Private Ephesus, Sirince & Artemis Temple tour from Kusadasi port

Three ancient sites in one afternoon: marble streets, a mountain village, and a wonder of the world

A private tour from Kusadasi port covers Ephesus, the hilltop village of Sirince and the Temple of Artemis site, with a licensed guide, entrance fees and air-conditioned transport included. You set the departure time and decide how long to spend at each stop, with guaranteed return to the port on time. The guide meets you at the port with a name sign and stays with you through all three sites.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Ephesus1h 30m · entry included
2. Sirince1h 30m
3. Temple of Artemis15m

Private tour of Ephesus and surroundings

• Meet guide at Kusadasi port or hotel
• Drive 10 minutes to Ephesus
• Visit Ephesus ancient city highlights
• Lunch break (optional)
• Drive to Sirince village
• Explore Sirince village and try local wine
• Visit Artemis Temple ruins
• Drive back to Kusadasi city center or port
• End of services and drop off

The experience

Your guide meets you at Kusadasi port or your hotel with a name sign at whatever time you choose. The drive to Ephesus takes 10 minutes. Once there, you walk marble streets past the Library of Celsus (built in the 2nd century A.D. as a memorial to a Roman proconsul), the Baths of Scholastica, the Temple of Hadrian and the Grand Theatre, which the Romans expanded to hold 24,000 spectators in the 1st century A.D. You spend as much time as you want at each landmark: no waiting for other group members and no fixed schedule within the site.

After lunch (optional, you can stop for traditional open-buffet food if you choose), the route climbs to Sirince, a Turkish-Orthodox village on a mountainside surrounded by vineyards and peach trees. The narrow streets are lined with women selling handcrafts and olive oil, and you can taste the village's wine in small cafés. The village blends Turkish and Greek culture. Your guide shows you both a mosque and an Orthodox church on the same visit.

The final stop is the Temple of Artemis site, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. After that, your guide drives you back to Kusadasi port, city center or your hotel. Entrance fees are pre-paid and included, so you skip the lines at each site. The whole tour runs 5 to 6 hours, and you're guaranteed to return to the port on time for your ship.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transportation.
• professional licensed tour guide in English.
• all entrance fees with skip-the-line access.
• hotel or port pickup and guaranteed on-time return.
• photo stops during the route.

Options for this experience

2 options

Option that includes Terrace HousesGuide in English · 12 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Private tour with Terrace Houses. Please review what is and isn't included carefully when comparing our rates with others. Entrance fees are included. Pickup is included.

Option without Terrace HousesGuide in English · 12 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Private tour without Terrace Houses. Please review what is and isn't included carefully when comparing our rates with others. Entrance fees are included. Pickup is included.

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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.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

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 problems

Operated by Ephesus Shuttle Private & Small Group Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving by cruise ship and need guaranteed return timing. Choose the Terrace Houses add-on only if you have extra time beyond the three main sites.

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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 stops in Ephesus?

The Library of Celsus is one of the largest libraries in the ancient world, built in the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila as a memorial to his father, a Roman proconsul of Asia. It stands among the marble streets and public buildings that make Ephesus one of the 12 cities of the ancient Ionian League, and it's one of the most impressive structures you'll see on the tour.

How much time do I get to spend in Ephesus itself?

You decide how long to spend at each site. There's no fixed schedule once you arrive at Ephesus, so you can linger at the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theatre or any other landmark as long as you want, then move on when you're ready. Your guide stays with you the whole time.

Can I add the Terrace Houses to this tour?

Yes, you can add Terrace Houses at checkout as an option. If you choose that version, you'll pay the entrance fee for that site in addition to the tour price, and your guide will include it in the route.

What is Sirince village like, and what do people do there?

Sirince is a hilltop village with narrow streets, vineyards and peach trees, where the culture blends Turkish and Greek traditions. You visit both a mosque and an Orthodox church, and you can buy handcrafts and olive oil from vendors in the streets or taste the village's wine in small cafés.

Will I definitely get back to the port on time for my ship?

Yes, your return to the port is guaranteed. Your guide plans the route and timing so you arrive back at Kusadasi port (or your hotel or city center, if you prefer) in time for your departure, even though you control how long you spend at each stop.