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Private Ephesus & Şirince Tour from Kuşadası PortTemple of Artemis

Shore excursion4-6 HoursPrivate, your party onlyLunch included

Pay nothing now — pay cash on the day

No card needed · Free cancellation up to 24 hours

From$99≈ €84per person, based on 2 travellers

Total for 2: $198 · per person drops as your group grows

+ about $46 pp entrance fees (≈ €40), paid at the sites

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  • Back-to-ship guarantee: back at the pier 60 minutes before all-aboard

Licensed local guides+90 507 357 58 94Office in Kuşadası

Entrance fees
You pay about $46 per adult (≈ €40) at Ephesus (children under 8 free). Ticket queues can be long on cruise days — your guide plans the time around them.

Official prices per adult: Ephesus $46

2 adults: $198 in cash on the tour day (US dollars, euros or British pounds) · entrance fees paid at the sites

Infants under 2 travel free · Children 2–7: free site entrances (seats and flights at adult rate)

  • Duration4-6 Hours

  • Tour typePrivate · your party only

  • Meeting pointYour guide meets you at the Kuşadası Ege Port terminal exit with a TurkeyVia sign. Minimum port stay: 7.5 hours; the drive back is timed to reach the terminal at least 60 minutes before all-aboard.

  • Return to shipBack at the ship 60 min before all-aboard

  • CancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours · Port-call cancellation covered

Overview

Explore Ephesus and Şirince on a private 4–6 hour shore excursion from Kuşadası Ege Port, with your own guide and vehicle. Lunch is in Şirince; pay cash on the day.

Highlights

  • Walk Curetes Street to the Library of Celsus
  • See the Great Theatre in Ephesus
  • Stop at the Temple of Artemis
  • Explore Şirince’s village lanes
  • Have lunch in Şirince

Itinerary

Pickup at the Kuşadası Ege Port terminal exit, where your guide holds a TurkeyVia sign.

Ephesus in the morning, a short stop at the Temple of Artemis, then up into the hills for lunch and a stroll in Şirince. 4–6 hours from the port and back, timed to your ship, with a carpet weaving visit (no obligation to buy) on the way.

  1. Kuşadası Ege Port to Ephesus

    Time here: 25 mins

    The driver drops you and your guide at the upper gate.

  2. Ephesus upper city and Curetes Street

    Time here: 45 mins

    The State Agora, the Odeon, the Temple of Hadrian and the Fountain of Trajan on the way down the marble street.

  3. Library of Celsus and Great Theatre

    Time here: 45 mins

    Time at the library façade, then Marble Street to the theatre and out through the lower gate.

  4. Carpet Weaving Education Center (about 30–45 min)

    Time here: 30-45 mins

    A cultural introduction to traditional Turkish hand-knotted carpets: see weavers at work, how silk is drawn from cocoons and how natural dyes are made, with Turkish tea. No obligation to buy.

  5. Temple of Artemis

    Time here: 10 mins

    A short stop at the field where one re-erected column marks the temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. No ticket needed.

  6. Drive up to Şirince

    Time here: 20 mins

    A winding road from Selçuk climbs through olive groves and orchards into the hills.

  7. Lunch in Şirince

    Time here: 45 mins

    A sit-down lunch at a village restaurant.

  8. Şirince village walk

    Time here: 45 mins

    Wander the lanes between stone houses, pass the restored church, and then free time on your own before the drive back.

  9. Return to Kuşadası Ege Port

    Time here: 35 mins

    Down from the village and along the coast to the cruise terminal, arriving at least 60 minutes before all-aboard.

Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for the whole tour

Departure transfer: From Şirince back to the port, arriving at least 60 minutes before all-aboard.Meals: Lunch in Şirince included; drinks are extra.

Meeting point and return to your ship

Meeting point
Your guide meets you at the Kuşadası Ege Port terminal exit with a TurkeyVia sign. Minimum port stay: 7.5 hours; the drive back is timed to reach the terminal at least 60 minutes before all-aboard.
Return to your ship
Back at the port at least 60 minutes before all-aboard. If your ship is late or the call is cancelled, see the cancellation terms below.

