Ephesus Essentials | Private Shore Excursion
Overview
Avoid the crowded groups, explore Ephesus with your private expert guide and private minivan!
This is a special tour which is designed exclusively for cruisers.
It's your day in Ephesus!
- Customize your tour according to your wishes, preferences and schedule,
- Enjoy the expertise of your private guide,
- Take a comfortable and secure ride in your private A/C luxury minivan,
- Explore the wisdom of the amazing Ephesus!
What's Included
- Lunch Optional
- Bottled water
- SKIP THE LINE entrance guaranteed
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Private Expert Guide
- Entrance fees to the sites are set by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup from Kusadasi Cruise Port.Your guide will meet you at the exit of the port and will be holding a nameplate.
What To Expect
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Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Terrace Houses
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Temple of Artemis
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica of St. John
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ephesus Essentials | Private Shore Excursion?
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Activity code: C-17566P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Lunch. Optional.
- Bottled water.
- SKIP THE LINE entrance guaranteed.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Parking Fees.
- Private Expert Guide.
- Entrance fees to the sites are set by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ephesus Essentials | Private Shore Excursion is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ephesus Essentials | Private Shore Excursion will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchOptional
- Bottled water
- SKIP THE LINE entrance guaranteed
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Private Expert Guide
- Entrance fees to the sites are set by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
