# Private Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port Source: https://kusadasitravelagency.com/tours/private-ephesus-for-cruise-passengers Language: English A private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi Cruise Port with vehicle, guide coordination and return planned from your submitted ship schedule. A private Ephesus tour for couples, families and small parties who want a vehicle reserved for their group, a focused archaeological route and direct local coordination from Kusadasi Cruise Port. ![Kusadasi Cruise Port](https://kusadasitravelagency.com/kusadasi-cruise-port.webp) [Photograph sources and licenses](https://kusadasitravelagency.com/credits) ## At a glance - Duration: 5–5.5 hours - Pickup: Kusadasi Cruise Port - Format: Private - Destinations: Ephesus Ancient City, Temple of Artemis - Content or price last updated: 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z ## Price and booking Starting service price: GBP 225.00 per private group. The private service starts at £225 for a group of up to 4 guests. Each additional guest adds £30. Adults, children and infants all count toward the group size. Entrance tickets and other listed exclusions are separate; the final total and availability are confirmed in writing. Prices use the English catalogue currency. The linked page and reservation quote show the current price. Check the inclusions and exclusions below. A request is confirmed only after the operating details are checked. [View this tour and request availability](https://kusadasitravelagency.com/tours/private-ephesus-for-cruise-passengers) ## Highlights - Private vehicle for your confirmed party - Library of Celsus - Curetes Street - Great Theatre - Cruise-aware return plan ## Itinerary 1. Private Kusadasi port meeting: Meet outside the cruise terminal after customs at the exit and time stated in the confirmation. The vehicle is reserved for your confirmed party. (Planning estimate: 15 minutes.) 2. Drive from Kusadasi to Ephesus: Travel to the entrance selected for the planned walking direction and current operating conditions. (Planning estimate: 35 minutes.) 3. Private Ephesus visit: Follow the principal ancient-city route at a pace reviewed for your party, with time for questions and the monuments named in the confirmation. (Planning estimate: 130 minutes.) 4. Temple of Artemis when practical: Add the short outdoor archaeological stop only when it fits the confirmed ship window and local route order. (Planning estimate: 20 minutes.) 5. Return to Kusadasi Cruise Port: The departure from the Ephesus area is planned against the submitted all-aboard time with a sensible return margin. (Planning estimate: 35 minutes.) ## Included - Private vehicle for the confirmed group - Kusadasi Cruise Port pickup and return - Licensed private-guide coordination - Route timing reviewed against the submitted ship schedule ## Excluded - Official Ephesus admission unless stated in writing - Terrace Houses unless selected and confirmed - Food and drinks - Optional retail purchases and personal expenses ## Practical information - Travelers who want an archaeological visit from Kusadasi and are comfortable with an outdoor route on original stone and marble surfaces. - Ephesus has uneven marble, slopes, steps and exposed sections. The Terrace Houses add covered stairways; disclose mobility limits before confirmation. - A focused route is usually easier for younger visitors than a long list of stops. Share ages, stroller needs and child-seat requests in advance. - Official Ephesus and optional-site admissions are separate unless the written offer names them as included. Terrace Houses use a separate official ticket. - Opening arrangements, heat, crowds and the submitted Kusadasi pickup or cruise window can change the visit order and practical pace. ## Is this the right service for your trip? Travelers who want an archaeological visit from Kusadasi and are comfortable with an outdoor route on original stone and marble surfaces. Ephesus has uneven marble, slopes, steps and exposed sections. The Terrace Houses add covered stairways; disclose mobility limits before confirmation. The listed pickup is Kusadasi Cruise Port and the full planned service duration is 5–5.5 hours. Check your exact hotel or port against that pickup scope. For a cruise arrival, send the vessel, port date, arrival and all-aboard times so the route can be checked against the actual call. ## Choose an Ephesus tour around your time and interests Choose a half-day route for the main ancient-city visit, add the House of Virgin Mary for a separate hillside stop, or choose Terrace Houses when the residential complex is a priority. Compare the complete pickup-to-return duration rather than