Ephesus Artemis Temple Tour from Kusadasi: Private, Timely

Set your own pace through two ancient sites without waiting for a group

A private half-day tour from Kusadasi to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, with entrance fees, a professional English-speaking guide and hotel or port pickup included. Your guide meets you at your hotel or the port, drives you 20 minutes to Ephesus (one of the 12 cities of the Ionian League and a major ancient trade hub), then stops at the Temple of Artemis, where one of the seven wonders of the ancient world once stood. You control how long to spend at each site and can add the Terrace Houses if you want to see more.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Ephesus2h · entry included
2. Temple of Artemis15m

Visit Ephesus and Artemis Temple

• Meet guide at Kusadasi hotel or port
• Drive 20 minutes to Ephesus
• Explore Ephesus ancient city
• Visit Artemis Temple
• Drive through Kusadasi Marina and city center
• Return to Kusadasi center and end tour

The experience

Your guide arrives with a name sign and picks you up from your Kusadasi hotel or port at the time you choose during booking. The drive to Ephesus takes about 20 minutes. Once there, you walk through the ruins of one of antiquity's most important port cities, a hub on trade routes into Asia Minor. Your guide explains what you're seeing and you decide how long to linger: no rushing to keep pace with other visitors. The guide has already paid for entrance tickets, so you skip the line at the gate.

After Ephesus, you stop at the Temple of Artemis, the site where one of the seven wonders of the ancient world once stood. You can photograph the ruins and ask your guide about what once rose here. The route then takes you through Kusadasi Marina and back to the city center, timed to get you to the port or your hotel when you need to be there. The operator guarantees on-time return.

If you want to add the Terrace Houses (a separate site showing how wealthy Ephesians lived), you can arrange that at checkout. Entrance fees for the main sites are already paid. Meals and tips are not included.

What’s included

• Private professional licensed tour guide in English.
• private air-conditioned transportation in a brand new vehicle.
• entrance fees to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis with skip-the-line tickets.
• hotel or port pickup and return.
• local taxes and handling fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Child (4 to 7 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Private & Small Group Ephesus & Istanbul & Turkey Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling as a family or small group and want to move at your own pace without waiting for other visitors or sticking to a fixed schedule. The private guide and vehicle mean you can spend extra time at whichever site interests you most, and the guaranteed on-time return works for cruise passengers who need to be back at the ship.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 7 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How much time do I actually spend at Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis?

The tour runs three to four hours total, including the 20-minute drive each way. You control how long you stay at each site, so you can spend more time at Ephesus if you want and less at the Temple of Artemis, or vice versa.

What was the Temple of Artemis before it became ruins?

The Temple of Artemis was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Your guide will explain what the structure looked like and its importance to the ancient city.

Do I have to pay for entrance to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis?

No. Entrance fees are included in the tour price and pre-paid, so you skip the line at each gate. Tips and meals are not included.

Can I add more sites to this tour?

Yes. You can add the Terrace Houses, which show how wealthy residents of Ephesus lived, at checkout. Your guide can customize the itinerary based on what you want to see.

What if I'm arriving by cruise ship at Kusadasi Port?

Your guide will meet you at the port with a name sign at your chosen time. The operator guarantees on-time return to the port so you don't miss your ship.