Small group
Shared guide and minibus on a fixed route
- Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary
- Temple of Artemis, lunch in Selçuk
- Set start time · 5–6 hours
From $49 pp · based on 2 · Entrance tickets not included
Kusadasi Shore Excursions to Ephesus
Ephesus from the pier in 3–6 hours, timed to your ship.
Pay nothing now — pay cash on the day
No card needed · Free cancellation up to 24 hours
- Back-to-ship guarantee
Kuşadası shore excursions
Small group $49 pp · Short port call $69 pp · Private $79 pp
Short port call
Private · Ephesus only · 3–4 hours
- Your own guide and vehicle
- Downhill walk, upper to lower gate
- For calls of 5 hours or more
From $69 pp · based on 2 · Entrance tickets not included
Private
Your own guide, vehicle and driver
- Same route, at your own pace
- Starts as soon as you are off the ship
- Optional Terrace Houses or St John’s
From $79 pp · based on 2 · Entrance tickets not included
Entrance feesPrices without entrance tickets — you buy them at the sites; each tour page shows the fee.
3 more tours · prices on 3 November 2026
More Kuşadası shore excursions
Every tour is timed to your ship.
Calls of 7.5 h or more
Private tourPort pickup
Private Ephesus & Terrace Houses from Kuşadası Port — Virgin Mary & St John
Pay cash on the day · Back-to-ship guarantee
From$79
pp · based on 2 travellers
Entrance tickets not included
Calls of 7.5 h or more
Private tourPort pickup
Private Ephesus & Şirince Tour from Kuşadası Port — Temple of Artemis
Pay cash on the day · Back-to-ship guarantee
From$99
pp · based on 2 travellers
Entrance tickets not included
Calls of 7.5 h or more
Private tourPort pickup
Private Ephesus & St John Tour from Kuşadası Port — Virgin Mary & Artemis
Pay cash on the day · Back-to-ship guarantee
From$79
pp · based on 2 travellers
Entrance tickets not included
How it works
How your shore day works
Reserve online
Ship, port date and WhatsApp. No card.
We confirm
48 and 24 hours before your call.
Meet at the pier
Your guide waits at the terminal exit.
Pay cash on the day
To your guide, in USD, EUR or GBP.
The route
Small group or private?
Two ways to see Ephesus
Small group or private?
Small group
Shared guide and minibus on a fixed route
Best for: Couples and solo cruisers who are happy with a set start time and want a lower price per person.
- Ephesus: Curetes Street, Library of Celsus
- House of the Virgin Mary
- Carpet weaving centre and leather workshop
- Temple of Artemis
- Lunch in Selçuk
- Who is with you
- A shared group on a fixed schedule
- Guide and vehicle
- Shared guide and minibus
- Start
- Set start time, confirmed with your booking
- Extra sites
- Not available on the group tour
- Payment
- Pay cash on the day
Private
Your own guide and vehicle, at your pace
Best for: Families, groups of four or more, and anyone who wants to set the pace or add the Terrace Houses.
- Ephesus: Curetes Street, Library of Celsus
- House of the Virgin Mary
- Temple of Artemis
- Lunch in Selçuk
- Carpet weaving centre
- Who is with you
- Your party only
- Guide and vehicle
- Your own guide, vehicle and driver
- Start
- As soon as you are off the ship
- Extra sites
- St John’s Basilica or Terrace Houses (ticketed add-on)
- Payment
- Pay cash on the day
Before you book
Kuşadası shore excursion questions
Will I be back on board in time?
Yes. We bring you back to the pier at least 60 minutes before all-aboard.
How far is Ephesus from Kuşadası cruise port?
About 20 km, roughly 25 minutes by road. A visit to the ancient city takes about two to three hours on foot, so Ephesus fits comfortably into most port calls.
How do I pay for a shore excursion?
Reserve now, pay your guide in cash on the day (US dollars, euros or British pounds) — no deposit, no card needed.
Are entrance tickets included on shore excursions?
Your choice. Add the entrance tickets at the official price when you book, or pay them at the gate; the tour page shows both prices.
Small group or private shore excursion?
Small group: a shared guide and minibus on a fixed route and schedule. Private: only your party, with your own guide and vehicle, timed to your ship.
Can I cancel a shore excursion?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour, and you get a full refund if the cruise line cancels or skips the port call.
Planning your Kuşadası call?
Send your ship, date and time in port. We tell you which tour fits.