Kuşadası Private Ephesus Shore Excursion
A private introduction to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, paced for a cruise call.
from$65Based on 4 guests · admission extra
View tourPrivate tours · Licensed guides · Planned around your ship
Walk the marble streets of ancient Ephesus, privately.
One guide, one vehicle, one group: yours. Unhurried private tours of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and Pamukkale, designed around your port call or your hotel.
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PrivateNever a shared coach
LicensedGuides approved in Türkiye
TÜRSAB 17741Creaos Travel Agency, Kuşadası
WrittenItinerary and quote before booking
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Biblical Ephesus Shore Excursion
Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, with historical and religious context.
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A fuller day linking the ancient city with early Christian sites nearby.
from$75Based on 4 guests · admission extra
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A private round trip from İzmir Port to the principal monuments of Ephesus.
from$90Based on 4 guests · admission extra
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A private Ephesus day that starts and ends at İzmir Airport.
from$90Based on 4 guests · admission extra
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A long private excursion from Bodrum, offered only with a comfortable port window.
from$125Based on 4 guests · admission extra
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White travertines and the ruins of Hierapolis in one privately guided day.
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View tourInside Ephesus
Six places you will not forget
Ephesus is one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean. Your guide chooses the order and pace; these are the stops most guests remember.
Library of Celsus
Built in the early 2nd century AD as a library and tomb for the governor Celsus, its two-storey facade is the image most visitors carry home. Statues in the niches personify wisdom, knowledge, intelligence and virtue.
Great Theatre
Cut into the slope of Mount Pion, the theatre held roughly 24,000 spectators. Plays, public assemblies and gladiator shows took place here, and the Acts of the Apostles describes a tumultuous gathering in this very theatre.
Curetes Street
The city's main marble street runs downhill past fountains, honorary monuments and the Temple of Hadrian. Walked slowly with a guide, it brings the civic life of Roman Ephesus back into focus.
Terrace Houses
Beneath a modern protective roof, the homes of wealthy Ephesians preserve wall paintings and floor mosaics. They show private life rather than public monuments, and they are an optional extra with a separate ticket.
Temple of Artemis
The Artemision, dedicated to the goddess Artemis, was counted among the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Little survives on the site near Selçuk, but a single reassembled column hints at its original scale.
House of the Virgin Mary
A small stone chapel in the pine woods above Ephesus, venerated by Christians and Muslims as a place linked by tradition with Mary's last years. Popes have visited it, and it remains a quiet place of pilgrimage.
Why Ephesus City Tours
A calmer, clearer way to see Ephesus
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One group, your pace
No coach schedules or crowds of strangers. Your guide sets the rhythm to your interests and energy.
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Real context, not a recital
Licensed guides connect Roman engineering, early Christian history and daily life, so the ruins make sense.
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Built around the ship
Share your all-aboard time and the day is planned backwards from it, with a margin for the return.
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Answers on WhatsApp
Questions before and during your trip go to a real person in Kuşadası, not a call centre.
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Costs shown plainly
Starting prices, inclusions and ticket budgets are laid out before any commitment.
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Your language
Guiding in English, German, Russian and Spanish; confirm your language when you enquire.
For cruise passengers
Your port day, planned backwards
Ephesus is a short drive from the Kuşadası and İzmir cruise ports, but a port call is a tight clock. We ask for your ship's all-aboard time first, then shape the route and the pace around it, with a safety margin for the return. Your guide stays reachable on WhatsApp throughout the day.
Request a quote1Send your ship name and all-aboard time
2Receive a written route and quote
3Meet your guide at the port
4Return to the ship with time in hand
How it works
From first message to the marble streets
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Tell us when and who
Choose a tour, date and group size. Add your ship or hotel.
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Receive a written plan
Your itinerary, inclusions and final price arrive in writing.
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Confirm
You agree the plan and we arrange your guide and vehicle.
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Enjoy the day
Meet at the agreed point and let the story of the city unfold.
Costs
What the price covers
Starting prices are indicative USD rates per guest for a private group of four. Site admission is paid in addition and is budgeted with you in advance.
| Item | In the starting price? |
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| Private licensed guide | Yes |
| Private air-conditioned vehicle and transfers | Yes (Ephesus tours) |
| Local lunch (Ephesus tours) | Yes |
| Ephesus entrance and Experience Museum | No, official ticket |
| Terrace Houses and other supplements | No, optional |
| Drinks, personal purchases, gratuities | No |
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Can the tour start at the cruise port?
Yes. The Kuşadası and İzmir shore excursions start at the cruise port. Confirm your meeting point in the written itinerary.
Are entrance tickets included?
No. Standard site admission is extra. Your guide confirms the current official prices before the visit so you can plan.
Will I be back in time for my ship?
Share your all-aboard time. We confirm in writing only a route that fits comfortably inside your port call.
Do I pay on this website?
No. Nothing is charged here. Final price and terms are agreed with you in writing.
Which languages are available?
English, German, Russian and Spanish. Please state your preferred language in your request.
How long does Ephesus take?
Allow two to three hours on site; with the House of the Virgin Mary and lunch, a Kuşadası shore excursion takes five to six hours.
Contact
Talk to a local team
WhatsApp: +90 545 726 43 38
E-mail: muratbasargnc@gmail.com
Licensed agency: Creaos Travel Agency · TÜRSAB 17741
Office: İkiçeşmelik Mah. 3008 Sok. Şehrizar Konakları C Blok No:19, Kuşadası, Türkiye