Private Ephesus Tour — Skip-the-Line & On-Time Return
Ephesus, the Terrace Houses and the Basilica of St. John with your own licensed guide — and a guaranteed on-time return to your ship.
total for 2 guests$180
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About This Tour
If you would rather spend every minute of your precious day ashore among ancient wonders — with no carpet, leather, jewelry or ceramic stops anywhere on the route — this tour was designed exactly for you. No stores, no showrooms, no workshop visits: just history from start to finish, and we put that promise in writing on your booking confirmation.
Walk the original marble streets of Ephesus at a wonderfully unhurried pace. Linger for photos at the Library of Celsus, feel the scale of the Great Theatre, and step inside the exquisite Terrace Houses, where mosaics and frescoes still decorate the homes of Roman aristocrats. Then choose your finale: the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary in the pine forests of Mt. Koressos, or the Basilica of St. John with its sweeping view over the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Because there are no extra stops, your itinerary has something most shore excursions never offer: time. Time for one more photograph, one more question to your guide, or a relaxed Turkish coffee overlooking the ruins — entirely on your terms.
Your licensed guide meets you at the port exit with your name sign, your private air-conditioned vehicle waits between every stop, and your on-time return to the ship is guaranteed and tracked against your cruise line's live schedule. Pure sightseeing, from gangway to gangway.
What's Included
- Written no-shopping guarantee on your booking confirmation
- Zero store, showroom or workshop stops — maximum time at the sites
- Licensed professional tour guide
- 100% private tour — only your own group
- Meet & greet at the port exit with your name sign
- Air-conditioned private vehicle with separate driver
- Port / hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Guaranteed on-time return to your ship — in writing
- All local taxes, parking fees and fuel
Not Included
- Entrance tickets to sites and museums
- Lunch, food and drinks (unless stated)
- Gratuities (optional, appreciated)
- Personal expenses
Private Tour Prices by Group Size
| Group Size | Total Price |
|---|---|
| 2 guests | $360 |
| 3 guests | $440 |
| 4-6 guests | $500 |
| 7-9 guests | $560 |
| 10-12 guests | $600 |
| 13-15 guests | $700 |
| 16+ guests | Contact us for a quote |
Prices are the total for your whole group — not per person. No prepayment: pay at the end of the tour, cash or card.
Know Before You Go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes — Ephesus still has its original marble streets.
- The site is mostly open-air: bring a hat, sunscreen and water in summer.
- No prepayment — pay at the end of the tour, cash or card.
- Free cancellation with full refund if your ship cannot dock.
- The itinerary is flexible: pace and stops are adjusted to your group.
