Cruise excursion
Private Ephesus, Temple of Artemis & Sirince Village Tour
A balanced day: the great city, the lost wonder, and the village, with a Sirince lunch included and a pace that never touches anyone else's schedule.
- Approx. 5.5 hours, lunch included
- Starbucks at Kuşadası cruise plaza
Why cruise guests choose us
Why Cruise Guests Recommend Us
We are not the cheapest Ephesus tour, we are the calmest and most reliable one. Everything below is standard on every private tour, never an upsell.
- Pay after the tourNo deposit, no prepayment. You settle up at the end, in cash or by card.
- Private tour onlyJust your party, your guide, and your vehicle. Never a shared coach group.
- No compulsory shoppingNo carpet or jewellery stops. Your hours ashore stay at Ephesus.
- Licensed local guidesMinistry-licensed guides who live here, not a script read from a card.
- Easy port meeting pointMeet at the Starbucks in the port plaza, a two-minute walk from the gangway.
- Return-to-ship priorityThe day is timed to your ship, with a comfortable buffer before all aboard.
The short answer
This 5.5-hour private shore excursion from Kusadasi Cruise Port combines Ephesus Ancient City, the Temple of Artemis and Sirince village, an old Greek hill village 30 minutes from the port. From USD 95 per person with entrance fees and a village lunch included (2026 rates), roughly a dollar more than the Ephesus and Sirince day, with on-time return guaranteed.
Overview
About this tour
Between the two hours you spend walking Ephesus and the easy afternoon hour in Sirince, a pretty old Greek village in the hills 30 minutes from the port, this itinerary slips in the Temple of Artemis, where one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world once stood. Sequence is the quiet advantage here: Ephesus first, through the upper gate and downhill while the site is at its best; then the Temple of Artemis, a short stop that lands well right after the city it made rich; then Sirince, when the morning crowds have thinned and the village is at its most relaxed. A private licensed guide and a separate driver hold it all together.
Who this tour is for
Guests with five to six hours in port who want culture and atmosphere in equal measure. If you would regret skipping a Seven Wonders site but also want time to sit with a glass of village fruit wine before sailing, this is the middle path. It works well for couples and families whose interests pull in different directions: the day gives everyone their chapter.
Itinerary
Step by step
Times depend on your ship's arrival or your preferred start. Tell us in the booking form and we time everything around it.
- 01
Meet at Starbucks, Kuşadası port plaza
Your guide holds a small sign with your name, at the time you choose.
- 02
Ephesus Ancient City, walked downhill
Twenty minutes to the upper gate, then about two hours downhill through the city.
- 03
Temple of Artemis
A 10-minute drive for a 15-20 minute stop that closes the classical morning.
- 04
Sirince village and lunch
The road climbs into the hills; an hour or more of lanes, shops and wine tastings, with a village lunch at a family-run restaurant included.
- 05
Return to Kuşadası port
Thirty minutes back, with margin to spare.
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.
Guest photos
Shared with us by our guests.
Photographs our guests sent back after their tours, published with their permission. Un-staged and un-retouched: this is what the day actually looks like.
What's included
- Licensed professional tour guide exclusively for your party
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with separate professional driver
- All entrance fees (USD 45 per person, pre-paid by your guide)
- Traditional village lunch in Sirince at a family-run restaurant
- Parking fees and local taxes
- Guaranteed on-time return to your ship
Not included
- Terrace Houses entrance (optional add-on)
- Tips for guide and driver (optional)
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 | Private vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2–4 guests | $131 | 6-seat A/C van |
| 5–8 guests | $114 | 12-seat A/C minibus |
| 9–12 guests | $107 | 16-seat A/C minibus |
| 13–20 guests | $101 | 31-seat A/C midibus |
| 21–29 guests | $95 | 35-seat A/C coach |
| 30-44 guests | Special rate on request | |
Rates are per person and include USD 45 entrance fees, pre-paid by your guide. No hidden costs.
Pay only at the end · Cash or card · No deposit required · Rates reviewed July 2026
Common questions
About this specific tour.
Still unsure? WhatsApp +90 532 324 2489, we usually reply within 10 minutes during port hours.
Why book direct
You are dealing with the operator itself: guide and vehicle confirmed the same day, no deposit taken, no reseller margin, and a direct line to the people responsible if anything about your day changes. Your guide waits with a named sign at Starbucks inside the port shopping plaza, the meeting point we designed around cruise mornings.
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