Biblical Ephesus Private Tour From Kusadasi Port

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Kusadasi, Turkey

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Embark on an exclusive full-day journey to the sacred city of Ephesus on this private biblical tour. Delve into the religious significance of this ancient site as you visit the House of the Virgin Mary, believed by many to be her final abode, and the Basilica of St. John where the apostle himself is buried. Explore the impressive Library of Celsus, Great Theater, and Temple of Artemis. Customize your tour to your own pace and preferences.

Tour the ancient city of Ephesus and explore important religious sites
Visit the Temple of Artemis, Library of Celsus, and the Great Theatre
Private tour with a personal guide
Pickup and drop-off in a fully air-conditioned vehicle

What's Included

Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Insurance
Deluxe Lunch
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
A bottle of water during tour

Beverages
Personal Expenses
Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Entrance Fees

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Our team will be ready to pick you up where the cruise docks, as per your arrival time. Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.

Itinerary

Kuşadası Port

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The House of the Virgin Mary

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ephesus Ancient City

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Basilica of St. John

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Temple of Hadrian

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hercules Gate

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Curetes Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ephesus Terrace Houses

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kuşadası Port

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
St. John's Basilica entrance fee is 6 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.

Terrace Houses entrance fee is 15 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.
GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE.
Personalized greeting with name at the port is an additional 3 euros per person.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.9

based on 12 reviews

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Felt like we made a friend.

Cheryl_P, Jun 2025

Our tour guide Cedia was fantastic. Knowledgeable, excellent English, tailored our day to meet expectations literally maximizing every minute. Communications regarding admission tickets sites was a bit uncomfortable. In order to ‘expedite’ our entries we were asked to pay in cash in advance of arrival.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

We are sorry for the misunderstanding. Because of the long lines on the sites, we recommend buying skip-the-line tickets before the tours start. It's a great pleasure for us to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us disregarding the misunderstanding. Your feedback always motivates us to serve you better. We are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY

Historic Biblical tour of Ephesus

Anthony_A, Oct 2022

Arzu our travel guide is the best! Exceptionally knowledgeable on subject matter regarding biblical sites. My wife and I highly recommend this tour and Azru as travel guide. Want to also give a round of applause to the driver Arsian.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you for the 5-star review! Your positive feedback about our tour and guide makes us happy. Your feedback always motivates us to serve you better. We are looking forward to seeing you again.