PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS : EPHESUS ticket included

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Kusadasi, Turkey

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Booked 5+ times last week!

4 to 6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Kris ·

Jun 2026

Ocujan and Kadesh were friendly. They were patient and answered questions. They were very flexible on locations to visit and assisted whenever we needed. Definitely appreciate there knowledge on the ancient city of Ephesus. Lunch was amazing and fresh. Definitely appreciated the process of making carpets. Highly recommended tour.

· Ester_F ·

Jun 2026

We enjoy this tour. Deniz is knowledgeable. He is kind and considerate. We take our time to explore Ephesus. My husband have troubled walking , I appreciate Deniz patience, we stopped so many times so my husband can seatdown. I recommend this tour.

Overview

What's Included

Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
Fully Air-conditioned Luxury Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
Port pickup and drop-off from Kusadasi Port
PRIVATE TOUR just for your party
All Fees and Taxes
GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN
Skip the line Entrance ticket of Ephesus Ancient City
Homemade Turkish lunch at a local carpet-weaving cooperative

If you prefer to visit the House of Virgin Mary, it costs 15 euros per person.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup point

Kusadasi Port
Camikebir, Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Pickup details

For Cruise Guests We strongly recommend that you meet at the port 30 to 45 minutes after your ship has docked. This will help you avoid the crowds and the hot weather that can occur later in the afternoon. By meeting earlier, you can enjoy a more pleasant and less crowded tour of Ephesus. If your ship is scheduled to arrive at 7:00 AM, we suggest meeting at 8:00 AM. If your ship arrives later than 7:00 AM, please plan to meet approximately 30 minutes after your ship docks Please note, this tour is exclusively for cruise guests. If you are not arriving by cruise ship, kindly refrain from booking this tour and consider other available options. Our tours are conducted in English only. We do not offer tours in Spanish or any other languages. We guarantee that you will be returned to your ship on time. This is a private tour/activity, meaning that only your group will participate.

Meeting point

Kusadasi Port
Camikebir, Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
We will meet with you at the entrance of the port, next to security gate.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Kusadasi (Pass By)

Kuşadası Port

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Ancient City

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Temple of Artemis

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kusadasi Shopping Center (Pass By)

Kusadasi Castle (Pass By)

Kusadasi

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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 57 reviews

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He was knowledgeable. Let...

Nadine_W, Jul 2026

He was knowledgeable. Let travelers know that we would be taken to stores with opportunities to shop so that we come prepared with money

Highly Recommend!

Shelli_R, Jul 2026

This was one of our many excursions on a two week Mediterranean cruise and was by far one of our favorites. Our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate. My daughter and I were able to thread a piece of a Turkish rug. The amount of work that goes into each rug is absolutely amazing. The lunch we had ok this tour was delicious as well.

An Awesome Tour

Carol_L, Jun 2026

We had a wonderful Ephesus tour and lunch experience through Turquesa Tours. Very professionally run. Loved the WhatsApp message to remind us of the tour, person to contact when we walk out of the cruise terminal if we don’t see our names/tour guide and also allowing us to communicate with them efficiently. Our guide, Ibrahim Battal, was absolutely amazing. He was warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable, bringing the history of Ephesus to life with fascinating insights and engaging stories. As a person born in Selcuk, his passion for the region and attention to detail made the tour both educational and enjoyable. Our driver, Ismail Sonmez, was equally excellent. He was friendly, patient, and professional throughout the day. We always felt safe and comfortable as he drove us between sites, and his courteous manner added to the overall positive experience. The lunch was also very enjoyable and complemented a fantastic day of sightseeing. We highly recommend this tour and would like to thank both Ibrahim and Ismail for making our visit to Ephesus so memorable. Five stars!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for choosing Turquesa Tours for your visit to Ephesus. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and lunch experience and that our communication and organization helped make your day smooth and comfortable from start to finish. It was our pleasure to be part of your journey in Turkey, and we are grateful for your recommendation. Reviews like yours motivate our entire team to continue delivering memorable travel experiences. We hope to welcome you back to Turkey again in the future.

Wonderful tour of the beautiful city of Ephesus and Kuşadasai

Kris, Jun 2026

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We are truly grateful that you chose Turquesa Tours for your trip to Turkey. Sharing this incredible journey with you has been an honor, and we hope the memories you created will stay with you for years to come.

