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Kuşadası Private Ephesus Shore Excursion

A private introduction to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, paced for a cruise call.

Duration5–6 hours
DepartureKuşadası Cruise Port
GroupPrivate
GuideLicensed

The experience

Built for the day your ship docks in Kuşadası, this tour gets you from the pier to the heart of Ephesus without queues of coaches or a rigid group timetable. Your guide explains how a Roman port city worked: the marble street, the great library facade, the theatre where thousands gathered, and the civic pride behind them. Time is kept for lunch and for a calm return, so the ship stays the priority.

Ephesus Archaeological SiteLibrary of CelsusGreat TheatreTemple of Artemis site

Suggested itinerary

01 Meet your guide at the Kuşadası Cruise Port and set off for Ephesus.
02 Travel to the ancient city, with introductions on the way.
03 Walk the marble streets of Ephesus with your licensed guide, passing the Library of Celsus and ending at the Great Theatre.
04 Pause at the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, if the schedule allows.
05 Enjoy a local lunch.
06 Return to the port within the agreed ship schedule.

The final visiting order and optional stops are confirmed in your written itinerary.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and transfers
  • Licensed guide
  • Local lunch

Not included

  • Standard site admission
  • Terrace Houses supplementary admission
  • Other drinks
  • Personal purchases and gratuities

Budget for admission

Official museum and site tickets are paid separately and are not part of the starting price. Prices set by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism change, so check the current e-ticket catalogue or ask us before you travel.

Planning notes

The displayed USD amount is an indicative per-guest starting price for a private group of four. Your final quote depends on date, group size, pickup location, operating conditions and the confirmed itinerary. Opening hours and route order can change; your guide confirms the practical plan before you travel.

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