Ephesus Private Shore Excursion from Kuşadası

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Kusadasi, Turkey

5 to 7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Ephesus without the stress of navigating crowded group tours, rigid schedules, or coordinating multiple stops on your own. This private shore excursion from Kusadasi lets you experience key ancient sites with a dedicated guide who adapts the pace and focus to your interests. With flexible routing and a personalized approach, you can concentrate on the history and atmosphere rather than logistics or timing.

Enjoy a customizable tour of Ephesus; see the popular highlights in a day
Experience the culture, civilization, art, and beliefs of the people
Visit the Temple of Artemis, Virgin Mary’s House, and Hadrian’s Temple
Explore Selcuk in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide

What's Included

Private Tour Guide
Private Transportation with Mercedes Vito or Sprinter
Lunch
Parking fees
Gasoline

Drinks
Tips are not required but appreciated if you feel your guide made your Ephesus visit memorable.
Admission Fee - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

$13.00 per person
Admission Fee - Ancient City of Ephesus

$44.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

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

Pickup details

Your guide will meet you at the port holding a sign with the name provided during the reservation. Kindly enter your phone number during the reservation process,and we will share the meeting details directly to your phone.

Itinerary

Kusadasi

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Hadrian (Pass By)

Selçuk

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Artemis

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Ancient City

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

The House of the Virgin Mary

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

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

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
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

5.0

based on 48 reviews

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Ephesis

Thomas_R, May 2026

Turkey is a beautiful country, and our visit to Ephesus was the highlight of our trip. Kopay was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and professional, making the entire day seamless and stress-free. The experience exceeded all of our expectations, and we will certainly recommend this tour to our fellow cruisers. Thank you for helping make our day so special. Tom&Ann

Wonderful private tour, excellent lunch

Judy_P, May 2026

Excellent tour, well coordinated, customized to what we wanted to see and do. Transportation was very comfortable. Much better than a large group tour. Loved our authentic lunch snd getting to know owners our guide, Hatice snd learn about the Turkish life and culture. Very special day and wonderful memories.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Judy, A big thank you from all of us! We love what we do, and it’s so rewarding to hear that our guests have such a memorable and tasty experience. We are so happy you enjoyed the tour! There’s nothing we love more than sharing our favorite hidden gems .Thank you for being such a great guest!

Friendly, knowledgeable, insightful

Erica_M, Sep 2025

We had a wonderful tour around the Kusadasi area with our guide, Gul. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about sharing the rich history of her hometown. Visiting the House of the Virgin Mary was a deeply moving experience, and walking through ancient Ephesus with Gul’s insightful commentary made the ruins come alive. She took us to a fantastic local spot for lunch—authentic, delicious, and far from the usual tourist traps. Her personal stories and deep understanding of both ancient and modern Turkey added so much depth to the tour. I would highly recommend Gul to anyone looking for a meaningful and memorable experience in the area.