Private Ephesus from Kusadasi Port | No Shopping & On-Time Return

NO SHOPPING - ON-TIME RETURN GUARANTEE This private Ephesus tour is for travelers who want to focus on sightseeing without unwanted shopping stops. No carpet, leather, ceramic, jewelry, or other commercial visits are included in the itinerary. You’ll have a private licensed guide, private vehicle and separate driver, with the pace adjusted to your group. Visit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, Terrace Houses, Ephesus Experience Museum and the Temple of Artemis. Entrance fees are not included, giving you more flexibility. You only pay for the sites you choose to enter, and your guide can adjust the day to your interests and available time. If you request a shopping or local craft visit, your guide will be happy to assist. For cruise guests, the tour is planned around your ship’s schedule and includes our **ON-TIME RETURN GUARANTEE** to Kusadasi Port. Lunch is not included.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   Pass by

   Your tour guide and driver will meet you at Kusadasi Cruise Port. You will begin your tour in a comfortable private vehicle with a separate driver. The itinerary is carefully arranged around your ship’s schedule, and we guarantee an on-time return for cruise passengers. After meeting your guide, you will head directly to your first sightseeing stop.

2. 2

   The House of the Virgin Mary

   30 min

   We will visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a serene pilgrimage site located in the hills above Ephesus. Your tour guide will share the history and religious significance of this sacred place, and you will have time to visit the house and explore the peaceful surrounding grounds before continuing on to Ephesus.

3. 3

   Ephesus Ancient City

   2 hours

   You will walk through Ephesus with your tour guide and feel the ancient city come to life as you explore one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the Mediterranean. As you move along marble streets, you’ll pass the impressive Library of Celsus, the bustling ancient Agora, and the grand Great Theater, while your guide brings everyday life, trade, religion, and history of Ephesus vividly into story. Because this is a private tour, the experience flows at your own rhythm, allowing your group to truly take in each moment.

4. 4

   Ephesus Terrace Houses

   30 min

   When we step inside the Terrace Houses, we imagine the lives of Ephesus’ wealthiest families unfolding around us. As you walk through the rooms, the detailed mosaics under your feet, the faded frescoes on the walls, and the elegant marble interiors quietly tell stories of comfort, status, and daily life in the ancient city. Your guide will bring it all to life, explaining how these homes were designed and how their residents once lived, worked, and entertained within these very spaces.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   30 min

   We will continue to the Ephesus Experience Museum, where the journey through ancient Ephesus takes on a new life. As you step inside, the city you’ve just walked through begins to unfold again—but this time through light, sound, and storytelling. The streets, the library, and the grand theater reappear in vivid digital scenes, weaving together the places and stories you’ve just discovered. It feels as if Ephesus itself is speaking, gently connecting the past with the present in a modern and immersive way that brings the entire experience full circle.

6. 6

   Basilica of St. John

   30 min

   We will visit the Basilica of St. John in Selcuk, built over the traditional burial place of St. John the Apostle. Your private guide will explain the basilica’s history, its importance in early Christianity, and its connection to Ephesus. From the site, you can also enjoy views across Selcuk and the surrounding area before continuing the tour.

7. 7

   The Temple of Artemis

   20 min

   Our last stop is at the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your guide will explain its historical importance and its role in ancient Ephesus before you return to Kusadasi.

8. 8

   Stop 8

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   Return to Kusadasi Cruise Port at the end of your tour. We plan the day around your ship’s departure time and make sure you are back at the port comfortably before sailing. Our On-Time Return Guarantee is designed to give cruise passengers peace of mind throughout the day.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.