SKIP-THE-LINE: Group or Private Ephesus & Artemis Tour with LUNCH

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Kusadasi, Turkey

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

Overview

Discover the ancient wonders of Ephesus on this cruise-friendly private or group tour, designed to ensure a timely return to Kuşadası Port. Visit the Ephesus Ancient City, the Temple of Artemis, and enjoy a local lunch at the charming Golden Fringe artisan center. With round-trip transport, a professional guide, and a seamless itinerary, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and convenience.

Explore Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, and local artisan traditions
Guaranteed on-time return to Kuşadası Port for cruise passengers
Enjoy a full delicious Turkish lunch in a beautiful village setting
Travel in comfort with guided service and air-conditioned transfers

What's Included

Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Deluxe Lunch at Carpet Village
Pick Up & Drop Off Kusadasi Cruise Port
GUARANTEED TIMELY RETURN TO THE CRUISE
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle

Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Beverages
Personal Expenses
Entrance fee - Entrance fee of Ephesus Ancient City

€40.00 per person

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

Your licensed guide collects you from your Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel and gathers your small group: There’s a maximum of 15 travelers on each tour.

Your skip-the-line tickets to Ephesus are already reserved so pay the guide then enter the ancient site. There’s no need to worry about maps or signposts: Your guide introduces many key highlights, including the Library of Celsus, the theater, the Temple of Hadrian, the Temple of Domitian, and more.

Next stop is the House of the Virgin Mary, a simple cottage where some believe Jesus’s mother spent her final days. Pay the guide for your tickets and enjoy a short stop here.

Only a single column remains of the Temple of Artemis, once a Wonder of the Ancient World. Check it off, visit the medieval Isa Bey Mosque, and enjoy your included lunch before returning to your hotel.

Kuşadası Port

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Ancient City

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Golden Fringe

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Artemis

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE.

THIS TOUR DESIGNED ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS.
FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.
The tour especially designed for the cruise guests. Pick up and drop off only available from Kusadasi Port. The tour starting time will adjust according to your cruise dock and onboard times. We GUARANTEE your timely return to the Port.
✅INCLUDES ENTRY TICKETS: You can pay for your entry tıckets at the tıme of booking with Entry tıckets ınclude optıons. Than means we take care of your tickets and enjoy the privilege of SKIP THE TICKET LINES, where your guide will keep the tickets ready for you without waiting in the ticket queue at the entrance of the ruins.
❌EXCLUDE ENTRY TICKETS OPTIONS: you can pay your entrance fees in cash or by credit card on the day of the tour. We would like to point out that, especially for the PRIVATE TOUR option, you do not have to pay the entrance fee for the ruins you do not want to see.
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 469 reviews

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Great day out

Angela_G, Sep 2023

A memorable day. We were picked up from our hotel punctually, by a local guide who shared information about Kusadasi itself and the countryside we drove through. He was extremely knowledgable and imparted information in a clear way. He told us that he talked too much but I would disagree - we learned lots and he really added to our experience. A good trip to Ephesus and the Virgin Mary House.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Ms. Angela Thank you for sharing your experience. It's a great pleasure for us to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us. Your feedback always motivates us to serve you better. We are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, Turkey Tours Company

Great tour especially for the cost & guide, Bilia!!

Teri_H, Aug 2023

Excellent tour for the money. This was my third trip to Kusadasi/Ephesus, but previously on private tours which were much more expensive. This tour was special because of the guide Bilia who is a Turkish expert. We spent just the right amount of time in Ephesus, but I’d probably suggest getting a tour which includes visiting the terrace houses if you’ve never been to Ephesus. It was quite hot so even if I hadn’t been here before, 75 minutes was perfect. Additionally we saw things I hadn’t seen before, got lectures on carpet making, visited leather factory outlet & a food outlet. All were unique & the 5 of us on the tour (total strangers) got along well. Everyone was on time when we had our free time at various stops, and we left early most times. I thought the carpet place would be like past visits. It wasn’t, very interesting! Had our own runway show at the leather outlet & all of us enjoyed the food outlet & bought snacks gifts. I didn’t realize lunch was included. It was okay food which was perfect because I wasn’t really hungry. It was a buffet lunch at a four star hotel. If you are fortunate to get Bilia as your guide you will luck out. He tried to make it what everyone wanted to see & I don’t think anyone felt rushed or pressured.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for your lovely comment. We are so happy that you enjoyed the tour. We are quite glad, on behalf of Bilal. Also thank you very much for transferring the whole tour to us in every detail. We are pleased to welcome you again. Kind Regards. TURKEY TOURS COMPANY

A lovely get-away in Turkey

Pawe_S, Jun 2023

Outspoken, helpul and very friendly tourist guide made my day. That was absolutely amazing tour which I will always remember.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

thanks for your kind comment, we hope to see you again in the future!

A great tour

JeanLouis_P, Jun 2023

A well competent and professional guide. A well organized tour. Well recommended! Comfortable driving

Response from Host, Jul 2023

First of all, thank you for your great comment. We are glad that you had a pleasant time with our guide. We hope to see you again!

Ephesus Success Story

Myles_B, May 2023

The guide was well versed on Ephesus’ history which made the experience very enjoyable. Combined with the great lunch, beautiful site-seeing and even a pit stop at a delicious Turkish delight store, I would recommend this to anyone.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience on our Ephesus Tour. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our exquisite lunch and an important part of our cuisine, Turkish delight. We are glad that you enjoyed the tour and appreciate the feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another tour in the future.

Best guide ever and the day was amazing

Heidi_B, Nov 2022

Our tour guide, Gul Bilgin, is the best we’ve ever seen. Her entire focus was to ensure we were having a fantastic experience. She made the day memorable and fun. Gul has a great sense of humor as well. The value of this package is excellent. The sites you will see are extraordinary. We give a top score for both Gul and the total experience.

Response from Host, Nov 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.

Amazing walk through history

Elvedin_B, Jul 2022

Amazing just an amazing experience. Our guide mr. Umut was amazing as a guide, he was informative, calm, funny, patient and his communication was always on point. We talked a lot and got a good relationship. I would recommend this experience to anyone who likes history to experience this amazing place. Bring water, sunglasses and a hat.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you for the 5-star review. We are glad to hear that you felt amazing. It is always a pleasure to serve for the happiness of our guests. Thank you again for your feedback, which always inspires us to provide better service. We hope to see you again in the future.

Highly recommend!

Mindi_M, Jun 2022

This was a perfect way to see Kusadasi in a day! Umut was our guide and he was amazing! Very professional and personable! He taught us a lot at Ephesus, treated us to a special local lunch, and brought us to places where we could see pottery and rug demonstrations because we were interested in that. The car was very comfortable and Umut explained and pointed things out all along the way because there was a separate driver.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you for your 5 star review! I'll show your thoughts about Umut to him in person. Also we are happy to read you enjoyed our tour and guidece. Your feedbacks always motivate us to serve you better. We are looking forward to see you again.