EPHESUS · TURKEY
The Aegean classics.
The 10 shore excursions tours travellers book most around Ephesus right now. What each one covers, how long it takes, and which operator runs it.
Private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi with a guide, air-conditioned vehicle, Temple of Artemis, and Şirince fruit wine tasting.
“It was amazing! Tour guide was great! So informative and friendly. Very knowledgeable.”
Private Ephesus shore excursion with lunch from Kusadasi. Skip lines, tour key sites with context, and enjoy a Turkish meal.
“This was a horrible experience. You have to pay for each entry and it is $200.00 the merchant was horrible. Viator was horrible. Do not purchase”
Private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi with a guide, priority ticket option, and smooth cruise-port pickup to see Artemis and more.
“Our guide Ali was very knowledgeable and professional. Excellent private tour with a nice van transportation directly from the cruise port. We were able to customize the tour with a stop at the Turkish rug factory, visit to a family ceramics business and a lunch on a lawn with traditional Turkish dishes. On the way…”
A private Kusadasi shore tour to Ephesus plus the House of the Virgin Mary and Artemis. See big ruins fast, with guided pacing.
“On time but did not rate the guide very well. His English was hard to understand and left us on own to often”
Half-day private Ephesus shore excursion from Kuşadası with skip-the-line entry, Terrace Houses, Artemis, St. John and Mary’s House.
“This tour included the terrace houses, something that is great to see and that most ship tours did not include. The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. The included lunch was nothing special and we could have skipped the carpet factory. Otherwise, it was great”
Private 5-hour Kusadasi shore excursion to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, with port pickup, art-historian guidance, and skip-the-line access.
“Our tour guide Jan was a little lazy. We'll see other guides accompany their group inside temples and ruins, but hewill just give us free time and wait by the shafe. But private tour is still better than the cruises' own tour with 50 people.”
Private Ephesus shore tour with licensed guide, UNESCO ruins, St. John and Mary’s House, artisan stops, and cruise-timed return.
“With only one day to make the most of our cruise stop in Kusadasi, Turkey we are grateful to have found Takk Travel thru Viator, and to have Koray as our guide. Koray was fun and helped us understand the history and significance of Ephesus, Read more”
Private Kusadasi shore tour to Ephesus, Didyma and Miletus with a guide, air-conditioned van, and worry-free return to the ship.
“This was the best tour that we had on our entire 9 day Mediterranean Cruise. Our tour guide Serdar Karakas was outstanding. His knowledge of Ephesus, Didyma and Miletus was truly a learning experience for myself, my husband and Read more”
Private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi with skip-the-line entry, a licensed guide, and a satisfying Turkish lunch.
“We booked a separate shore excursion from our cruise ship. We booked this tour and were really pleased. The tour company was responsive and directions on where to meet them were very clear. There was plenty of time to see all the things we had on our itinerary and also make a few pit stops…”
Private shore excursion from Kusadasi to Ephesus and the Virgin Mary’s House with expert guide, air-conditioned pickup, and worry-free return.
“We had a great private tour. Met right on time. Comfortable air conditioned van . Because so many ships were in port our guide took us to the House of the Virgin Mary first to beat the traffic. Very emotional experience. Remember to bring some paper or a piece of fabric to write a message…”