Ephesus private tour

Dominic_G, Jun 2026

Great service and knowledgeable tour guide. Well worth doing this instead of booking via cruise operator.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Easy tour for people with difficulty walking,

Ester_F, Jun 2026

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Outstanding tour guide and A+ Van.

Dan_N, Jun 2026

Great tour guide! The vehicle we were picked up in (group of 7) was outstanding, and we had our own chauffeur! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and patient with all the questions. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Exceptional!

Jennifer_A, Jun 2026

This was an incredible experience! We had the best tour guide Emine who was very well versed in Ephesus history. We had a delicious Turkish lunch and was able to relax and learn about culture and food. I would highly recommend!!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We sincerely thank you for choosing Turquesa Tours for your trip to Turkey and for sharing this wonderful experience with us. It was truly a pleasure to be part of your journey.

Perfect for a private cruise excursion - leave the herd

Roxanne_R, May 2026

The day was perfect and exceeded our expectations. We discussed our interests with our guide and she checked all the boxes plus! Turkish culture is very hospitable. Take time and enjoy everything. The culture, the food the history. Emine is an amazing guide. Ela is an amazing driver. Dynamic duo! Loved that there was a drive and a guide! And don't miss out in the Turkish delights! Ancient Ephesus is unbelievable. Lunch was yummy! And I was even able to help make a Turkish rug!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We sincerely thank you for choosing Turquesa Tours for your trip to Turkey and for sharing this wonderful experience with us. It was truly a pleasure to be part of your journey.

Best tour of our trip!

Sherri_J, May 2026

Our tour guide Selçuk and driver Volkan We’re the absolute best! Virgin Mary house and ancient Ephesus were explained in great detail and he made the history come alive. Thank you for an awesome experience!

Response from Host, May 2026

We sincerely thank you for choosing Turquesa Tours for your trip to Turkey and for sharing this wonderful experience with us. It was truly a pleasure to be part of your journey.

Beware of your guide suggestion to change the itinerary.

rocky_b, Mar 2026

Beware of your guide suggestion. Our guide took us to three different places for a high pressure sales pitches to buy products. We didn’t buy anything. We were drop off in town w no direction on how to get back to our ship. After a few wrong turns we finally found our way back. We didn’t go to the last two stop.

Delightful, Insightful, Ephesus Tour!

Iris_H, Feb 2026

Our tour guide is a retired teacher and was able to answer questions and discuss historical issues in detail! Our tour guide was Ercument, he was fabulous! Our driver was also safe and courteous.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

We are very grateful that you have chosen Turquesa Tours for your trip to Turkey and to have shared this beautiful experience together. Thank you very much

Fabulous private tour of Ancient City

Deborah_S, Oct 2025

This Turkey Tour experience with tour guide Ercument Ozden was such a pleasant surprise. Ercument had wonderful knowledge of the history of the Ancient City allowing us to visualize how life might have been back then. He gave us a clear overview of Turkish geography and some history. He spoke English very clearly and the driver was always there to meet us . The van was luxury , comfortable and the air conditioning temp was perfect. Ercument customized our tour to meet our desire to stay longer in the Ancient City. The lunch was very good and the rug weaving demo was very interesting. I was glad that I had read other people’s reviews of the required stops as that helped us understand the process and how to politely keep the tour moving. I would recommend this tour and suggest asking for Ercument Ozden

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We are very grateful that you have chosen Turquesa Tours for your trip to Turkey and to have shared this beautiful experience together. Thank you very much

Ephesus tour

Tracey_P, Sep 2025

Everything went smoothly and our tour guide was absolutely amazing and went way above our expectations and was funny to top it off

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We are very grateful that you have chosen Turquesa Tours for your trip to Turkey and to have shared this beautiful experience together. Thank you very much

Very interesting. Our...

Jean_C, Oct 2025

Very interesting.Our guide Deniz knew his subject very well and was on time.The vehicle was as new and very comfortable.We loved

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Response from Host, Oct 2025

Nous vous sommes très reconnaissants d'avoir choisi Turquesa Tours pour votre voyage en Turquie et d'avoir partagé cette belle expérience avec nous. Merci beaucoup.