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SKIP THE LINE / Highlights of Ephesus Private Tour / FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY

Izmir, Turkey 6h 5.0 · 143 reviews EN 69872P2
Instant confirmation Private tour Free cancellation (24h) Mobile ticket Hotel pickup Adults 4–99
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Sailing route
6 stops ~80 km at sea
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Overview

Discover fascinating archaeological site of Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Terrace Houses  and Temple of Artemis with an expert local tour guide on this private tour. Your expert tour guide will take you two thousand years back with all tiny details that you would have never know existed. This private tour is a good example of how guided tours should be done, with well prepared guides, who know and love their country and ready to answer all your questions. We ensure great value for money. Upon to your request, you will have a chance for a local lunch in a local restaurant. IT WILL BE A PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY. SO YOU CAN SPEND YOUR TIME IN THE SITES AS MUCH AS YOU WISHED. ON THE OTHER HAND, YOU ARE ABLE TO SUIT THE TOUR DEPENDING TO YOUR INTERESTS AND TIME.

THIS TOUR FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM A CRUISE SHIP, PLEASE CHECK OUR OTHER TOUR OPTIONS.

Tour at a glance

Duration
6h
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Tour type
Private tour
up to 30 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
5.0 / 5
143 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

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
    Izmir Ephesus Tours

    Ancient City of Ephesus

    6h Admission not included
  2. 2
    Ephesus Ancient City

    Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey

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

    House of the Virgin Mary

    45 min Admission not included
  4. 4
    The Temple of Artemis

    Temple of Artemis

    10 min Admission free
  5. 5
    Ephesus Terrace Houses

    Terrace Houses in Ephesus

    30 min Admission not included
  6. 6
    Kusadasi

    We meet our guests at Kusadasi / Ephesus Port If they are from a cruise ship that docks to Kusadasi.If your guests are not from Kusadasi, we do not visit Kusadasi

    Pass by (no stop) Admission free
  7. 7

    Ege Ports is the place where we met our guests from cruise ships that dock to Kusadasi. We do not visit this town if our guests are from Izmir Airport / Hotels.

    Pass by (no stop) Admission free

Meeting & pickup

Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.

Schedule

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Available until 20 Apr 2028

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No dress code

Cancellation policy

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

Traveller reviews

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mkesselpdx Jun 2026 · Tripadvisor
Travel like Royalty

Melisa and the tour van driver made this tour experience very special. Melisa provided many options and tailored the tour to our desires and wants. She is very passionate about her culture, very knowledgeable of the history of Ephesus and surrounding historic sites. In addition to the historic sites we had a private tour of the Lotus Family UNESCO sponsored tile & ceramic workshop and gallery that they share with surrounding artists. The glow in the dark moon stone pieces were truly amazing to see. Also we visited a local rug workshop and gallery with craftsmanship the was truly amazing. And finally we had an excellent traditional Turkish lunch and Turkish delights. This experience was truly special and we were so glad we did it with Melisa.

Claudia_M Oct 2025 · Viator
Highly recommend

Outstanding. Extremely knowledgeable guide. Professional. Easy going. Picked up on time. Comfortable Mercedes car. We wanted to go to Ephesus only and that’s what we did. Great lunch. No pressure at all to buy

susan_F Oct 2024 · Viator
Perfect day

First class experience. Guide was at cruiseport to greet us and we quickly loaded onto a new van for a private tour of the Virgin Mary house and ancient Ephesus. Our guide, Ayshe was pleasant and such a historian. Fabulous day !! Would highly recommend

Bill_F May 2024 · Viator
SPECTACULAR!

If I could make it 10 stars I would! Great communication, great organization, and our guide Memo Was spectacular And a wealth of knowledge!! Had had a great personality, and was a lot of fun! Took us to a local restaurant for lunch, where we experienced delicious Turkish food, along with the wonderful guided tour through Ephesus and the house of the Virgin Mary! Sheriff, Our driver was always waiting for us, made sure the van was put in the shade when it all possible, and the van was super perfect as well! Would highly recommend requesting Memo & Sheriff !

Thomas_C Nov 2023 · Viator
Awesome place

The tour starts out with a road trip and stop at a rug factory for some excellent Turkish coffee, pastry, and a pitch to buy a rug or two. Next, we went to the House of Mary and then the ruins at Ephesus. The ruins at Ephesus are awesome and our guide extremely informative and personable. Highly recommend, even if you're not in the market for a rug.

Irina_K Nov 2023 · Viator
Great day with Lori

We had Lori is our guide. She was great, very knowledgeable and we had an awesome day with her. Highly recommend booking this private tour.

Ashman873 Oct 2023 · Tripadvisor
Highlights of Ephesus, Private Tour for Cruise Guests

We arrived at our cruise port where we met our private tour guide, Filiz. The process was seamless. The three of us headed out on our tour with Filiz who took care of everything from start to finish. Filiz was extremally knowledgably, friendly, and a very positive person. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wanted to visit Ephesus and the sounding area. Ashley

Excursion33171165876 Sep 2023 · Tripadvisor
Perfect Turkey Experience

This was our first time with private cruise tours. It was easy to book, much more affordable and the smaller sized group was just amazing. We had guide Calgar who was excellent. His area knowledge, professionalism and entertaining personality were perfect. He fit in great with our group and was like a fun college professor. He tailored the trip perfectly and provided a great local cuisine lunch suggestion. We could not have been happier and highly recommend both Kusadasi/Ephesus Private Tours and guide Calgar.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 6h.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.

Can I cancel for free?

Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.

Which languages is the guide available in?

Guide languages: EN

On which days does it run?

It runs Every day.

How fast is the booking confirmed?

Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.

Is this a private tour?

Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.

Where do I complete the booking?

On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.

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