Best of Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi Port | Guaranteed on-time Return to Ship

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Kusadasi, Turkey

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

Overview

What's Included

Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off (mentioned on the details)
GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver

Museum Tickets (we will send pre-purchased museum tickets, so you can skip-the long ticket lines)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Kuşadası Port
Hacıfeyzullah, M.Esat Bozkurt Cd. no:21/3, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Pickup details

*****CRUISE PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE CRUISE PORT***** • Upon your ship's arrival at the port, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to meet with our team WITHIN 30 to 45 MINUTES. By doing so, you can bypass the crowds, school busses, and harsh weather conditions, ensuring an enhanced and MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS. • WHY CHOOSE OUR PRIVATE TOURS OVER THE GROUP TOURS? In Ephesus, every moment counts, especially if it's your only chance to visit. OUR PRIVATE TOURS ensure you savor every bit of this extraordinary experience. Ever been on a group tour where one person's mishap halts the entire group? IN PRIVATE TOURS, your journey remains undisturbed, focused solely on your enjoyment. Flexibility reigns supreme in a PRIVATE TOUR. Your day in EPHESUS isn't bound by someone else's timetable. You dictate the pace, sights, and timeline of your excursion. Large groups often miss the nuanced details of each site due to logistical constraints. In OUR PRIVATE TOUR, delve deeper into the most intriguing facets of EPHESUS. Bid farewell to lagging behind, snapping hurried photos, or missing the guide's insights. In our PRIVATE TOUR, these hassles fade away, granting you a more immersive experience. No more struggling to hear or keep pace in a crowd. Our PRIVATE TOUR caters exclusively to your preferences, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey. Long queues for tickets or entry? Not on your watch. Our PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE takes care of all logistics, ensuring swift access to ruins and museums. Your own guide. Say goodbye to sharing with a throng of strangers. In our PRIVATE TOUR, the spotlight is solely on your experience. When it comes to exploring EPHESUS from the CRUISE PORT, our PRIVATE TOURS redefine what it means to truly experience this historical marvel. NOTE: ADDITIONAL FEES APPLY FOR PICK-UPS FROM IZMIR, BODRUM, OR OTHER PORTS THEN KUSADASI.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

08/19/2022 - 05/11/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Itinerary

Kusadasi

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The House of the Virgin Mary

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ephesus Ancient City

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ephesus Terrace Houses

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Temple of Artemis

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Basilica of St. John (Pass By)

Kusadasi (Pass By)

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
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
UPON YOUR SHIP'S ARRIVAL AT THE PORT, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET WITH OUR TEAM WITHIN 30 TO 45 MINUTES. BY DOING SO, YOU CAN BYPASS THE CROWDS, SCHOOL BUSES, AND HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS, ENSURING AN ENHANCED AND MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS.
OUR PRIVATE TOURS ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE SHIP.
BOOK YOUR PRIVATE TOUR WITH US, VERIFIED PROVIDER OF KUSADASI/EPHESUS CRUISE PORT!
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 12 reviews

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Tour was well organized....

Thomas_R, Nov 2025

Tour was well organized. Ephesus was amazing! Our guide was very knowledgeable. He was very conscious that we had an early ship departure and made sure we came back on time.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Guest, We’re grateful for your feedback and delighted to know you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for being part of the Best Turkey Tour family. Best Turkey Tour Team

This tour was more than...

Kari_K, Sep 2025

This tour was more than we expected. Canan, our tour guide, was absolutely wonderful. Her explanation of the Turkish history and culture make me want to come back!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your kind words. Knowing you had a great experience encourages us to keep delivering unforgettable tours. Best Turkey Tour Team

A great day out

Cynthia_B, Feb 2025

Our guide, Kadir, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a great day out. As it was raining in the morning we started at Mary’s house followed by a visit to a carpet factory. It was interesting to see how these beautiful carpets are made and there was no hard sell. This was followed by a traditional lunch. After that we visited the highlight of the tour which was Ephesus. Although two of us had been there before, Kadir was able to point out things which we hadn’t been aware of previously and we had a wonderful tour. I would highly recommend Kadir.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Guest, We truly appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. It’s a pleasure to know you had a memorable experience with us. Your comments motivate us to keep improving and delivering exceptional service. We would be honored to host you again in the future. Best Turkey Tour Team

Great time, great guide!

Chris_S, Oct 2024

We had a great time and tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, kind and personable. I would highly recommend him again. The only thing we did not like so much was the tour of the rug making company. All though it was very neat to see, it definitely was a sales tactic for us to purchase a very expensive rug.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Guest, Your satisfaction is our success! Thanks for letting us be part of your travel story—we look forward to the next one. Best Turkey Tour Team

Ephesus was one of the...

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Ephesus was one of the highlights of our trip! Everything was well organized. They were waiting for us as soon as we got off the boat. Our tour guide Fatima was the best and she knew her history and a little more! I liked how they worked around the crowds giving us time to see everything. They got us back to the boat with plenty of time to shop a little. The Turkish lunch was great and a surprised personal fashion show! Lots of fun.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so pleased you had a wonderful trip and hope to see you again soon! Best Turkey Tour Team

Necla - Knowledgeable tour guide

Xaverie_B, Aug 2024

Our tour guided waited patiently for us despite our delay and attempted to accommodate our requests. On the start if the tour, we were welcomed with bottles of water which was so welcomed with that heat. We were so impressed by Necla"s historical knowledge. It was really good though out our tour to get the information. This will be so useful for my child and their history lessons. Necla was positive, smiley and also flexible in accommodating our market stops. It was an excellent tour run by a knowledgeable tour guide. You will be better off if she was your guide!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed with our service.We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon for another wonderful trip! Best Regards

Awesome experience for the whole family!

Stefanie_H, Aug 2024

Josh was absolutely incredible! This day was one of the highlights of our trip. Not only did we learn so much, but we bypassed crowds and had the chance to do hands on learning. The kids loved seeing Ephasus and also learning how to make Turkish rugs. Absolutely book! It was An amazing day!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Canan was the best tour guide ever

Vivian_O, Jul 2024

I must say we were so satisfied with the service provided by our tour guide Canan she was knowledgeable and provided so much history of Turkey. Wish we would have booked for more time . If in Turkey make sure you request her she provided info from restaurants, history and the cultural in Turkey. We visited so many historical places, she was well informed answer all questions.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Amazing and Memorable.

Luis_D, Jul 2024

Our guide Filiz was amazing. She took the time to insure that we didn't miss a thing. She answered all our questions that were asked. She is very knowledgeable. Most memorable was our lunch. The food was great and the personnel were very attentive to us. I would do this tour again an highly recommend it to my friends and family. Filiz left a a great impression. Also our driver was courteous and our safety was his priority.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Best Private tour ever

Janice_C, Mar 2024

Our guide Sieon was AWESOME. This was a private tour where we chose what we wanted and learned alot!. Lunch recommendation was delicious. There are too many positives to fill this space and no negatives whatsoever. Don't miss out.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Guest, We want to express our sincerest gratitude for your TripAdvisor review of your recent experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are thrilled to receive such positive remarks Your support and recommendation mean the world to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another exceptional visit. Warmest Regards Iglesias Tour Turkey Team