




Design Your Own Ephesus Tour: Fully Customizable Private Shore Excursion. Take full control of your day with a dedicated private guide and luxury air-conditioned vehicle. Whether you are arriving by cruise ship or staying locally, this tour is designed entirely around your preferences, pace, and interests. You choose where to go, how long to stay at each site, and what to skip! Selectable Highlights (Choose Any or All): Ephesus Ancient City: Walk through thousands of years of history as you admire the Grand Theater, the Trajan Fountain, and the magnificent Library of Celsus. The Terrace Houses: Discover where Roman elites lived, complete with intricate floor mosaics, vibrant wall frescoes, and ancient heating systems House of the Virgin Mary: Temple of Artemis: Stand at the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Basilica of St. John: Explore the impressive Byzantine ruins built by Emperor Justinian over the believed burial site of Saint John the Apostle.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:19 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Guests are welcomed by their private professional guide at their hotel or cruise port in Kusadasi. After the meet & greet, the journey begins with a comfortable transfer to Selcuk in a private Mercedes-Benz brandnew, air-conditioned, Throughout the transfer, guests enjoy a smooth and relaxing ride, specially designed to ensure maximum comfort and safety.
Discover the sacred House of the Virgin Mary—where Saint Mary is believed to have spent her final days. Revered by millions and visited by three Popes (Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI), this holy sanctuary holds unique papal gifts you can still admire today. Experience this iconic site and the ancient wonders of Ephesus on a 100% customizable private tour. Enjoy skip-the-line privileges, flexible pacing, and a guaranteed on-time return to your cruise ship or hotel.
Discover the crown jewel of the ancient Mediterranean! Once a thriving Roman port city of over 250,000 people, Ephesus remains one of the best-preserved ancient Greco-Roman sites on the planet. On this immersive tour, your expert local guide will bring thousands of years of history to life as you walk through marble-paved streets that ancient emperors, philosophers, and apostles once walked.
Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one of the seven wonders of the world.
At the end of the tour, guests are comfortably transferred back to cruise port in Kusadasi in a private Mercedes-Benz brandnew vehicle. The tour concludes with a safe and smooth drop-off at the originally agreed pick-up location.
Hotel Pick-up: Please be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time. Your private guide and Mercedes-Benz brandnew vehicle will arrive at the confirmed time. The guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. Port Pick-up (Kusadasi Cruise Port): After exiting the cruise terminal, your private guide will be waiting at the main exit gate with a sign displaying your name. You will then walk together to the parking area, where your Mercedes-Benz vehicle will be waiting.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Fully Customizable Private Ephesus Tour On Time Return-Skip Line lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $108 per person for this Kusadasi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 21 departures a day between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Hotel Pick-up: Please be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time. Your private guide and Mercedes-Benz brandnew vehicle will arrive at the confirmed time. The guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. Port Pick-up (Kusadasi Cruise Port): After exiting the cruise terminal, your private guide will be waiting at the main exit gate with a sign displaying your name. You will then walk together to the parking area, where your Mercedes-Benz vehicle will be waiting. Pickup points include Palm Hotel.
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 14 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fully Customizable Private Ephesus Tour On Time Return-Skip Line | 4–5 hours | — | $108 | |
FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return | 4–6 hours | 5.0 (12,105) | $39 | View |
Private Ephesus Shore Excursion: Skip-the-Line & On-Time Return | 3–6 hours | 5.0 (61) | $44 | View |
BEST SELLER PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR: Skip-the-Line and Guaranteed On-Time Return | 4–6 hours | — | $49 | View |
BEST SELLER EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS Skip Line and OnTime Return | 4–6 hours | 4.8 (9) | $25 | View |
Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port | On-Time Return & Skip-the-Line | 4–6 hours | 4.9 (47) | $49 | View |
Best of Ephesus: Private & Group Skip-the-Line Tour for Cruisers | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (12,083) | $20 | View |