Cruise excursion · Most popular
Kuşadası Port to Ephesus · Half-Day
Skip-the-line entry, a private licensed guide, and a guaranteed return to your ship in four hours flat.
- 4 hrs
- Private · max 15
- Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
Overview
About this tour
Our most popular cruise shore excursion, built for ships in port for 6 hours or less. Meet your private guide at Starbucks in the port plaza, tour Ephesus Ancient City at your own pace, and return well before all aboard.
Itinerary
Hour by hour
- 08:30
Meet at Starbucks
Two-minute walk from the gangway. Your guide is waiting with a small printed card showing your name.
- 08:45
Drive to Ephesus
20 km, ~25 minutes in air-conditioned comfort.
- 09:15
Ephesus Ancient City
Just over two hours exploring the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the Curetes Street and the Temple of Hadrian.
- 11:30
Temple of Artemis
Short stop at one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The lone surviving column and the foundations of the great temple, 5 minutes from Ephesus.
- 11:45
Return to port
Back at Kuşadası Starbucks by 12:15. Plenty of time before all aboard.
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 (port plaza)
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Drop-off back at the port
Not included
- Hotel pickup (cruise guests only, meet at the port plaza)
- Lunch (optional add-on $15/person)
- Personal expenses
- Tips (discretionary)
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. Children 50% off (ages 4–12).
| Group size | Per person | Group total |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 guests | $102 | from $102 |
| 3–5 guests | $85 | from $255 |
| 6–15 guests | $72 | from $432 |
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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