Kusadasi Izmir Shore Excursions | Ephesus Tours

Private guided tours of Ephesus for cruise-ship passengers or individuals from Kusadasi/Izmir.

Travel in comfort with our escorted Ephesus Tours - Pick up and drop off to the cruise-ship at the port, your own private guide, private A/C transport and a tailor made tour program for all Kusadasi / Izmir shore excursions. Ramble among the Greco Roman ruins of Ephesus or experience traditional Aegean village life in an excursion to the beautiful wooden houses at Sirince... For sample tour itineraries and cruise port information, see below ...

Kusadasi port is the closest port of call for visiting the ancient Greco-Roman city of Ephesus, located in the downtown of this coastal resort.

Izmir port is a busy port in Turkey for this large bustling Aegean city. A daily excursion to Ephesus can be made and it is about one hour away.

Or read about Istanbul port information here.

Suggested Ephesus Tour Itinerary:

Private Ancient City of Ephesus Tour
Pick up at Kusadasi/Izmir cruise ship pier or your hotel to begin this excursion. Visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she is said to have spent her final years. Continue on to the white-marble Ancient City of Ephesus, to see spectacularly restored monuments such as the great Library of Celsus, the Agora, Hadrian's Gate, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, enjoy a short stroll through the picturesque Village of Sirince, where you can see the beautiful wooden houses, traditional village lifestyle and dress and taste the locally produced wine. The final stop on the tour visits Isabey Mosque, a classic example of Seljuk Turkish architecture with intricate carvings. Drop off to the cruise ship pier/hotel.

Tailor made shore excursions for cruise passengers:
Just forward your ship name, date of arrival and particular interests and we can create a tailor made escorted tour for your shore excursion in Istanbul/Ephesus. Our private guides and A/C transport can collect and drop you off at the port for disembarking and boarding times.

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