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Cruising to Kuşadası in 2027? Ephesus shore excursions with a back-to-ship guarantee · from €69

Ephesus Shore Excursion from İzmir Cruise Port

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Private round trip from İzmir port to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, timed around your ship.

About 7 hours Private 3 guide languages 4 stops Private

Overview

İzmir is about an hour from Ephesus, so a private tour is the most relaxed way to make the trip on a port day. Your guide and driver meet you at the terminal and take care of everything.

Highlights

  • Comfortable one-hour drive from İzmir to Ephesus in a private vehicle
  • Full guided walk through the ancient city
  • Temple of Artemis and a view of the Basilica of St John
  • Lunch in Selçuk
  • Back at the port at least one hour before all-aboard

In your price

Already covered for you

Licensed guide all day
Transport Private air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees on the itinerary
Pick-up İzmir Alsancak Cruise Port
Lunch

No payment online. We confirm availability first.

You just enjoy the day, we take care of the rest.

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Route

  1. İzmir PortMeet
  2. Ephesus3 hours
  3. Artemis20 min
  4. PortReturn

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Arrival

    Meet at İzmir cruise terminal

    Your guide waits at the terminal exit.

  2. 2

    +1 hr

    Ephesus ancient city

    Guided walk from the upper gate to the Great Theatre.

  3. 3

    +4 hrs

    Lunch & Temple of Artemis

    Lunch in Selçuk, then a stop at the Temple of Artemis.

  4. 4

    +6 hrs

    Back to İzmir port

    Drop-off at the terminal with time to spare.

Times are approximate and may shift with traffic, opening hours or your ship's schedule.

What's included

  • Meet and greet at İzmir Cruise Port
  • Private licensed guide
  • Private vehicle
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Terrace Houses ticket (optional)
  • Tips

Good to know

Pick-up & meeting point
İzmir Alsancak Cruise Port terminal exit.
Start time
Timed to your ship
Guide languages
English, German, Spanish
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, and a full refund if your ship does not call at İzmir.

Questions about this tour

How far is Ephesus from İzmir port?

About 75 km, roughly one hour by road.

Will I be back in time?

Yes. We plan to be back at least one hour before all-aboard.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a Turkish lunch in Selçuk. Drinks are extra.

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