Private
Private: Ephesus + Virgin Mary
5–5.5 h
390 €$449 ≤15
Private tour
Private tour: Essential Ephesus with your own guide & vehicle
Your own licensed guide, your own vehicle, your own pace: €390 per group of up to 15, not per person.
- 3.5–4 h
- Private, up to 15 guests
- Back 1 h before sailing
Ephesus without megaphones or someone else’s stopwatch: one vehicle for your group, one licensed guide just for you, and the essential route with total flexibility.
Who is this tour for?
Families, groups of friends and travellers who value their port time. From 4 guests upward the per-person cost rivals any group tour, with an altogether different experience. It’s also the right choice for reduced mobility and for anyone wanting the Terrace Houses.
What makes it different
Most private Ephesus tours are resold through middlemen at far higher prices. We operate directly: €390 per group, clear and in writing, with a €39 deposit and the same ship guarantees we give every guest.
Itinerary
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Port pickup
Your guide waits with a name sign at the Ada Pier Lounge, inside the Cruise Plaza. No group marshalling: step off, drive off.
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Temple of Artemis Free entry
A flexible stop: five minutes or twenty, your call.
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Ephesus at your pace Ticket €40 (includes the Experience Museum)
Linger at the Library of Celsus, skip what doesn't interest you. Optional add-on: the Terrace Houses (€15), only possible on private tours.
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Experience Museum
Included in the ticket; you enter when it suits your group.
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Return, or bazaar
Back 1 hour before sailing, with the option of bazaar time if your schedule allows.
What's included in the price?
| Included | Not included |
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Practical information
| Meeting point | Ada Pier Lounge, inside the Cruise Plaza at Kusadasi port. You find us on your way from the ship to the exit, without leaving the port area; we send the exact location by WhatsApp. |
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| Back to your ship | Always at least 1 hour before the published sailing time. |
| Paying the balance | On tour day, in euros or dollars, cash or card. |
| Entrance tickets | Paid separately on tour day (prices in the box). The Ephesus ticket office doesn't take euro cash: our team handles your tickets so you never queue. |
| Footwear | Ephesus has ancient marble streets: wear comfortable shoes with good grip. |
Photos from our travellers
Real moments from groups who took this tour with us.
Frequently asked questions
Is €390 per person or per group?
Per group, up to 15 guests. For 4 people that's under €100 each; for 10 it's €39 each, with a private guide and vehicle. Entries are paid separately per person.
What do I gain over the €39 group tour?
Three things: you leave the moment you step off the ship, you set the pace and stops, and you can add extras like the Terrace Houses or a coffee break. For families and groups of friends it usually pays for itself.
How long a port call do we need for this private tour?
From 5 hours 45 minutes in port, counting 45 minutes to disembark and meet and the return 1 hour before sailing. After the Express, it is the tour that fits the most port calls: with no outlet and no waiting, the essential programme takes 3.5 to 4 hours.
Are there shopping stops?
No. None of our private tours includes a commercial stop: the leather outlet exists only on the group tours, where it supports the €39 price. On a private tour the day is yours from start to finish.
Is it suitable for guests with reduced mobility?
Private is the best option: the vehicle drops you at the upper gate of Ephesus, the walk is downhill, and your guide adapts every section. Tell us your situation on WhatsApp and we'll arrange it.
How does the deposit work?
Reserve with €39 / $45 per group; the balance (€351 / $404) is paid on tour day. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, and 100% refund if your ship doesn't arrive.
Is the tour available in English?
Yes. On private tours your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, as you choose: state your preference when booking.
Why book direct
- No commercial stops: no outlet and no fashion show on private tours.
- Book with just €39 / $45 per group: pay the rest on tour day, cash or card.
- If your ship doesn't reach Kusadasi, you get 100% back. No arguments.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
- Meeting point inside the port: Ada Pier Lounge, in the Cruise Plaza, at our own welcome desk.
- Every departure is timed to your ship's actual schedule: you're back at least 1 hour before sailing.
Other tours from Kusadasi port
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With the House of the Virgin Mary
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In a group, priced per person
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For short port calls: about 3 hours
Useful reading: Ephesus: tickets and prices 2026
Not sure which one fits your port call? See which tour matches your ship's hours.
390 €$449 ≤15
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