only the time inside Ephesus. A private route is useful when your party needs its own vehicle, a tailored pace or specific stops. Small-group departures can include other travelers. The published product and written confirmation explain the guide arrangement; admission tickets remain a separate decision. Arriving by cruise ship? Send the actual all-aboard time before adding attractions. Staying in Kusadasi? Compare hotel pickup with a multi-day Ephesus and Pamukkale plan. A transport-only Ephesus transfer is available as a separate service. - [Compare private Ephesus options](https://kusadasitravelagency.com/private-tours) - [Ephesus entrance ticket planning](https://kusadasitravelagency.com/guides/ephesus-entrance-tickets-and-planning) - [Kusadasi to Ephesus transport only](https://kusadasitravelagency.com/transfers/kusadasi-to-ephesus-transfer) ## How to request this tour 1. Open the linked service page and select the travel date and guest counts. Include child ages when relevant. 2. Give the exact pickup and contact details; mention mobility, luggage, seat or language requirements. 3. Review the service price basis together with the included and excluded items above. 4. Send the request. The local team checks supplier availability, itinerary and pickup before written confirmation. The website does not collect card details or online payment. For several travel days, [request a package with tours and airport transfers](https://kusadasitravelagency.com/package-tours). ## Questions before booking ### How many guests does the private group price cover? The private service starts at £225 for a group of up to 4 guests. Each additional guest adds £30. Adults, children and infants all count toward the group size. Entrance tickets and other listed exclusions are separate; the final total and availability are confirmed in writing. ### Can I request a Dutch-speaking or French-speaking guide for a private tour from Kusadasi? Yes. Send your preferred guide language, travel dates and any alternative dates with your Ephesus or Pamukkale request. A translated website does not guarantee a guide in that language. Confirm the licensed guide’s language for each touring day before accepting the offer. Ask which sightseeing, meal and shopping stops are proposed so the written itinerary reflects your preferences. ### Can a cruise group of around 50 people request an Ephesus excursion from Kusadasi? Yes, as a tailored group request, not an automatically available departure. Send the final headcount, ship, port date, arrival and all-aboard times, preferred guide language and sites. The team must check vehicle capacity, number of guides, meeting arrangements and the return plan. Ask for named admissions and the whole-group total in the written quote. ### Is Private Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port private or shared? This product is listed as private. The final service format and vehicle arrangement are repeated in the written confirmation. ### How much time should I allow for Private Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port? Allow approximately 5–5.5 hours for the complete service from the confirmed kusadasi cruise port. The exact pickup and return depend on the date, route and local conditions. ### Where does this Kusadasi tour meet? The listed pickup is Kusadasi Cruise Port. The exact time, terminal exit, hotel lobby or agreed meeting point is sent after operations checks the request. ### What costs are not included? Unless your written offer says otherwise, the published exclusions include official Ephesus admission unless stated in writing, Terrace Houses unless selected and confirmed, Food and drinks. Official prices and optional services are checked for the requested date. ### Is online payment required to request this tour? No. This website records a reservation request and does not collect card details or online payment. Availability, service scope and the current price are confirmed in writing first. ## Licensed agency and direct reservations Kusadasi Travel Agency is the public service name; reservation requests are operated by CAN PRIVET TRAVEL AGENCY, legal company KCAN TURİZM TAŞIMACILIK LTD. ŞTİ.. Operating licence 17338, Group A. Agency record checked 2026-09-09. [Agency identity and official verification sources](https://kusadasitravelagency.com/about#agency-identity-title) Reservations and WhatsApp: +90 535 853 54 69. Email: info@kusadasitravelagency.com. [Contact the Kusadasi reservation team](https://kusadasitravelagency.com/contact). ## Contact and terms [Reservation support](https://kusadasitravelagency.com/contact) [Cancellation terms](https://kusadasitravelagency.com/cancellation) [Agency identity](https://kusadasitravelagency.com/about)