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FOR CRUISERS: Best of Ephesus Private Tour (SKIP-THE-LINE & ON-TIME RETURN)

Selçuk, Turkey 6h 4.9 · 44 reviews EN 112027P2
Instant confirmation Private tour Free cancellation (24h) Mobile ticket Hotel pickup Adults 5–99
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Tour route
7 stops ~43 km
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Overview

• PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY, MORE PERSONALIZED SERVICE /
• GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT /
• SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL) /
• FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS /
• LEAD BY LOCAL TOUR GUIDES FOR BETTER INSIGHT /
• REASONABLE THAN SHORE EXCURSIONS /
• FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES /
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Ephesus is the largest open-air museum of Turkey and one of the largest of the world, planning a visit to the famous ruins takes serious time. Cruise passengers have a limited time in Kusadasi and in your limited time, you can settle back & relax while our team handles all arrangements for you. Explore the EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, TERRACE HOUSES, BASILICA OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, and LOCAL HANDICRAFTS, and many more on this private tour that is created for cruise passengers or hotel guests. Upon your request, you will have a chance for a local lunch.

Tour at a glance

Duration
6h
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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 5–99
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Rating
4.9 / 5
44 verified reviews
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Ticket
Mobile ticket
show it on your phone
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What's included

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

Not included

  • Museum Tickets (we will send pre-purchased tickets with guide, you can pay as cash to your guide)

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Kusadasi

    We meet you at the Cruise Port! Our team will be waiting next to Information Desk at the Exit Gate of Cruise Port by holding a sign which is your name written on it. After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree on your meeting time. There are several Cruise Ships with different timings. So, you might decide about the best meeting time which is fitting your schedule.

    15 min Admission free
  2. 2
    Ephesus Ancient City

    UNESCO listed place Ancient City of Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were organized, Domitian Temple that is one of the first temple dedicated for a human, Celcus Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time, Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatre in the world with 24.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached to Ephesians, Marble Street, Roman Baths, Fountains, Temples, Agora, Love House, Public Toilets ...

    2h Admission not included
  3. 3
    Ephesus Terrace Houses

    Terrace Houses were the houses of rich & upper class people in Ephesus City have been lived, famed with gorgeous mosaics, frescoes and wall paintings. One of the best preserved site in the Ephesus in which archeological works still continue.

    45 min Admission not included
  4. 4
    Basilica of St. John

    In early A.D, Evangelist St. John lived in the Ephesus in order to spread Christianity and collect more followers to the way of Jesus. And, according to many sources, he died around Ephesus after he returned from exile in Patmos. And, buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill by his students. Roman Emperor Justinian constructed one of the biggest Basilicas of Christianity in the 4th Century A.D over the burial of St. Jean the Evangelist!

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

    One of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

    15 min Admission free
  6. 6
    Kusadasi

    We will drive through the Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.

    Pass by (no stop) Admission free
  7. 7
    Kusadasi Shopping Center

    You are able to see local handicrafts and experience local shopping if preferred. You will be also able to collect informations from your Local Tour Guide about: best traditional handicrafts, best places to go, things to be carrefull, and best tips for hassle free experience...

    Pass by (no stop) Admission free
  8. 8
    Kusadasi Castle

    Also called Pigeon Island! One of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by and have an opportunity of seeing it in a distance. It is located very close to the Port, you might be able to have time after your tour if you are interested.

    Pass by (no stop) Admission free
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    Kusadasi

    At the end of our tour, we will return to the Cruise Port. PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate the return time. OUR TOURS ARE WITH GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!

    15 min Admission free

Meeting & pickup

Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.

*****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.

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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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!

Cancellation policy

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

Traveller reviews

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Mike_S Sep 2026 · Viator
Ephesus tour for celebrity cruisers

This was one of the best travel experiences I have had on my cruise. Fatima was very very thorough professional and very fun to be with. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

Abigail_C Jul 2026 · Viator
Ephesus Tour

Great tour and definitely great value for the money. Our guide Canan was very knowledgeable and accommodating to what we wanted to see and do. Would recommend taking this tour.

Toni_H Jun 2026 · Viator
An incredible day trip to Ephesus

Our guide Umut ensured we had a wonderful day visiting Ephesus. His knowledge and hospitality made our day very special and we would highly recommend this tour

Catherine_R May 2026 · Viator
Best visit in Ephasus

Bugra was amazing as a guide and a genuinely nice person. We enjoyed how knowledgeable he is and how much history he knows and shared with us. He was very good at reading our style and adjusted the tour to our personalities. We are more than happy with our experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

benpL4446EW Dec 2025 · Tripadvisor
Dunkies, best burger place in town????👌

Perfect food arrived promptly and delivered by friendly staff. The butger was smashing, absolutely delightfull on the taste buds and fresh as possible. My wife and myself would highly recommend 👌

athena_F Aug 2025 · Viator
Rushed, more focused on ratings

The tour guide met us as we got off the ship. She was friendly but seemed more focused on rushing us through the sites (not our request) to get us back on time in 4 hours with 2 hours to space before our cruise left port. That being said, the unscheduled visit to the sales-pitched carpet factory as the first stop, was unnecessary and wasted valuable time of 45 mins. Some spots like St. Johns basilica were therefore not possible. The drive to the sites were picturesque and I wanted to take that in but the guide kept wanting us to see maps of turkey and get a history lesson. Not good at reading queues that we wanted to look outside and listen to her… not stare at maps and printed material. Overall, the tour guide and driver were friendly and kind but this tour did not meet expectations.

M8446ZBtriciaw Jul 2025 · Tripadvisor
Excellent and be prepared for sales

The cost of this excursion came with a price. The visit to Ancient Ephesus was awesome. We also went to a rug factory, where we received a private demonstration and learned the significance, intricacy and cultural importance of weaving exceptional rugs from silk, wool and bamboo. We were also given a private 'showing' and sales of the rugs, while drinking apple tea. The final stop was to a leather factory, and we were given a private runway showing of exceptional leather coats. For this we came away unexpectedly with two leather coats. Our $25 day turned into a $1,400 day. While we could have said no, we were treated so well and the quality of the rugs and coats was so exceptional we could not say no. Take this tour, and if you don't want to take the time or feel any pressure of sales, let Josh know. He is easy going, understands, and easy to work with.

Carol S Jun 2025 · Tripadvisor
Best tour of Ephesus with tour guide Peri

We had the pleasure of taking the Biblical Ephesus tour with Peri as our guide, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Peri was knowledgeable, engaging, and incredibly passionate about the history and significance of the sites we visited. She brought the ancient city of Ephesus to life with insightful commentary. Her storytelling was captivating, and she was always happy to answer questions or provide extra details that made the experience even richer. Peri’s warmth and professionalism made us feel welcomed and cared for from the moment we met her. She also paced the tour perfectly—giving us time to explore and take in the sights without feeling rushed. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kusadasi, especially with Peri as your guide. You won’t be disappointed!

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