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The 15 Best Kusadasi Tours & Ephesus Day Trips

134 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Almost everybody in Kusadasi is heading for the same place, and most of them are on a ship’s clock. These 15 compare the Ephesus runs on guide, ticket inclusions and how much slack they leave before the all-aboard.

FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return - The Temple of Artemis: a brief stop with a huge reputation
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FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return

1.FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,527 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Review of a private Kusadasi cruise excursion to Ephesus, the Virgin Mary’s House, and Artemis, with flexible timing and port return.

“The PEOPLE, PLACES and PALATE experience during this tour was amazing. Ulas was a terrific guide who listened to our wants and directed us to the areas that gave us what we wanted.”

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Top Choice For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary's House WITH TICKETS+LUNCH - Mary’s House, a brief and moving first stop
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Top Choice For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary’s House WITH TICKETS+LUNCH

PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line - The Terrace Houses, a worthwhile optional upgrade
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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

3.PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,807 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

Review of a private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi, with flexible sightseeing, local guides, optional sites, lunch, and guaranteed ship return.

“Very lovely and informative tour of an extremely historic area with 9zzy Would definitely recommend, especially if you have limited period of time and coming in off a cruise ship they will pick you up right there and also drop you off”

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PRIVATE NO HIDDEN FEES Ephesus, Mary's House Guided Tour /GRP OPT - Walking Ephesus from marble street to theater
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PRIVATE NO HIDDEN FEES Ephesus, Mary’s House Guided Tour /GRP OPT

4.PRIVATE NO HIDDEN FEES Ephesus, Mary’s House Guided Tour /GRP OPT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,455 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of a Kusadasi Ephesus tour with Mary's House, skip-the-line entry, private transport, guides, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Our story started as every third party cruise excursion in Turkey does. We were to see the Virgin Mary’s home and ruins of Euphrates. Our guide Gonća (Rosie)was the most pleasant, well spoken and intelligent lady. She started the tour by giving us the option to adjust the order of the daily events to beat the crowds and make the most of our day. She paid attention to what we wanted or needed and adjusted the tour to accommodate. When we were hungry she suggested a restaurant and once there she ordered for us. Everything was fantastic. Then the unthinkable happened. My wife/mother looking for the bathroom missed the step…”

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For Ship Guests:BEST SELLER EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR & On Time Return - Two hours among the ruins of Ephesus
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For Ship Guests:BEST SELLER EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR & On Time Return

5.For Ship Guests:BEST SELLER EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR & On Time Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,029 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $39

Review of a private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with port pickup, expert guides, flexible stops, Terrace Houses, and on-time cruise return.

“Our visit in Turkey was unforgettable. Our guide took us to the best places. She was very knowledgeable in her history about Turkey. We learned so much. She even took us to a local favorite place for lunch which was phenomenal. Then she recommended a ceramic shop run by a family and we stopped there and watched them work their magic with clay. We bought a few pieces from them as well. I cannot wait to see them in our home in the USA. I highly recommend our guide and her driver.”

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ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Ruins, Mary's House Tour incl ENTRY TICKETS - Mary’s House: a quiet pilgrimage site above Ephesus
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ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Ruins, Mary’s House Tour incl ENTRY TICKETS

6.ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Ruins, Mary’s House Tour incl ENTRY TICKETS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,670 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $59

Review of Kusadasi’s Ephesus and Mary’s House tour, with port transfers, entry tickets, guides, shopping, lunch options, and cruise return advice.

“We had such a great time our tour guy Josh was very informative and very friendly. He answered all Of our questions. He went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed ourselves..”

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Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour - Ephesus: two hours among marble streets and Roman monuments
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Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour

PRIVATE TOUR FOR CRUISERS: Mary's House (Meryemana) and Ephesus - Mary’s House: A Short Stop with Lasting Significance
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PRIVATE TOUR FOR CRUISERS: Mary’s House (Meryemana) and Ephesus

8.PRIVATE TOUR FOR CRUISERS: Mary’s House (Meryemana) and Ephesus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,349 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

Review of a private Kusadasi cruise tour to Ephesus, Mary's House, and Artemis, with flexible timing, local guides, and guaranteed ship return.

