Ephesus Private Tour: Experience Ancient History and Sacred Sites from Cruise Port

Embark on a private tour of Ephesus, Turkey, and immerse yourself in ancient history and sacred sites. Visit the house of Virgin Mary, explore the ancient city of Ephesus, and discover the ruins of the temple of Artemis, the Basilic of Saint John, and the İsabey mosque. Enjoy the expertise of a professional English guide and travel in comfort with private transportation from the Kuşadası port.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - House of Virgin Mary is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John. This place was offically declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited shrine in…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional English Tour Guide
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees
  • Lunch and Drinks
Additional Information

Private Ephesus tour;
Today’s program will bring you to the house of Virgin Mary where we believe she spent the last days of her live. After the house of the Virgin Mary, we will see the ancıent city off Ephesus a must-see if you are in Turkey. After Ephesus we go to visit the ruins of the temple of Artemis, the Basilic of Saint John, and the
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Location
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Sultaniye Mahallesi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rachelmg9768kl
Oct 27, 2025
Fantastic tour, would highly recommend - The trip gave us a perfect experience. Gul was a fantastic guide in giving us such a full and interesting insight into everything we saw.
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T4994rkcharliem
Oct 27, 2025
Tour of Ephesus, House of Mary and The Temple of Artemis. - Brilliant viewing of Ephesus, Mary’s house and The Temple of Artemis with superb tour guide Gül. Picked up and dropped off right outside the boat and there was a perfect balance of walking and sightseeing. Would recommend for those interested.
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Rebeccavm280kp
Oct 27, 2025
Superb - Our guide Gul and our driver Evran were excellent from start to finish. Superb communication before we disembarked the cruise ship; well structured for a multi age family group; compassionate for older members of the tour with specific needs. Visited Mary’s House, Ephesus and Temple of Artemis. Good balance of attention and free time. Offered a craft tour, but this was not forced on us when we declined. Amazing wealth of knowledge - we are now experts on Ancient Türkiye! Highly recommend.
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Kimaf5955wi
Oct 21, 2025
Great Tour - Had a great time with Gul. She friendly and imformative. Also got to enjoy Turkish meal which was delightful. We highly recommend
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O7878fngarys
Oct 20, 2025
5 Star Service - Gil We loved everything about this tour. Gil was very knowledgeable, her English perfect, she met us at the port on time lunch was delicious a Turkish delight. Car and driver were very nice. Gary and Dory Hardy
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Jrrt1098un
Oct 12, 2025
Wonderful day in Kusadasi/Ephesus - We spent the better part of our day in port visiting Ephesus, Selcuk and Sirince. Our guide, Gul, was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the day. Very enjoyable. I thought the time we spent at each part of the tour was perfect.
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O8502pdanan
Oct 1, 2025
Tours of history - The tour was very interested. Euphesus was the best. Lots of history. Gul explained well and I was surprised of all the information provided. The other tours were also interested. Transportation was great and Gul is an excellent tour guide.
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Dream10064337447
Sep 21, 2025
Best tour ever - The tour guide Gul was fantastic and it was so enjoyable listening to her informative knowledge of all places we visited really 5 star
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P9775yumarioc
Sep 7, 2025
Ephesus Tour - Our Ephesus tour with Gul as our guide and Er as our driver was fantastic! Gul’s deep knowledge and engaging storytelling brought the ancient ruins to life, making every moment memorable. She was patient, friendly, and expertly navigated us through the sites, avoiding crowds. Er’s smooth driving and warm demeanor added comfort to the day. The local shopping stops were a delightful bonus, offering authentic Turkish crafts and treats without any pressure. Highly recommend this team for an unforgettable experience
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Aliciace9064nr
Sep 5, 2025
Must Do Tour - Great private tour! Gul was an amazing guide. She’s very knowledgeable and showed us some great local spots as well. And Er was a great driver.
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From $23
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).