Cruise excursion
Ephesus + Shopping Opportunities
Half-day Ephesus with optional stops at a Turkish carpet workshop, a leather atelier, and a ceramics studio. No pressure to buy.
- 6 hrs
- Private · max 15
- Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
Overview
About this tour
Our standard half-day Ephesus tour with optional Turkish-craft stops on the way back. The carpet, leather, and ceramic visits are entirely optional. Many guests skip the shopping entirely, and that is fine.
Itinerary
Hour by hour
- 08:30
Meet at Starbucks
Pickup at Kuşadası port.
- 09:00
Ephesus Ancient City
Skip-the-line entry, full guided tour (about 2 hours 45 minutes).
- 11:45
Temple of Artemis
Short stop at one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The surviving column and temple foundations, a five-minute drive from Ephesus.
- 12:00
Lunch break
Optional local restaurant stop.
- 13:00
Craft workshops
Carpet weaving demonstration, leather atelier, ceramic studio. Skip any that don't interest you.
- 14:30
Return to port
Back at Kuşadası Starbucks by 14:45.
The handoff, illustrated
How we meet you
Skip the exit-gate scramble. Walk through the shopping plaza, find your guide by name at Starbucks, then step into the private vehicle waiting outside.
The walk, illustrated
Upper Gate in, Lower Gate out
Your private vehicle drops you at the top of Ephesus Ancient City and collects you at the bottom. About 1.5 kilometres of downhill walking, no climbing back.
What's included
- Pickup at Kuşadası Starbucks
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Ephesus entrance fees
- Craft workshop tours
- Bottled water
- Drop-off back at the port
Not included
- Hotel pickup (cruise guests only, meet at the port plaza)
- Lunch
- Tips
- Any purchases at the craft workshops
Price by group size
Smaller groups, lower per-person price
Every tour is private, you're not joining a bus group. Tiers below reflect the per-person cost as the private group grows.
| Group size | Per person | Group total |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 guests | $105 | from $105 |
| 3–5 guests | $85 | from $255 |
| 6–15 guests | $70 | from $420 |
Pay only at the end · Cash or card · No deposit required
Common questions
About this specific tour.
Still unsure? WhatsApp +90 532 324 2489, we usually reply within 10 minutes during port hours.
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From $70/person · 6 hrs · No deposit, pay at the end of the tour.