“Excellent tour and Josh was a brilliant guide, friendly, and very knowledgeable, would highly recommend. The driver Yildo was also very pleasant and a comfortable, clean vehicle.”

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Top-Rated: Ephesus & Artemis Tour for Cruisers WITH ENTRY TICKETS - Walking through Ephesus for two hours
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Top-Rated: Ephesus & Artemis Tour for Cruisers WITH ENTRY TICKETS

9.Top-Rated: Ephesus & Artemis Tour for Cruisers WITH ENTRY TICKETS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,184 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $20

Review of the $20 Ephesus and Artemis tour from Kusadasi Port, with entry tickets, lunch, guide support, and cruise-safe return.

“A fantastic tour with a wonderful guide who was knowledgeable, friendly, patient and kind. Our tour bus was comfortable with a great driver. I thoroughly recommend this tour and ask for Dorya, our wonderful guide.”

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Ephesus: Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers - Walking through Ephesus in two focused hours
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Ephesus: Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers

10.Ephesus: Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,100 reviews · 5 hours · from $29

Review of a five-hour Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with skip-line entry, Virgin Mary House, local lunch, and a small-group Mercedes van.

“Ahmet our guide was outstanding, he was engaging, extremely knowledgeable and personable. I would strongly recommend anyone who wants to visit Ephesus to take this tour with Ahmet and his trusted Driver the Boss.”

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SKIP-THE-LINE: Group & Private Ephesus Tour ENTRY FEE & LUNCH - Entering Ephesus and following the ancient streets
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SKIP-THE-LINE: Group & Private Ephesus Tour ENTRY FEE & LUNCH

12.SKIP-THE-LINE: Group & Private Ephesus Tour ENTRY FEE & LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 935 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $7Best value

Review of a Kusadasi Ephesus shore excursion with private transport, lunch, skip-the-line tickets, Mary’s House, and Temple of Artemis.

“Out tour guide picked us from cruise port. It was a wonderful day. we visited the house of the Virgin Mary, Artemis temple, lunch at carpet school, leather outlet, pottery turkish cini place. We are happy with our day The places we visited were fantastic and our tour guide was fantastic. I recommend everyone this tour and ask for tour guide Ceyda.”

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All Inclusive Private Access Ephesus Tour (SKIP-THE-LINE) - Meeting Your Guide at Kusadasi Cruise Port
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All Inclusive Private Access Ephesus Tour (SKIP-THE-LINE)

13.All Inclusive Private Access Ephesus Tour (SKIP-THE-LINE)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 843 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $67

Review of the private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi, with skip-the-line access, lunch, expert guides, Temple of Artemis, and cruise-port pickup.

“This experience is for people interested in learning/seeing ancient Roman city/building, when the Roman empire was very powerful and spread through Europe and parts of Asia. The city/ruins spread over a mile, well preserved with lots of distict buildings worth exploring.”

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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary with lunch - Walking the marble streets of Ephesus
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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary with lunch

14.ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 819 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $169

Review of a private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with skip-the-line entry, Virgin Mary’s House, Turkish lunch, and port return.

“All inclusive without extra fees except tips to driver and guide. I enjoyed the tour very much because there were just me and my family. We started early and got ahead of the crowd. The tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable. Ephesus is a must see. Take your time and walk through all of it. Not much to see at Artemission. I asked to be dropped off at a “Historic bath” to try traditional Turkish bath. It was a mistake. The facility was too small, no baths, no real sauna. I would not go back to this place.”

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Pamukkale Tour from Izmir - The 7:30 am pickup and the long road south
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Pamukkale Tour from Izmir

15.Pamukkale Tour from Izmir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 806 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $133

Review of the Pamukkale day tour from Izmir, covering transport, Hierapolis, travertine pools, lunch, shopping stops, costs, and practical tips.

“It was a fantastic experience. Journey and the guide was great. Lunch was super. Guide was very friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable.”

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