Ephesus Tours & Shore Excursions
Private Tours in Ephesus, Kusadasi and Pamukkale
Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary & Sirince Village Day Tour With Lunch
Experience the absolute essence of the region combining the spiritual peace of Mary's House, the ancient grandeur of Ephesus, and the fruit wines of Sirince.
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Ephesus & House of the Virgin Mary Discovery Tour with Lunch (From Port or Hotels)
A comprehensive guided journey combining the profound spiritual peace of the House of the Virgin Mary with the breathtaking Roman grandeur of ancient Ephesus.
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Ephesus & House of the Virgin Mary Tour From Selcuk With Lunch
Perfect for cruise passengers and time-sensitive travelers. Explore the two absolute highlights of the region—Ephesus and Mary’s House—with expert guides and premium transport.
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Ephesus Heritage Tour & Authentic Village Lunch at Gülay’s Home
Our signature experience. Combine the world-class history of Ephesus with an exclusive, traditional farm-to-table lunch hosted inside an authentic local home (Gülay’s Home).
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Pamukkale Travertines & Hierapolis Ancient City Day Tour
Leave the coast behind to witness a unique natural wonder. Journey directly from Kusadasi to the snow-white thermal terraces of Pamukkale and Hierapolis Spa City.
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Same-Day Ephesus & Pamukkale Express from Kusadasi
Short on time but want to see it all? This carefully timed, high-efficiency express tour combines the best of Ephesus and Pamukkale in one action-packed day.
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Expert Local Guides for Ephesus Private Tours
Plan your Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with a trusted local team. We arrange private Ephesus tours, cruise shore excursions, airport transfers and tailor-made Turkey travel programs with clear timing and comfortable vehicles.
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Travelers Who Chose Artemis Turizm
Perfectly organized Ephesus tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and flexible.
Sarah M. United KingdomClean vehicle, on-time pickup and a wonderful day in Ephesus.
Marco R. ItalyBooking was very easy and the team helped with every detail.
Aylin K. TurkeyWhere we pick you up
Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi Port, Hotels and Izmir Airport
Kusadasi Cruise Port
Pier-side meeting point for shore excursions, timed to your ship's all-aboard.
20 km to EphesusKusadasi Hotels
Door-to-door pickup from hotels in Kusadasi, Ladies Beach and Long Beach.
25-30 minutes to EphesusIzmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Private transfer and airport-start tours for arriving travellers.
About 70 kmSelcuk & Sirince
Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, St. John Basilica and Sirince village.
Ephesus is in SelcukGood to know
Ephesus Tour Questions, Answered
How far is Ephesus from Kusadasi port?
Ephesus is about 20 km from Kusadasi cruise port, roughly a 25-30 minute drive. We meet you at the pier and plan the return well before your ship's all-aboard time.
Do you pick up cruise passengers directly from the ship?
Yes. Our guide waits at the Kusadasi port exit with a name sign, and the whole itinerary is built around your ship's departure time so you are never rushed.
How long does a private Ephesus tour take?
A classic Ephesus tour takes about 3 to 4 hours. Adding the House of the Virgin Mary and Sirince village makes it a 5 to 6 hour day, and it is fully flexible because the tour is private.
Is a licensed guide included in the tour price?
Yes. All Ephesus tours are led by a licensed local guide, and the price also covers the private vehicle and hotel or port pickup. Museum entrance fees and lunch are quoted separately.
Can I visit Ephesus and Pamukkale on the same day?
It is possible as a long express day trip, since Pamukkale is around 190 km from Kusadasi. If you have the time we usually recommend splitting it over two days so neither site feels rushed.
Ephesus Travel Blog
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