EPHESUS · TURKEY
The Aegean classics.
The 10 private tours travellers book most around Ephesus right now. What each one covers, how long it takes, and which operator runs it.
Private Ephesus shore tour from Kusadasi with a licensed guide, flexible pacing, and a guaranteed on-time return to your ship.
“Private Tour with Fatima is amazing. She is knowledgeable and very pleasant. Glad we did this private trip with her instead of using our cruise excursion. Got to see all sites we want.”
Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with port pickup, an English guide, air-conditioned van, and stops including Mary’s House and Artemis.
“It is a wonderful visual experience of the ruins. We had an amazing experience with this tour. MetinP was a terrific guide, so knowledgeable and friendly. Not only was he a wealth of knowledge but a genuinely great guy to spend time talking with. Metin also went out of his way to help me with…”
Private half-day from Kusadasi: Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, Mary’s House, lunch, and a carpet weaving stop.
“Melissa is very detail oriented, and has a kind personality. We had plenty of free time to see the Virgin Mary's house. The cultural stops to see the Turkish carpets and pottery designs were very interesting.”
Private Ephesus and Mary’s House tour from Kusadasi with a licensed guide, flexible stops, and guaranteed on-time ship return.
“Our guide, Phylis (Filiz) met us as soon as we disembarked from our ship (as early as possible to beat the crowds & heat) - we left straight away yo visit the House of Virgin Mary then a personalized tour through Ephesus. Filiz was a very knowledgeable & amazing guide which made a visit even…”
Kuşadası Port to Ephesus and Mary’s House with skip-the-line ticket handling, air-conditioned pickup, and a traditional carpet-village lunch.
“Had a wonderful experience!! Our tour guide Utdu was very knowledgeable and patient with us!!! Definitely would do thus again!!! Thank you!!”
Private, skip-the-line Ephesus day with Mercedes pickup, expert English guide, included lunch, and optional nearby stops like Mary’s House.
“The only way to day trip to Ephesus. Nergis from Otti Travel was fantastic. Perfectly planned day, smooth pick up and Mehmet was a very experienced driver. We were ahead of the ‘tourist wave’ all day. Lunch was delicious and comfortable. So pleased we booked private experience.”
Cruise-friendly guided tour from Kusadasi to Mary’s House and Ephesus with skip-the-line help, A/C transport, and Turkish lunch.
“The trip was amazing .. Well planned and our guide Ozzie was wonderful.. would defo recommend it !!”
Private Ephesus with lunch and a traditional Turkish bath from Kusadasi. Efficient pickup, private guide, flexible timing. Entrance fees extra.
“The Turkish bath is NOT included in this Price !!, the Bath is Extra, this is not how it’s Advertised. You have to read the Fine print to find out. We were already on our tour before the guide informed us the price for the bath was not included.”
Private cruise tour from Kusadasi to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, with lunch, guided highlights, and a Selcuk shopping stop.
“We had a brilliant day with Fatih, fabulous guide, very knowledgeable with a great personality. Ephesus was awesome & great to explore when your tour guide is a historian! We also visited a local shop for sampling various Turkish nibbles & perfumes etc...no hard sale pressure & enjoyed a Turkish coffee. After our lovely visit…”
Private Ephesus shore tour from Kusadasi with Virgin Mary’s House, Ancient Ephesus, quick Temple of Artemis stop, and guaranteed ship return.
“This was the best tour in our 9 day trip. It was truly a private tour with a large luxury Mercedes van and a driver. The tour guide Neslie, was sensational, she was knowledgeable, personable and spoke perfect English. She made sure that we saw all the important sights in and around Ephesus. She arranged…”
