Private Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi: Ancient Sites at Your Pace

Walk the ancient city on your schedule, with a guide who adapts to your pace

A private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi cruise port pairs you with an English-speaking guide and a luxury minivan for a full day exploring the ancient city, the Temple of Artemis, and optional stops at Sirince village or the Basilica of St. John. You control the pace and duration at each site, and the operator guarantees your return to the ship on time.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 7 to US$ 20 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Small Group Tour 09:00 Guide in English Small group, not private: shared tour with passengers from the same cruise ship. Route: Kusadasi Port, Mary House, Ephesus, shopping, back to Kusadasi Port; pickup is included

Private VIP Tour 15 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00 Guide in English Private tour with a private luxury minivan and a private guide just for you; pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi port

• Meet at Kusadasi port
• Travel to Ephesus (30 minutes)
• Tour ancient city of Ephesus (2-3 hours)
• Visit Temple of Artemis
• Optional: Visit House of the Virgin Mary (extra cost)
• Optional: Visit Basilica of St. John (extra cost)
• Optional: Visit Sirince village (extra cost)
• Return to Kusadasi port

Stops and time spent at each 6 stops

1. Kusadasi Castle
2. Ephesus 2h
3. House of the Virgin Mary 50m
4. Basilica of St. John 45m
5. Temple of Artemis Entry included 20m
6. Sirince 1h 30m

What’s included

• English-speaking guide.
• luxury minivan with air conditioning.
• on-time return guarantee to your cruise ship.

Times

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• Every day 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00

Information

Private Ephesus tour departing from Kusadasi cruise port with your own guide, luxury minivan and on-time return to ship. Adjust the route and timing to match your interests.

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Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 2 pickup points. See the pickup points

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport

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Traveler reviews

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The experience

You're met at the Kusadasi cruise port and driven to Ephesus, a 30-minute journey, where your guide leads you through the ancient city starting at the Magnesia gate. Spend 2 to 3 hours inside the ruins depending on how long you want to linger at each monument. Your guide adjusts the route to match your interests and energy level. Because it's a private tour, you're not moving with a group clock, and you can ask your guide to skip ahead or circle back to a particular site.

The Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, is included as a stop. What remains is modest (mostly foundation and a few standing columns), but your guide explains what it once was. If you want to add the Basilica of St. John or the House of the Virgin Mary, those are available as optional add-ons at checkout, each with its own fee. Sirince village, a hillside settlement known for local wine and handicrafts, is another option if you have time and want to spend 1.5 to 2 hours there.

Your minivan is air-conditioned and equipped for the full day. The operator guarantees you'll return to your ship on time, which matters when you're working within a port call. Because you're booking a private tour, not a shared one, the schedule is yours to shape. Tell your guide what you want to see and how long you want to spend, and the day adjusts around that.

Top questions

How long is the drive from Kusadasi port to Ephesus?

The journey from Kusadasi to Ephesus takes around 30 minutes by minivan.

Can I control how much time I spend at each site in Ephesus?

Yes. Your private guide arranges the tour around your pace. You tell them how long you want to spend at each location and they adjust the route accordingly.

What's included in the tour price, and what costs extra?

The ancient city of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis are included. The Basilica of St. John costs $15 per person extra, the House of the Virgin Mary has an additional charge, and Sirince village is a $20 per person surcharge.

Will I make it back to my ship on time?

Yes. The operator guarantees on-time return to your cruise ship, which is built into the tour schedule.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas, surfaces and transportation options on this tour are wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all physical fitness levels.

Operated by Turco Travel Usa. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago