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Embark on a private Ephesus tour from Port Kusadasi. Explore ancient wonders with a licensed tour guide, enjoy flexibility in the itinerary, and guarantee an on-time return to your ship.
Embark on a private Ephesus tour from Port Kusadasi. Explore ancient wonders with a licensed tour guide, enjoy flexibility in the itinerary, and guarantee an on-time return to your ship.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ancient City of Ephesus - Explore the wonders of Ephesus with a knowledgeable local tour guide. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Ancient City of Ephesus, and walk the same streets once traversed by Apostle Paul and John. Marvel at the Grand Theatre of Ephesus, where St. Paul delivered his sermons to the Ephesians. Capture stunning photos…
- Ancient City of Ephesus - Explore the wonders of Ephesus with a knowledgeable local tour guide. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Ancient City of Ephesus, and walk the same streets once traversed by Apostle Paul and John. Marvel at the Grand Theatre of Ephesus, where St. Paul delivered his sermons to the Ephesians. Capture stunning photos in front of the Celsus Library, and discover the Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, Agora, and more. Admire the remarkably preserved Terrace Houses, once home to the wealthy during Roman times, renowned for their unique mosaics and frescoes. Experience the serene atmosphere of the shrine, the most significant Biblical site in Turkey, and visit the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the ancient world’s wonders. For a comfortable tour, it is recommended to bring a hat and wear suitable shoes for walking on marble floors.
- Selcuk - Guests enjoy a delightful lunch featuring traditional Turkish cuisine. The journey continues with a visit to a Carpet & Rug Showroom, where a presentation reveals the ancient art of Turkish carpet weaving, detailing natural dyes, symbolic patterns, and regional techniques.
- Ada Saray Hamami - The tour concludes with a revitalizing experience at a traditional Turkish bath. After the Turkish bath, guests will feel rejuvenated. The experience includes time in the sauna, a traditional body scrub using a bath glove to deeply cleanse the skin, and a full-body foam massage with a soothing bubble wash, enveloping the body in organic soap foam. The tour ends with relaxation and renewal before returning to the port.
What's Included
- Traditional Turkish Lunch
- Guaranteed on-time return to the boat
- Professional licensed local guide
- Skip-the-line entrance tickets (optional)
- All parking fees and taxes
- Traditional Turkish Lunch
- Guaranteed on-time return to the boat
- Professional licensed local guide
- Skip-the-line entrance tickets (optional)
- All parking fees and taxes
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee for Ephesus
- Entrance fees
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee for Ephesus
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
The tour kicks off with a visit to the stunning Ephesus Ancient City, renowned as one of the most well-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean. Guests stroll along marble streets, explore iconic landmarks, and gain insights into ancient life. Afterward, guests savor a delightful lunch featuring traditional Turkish dishes. The itinerary continues…
The tour kicks off with a visit to the stunning Ephesus Ancient City, renowned as one of the most well-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean. Guests stroll along marble streets, explore iconic landmarks, and gain insights into ancient life. Afterward, guests savor a delightful lunch featuring traditional Turkish dishes. The itinerary continues with a visit to a Carpet & Rug Showroom, where a presentation showcases the centuries-old art of Turkish carpet weaving, detailing natural dyes, symbolic patterns, and regional techniques. The tour’s final segment offers a refreshing experience at a traditional Turkish bath. Post-bath, guests feel rejuvenated like a newborn. The experience includes time in the sauna, a traditional body scrub that deeply exfoliates using a bath glove, and a full-body foam massage with a soothing bubble wash, enveloping the body in organic soap foam. The tour wraps up with relaxation and renewal before heading back to the port.
Location
Ege Ports
Liman Caddesi
You will be met at both ports with a sign written on it your name " " by our guide. Samyeli Travel is the trading name when ship reaches the port Please hurry, your guide is waiting for you
you will have more time on the tour
tour take between 4 to 6 hours Kusadasi Shore Excursions-
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(95 Ratings)
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202ozank
Dec 16, 2025
Best tour we had - We recently took a private tour of Ephesus during our cruise stop in Kusadasi, and it was one of the highlights of our entire trip! As a family of four (including two teenagers), we wanted a more personalized experience, and this tour did not disappoint. From start to finish, everything was smooth, informative, and enjoyable.
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Dawn_p
Sep 10, 2025
Ephesus private tour - This was my best experience yet with Viator! Aydin was great! He was knowledgeable on the tour too. The authentic Turkish lunch was fantastic too. This is a GREAT excursion. Thank you, Aydin!!
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Letitia_r
Sep 3, 2025
Aydin was a terrific... - Aydin was a terrific guide and host. He was well informed and flexible. Our group learned so much and were pleasantly surprised by the experience Aydin provided.
I have taken tours across the globe with Viator for 15 years and have never been disappointed. Our day in Ephesus was awesome!
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Margo_c
Jun 2, 2025
Great tour! Our tour... - Great tour! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we had a great experience! I would recommend this to someone on a cruise with a stop to the ruins of Ephesus.
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Audrey_d
May 21, 2025
Must do in Kusadasi - The tour was the best! Fusun is by far the most knowledgeable guide we have ever had the pleasure of meeting! We have so much more of an appreciation for Turkeye.
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Pamela_p
May 17, 2025
Aydin is an exceptional tour guide for an unforgettable experience - Aydin, our guide literally customized our excursion to our suit our preferences. We visited and learned about the Ephesus Archaeological site history and human experience as it was during that time. He kept the pace such that we were able to absorb and appreciate the depth and nuance of all he shared.
A leather manufacturing, design and shop showed an incredibly thin leather that is waterproof, lightweight and soft. Though leather is not something we crave, we were impressed.
We were treated to a lovely lunch of typical Turkish foods at an outdoor cafe adjacent to
acvery special and interesting place. We then visited a weaving cooperative. Residents learn the art of rug weaving the myriad of materials such as wok, cotton and silk to create beautiful rugs that are sold enabling them to earn a comfortable living. We can only say that you need to see this to believe it. It’s absolutely spectacular..
In addition to customizing our day,there was a moment when we passed a flock of flamingos in the wild. I wanted to take a photograph however we were on a fairly busy two lane road. Aiden arranged for the driver to pull over and escorted me safely across the road to take those photos.
We thoroughly enjoyed our day. I’m honestly cannot recommend Aiden for your excursion as we are sure he will customize one that you will never forget.
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J_n
Oct 28, 2024
Tour Guide Was Amazing, Value for Money and a Great Turkish Experience built in! - Undoubtedly the best tour I’ve ever had and the entire group believed. When Salman told us he was giving us his best guide Fulsun, we just assumed it was retail talk. Lo and behold she was absolutely amazing. We traveled with our 1 year old son and 4 adults. She was so caring, nurturing and supportive of our traveling with a kid. Her knowledge and presenting style was super authentic and personable and made us want to learn more. Some in our group on some of the other tours we had at different stops on our cruise would walk away and disengage. This was not the case with Fulsun as our guide. She was engaging and truly made you feel apart of the storytelling. All of her suggestions were really good, the stops she took us to were amazing and so was the authentic Turkish lunch which was included in the package. It was truly a really great experience. I am to be completely honest with my review and must admit that I could have personally done without the carpet part of the tour although I must confess that the people were all so pleasant and nice so that it made it more tolerable. While it wasn’t my cup of tea, it was interesting to learn and to observe while enjoying the cup of Turkish tea I was served while the rest of the group tried Turkish Liquor. It really though could have been a lot quicker as it really was a prolonged sales pitch to buy a carpet I had zero interest in purchasing. Despite this I easily rate the experience a 7/5. Yes, I would do it again and because of how warm the people are and how beautiful Turkey is I would visit again as a stop over tourist in the near future.
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X1060swnorar
Sep 7, 2024
Ephesus tour - The Ephesus tour was unforgettable. The ancient ruins were incredible to see, and Aslı’s knowledge brought the entire experience to life. Many thanks to Aslı!
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658nisag
Sep 7, 2024
ephesus - The Ephesus tour was fantastic. The historical sites were breathtaking, and Aslı’s storytelling made the visit truly special. Thanks, Aslı! I will come here again for sure!
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Emmawr2844mu
Jun 3, 2025
Mary’s house & Turkish Bathe - Fusun was the best tour guide! So much fun and relatable. It was a very enjoyable experience. The tour was efficient and was self paced which I loved.
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