Private Ephesus and Sirince Village tour from Kusadasi

Control your own pace through three ancient sites in a single afternoon

A private tour of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and Sirince Village departing from Kusadasi, with a professional guide, pre-paid skip-the-line entry and hotel or port pickup. Walk marble streets past the Library of Celsus and the Grand Theatre in Ephesus; visit the ruins of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world at the Temple of Artemis; then climb to the mountain village of Sirince to see Orthodox and mosque architecture, handcraft stalls and vineyards. You set the departure time and decide how long to linger at each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Ephesus2h · entry included
2. Temple of Artemis25m

Explore Ephesus, Artemis, and Sirince

• Meet guide at hotel or port
• Drive to Ephesus
• Tour Ephesus ancient city
• Visit Temple of Artemis
• Drive to Sirince village
• Explore Sirince village and taste wine
• Return to Kusadasi via Gazi Begendi park
• Drop off at hotel or cruise terminal

The experience

The tour starts at your hotel or the Kusadasi Port at whatever time you choose. Your guide meets you with a name sign, then drives you 2 minutes to Ephesus, where you walk marble streets lined with public buildings from the Roman era. The Library of Celsus, built in the 2nd century A.D. as a memorial to a provincial governor, stands as one of the most recognizable structures. The Grand Theatre, expanded to 24,000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D., dominates the site. You also see the Baths of Scholastica, the Temple of Hadrian and other remains of a major trade port from the Ionian League. Your guide has pre-paid tickets that let you skip the line at entry.

After Ephesus, you stop at the Temple of Artemis, where one of the seven wonders of the ancient world once stood. The site itself is modest now, but the guide explains what archaeologists know of the temple's scale and importance. From there, the tour climbs to Sirince, a mountain village with a blend of Turkish and Greek Orthodox culture. Narrow streets belong to women selling handcrafts and olive oil. You can visit both a mosque and an Orthodox church. The village is known for its fruity wine, which you can taste in small cafés if you choose to stop.

On the return to Kusadasi, the route passes through Gazi Begendi park, which overlooks the town and the cruise terminal. Your guide drops you back at your hotel or the port in the town center. The whole day runs 6 to 7 hours. Because the tour is private (just your family or friends), you don't wait for other groups, and you can spend as much time as you want at each site or ask to stop for photographs along the way. There are no hidden costs. Entrance fees, local taxes and the guide are all included.

What’s included

• Guaranteed on-time return to port.
• private transportation in a brand-new air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional licensed tour guide for the full day.
• entrance fees with skip-the-line access.
• local tax and handling fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (8 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 7 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably throughout the day. This tour suits anyone arriving at Kusadasi Port or staying in the town who wants to see Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and Sirince Village without coordinating with other travelers or arranging separate transport.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What is the Library of Celsus and why is it one of the main things to see in Ephesus?

The Library of Celsus was built in the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila as a memorial to his father, a proconsul of the Province of Asia. It is one of the most impressive surviving structures in Ephesus and stands as a symbol of the city's importance as a Roman trade hub.

Can I spend more time in one place and less in another on this tour?

Yes. Because it is a private tour, you have the flexibility to spend as much time as you want at each site and customize the itinerary to suit your interests. You set the departure time and control the pace.

What is Sirince Village like, and what can you do there?

Sirince is a mountain village with narrow streets and a mix of Turkish and Greek Orthodox culture. You can visit a mosque and an Orthodox church, browse handcrafts and olive oil sold by local women, and taste the village's fruity wine in small cafés.

Do I have to wait in line to enter Ephesus?

No. Your guide has pre-paid skip-the-line tickets, so you walk past the queue at the entrance and go straight into the site.

What time does the tour start and when will I be back?

You choose the departure time during your booking confirmation. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours total, and your guide guarantees an on-time return to your hotel or the Kusadasi Port.