Private Ephesus Tour: Biblical Journey from Kusadasi Port for Cruisers

Embark on a private tour of Ephesus, delving into its rich Christian history. Visit ancient sites such as the House of the Virgin Mary and Saint John Basilica, and explore the streets where Apostle Paul and John once walked.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - The Ancient City of Ephesus is one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world. It is renowned for the Odeon, where music concerts were held; the Domitian Temple, one of the first temples dedicated to a human; the Celcus Library, the third-largest library of ancient times; the Amphitheatre, one of the largest in…
What's Included
  • Fully air-conditioned, brand-new vehicle with a dedicated driver
  • Professional, licensed local tour guide for the entire day
  • Convenient port/hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Exclusive private tour experience
  • All taxes covered in your tour fee
  • All parking fees included
  • Guaranteed 100% satisfaction with the tour
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees ( We will arrange the tickets in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities are appreciated
Additional Information

THIS TOUR IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU AND YOUR FELLOW TRAVELERS. Engage in a full day guided journey specially centered around Christian History in Ephesus. Explore the historic sites of the Ancient City of Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Saint John Basilica and Temple of Artemis. Traverse the paths where Apostles Paul and John once tread, experience the…

Location
Ancient City of Ephesus
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Josh_b
Jul 29, 2025
Ephesus trip - Great time!! Tour guide was great, and we went to several great places, including a pottery maker and Turkish rug maker. Also enjoyed a trip to a variety market where we purchased some nice spices and candies, as well as jewelry.
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Angela_s
Jul 24, 2025
Ephasus and House of Mary - A fabulous tour! So rich in history! We were glued to the stories! Nesli was a wonderful guide. She is so educated and just delightful to spend the day with!
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Jeff_k
Jul 20, 2025
Tour guide Melisa was the best! - Melisa was an amazing tour guide! She tailored the order of experiences for the day to whatever we requested and was a wealth of information everywhere we went. It was truly a private tour with just me, my wife and Melisa. It was honestly sad for us when it came time to say goodbye.
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Brenda_h
Jul 14, 2025
Biblical Ephasus Tour - We had an exceptional tour of Ephasus, traditional Turkish lunch, Virgin Mary’s house, pottery demonstration, rug weaving demonstration. Our tour guide,Eren, was extremely knowledgeable about the area & was born & raised in Kusadasi. There was no pressure to buy at the pottery or the rug factory, but of course, we did!!!
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Marcos_m
Jul 10, 2025
Ephesus - This tour was excellent. By far the best on this trip. From the meet up, to the tour guide (thank you Emma), to the lunch and ride! Everything was A++++
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John_l
Jul 5, 2025
Our tour guide spoke... - Our tour guide spoke perfect English. He was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. The odd thing was he took us to a coat factory that was a waste of time. He also took us to a Tukish carpet factory that was somewhat interesting but another attempt to sell us stuff we didn’t care about. We could have skipped that! The house of Mary was interesting but we’re not catholic and I’m not convinced it really was her home. Ephesus was epic! That’s what we took the tour for. Our guide knew the tour schedules so he knew when the best time to get there so we dodged the big crowds!
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Zelia_c
Jul 5, 2025
Ephesus biblical tour - Excellent tour, our guide Yusuf was knowledgeable, courteous, and very attentive. Driver was also great, always prompt to pick us up. Memorable trip overall.
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Jennifer_c
Jun 30, 2025
Mustafa made the experience great - We didn’t know what to expect with this day trip. Our tour guide was personable, energetic and provided a unique educational perspective. We learned, shopped and ate. The fees for temples, etc. are not included. Transport vehicle was posh and comfortable. Easily accessible at the cruise terminal. It was a scorching hot day June 25th. Dress accordingly and wear good shoes. The stone walkways in Ephesus are slick. Very little shade. The history is incredible and we appreciated Mustafa’s insight. Visually beautiful. We were 100% pleased with this decision. Lunch was authentic, family style at $15PP. The only dislike was a push to purchase handmade carpets. The craftsmanship was interesting but we had no desire to purchase. We were told they would ship carpets at no additional cost.
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Joycelyn_n
Jun 25, 2025
Unforgettable Tour of Ephesus with the Best Guide – Gökmen! - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had the absolute best experience on our Biblical Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with Gökmen! He was incredibly patient, deeply knowledgeable, and truly passionate about the history of the area. As a local historian, his insights added so much depth to the experience—we learned things we never would’ve picked up on our own or from a guidebook. Gökmen made the tour feel personal and meaningful. His authenticity and calm, welcoming energy made us feel like we were exploring with a good friend who happened to be an expert. I’ve taken many tours while traveling, but this one was truly the best of my life. If you’re visiting Ephesus, do not miss the chance to tour with Gökmen. Highly, highly recommend!
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Robert_l
Jul 22, 2025
Beware of tour “bait & switch” of Ephesus - The trip started out well. The guide Gokmen had a very extensive historical background, however after lunch, which he insisted we eat at a “school”, there was a Turkish carpet demonstration and a very high pressure sales job. It felt extremely uncomfortable and the attitudes of all involved quickly became quite irritated that we were not going to “buy” anything even though they said there was no pressure. We did not sign up for a lunch at a school, that we had to pay for and have our guide invite himself to lunch on us as well…nor a high pressure sales job!!! This felt very much like a bait & switch and once it was evident that we were not going to buy anything our guide Gokmen became very dismissive and actually couldn’t wait to end our tour. I would say if you book this tour of Ephesus with this tour company and this tour guide…BEWARE!!! It is not as advertised!!! I don’t usually write reviews but felt compelled to warn others!!! This was a very disappointing experience and we felt conned and felt like we were being handled in a very unprofessional way!! Viaror needs to be better at vetting company’s that they are offering tours through!!
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From $38
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).