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Private Ephesus for Cruise Passangers

Kusadasi, Turkey 8h 5.0 · 15 reviews DE, EN, FR, ES 8249P65
Instant confirmation Private tour Free cancellation (24h) Mobile ticket Hotel pickup Adults 13–90
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Overview

Ephesus used to be one of the most important Roman cities; nowdays its ruins are among the most visited ancient sites in the world and one of the highlight attractions in Turkey. Once home to 250 000 people, important trade and pilgrimage center, today it is visited by 2 million tourists every year. We usually spend about 2 hours in Ephesus, and the highlights of the site are: Terrace Houses (houses of rich Ephesians), Library of Celsus (the 3rd largest library in the ancient world), Grand Theater (mentioned in Bible, place where Apostle Paul preached), Temple of Hadrian, Trajan fountain. . . After you visit Ephesus, depending on your interests and available time, you can visit other sites in the area: Ephesus indoor Museum, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St. John… We usually spend 30-45 minutes in each additional site.

You hire a guide with van and driver for all day. You can choose your itinerary, depending on your interests, mood and available time.

Tour at a glance

Duration
8h
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Tour type
Private tour
up to 15 travellers per booking
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Languages
DE, EN, FR, ES
live guide
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Pickup
Hotel pickup
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Operates
Every day
Starts 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 +8
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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 13–90
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Rating
5.0 / 5
15 verified reviews
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Ticket
Mobile ticket
show it on your phone
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What's included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Private tour (transport, guiding, entrances, parking fees)
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

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    Ephesus Ancient City

    Your guide will meet you in Kusadasi port; there is 20 minutes driving to Ephesus area. We will first visit Ephesus (we usually spend about 2 hours there); afterwards, depending on your interests and available time, you can have lunch and then visit other sites in the area: House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St. John, Ephesus indoor Museum… This is a private tour so you can decide about the itinerary. We do not limit your time for sightseeing. At the end of the tour we will drop you off to Kusadasi port.

    2h Admission included

Meeting & pickup

Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.

your guide will be waiting at the pier holding a sign with your name

Schedule

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30 Available until 25 Jan 2027

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entrance fees (free for children until the age of 6; please do not forget to bring their id or passport copy as an age proof)

Cancellation policy

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

Traveller reviews

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DLB73 Jul 2026 · Tripadvisor
Exceptional Family Tour of Ephesus with Özgür! Highly Recommend!

We had an absolute 5-star experience on our private Ephesus tour with Felicity Travel! The day was exceptionally well-organized and family-friendly from start to finish. Our tour guide, Özgür (Oscar), was phenomenal. He explained the history of Ephesus and the Terrace Houses with so much care and passion that he had our 12-year-old twins fully engaged, excited, and asking questions the entire time. Ephesus is an extraordinary historical site on its own, but pairing it with such an outstanding guide made for an incredible, unforgettable family memory. Special thanks as well to Ertunga for his seamless coordination. Highly recommend!

ffZ6963BE Jun 2026 · Tripadvisor
Couples tour off the Ilma

Ertunga was a wonderful guide and made our visit to Ephesus truly memorable. He shared fascinating historical context across the site, from the Library of Celsus to the Terrace Houses, and was patient and engaging throughout, tailoring the day beautifully to just the two of us. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with him and would highly recommend him to anyone visiting from Kusadasi.

Z581CKnicks May 2026 · Tripadvisor
Biblical Ephesus Tour - the Best

Our Guide, Volkan, and the company (Felicity Travel) were excellent. The communication process was clear and prompt and we had no problem with the booking and getting assistance with planning information. The day before and on the day the messaging was very good. The actual tour - a Biblical Tour of Ephesus - was the best. Volkan was engaging and interesting and the transport was comfortable and allowed for conversations and questions. We thoroughly enjoyed the day! Highly recommended.

richbo2016 Sep 2025 · Tripadvisor
Our best day in Turkey

Great value. We visited Ephesus which was outstanding as well as the Temple of Artemis. Then went to a rug school where we participated in the process. Our guide hosted lunch at a great restaurant after which we traveled to a small village in the hills where we tasted wine and olive oil and we met and talked with small shopowners. I cant say enough good things about our guide, Utum. He was very knowledgable and articulate, and most personable. Through his efforts we had our best day in Turkey

K1045XKnicholasb Aug 2025 · Tripadvisor
Tour of Ephesus

The tour was perfect, Ozgur (Ozzie) was fantastic, he picked up our party of 6 from the port, introduced himself and ushered us to a very comfortable van. We went to Ephesus and he supplied water and a very informative, interesting and detailed history/walk through. As an archaeologically trained person his insight was second to none. Highly recommend this tour company.

kevinbJ569EO Jul 2025 · Tripadvisor
Turkish cruise tour for 11

Kind and knowledgeable tour guide. Worked with our group to build the perfect itinerary. We saw ancient Ephesus, House of Mary, leather store, rug manufacturing, and had a delicious Turkish lunch.

Escape32089592948 Jul 2025 · Tripadvisor
City Tour

Umut was our tour guide for the day. We went to the ancient city, Umut talked us through the whole site and pointed out the different ruins, amazing. We also toured a rug and leather factory. Really fun experience and packed in a lot during our short stay over.

jennymG5147GF Jul 2025 · Tripadvisor
Great day in Turkey!

We had a wonderful day with Umut. He was very informative and patient with our group of 11. We were able to do and see all the Things we wanted to and more.

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