Private Ephesus & Temple of Artemis Tour + Optional Fine Dining
Overview
A great option and affordably priced for an all-inclusive excursion from Kusadasi Port. See the ancient ruins, learn the culture of locals, and enjoy some great Aegean sea views on this private tour from Kusadasi Port. The highlights of this private tour are UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis which one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
What's Included
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- Optional Dining Experience: Turkish Kebabs or Aegean Seafood
- Port pick-up / drop-off & Guaranteed On-Time Return to Cruise Port
- NO FORCED SHOPPING STOPS – GUARANTEED ✅
- Professional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- Meals and Drinks
- Ephesus Ancient City
Meeting and Pickup
Your private guide will meet you at the arrival terminal exit gate of Kusadasi Cruise Port, holding a sign with your name to help you find the guide easily.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Kusadasi (pass by)
Kuşadası Port Türkiye
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Selcuk
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ancient City of Ephesus
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Experience Museum
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ephesus Terrace Houses (pass by)
The Temple of Artemis
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Köşebaşı Kuşadası (pass by)
Charides Sea Food (pass by)
Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kuşadası Port
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kusadasi Castle (pass by)
Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- ABSOLUTELY NO SHOPPING STOPS! : We guarantee that there will be absolutely no visits to carpet, leather, ceramic, jewelry cooperatives or workshops during this tour. This tour is not a budget shopping trip with commercial stops. It is a genuine private tour, designed for travelers to experience history, archaeology, world heritage sites, and cultural experiences.
- TRADITIONAL DINING EXPERIENCE (Optional) : Discover the true flavors of the region by savoring perfectly grilled, authentic Turkish kebabs or the freshest Aegean seafood, prepared with care and served in good-quality restaurants, offering an unforgettable culinary experience that captures the essence of Turkey’s rich gastronomic heritage.
- The local tour operator may request the details of ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Your guide will have pre-paid tickets for the museums, ruins, churches, etc. before your tour, so you can skip the long ticket lines. You may pay the entrance fees to the guide in cash.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
- All the information provided above forms part of the terms and conditions for tour. You have been confirmed your acceptance of these when you book this tour. The local tour operator clearly specifies the details in the program, explanations, and reservation options, and is responsible only for the services indicated. That's why, please read those details while booking this tour.
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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).
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.
- Optional Dining Experience: Turkish Kebabs or Aegean Seafood.
- Port pick-up / drop-off & Guaranteed On-Time Return to Cruise Port.
- NO FORCED SHOPPING STOPS – GUARANTEED ✅.
- Professional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
- Meals and Drinks.
- Ephesus Ancient City.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Ephesus & Temple of Artemis Tour + Optional Fine Dining is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 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
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- Optional Dining Experience: Turkish Kebabs or Aegean Seafood
- Port pick-up / drop-off & Guaranteed On-Time Return to Cruise Port
- NO FORCED SHOPPING STOPS – GUARANTEED ✅
- Professional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- Meals and Drinks
- Ephesus Ancient City
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- ABSOLUTELY NO SHOPPING STOPS! : We guarantee that there will be absolutely no visits to carpet, leather, ceramic, jewelry cooperatives or workshops during this tour. This tour is not a budget shopping trip with commercial stops. It is a genuine private tour, designed for travelers to experience history, archaeology, world heritage sites, and cultural experiences.
- TRADITIONAL DINING EXPERIENCE (Optional) : Discover the true flavors of the region by savoring perfectly grilled, authentic Turkish kebabs or the freshest Aegean seafood, prepared with care and served in good-quality restaurants, offering an unforgettable culinary experience that captures the essence of Turkey’s rich gastronomic heritage.
- The local tour operator may request the details of ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Your guide will have pre-paid tickets for the museums, ruins, churches, etc. before your tour, so you can skip the long ticket lines. You may pay the entrance fees to the guide in cash.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
- All the information provided above forms part of the terms and conditions for tour. You have been confirmed your acceptance of these when you book this tour. The local tour operator clearly specifies the details in the program, explanations, and reservation options, and is responsible only for the services indicated. That's why, please read those details while booking this tour.
