Dr. Asil Tunçer
Co-Founder · Historian & Senior Guide
Dr. Asil Tunçer leads private tours with a historian's eye, combining decades of field experience with clear, engaging storytelling.
PHD IN HISTORY · DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY
PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSIONS · KUSADASI PORT
Private Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port — Skip-the-Line, Timed for Your Ship
Meet your licensed guide at the agreed port meeting point, travel in a private Mercedes, and explore Ephesus on an itinerary planned around your available port time.
- 4–7 hours
- From €70 per person
- Private groups of 1–15
- Entrance fees included
- Port pickup and return
- TÜRSAB licensed
- Licensed local guide
- Private Mercedes
- Live ship monitoring
- Private group only
START WITH YOUR SHIP
Find Your Cruise Ship
Check if we work with your ship and we can plan your pickup and return around your port day.
THREE WAYS TO SEE EPHESUS
Choose Your Shore Excursion
Pick one and we will tailor the pickup and return timing to your ship’s schedule.
Every tour is private and includes port pickup and return, a licensed guide, a Mercedes vehicle, Skip-the-Line entry, the Digital Museum and the listed entrance fees.
Essential Ephesus
4 hours€70 per person15
Best for shorter port calls
Key sites
- Harbour Street
- Grand Theatre
- Marble Street
- Library of Celsus
- Temple of Hadrian
- Digital Museum Included
Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary & Temple of Artemis
5 hours€90 per person15
Best for visitors wanting the sacred sites
Key sites
- Ephesus Ancient City
- Library of Celsus
- Temple of Hadrian
- Harbour Street
- Grand Theatre
- Marble Street
- House of the Virgin Mary
- Temple of Artemis
- Digital Museum Included
- Ephesus Ancient City
Complete Ephesus with Terrace Houses
7 hours€90 per person15
Best for longer port calls
Key sites
- Ephesus Ancient City
- Library of Celsus
- Temple of Hadrian
- Harbour Street
- Grand Theatre
- Marble Street
- Terrace Houses
- Digital Museum Included
- Ephesus Ancient City
Not sure which one fits your port time? Leave the choice to us and the planner below will match the tour to your ship.
PLAN AROUND YOUR PORT DAY
Find the Right Ephesus Tour for Your Ship
Add your port-day details and we will confirm the best-fitting private tour and timing for your ship.
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Not arriving by cruise? We also arrange private Ephesus visits with hotel or Izmir Airport pickup.Ask about hotel or airport pickup
RETURN TO SHIP
Your Return-to-Ship Plan
Your day is planned around one fixed point: the moment your ship leaves Kusadasi. Here is how the return to port is handled, from the first schedule check to the return buffer you agree with your guide.
Your ship’s schedule is checked
Docking and departure times are checked against live ship schedules before your tour is confirmed.
Meeting point and time are tailored
Your meeting point and time are set for your ship’s arrival and agreed itinerary.
The itinerary fits your port time
The route and pace are adjusted to the hours you actually have ashore.
The return buffer is agreed before departure
Before you set off, you and your guide settle how much time to keep for the drive back to Kusadasi port.
Full refund if we cause a late return
If your tour runs late due to anything on our end, you receive a full refund.
- Kusadasi port to Ephesus20 km
- Drive time25–30 min
- VehiclePrivate Mercedes
Payment and cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
- No payment is needed to submit the form or contact the team.
- Payment is discussed only after the itinerary and details are agreed.
VERIFIED GUEST REVIEWS
What Cruise Passengers Say
We had a great private tour of Ephesus that was flexible enough to fit around our travel arrangements. Our guide tailored the schedule to suit us, making the experience relaxed and enjoyable rather than rushed. The ancient ruins of Ephesus are absolutely spectacular,…
Chris Rose
Google Review
Our guided tour of Ephesus was one of the highlights of our trip to Turkey. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and brought the ancient city to life with fascinating historical stories and insights. The tour was well organized, easy to follow, and…
Mco
Google Review
Had the most wonderful experience on a Tuncher tour with the brilliant Alpaslan as our guide. He was deeply knowledgeable, passionate and enthusiastic about his guidance. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to and learning from him. It was an incredible…
Arlene Neckles
Google Review
Excellent service, very professional, but above all, very friendly and helpful. The guide, Mr. Erim, was exceptional; he demonstrated enormous knowledge and a great passion for storytelling. I highly recommend them.
Bruno Pinto
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NO EXTRAS TO ARRANGE
What’s Included in Every Tour
Everything below is part of every private tour we quote, not an optional add-on.
- Port pickup and return
- Private licensed guide
- Private Mercedes vehicle
- Skip-the-Line
- Ephesus admission
- All included areas inside Ephesus
- Digital Museum
- No compulsory shopping stops
LICENSED LOCAL GUIDES
Who Guides Your Day
Every private tour is led end to end by one of our own licensed guides — no hand-offs to a microphone in a crowd.
Rukiye Tunçer
Co-Founder · Senior Tour Guide
Rukiye Tunçer brings each site to life with concise cultural context, warm hosting, and nearly three decades of guiding experience.
SPECIALIST · HISTORY, ART & ARCHAEOLOGY
REAL GUESTS, REAL DAYS ASHORE
Photos from Previous Tours
Real moments from our private Ephesus tours.
TWO WAYS TO SEE EPHESUS
Private Tour or Large-Group Excursion?
Both can visit Ephesus. The practical difference is how much of the day is adapted to your ship, your group, and your pace.
| Comparison point | Private tour | Large-group excursion |
|---|---|---|
| Group format | Private tourOnly your party, with a private guide and vehicle. | Large-group excursionShared with other travellers; group size varies by operator. |
| Timing | Private tourMeeting time and itinerary are tailored to your available port time. | Large-group excursionOperates to a fixed group departure and schedule. |
| Pace | Private tourStops and pace can be adjusted around your interests and mobility. | Large-group excursionThe group generally follows one planned pace. |
| Guide access | Private tourDirect access to your licensed guide throughout the visit. | Large-group excursionThe guide divides attention across the wider group. |
| Transport | Private tourPrivate Mercedes vehicle for your party. | Large-group excursionShared coach or minibus, depending on the operator. |
BEFORE YOU REQUEST
Cruise Passenger FAQ
We monitor the published ship schedule and adjust your meeting time and itinerary to the port time available. We confirm any change with you.
The meeting point and time are tailored to your ship and agreed itinerary. Once the details are confirmed, we send clear meeting instructions for your port day.
Before departure, we agree a return buffer and shape the itinerary around it. If timing changes during the day, we adjust the route or pace. If a late return is caused by us as the operator, you receive a full refund.
The 4-hour Essential Ephesus suits shorter port calls. The 5-hour Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary & Temple of Artemis adds the sacred sites. The 7-hour Complete Ephesus with Terrace Houses adds the Terrace Houses and suits longer port calls. If you are unsure, leave the choice to us in the planner and we will match a tour to your ship.
Your tour includes Ephesus admission, the included areas inside Ephesus, and the Digital Museum. Skip-the-Line access is arranged in advance. Any separately ticketed stop outside Ephesus is confirmed with you before the itinerary is agreed.
Ephesus includes uneven marble surfaces, slopes and steps. Tell us about mobility needs in the optional notes field and we will adapt the pace and route where possible.
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible.
No. Submitting the form or contacting us does not require payment. Payment is discussed only after the itinerary and details are agreed.
All three listed tours are private. Your guide and Mercedes vehicle are reserved for your party; you are not combined with another tour group.