Private Tour
PRIVATE TOUR FOR CRUISERS: Mary's House (Meryemana) and Ephesus
Overview
Available languages
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Discover the very best of EPHESUS on a stress-free PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSION designed especially FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS. With your own licensed local guide and comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll explore the UNESCO-listed RUINS OF EPHESUS, the HOUSE OF THE VIRGIN MARY, and the TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS at a pace that suits you. Skip the stress of group buses, complicated logistics, and rushed schedules—your guide handles everything, from timing around your ship’s arrival to arranging entrances, comfort breaks, and optional shopping or artisan visits upon request. All you need to do is enjoy your day and be back at the port right on time.
- Worry-free Private Tour with port pickup, drop-off, and timing planned for your ship,
- Visit Ephesus, Mary's House, and Temple of Artemis in one day,
- Licensed local guide and private, air-conditioned vehicle just for your party,
- Flexible pace and route, customised to your interests and walking level,
- You can add & taste Authentic Turkish Lunch,
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
UPON YOUR SHIP'S ARRIVAL AT THE PORT, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET WITH OUR TEAM WITHIN 30 TO 45 MINUTES. BY DOING SO, YOU CAN BYPASS THE CROWDS, SCHOOL BUSES, AND HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS, ENSURING AN ENHANCED AND MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS.
OUR PRIVATE TOURS ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE SHIP.
BOOK YOUR PRIVATE TOUR WITH US, VERIFIED PROVIDER OF KUSADASI/EPHESUS CRUISE PORT!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kusadasi
IMPORTANT INFORMATION GROUP TOURS follow a fixed schedule, and you have to pay all ENTRY FEES IN ADVANCE, whether you are interested in the sites or not. Why pay for a place you don't want to visit and feel obliged to go just because you paid for it? The reason entry fees are not included in our PRIVATE TOURS is to provide you with more flexibility. When we meet in the morning, we ask about your interests and the places you want to visit, and we tailor the itinerary accordingly. This way, you only pay entry fees for the places that genuinely interest you. With our PRIVATE TOURS, you have complete control and visit only the places you want to see. Would you prefer to spend your day WAITING FOR OTHER FELLOW TRAVELERS and STICKING TO A FIXED ITINERARY on a group tour, or ENJOY A PRIVATE TOUR CUSTOMIZED JUST FOR YOUR FAMILY? The choice is yours!
Kusadasi
We will meet you at the Cruise Port! Once your tour is booked, we’ll reach out promptly with your customised meeting time and precise meeting location, arranged according to your cruise ship’s arrival & departure.
What‘s Included
Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off (mentioned on the details)
Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Museum Entrance Tickets (you can include or exclude the ticket according to the option)
Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
Museum EntranceTickets (you can include or exclude the ticket according to the option)
Pickup points
Kusadasi Cruise Port
Options
EXCL. MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS
MUSEUM TICKETS: On the day of your tour, you can choose the Museums you are interested in visiting and pay the entrance fees on-site.
PRIVATE TOUR: Tailor-made Private Tour excluding the Museum Entrance Tickets.
Pickup included
INCL. MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS
MUSEUM TICKETS: INCLUDING MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS for Ephesus Ancient City and the House of Virgen Mary.
MINIVAN
Pickup included
Reviews
1,349 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Surprisingly
G1369IDfernandof,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this tour the guide Mehmet Kadir was waiting for us the departure of the ship in Izmir we thank you for your professionalism and your patience in explaining all the monuments since we do not speak almost anything English Ephesus is beautiful and historic the house of the Virgin Mary local spiritual and of faith we recommend
Unforgettable
rosafW4405DV,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thank Mr Mehmet Kadir for the sympathy, professionalism a person with a lot of culture explained everything in detail without being exhausting.It was fantastic to have met Efeso with Mr. Mehmet Kadir if knowledge and culture is wealth so I go much richer to Portugal with what I saw and learned. I definitely recommend Thank you Thank you Mr. Mehmet Kadir
Ephesus was mostly a good experience
Mike S,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guided monologue was very good. It was over and above expectations. The Mary’s home spiel was a little too abbreviated maybe because it needed to be. The only disappointment was the hard sells at the rug making and leather goods stops. We had asked to stop and see how Turkish rugs are made. That said, it was quite obvious that our guide would get a fee if we purchased anything. Lots of good warnings about where to beware and what to watch for.
Ephesus with Fatima!!!
Roseann B,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an experience! Fatima was a gift dropped in our lap thankfully. We learned so much about Turkey, the culture, the customs and the history! She is a fabulous advocate for the tourist and is concerned always with your safety, and experience. Learning and shopping from the local artisans was a great experience. I can’t decide if visiting the final resting place of Mother Mary or seeing where St Paul spoke to the Ephesians was my favorite part. Also, the Roman houses are totally worth it if you can navigate steps. This tour was amazing because we could totally customize the entire day to meet the needs of our older family. Thank you Fatima for a beautiful and memorable.
Perfect private tour at great price!
628mistyc,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked this tour so we wouldn't have to pay the inflated cruise ship prices. This tour was easy to get to, our guide Lale, was extremely knowledgeable and fun. We were able to customize our experience and move on our time line and we didn't have to worry about transportation. Highly recommend!
Ephesus tour
969myanht,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Gulsah, was absolutely fantastic! She was super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and made sure every part of our trip was tailored to what we loved most. We learned so much and had an amazing time—highly recommend her!
Ephesus Tour
jaypC4695JM,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Gulsah. She was very accommodating ans well informed. Gave us lots of information and customized our trips to what we like. Would highly recommend.
Josh
Nigel H,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour and Josh was a brilliant guide, friendly, and very knowledgeable, would highly recommend. The driver Yildo was also very pleasant and a comfortable, clean vehicle.
Trip to Ephesus, weil coordinated
huongt115,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Viator is good & reliable. They contacted us a day before the ship arrived & provided a thorough meeting instruction. Gulsah is a decent tour guide.
Nice tour, nice guide.
TonyP3761,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Gulsah was very helpful on our tour of the surrounding area. She provided plenty of insights about our surroundings complete with historical facts. Recommended.
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