What happens after you book

  1. 1
    Reserve online, no card

    Give your ship name, port date and WhatsApp number. Nothing is charged.

  2. 2
    We confirm

    We confirm on WhatsApp or by email, usually within about 1 hour (09:00–18:00 Turkey time). Your e-voucher follows by email.

  3. 3
    We check in before your port day

    We confirm the plan 48 and 24 hours before your call.

  4. 4
    Pay your guide in cash

    Pay your guide in cash on the day — US dollars, euros or British pounds.

What's included

Included

  • Licensed English-speaking private guide
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle from Kuşadası Ege Port to Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, Şirince and back
  • Lunch at a village restaurant in Şirince

Not included

  • Entrance tickets (Ephesus) — add them at booking or buy them at the gate
  • Tips (optional)
  • Drinks with lunch
  • Personal purchases in Şirince
  • Entrance fees (Ephesus): about €40 per adult, paid at the sites; children under 8 free

Good to know

Workshop stop: a carpet weaving centre. Part of the programme, no obligation to buy.

Before you go

  • Bring your cruise card and a photo ID; you need them to leave and re-board the ship.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes: most sites have uneven ground, stone paths and steps.
  • Bring a hat, sunscreen and water in the warm months; there is little shade at the ancient sites.
  • Vegetarian, vegan or other dietary needs at lunch: tell us when you book and we let the restaurant know.
  • Mobility needs or travelling with small children? Tell us before you book, and we tell you honestly which parts of the day suit you.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours · Port-call cancellation covered

  • 24 hours or more: Free cancellation, full refund. Under 24 hours or no-show: No refund, unless the cruise line cancels or skips the port call. If the cruise line cancels or skips the port call, you receive a full refund.
  • Request cancellation in writing, by email or WhatsApp; the cancellation date is the day we receive your message. Refunds go back the way you paid, within 14 days: card payments to the same card. Shore excursions are paid on the day, so nothing is collected in advance.
  • If unavoidable extraordinary circumstances at the destination make the trip impossible, you receive a full refund, less any mandatory taxes and genuinely non-refundable third-party payments, itemised for you.
  • Date changes are free when requested at least 72 hours before a day tour, 24 hours before a shore excursion, or 21 days before a package or a day trip by plane, subject to availability. For these, a date change 14–20 days before departure costs €50 per booking; under 14 days it depends on availability, and any airline or hotel change fees are charged at cost. Name changes (passing your booking to someone else at least 7 days before departure) are free except for any airline name-change fee, charged at cost.
  • If TurkeyVia cancels, including because the minimum group size is not met, you can choose a full refund or an alternative.
Full cancellation policy

Your contract is with İlke Seyahat Turizm Ticaret Gıda Orman Ürünleri Gemi Acenteliği İthalat İhracat Sanayi Limited Şirketi, Turgut Ozal Bulvari 67/1, Kusadasi, Aydin 09400, Turkey — the company behind TurkeyVia. Terms

Frequently asked questions

What will I see on the Ephesus and Şirince tour?

You visit Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and Şirince, with lunch and free time in the village.

Are entrance tickets included?

The Ephesus ticket is not included; add it when booking or buy it at the gate. The Temple of Artemis and Şirince need no ticket.

How long must my ship stay in port?

The minimum port stay is 7.5 hours. The tour is timed to return at least 60 minutes before all-aboard.

Is there a shopping stop?

A carpet weaving visit is part of the programme, with no obligation to buy.

Is there much walking?

Yes. Ephesus includes a downhill walk on marble, and Şirince has steep cobbled lanes; wear shoes with grip.

How do I book and pay for the Private Ephesus & Şirince Tour from Kuşadası Port?

Reserve now, pay your guide in cash on the day (US dollars, euros or British pounds) — no deposit and no card needed. Send your ship name, port date and WhatsApp number with the request, and we confirm the booking and your meeting point.

What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ephesus & Şirince Tour from Kuşadası Port?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours · Port-call cancellation covered. 24 hours or more: Free cancellation, full refund. Under 24 hours or no-show: No refund, unless the cruise line cancels or skips the port call. If the cruise line cancels or skips the port call, you receive a full refund. Full terms: cancellation policy.

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