent did in order to let us know that he could switch the tour date. Our day in Ephesus with Serdar (who came back a day early from his vacation in order to guide us) was perfect! If you are lucky enough to get him, you won’t be disappointed, but I’ll bet that all of their guides are good. We were met exactly where stated and a beautiful black Mercedes van picked us up. We spent the day learning about this historic and beautiful area. The tour of the ruins was the highlight. Having a gorgeous lunch in a picnic-like setting and having the opportunity to ask questions and converse with our personal tour guide was so fun. And finished with a quick informative tour of how the beautiful Turkish rugs are made. Great day!

sbg444 Oct 2019 · Tripadvisor
Ephesus Tour in Turkey

What an excellent day. Banu went above and beyond in her thoroughness and allocation of time. We learned so much and had tons of fun along the way. Would recommend to anyone!

as2611 Oct 2019 · Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour of Ephesus!

We were picked up at our Hotel on time by our guide Leyla and taken on our private tour of the sights of Ephesus. Our guide was wonderful and very knowlegable of all the history of the sight. The tour was tailored to what we wanted to see and we had plenty of time to see all and take photos. Ephesus itself was truly amazing. We had a very delicious and relaxing lunch at a shaded garden restaurant. We toured the museum in the afternoon which was also very interesting. Leyla was very considerate that we were travelling with our children aged 5 and 8 and that they were comfortable at all times. I would highly recommend this tour, it was thoroughly enjoyable and Leyla was an excellent guide. Our trip to Ephesus was a very memorable experience.

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