Discover one of Turkey’s most important ancient destinations on a private tour from Kusadasi to Ephesus. Meet your licensed guide at your hotel or Kusadasi Cruise Port and travel in a comfortable private vehicle to Ephesus, located a short drive from the coast.

Full day Ephesus private tours from Kusadasi itinerary combines the Ancient City of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. It's is arranged exclusively for your group and can be adjusted according to your interests, walking pace and available time.

Private Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi

Kusadasi is one of the most convenient starting points for Ephesus shore excursions. The journey to the archaeological site normally takes around 30 to 40 minutes, depending on your pickup location and traffic conditions.

Your guide and driver meet you at the agreed hotel or Kusadasi cruise port meeting point. Before departure, your guide explains the planned route and confirms the return time. Cruise passengers should provide their ship name, arrival time and boarding time when requesting the tour.

Unlike a fixed group excursion, private Ephesus tour is organised exclusively for your party. You can ask questions freely, adjust the walking pace and spend more time at the places that interest you most.

Tour Highlights

• Private pickup from your Kusadasi cruise port or hotel

• Licensed local tour guide

• Private air conditioned vehicle and professional driver

• Guided visit to the Ancient City of Ephesus

• Library of Celsus, Curetes Street and Great Theatre

• House of the Virgin Mary

• Temple of Artemis

• Flexible itinerary for your private group

• Return transfer to Kusadasi

Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Itinerary

Pickup from Kusadasi

Your private guide and driver will meet you at Kusadasi Cruise Port meeting point.

The tour starting time is arranged according to the ship’s arrival and expected disembarkation time rather than a fixed 09:00 departure.

Private Drive to Ephesus

Travel to Ephesus in a private air conditioned vehicle. During the journey, your guide will introduce the history of the region and explain the program for the day.

The order of the visits may be adjusted according to crowd levels, weather conditions, entrance procedures and your available time.

Guided Tour of Ancient Ephesus

Your guided walk will start through the Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the most important archaeological sites on Turkey’s Aegean coast.

Follow the ancient marble streets and explore monuments including the Odeon, Curetes Street, Trajan Fountain, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus, Commercial Agora, Marble Street and Great Theatre.

Your guide will explain the development of Ephesus, daily life during the Roman period and the city’s importance as a commercial, cultural and religious centre.

Terrace Houses (Optional)

The Terrace Houses of Ephesus can be added for guests interested in Roman architecture and domestic life.

It's located inside the archaeological site. The Terrace Houses require a separate entrance ticket and include additional stairways.

Please mention this option when requesting the tour so that enough time can be included in the itinerary.

Lunch Break

Your guide will take you to local restaurant in the Selcuk area for the lunch break, after visiting Ephesus.

Lunch is not included in the standard tour price unless it is clearly listed in your confirmed offer.

House of the Virgin Mary

We will continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, located on Mount Bulbul near Ephesus.

The site is believed by many Christians to have been the final home of Mary and is visited as an important place of pilgrimage. The visit normally includes the small stone house, spring area and wish wall.

Please advise us in advance if this site is a priority for your group.

Temple of Artemis

We will visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis before returning to Kusadasi.

The temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and once attracted visitors from across the Mediterranean. Only limited remains survive today, but the stop provides important historical context for the development of ancient Ephesus.

Return to Kusadasi

At the end of the tour, your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel or Kusadasi Cruise Port.

For cruise passengers, the itinerary is planned with a reasonable return buffer before the ship’s boarding. The route may be shortened or adjusted if the available port time changes.

Important Note: Kuşadası, contrary to popular belief, is not a district of İzmir but a touristic district of Aydın province in Turkey. Located in the western part of Turkey, in the Aegean Region, it is an especially significant center for tourism. The city is renowned for its historical and natural beauties and stands out for its proximity to important sites such as the Ancient City of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. Additionally, Kuşadası is prominent for its marinas and cruise tourism.

Please Contact us for a personalized quote.

The cost of private Turkey Package Tours vary based on the number of guests.

The ways you can contact us are:

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E-mail : info@eurekatravelturkey.com

Please note:
- Children over 7 years of age are considered adults and will be treated as such.

- Children under 2 years are free, and those between 3 and 7 will receive a 25% discount.