Private Ephesus Highlights Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port
Duration: 4–5 Hours
Tour Type: Private Shore Excursion
Departure and Return: Kusadasi Cruise Port
Short Description
Explore the highlights of ancient Ephesus on a private shore excursion created exclusively for cruise passengers arriving at Kusadasi Port. Visit Ephesus Ancient City and the Temple of Artemis with a licensed professional guide, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle and return to your ship comfortably before departure.
Tour Highlights
- Private excursion exclusively for your party
- Pick-up and drop-off at Kusadasi Cruise Port
- Ephesus Ancient City
- Celsus Library
- Great Theatre
- Curetes Street
- Temple of Hadrian
- Temple of Artemis
- Licensed professional tour guide
- Private air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle
- Starting time arranged according to your cruise schedule
- Planned on-time return to Kusadasi Port
- No forced shopping stops
Meeting at Kusadasi Cruise Port
Your licensed professional tour guide will meet you outside the Kusadasi Cruise Terminal after you pass through customs. Your guide will hold a sign displaying your name.
The meeting time will be arranged according to your cruise ship’s arrival and departure schedule. After meeting your guide, you will travel to Ephesus in a comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle.
The drive from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Ephesus takes approximately 25–30 minutes.
Ephesus Ancient City
Your first major visit will be Ephesus Ancient City, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean.
Walk along the ancient marble streets while your guide explains the history, architecture and daily life of Ephesus.
During the visit, you will see:
- Odeon
- State Agora
- Prytaneion
- Domitian Square
- Monumental Fountain
- Temple of Hadrian
- Trajan Fountain
- Curetes Street
- Scholastica Baths
- Celsus Library
- Commercial Agora
- Marble Street
- Great Theatre
- Harbour Street
The guided visit to Ephesus takes approximately 2–2.5 hours. There will also be time for photographs and questions.
Please note: The Terrace Houses are not included in this excursion. Guests wishing to visit them should select our Private Ephesus & Terrace Houses Premium Shore Excursion.
Temple of Artemis
After Ephesus, continue to the Temple of Artemis, once considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Although only limited remains survive today, your guide will explain the importance of the temple and its connection with ancient Ephesus.
Entrance to the Temple of Artemis is free.
Return to Kusadasi Cruise Port
After completing the excursion, your private vehicle will take you directly back to Kusadasi Cruise Port.
The program will be carefully arranged according to your ship’s departure and final boarding time. We plan the excursion to return you to the port comfortably before your ship departs.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at Kusadasi Cruise Port
- Licensed professional English-speaking tour guide
- Private air-conditioned Mercedes Vito or Mercedes Sprinter
- Professional driver
- Parking fees
- Fuel expenses
- Local taxes
- Excursion timing arranged according to the cruise schedule
Important Information
- This excursion is designed exclusively for cruise passengers arriving at Kusadasi Port.
- Please provide your cruise ship’s name, arrival time and departure time when booking.
- Your exact meeting time will be confirmed according to the ship’s schedule.
- If your ship arrives late, the itinerary and visiting time may be adjusted.
- Entrance tickets are not included in the tour price.
- Your guide will assist you with obtaining the necessary entrance tickets.
- The Terrace Houses are not included in this program.
- Ephesus has uneven marble streets, slopes and steps.
- This tour does not include compulsory carpet, leather, jewellery or other shopping stops.
- A shopping or local lunch stop will only be added if requested by your private group.
- The order of the visits may be changed to avoid crowds and use your time efficiently.
- Guests with limited mobility should inform us before booking.
Meeting Information
After leaving your cruise ship, proceed through the Kusadasi Cruise Terminal and customs area. Your guide will wait at the designated meeting point outside the terminal, holding a sign with your name.
Before the excursion, we will provide:
- Guide’s name and telephone number
- Guide’s WhatsApp number
- Driver’s telephone number
- Vehicle type
- Vehicle registration plate
- Emergency contact information
Booking Information Required
- Cruise ship name
- Ship arrival time
- Ship departure time
- Number of participants
- Lead passenger’s full name
- Mobile telephone and WhatsApp number
- Preferred guiding language
- Mobility restrictions or special requirements
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at Kusadasi Cruise Port
- Licensed professional English-speaking tour guide
- Private air-conditioned Mercedes Vito or Mercedes Sprinter
- Professional driver
- Parking fees
- Fuel expenses
- Local taxes
- Excursion timing arranged according to the cruise schedule
Not Included
- Ephesus Ancient City entrance fee
- Terrace Houses entrance fee
- Meals and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
What to Bring
- Passport or cruise ship identification card
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Drinking water
- Camera or mobile phone
- Light jacket during spring and autumn
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