EPHESUS · TURKEY
The Aegean classics.
The 10 cruise excursions Kusadasi passengers book most. Each one promises a guaranteed on-time return to ship, transparent pricing, and the city's landmark sites in a single port day.
Private Ephesus shore tour from Kusadasi with a licensed guide, flexible pacing, and a guaranteed on-time return to your ship.
“Very lovely and informative tour of an extremely historic area with 9zzy”
Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with port pickup, an English guide, air-conditioned van, and stops including Mary’s House and Artemis.
“Hakan gave us a fantastic tour of Ephesus and the nearby sites. We found the information about the archaeological site fascinating! Hakan is friendly and outgoing, like he was born for this.”
Private Ephesus and Mary’s House tour from Kusadasi with a licensed guide, flexible stops, and guaranteed on-time ship return.
“The guided monologue was very good. It was over and above expectations. The Mary’s home spiel was a little too abbreviated maybe because it needed to be. The only disappointment was the hard sells at the rug making and leather goods stops. We had asked to stop and see how Turkish rugs are made. That…”
Skip-the-line Ephesus ruins and Virgin Mary House from Kusadasi cruise port, plus lunch. Small group, 5 hours.
Private Ephesus shore tour from Kusadasi with Virgin Mary’s House, Ancient Ephesus, quick Temple of Artemis stop, and guaranteed ship return.
“The guide was knowledgeable. However, we were led to believe the leather and rug places would be the best deals. They were not. The vendors by the port were less expensive. The leather jacket I purchased would have been over 100 euros less.”
Skip lines to Ephesus and the Virgin Mary House with cruise-port pickup, comfy Mercedes transport, and ticket options for less hassle.
“Emphasis is an amazing place to visit and Memo was a fantastic tour guide! He took us wherever we wanted and spent as much time as we wanted in each location. Knowing that we would get to Ephesus too early, he rearranged the schedule and we saw the carpet store first. I would definitely go…”
Private English tour from Kusadasi port to Ephesus, with skip-the-lines ticket handling and a Meryemana stop, led by a licensed guide.
“You will read other reviews about the heavy salesmanship at the rug school, which is true; but the overall experience of the ancient city was phenomenal. We did end up with a rug and are pleased with the price and quality. Anyone interested in hand crafts should find the rug school amazing. It is very…”
Private Ephesus and Mary’s House shore excursion from Kusadasi with optional entry tickets, port pickup, and a flexible, guide-led day.
“Memo was great! Very knowledgeable and gave us great info. Walked thru all the places we wanted to see.”
Private Kusadasi cruise tour packs the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus highlights, and Temple of Artemis with port pickup and A/C.
“Achmed was wonderful and patient with our slowness. We enjoyed the day, even the rug making. Lunch was good too.”
Private skip-the-line Ephesus tour for cruise days, with port pickup, the Virgin Mary’s House, Terrace Houses, and Artemis included.
“Outstanding. Extremely knowledgeable guide. Professional. Easy going. Picked up on time. Comfortable Mercedes car. We wanted to go to Ephesus only and that’s what we did. Great lunch. No pressure at all to buy”
