FOR CRUISERS Private Ephesus Tour Skip-the-Line & On-Time Return

Experience a private Ephesus tour that guarantees on-time return and skip-the-line entrance tickets. Explore the Terrace Houses, Ephesus Ancient City, and the Basilica of St. John with local guides.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kusadasi - IMPORTANT NOTICE:
    ⛔️ GROUP TOURS force you to follow fixed schedules and visit places based on their timing, regardless of your interests! You’re stuck with fast and slow travelers alike, having to keep up with the group. Plus, you have to pay all ENTRY FEES IN ADVANCE, whether you’re interested in the sites or not. Why pay for places you don’t want to visit and feel obligated to go just because you paid? ⛔️

⚠️ Our PRIVATE TOURS give you the flexibility you need. Entry fees are not included, so you only pay for the places that genuinely interest you. In the morning, we discuss your interests and tailor the itinerary accordingly. ⚠️

✳️ With our PRIVATE TOURS, you have complete control, visiting only the places you want to see. Would you rather spend your day WAITING FOR OTHER TRAVELERS and FOLLOWING A FIXED ITINERARY, or ENJOY A PRIVATE TOUR CUSTOMIZED JUST FOR YOUR FAMILY? The choice is yours! ✳️

  • Kusadasi - We meet you at the Cruise Port! Our team will be waiting next to Information Desk at the Exit Gate of Cruise Port by holding a sign which is your name written on it.
    After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree on your meeting time. There are several Cruise Ships with different timings. So, you might decide about the best meeting time which is fitting your schedule.
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - UNESCO listed place Ancient City of Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were organized; Domitian Temple that is one of the first temple dedicated for a human; Celcus Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time; Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatre in the world with 24.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached to Ephesians; Marble Street; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets and more…
  • The Basilica of Saint John - In early A.D, Evangelist St. John lived in the Ephesus in order to spread Christianity and collect more followers to the way of Jesus. And, according to many sources, he died around Ephesus after he returned from exile in Patmos.
    And, buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill by his students.
    Roman Emperor Justinian constructed one of the biggest Basilicas of Christianity in the 4th Century A.D over the burial of St. Jean the Evangelist!
  • Ephesus Terrace Houses - Terrace Houses were the houses of rich & upper class people in Ephesus City have been lived, famed with gorgeous mosaics, frescoes and wall paintings. One of the best preserved site in the Ephesus in which archeological works still continue.
  • The Temple of Artemis - Artemis was the Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who replaced the Titan Selene as Goddess of the Moon.

The ancient temple was built around 650 BC to the cult of Artemis, was constructed on a site already sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess, Cybele. The temple was financed by the wealthy king of Lydia and the marshy ground was selected for the building site as a precaution against future earthquakes.

During the time, it has been destroyed and collapsed many times due to the natural disasters.

  • Kusadasi Shopping Center - You are able to see local handicrafts and experience local shopping if preferred. You will be also able to collect informations from your Local Tour Guide about: the best traditional handicrafts, best places to go, things to be carrefull, and best tips for hassle free experience…
  • Kusadasi Castle - Also called Pigeon Island! One of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by and have an opportunity of seeing it in a distance. It is located very close to the Port, you might be able to have time after your tour if you are interested.
  • Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI - We will drive through Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.
  • Kusadasi - In the end of our tour, we return to the Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME!
    PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate our return time to Cruise Port.

OUR TOURS ARE WITH GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!

What's Included
  • Transportation with A/C Minivans and Driver
  • On-time Cruise Passenger Return Guarantee
  • Private Tour for Personalized Experience
  • Professional, Licensed Local Tour Guide
  • Convenient Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off
What's Not Included
  • Museum Tickets (we will send pre-purchased tickets with guide, you can pay as cash to your guide)
Additional Information

• PRIVATE TOUR EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOUR GROUP, OFFERING A MORE PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE /
• GUARANTEED TIMELY RETURN TO YOUR SHIP /
• IDEAL FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS /
• LED BY LOCAL GUIDES FOR DEEPER INSIGHT /
• MORE AFFORDABLE THAN SHORE EXCURSIONS /
• FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE TO SUIT YOUR PREFERENCES /
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Explore the TERRACE HOUSES and EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, Turkey’s largest open-air museum and a UNESCO World Heritage site, with our LOCAL & LICENSED TOUR GUIDES. Additionally, visit the BASILICA OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, a significant pilgrimage site.

Planning a visit and logistics to this important destination can be time-consuming during your limited cruise journey. On this hassle-free day trip, you can sit back and relax while our team takes care of everything for you.

So, all you need to do is ENJOY YOUR DAY!

  • 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!
Location
Kusadasi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Orlandov833
Aug 23, 2024
Great experience! - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable in the history of all the locations we went too. She was an hour early and accommodated to friends and family needs during the tour.
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Safari786892
Aug 23, 2024
The best of the best. - Fatima was a great guide to have. Although our cruise was a bit delayed, she was waiting at the port patiently for the group. She works well with great groups. Additionally, we had a great lunch experience.
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Tenochin
Aug 23, 2024
Very good experience - Our tour guide was very punctual. She was at the port an 1hr before schedule and she demonstrated detailed knowledge of the sites we visited.
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W979btandrewb
Aug 23, 2024
Historical Monuments of Ephesus - We had a great time, looking at vast historical areas and also learning about them thoroughly too. Make sure to bring a hat in the summer though, it does get pretty hot.
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810qiy
Aug 22, 2024
Excellent - The scenes are great! I took many photos! The tour guide is very knowledgeable and amiable! I likes to recommend to join this tour guid!
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Onair86038
Aug 21, 2024
Efes tour - The Ephesus is very amazing. Our guide, Selin, explain a lot of details. We also had a good tour of St John Basilica guided by her. We also get some good shopping and local Turkish food, so the trip is very satisfying.
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Ashnahhh
Aug 21, 2024
Wonderful! - The overall experience was wonderful. The private tour is a great way to get to know the ancient history of Ephesus. Our guide Ali answered all of our questions and stopped whenever we wanted to take a picture. A private van dropped us off and picked us back at every stop, so with the hot weather that was really convenient. I would definitely recommend this private tour instead of doing a big group tour with more people.
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Everdunf
Aug 21, 2024
Best tour for our 1 day cruise stop! - Canan was extreme friendly and attentive. She was eager to help us from the beginning and our daughter Olivia loved being around her. We highly recommend this tour with her! You wont regret it.
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Nathalieb836
Aug 21, 2024
Best tour in Ephesus! - We loved this tour. Canan was an amazing guide and was very accommodating of our needs, especially when traveling with a 4 year old daughter. We will definitely be back!!
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62nater
Aug 21, 2024
Private tour through Ephesus - Furkan was our guide today who took us to explore the ancient city of Ephesus, the house of Virgin Mary and the ruins of the temple of Artemis. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour pick up was quick and easy, we made it to all the stops early and this allowed us to get back to port well before our cruise departure. My only suggestion for those looking forward to this trip is to take more time in Ephesus see as many of the ruins as you can, it’s very easy to get caught in the flow and miss some of the ruins.
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