Shore excursion Kuşadası: private Ephesus – back on board on time

Your cruise ship docks in Kuşadası (Ege Ports) – only about 20 minutes from Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Your private, state-licensed guide awaits you with a name sign right at the terminal exit. Our partner office is based in Kuşadası: short distances, no group tours with strangers – and your timely return to your ship is guaranteed.

The fixed price depends on your ship's time in port: up to 4 hours €220, 5–7 hours €240, each additional hour €35 – each for 1–3 people.

Highlights

• Ephesus with the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre and Curetes Street – tickets in advance, no queuing at the ticket office
• Optional: the famous Terrace Houses
• House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana)
• Basilica of St John in Selçuk with the tomb of the Apostle John
• Artemision – remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
• Depending on time in port: mountain village of Şirince or the Ephesus Museum in Selçuk

Full description

How your day runs: pick-up right at the ship at your preferred time, a private drive in an air-conditioned vehicle, a guided tour at your own pace – from a compact 4 hours to a full day. On request, lunch at a typical local restaurant. We plan the route around your ship's time in port and bring you back to the terminal with a generous buffer before “all aboard”.

What we see

We adapt order and selection to weekday, opening hours, weather and your wishes.

• 1 · Ancient city of Ephesus
  Magnesian Gate, State Agora, Odeon, Curetes Street, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre.
• 2 · Terrace Houses (optional)
  Roman homes with frescoes and mosaics under a protective roof, separate ticket.
• 3 · House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana Evi)
  Chapel, holy spring and prayer wall on Nightingale Hill.
• 4 · Basilica of St John and İsa Bey Mosque
  Justinian's basilica above the traditional tomb of John, view of Ayasuluk castle; Seljuk mosque at the foot of the hill.
• 5 · Artemision
  The last column of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
• 6 · Depending on time in port
  Mountain village of Şirince or the Ephesus Museum in Selçuk.

Included

• Private, state-licensed guide in your language – 25 languages on request
• Route planning based on your time in port
• Headsets for groups of 16 or more
• Private vehicle with driver from/to the cruise terminal, if booked

Not included

• Entrance fees (Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Basilica of St John, House of Mary)
• Lunch and drinks
• Private vehicle with driver, optional: €120 + €10 per person
• Personal expenses, tips

Meeting point

Your guide awaits you with a name sign right at the terminal exit of Kuşadası cruise port (Ege Ports). At the end we bring you back to the terminal with a generous buffer before “all aboard”.

You will recognise me by the sign “MeinReiseleiter.de” and the visibly worn guide licence. We confirm meeting point and time with your booking.

Route to the meeting point (Google Maps): 📍 Kuşadası Cruise Port

Important information

German, English, Turkish, French, Italian, Spanish – 25 more languages on request.

• Cruise guests – Please state ship and time in port; we plan the return to the ship with ample buffer.
• Group size – 1–45 participants, your group only.
• Vehicle – Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and Selçuk can only be reached from the port by vehicle; we recommend the optional private vehicle with driver.
• Beware of cheap offers – Be careful with conspicuously cheap offers right at the port – such tours are often subsidised by sales commissions and cost you valuable time ashore in sales events. With us, your time belongs to you.
• No shopping stops – Visits to carpet, jewellery or leather businesses are expressly not part of our tours.
• Comfortable shoes and sun protection – Ancient paving, little shade in Ephesus; bring water in summer.
• Museum Pass – Ephesus, the Terrace Houses and the Basilica of St John are included in the Museum Pass Aegean; the House of Mary is not.