Ephesus VIP: Skip-The-Line Private Cruise Shore Excursion
PRIVATE TOUR JUST FOR YOUR FAMILY. THIS IS NOT A GROUP TOUR / Enjoy your guided PRIVATE tour that combined ancient Roman and Biblical history in Ancient City of Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. This tour will give you the opportunity to understand typical life of the Romans. Walk on the streets that Apostle Paul and John walked, see the Grand Theatre of Ephesus that St. Paul preached to Ephesians, take great pictures in front of Celsus Library,explore Roman Baths,Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, etc. Feel very peaceful atmosphere of House of the Virgin Mary; see the Temple of Artemis that was one of the seven wonders of ancient world. Ensure a personalized experience with your knowledgeable guide. It is a private tour, so you can spend your time in the sites as much as you wished, take pictures from the best foto ops that are shown by your guide, ask your questions to your private guide.
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R2521WLheatherw, 10/27/2025 4:37:13 AM
Ulas was such an amazing tour Guide He exceeded our expectations. Ephesus was an absolute adventure. If you want to walk the steps of Paul , this is a must . Read Acts 18 , 19 Highly recommend
J6601AWwaynee, 10/27/2025 4:36:52 AM
Ulas did a fantastic job. He’s very knowledgeable. Ulas even showed us where to look in the Bible as we were standing on the very spot it took place. A very memorable experience. He memorized Acts 19 and recited it word for word as we stood in the very spot that took place. He exceeded our expectations. Very impressive.
Journey12261171160, 10/26/2025 10:05:54 AM
It was all really good, local lunch was amazing and tour guide Erkan was great. We went round the temple of Artemis, Ephesus, house of the Virgin Mary as well as local Turkish baths. A lot of fun and really informative
535greggk, 10/26/2025 3:09:43 AM
OMG is probably understated we had the most unbelievable day with Banu as our tour guide in Kusadasi Turkiye. There is not enough room to tell all we did in our time together. Ok hint we visited ruins,the baths, Virgin Mary’s house and the food OMGOODNESS. I could go on but trust me Banu was the bomb and so knowledgeable. The driver and comfortable van were amazing and they both were so helpful with my wife being in a wheelchair. Anyone needing a guide for this area would be lucky to have Banu as their guide.
marywA2542HO, 10/25/2025 12:09:42 PM
We did a private tour with Ephesus Port Tours with guide Banu. It was over the top! The first stop at Mary’s House was before the crowds arrived, due to our guides knowledge and experience. Next we came to Ephesus and again our guide, so familiar with this site, was able to navigate the crowds and get us to fantastic views. She is also great at photography and took snapshots of us along the way. Next we visited.Basilica of St John and Banu pointed out highlights here. Because we were a private tour, we were able to visit other places that tour buses aren’t allowed. Unexpected treats were a Turkish bath in Selcuk across from a small handmade ceramic family business. We enjoyed Turkish tea while there. It was a fantastic tour, profession, yet personally tailored to us. We highly recommend this company and Banu.
A6141SDianc, 10/23/2025 9:01:22 AM
Ulas was a fantastic, friendly, professional, well prepared young man. The day couldn’t be better. We were with a professional driver. We felt very safe although it was our first time in Turkey. Exceeded our expectations.
Aruba76, 10/22/2025 10:51:53 AM
We had a wonderful day today with Ulaș. It was the best tour we have taken on our many cruises. He was very friendly, personable, knowledgeable, and we felt like we were spending the day with a new friend. His English was impeccable, and he was very easy to understand. His love for his country was very evident in his enthusiasm and pride in the culture and history of Turkey. He took us to a farm-to-table lunch, which was absolutely delicious. We were in a very comfortable van, with a very competent driver. We spent almost 8 hours with Ulaș and my husband, and I would have been very happy to spend even more time with him.
ktwhite, 10/22/2025 3:46:17 AM
Erkan was a wonderful guide! My mother was in a wheelchair. Erkan made certain that the vehicle could accommodate her wheelchair. She slightly altered the tour to afford me the opportunity to see local artisans in my craft. She then, realizing my mom was tiring, again readjusted plans to ensure mom was able to see what was most important for her. Her personal touches made our experiences that day, the best of the entire 2weeks. Her knowledge of the local and world history brought ancient ruins to life for us. I would recommend her to anyone wanting an in depth tour of the area.
davidcM8185AS, 10/20/2025 8:13:25 AM
Banu was an excellent guide. She was considerate and took us to places that were very interesting. She she answered all our questions and explained everything in great detail. She was pleasant and made sure that we were seeing all the sites that we wanted to do. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to have an interesting and informative visit to Ephesus. David Cohen . New York City
gregnI9625ZV, 10/19/2025 9:27:23 AM
Ulas was wonderful we had the best day with him and he was a wealth of knowledge. We highly recommend a tour with him. So easy to find at the cruise port and he was happy to make the day exactly what we wanted to see!
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No dress code
- THIS TOUR FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM A CRUISE SHIP, PLEASE CHECK OUR OTHER TOUR OPTIONS AND CONTACT US
- WE DO NOT GIVE TOURS IN SPANISH, OUR TOURS ARE ONLY IN ENGLISH.
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