Ephesus and Temple of Artemis Private Tour from Kusadasi Port

Walk through one of the ancient world's best-preserved cities with a guide who knows its millennia-long story.

A private guided tour from Kusadasi Port to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, two of the region's most significant ancient sites, with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport and lunch included. The itinerary covers the Celsus Library and Grand Theater at Ephesus, a stop at the Temple of Artemis (one of the ancient world's wonders), a panoramic drive through Selçuk, and a visit to a Turkish carpet production center where you learn the craft before lunch. Hotel or port pickup is arranged, and the tour runs three to four hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Ephesus1h 30m
2. Temple of Artemis30m

Visit Ephesus and Temple of Artemis

• Visit Ephesus ancient city
• See Odeion and Roman Baths
• Explore Celsus Library and Grand Theater
• Visit Temple of Artemis
• Panoramic Selçuk city tour
• Lunch at Turkish carpet center
• Learn about carpet art
• Return to starting point

The experience

Ephesus was the second-largest city in the ancient world, and three thousand years of history are still legible in its stones. Your guide will walk you through the Odeion, where the city's advisory council met, past the Roman Baths, and among the columns and monuments that line the site. The Celsus Library and the Grand Theater of Ephesus stand as the centerpieces: structures large enough that you can picture the city as it was. The Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, comes next. It shaped the city's development and remains one of the most important religious sites archaeologists have uncovered in this region.

On the way back to Kusadasi, the tour includes a panoramic drive through Selçuk, the modern town that grew up near the ancient sites. Then you stop at a Turkish carpet production center, where you'll see how the work is done: the patterns, the techniques, the time each piece takes. Lunch is served there (drinks are separate), and you have time to watch the craft before heading back to the port or your hotel.

An English-speaking guide is with you throughout. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and pickup from your hotel or the port is included, so you don't need to arrange transport or navigate between sites. Entrance fees to Ephesus can be paid in cash (Turkish lira) or by card at the gate. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and children from age one are welcome. Specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide.
• hotel or port pickup and return.
• lunch at the carpet production center.
• parking fees and insurance.
• access to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis (entrance fees paid separately at the site).

Before you book

Lasts 3h–4h, runs every day, 7 start times, from US$ 20 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (14 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 45

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Online Travel Turkey

Is this one for you?If you're staying at or arriving at Kusadasi Port without a rental car, pickup from your hotel or the port means you skip the logistics of getting to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. A guide handles the route, the stops and the timing, so the morning holds together as a single experience instead of a series of separate decisions.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 13 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

What will I actually see at Ephesus?

Ephesus holds the Celsus Library, the Grand Theater, the Odeion (the ancient council chamber), Roman Baths, and numerous columns and monuments spread across one of the best-preserved ancient city sites in the world. Your guide will explain the significance of each as you walk through.

Is the Temple of Artemis still standing?

The Temple of Artemis is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, though it exists now as ruins rather than a complete structure. It remains one of the most important archaeological sites in the region and played a central role in Ephesus's development for centuries.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs three to four hours from pickup to return, including time at Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, the Selçuk panoramic drive, and the carpet production center where lunch is served.

Is lunch included, and what about drinks?

Lunch is included at the Turkish carpet production center. Drinks are not included and can be purchased separately.

Do I need to pay entrance fees separately?

Entrance fees to Ephesus are not included in the tour price. You can pay them in Turkish lira or by Visa or Mastercard at the gate when you arrive.

Will I have time to shop or look around on my own?

The itinerary includes a shopping stop, giving you time to browse at the carpet production center and other locations along the route.