
FOR CRUISE GUESTS : Ephesus Private Tour / ON TIME RETURN TO SHIP
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4.8/5
Based on 13 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is FOR CRUISE GUESTS : Ephesus Private Tour / ON TIME RETURN TO SHIP worth booking?
FOR CRUISE GUESTS : Ephesus Private Tour / ON TIME RETURN TO SHIP is a 5-hour experience in Selçuk, Turkey, from $39 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (13)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $39 per person
THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR FOR YOUR PARTY ONLY, THIS IS NOT A GROUP TOUR. You will be welcomed by your professional licensed local tour guide who will be with you entire day and tell you every point of the ruins you visited.
What you get
About this experience
THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR FOR YOUR PARTY ONLY, THIS IS NOT A GROUP TOUR. You will be welcomed by your professional licensed local tour guide who will be with you entire day and tell you every point of the ruins you visited. You will have very luxury brand new Mercedes van with separate driver. You will see all the highlights of the area as Ancient City of Ephesus, Terrace Houses, House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis. Since it will be a private tour, you will be the boss and you will decide everything. If you wish, you can skip some places from above list or add more places. It will be a flexible tour depending to your time, interests and energy. You can spend your time in each place as much us you wished. IT WILL BE A PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY. SO YOU CAN SPEND YOUR TIME IN THE SITES AS MUCH AS YOU WISHED. ON THE OTHER HAND, YOU ARE ABLE TO SUIT THE TOUR DEPENDING TO YOUR INTERESTS AND TIME.
What's included
Included
- Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
- Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
- Private tour
- All Taxes
- All Parking fees
- Port pickup and drop-off
- 100 % Satisfaction
Not included
- Entry Fees ( You do not need to wait in the line, we will arrange the tickets from fast pass )
What you'll see and do
Ephesus Ancient City
Ancient City of Ephesus
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Ephesus Terrace Houses
Terrace Houses
30 minutes here · Admission not included
The House of the Virgin Mary
House of the Virgin Mary
45 minutes here · Admission not included
The Temple of Artemis
Temple of Artemis
15 minutes here
Kusadasi Cruise Port
Pass by without stopping
Kusadasi Castle
Kusadasi Castle can be visibled from Port of Kusadasi
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 1 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Ephesus Port Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- WE DO NOT GIVE TOURS IN SPANISH, OUR TOURS ARE ONLY IN ENGLISH
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
13 verified traveler reviews for FOR CRUISE GUESTS : Ephesus Private Tour / ON TIME RETURN TO SHIP. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Knowledgable & Freindly
Our Guide Atalan was extremely knowlegable and friendly.He Has a wealth of information and was generally interested and self tough about many of the sights. We had a lovely lunch and what I believe was a restaurant picked out buy the tour company and not the guide. I would have given this 5 stars but after lunch we were handed off to a guy and had a rug demo and a sales push to buy a rugs.
via Tripadvisor
A Few Hours in Ephesus? This Tour is Worth It!
Baris was an amazing guide—he was so knowledgeable and made our trip both intellectual and fun. Our visit to Turkey would not have been the same without him! Would highly recommend the private tour of Ephesus with a delicious lunch.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much, this is very kind of you. Hope to see you again.
via Tripadvisor
Ceyda is a star!
The arrangements with Ephesus Port Tours were easy and worked well. The car transport and the driver they provided were excellent but the best part was our guide Ceyda who was first class. She took care of us throughout the 7 hour trip. She answered all our questions and described the sights clearly and in an interesting/fun way. I would highly recommend this activity.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much, this is very kind of you. Hope to see you again.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
The tour guide Leila was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable, kind and patient! She waited for us patiently. Leila curtailed the tour to our request.
via Viator
Perfect way to see Turkey!!
Our Ephesus tour was PHENOMENAL!! Banu, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and personable. She led us all over Turkey in a new Mercedes air-conditioned van explaining culture and history to us along the way. We did the Ephesus walking tour, toured the House of the Virgin Mary, enjoyed an authentic Turkish luncheon in a beautiful setting, toured a working Turkish knotted rug factory where we saw rugs being handmade, stopped at a family-owned pottery enterprise where we got a turn at the pottery wheel and bought some true Turkish hand made pottery, and we made many, many stops for beautiful photos throughout our day. Banu and the driver were so very kind to share their culture with us. The private all day tour was absolutely the BEST way to see Turkey!! We will cherish the sights, photographs, and memories forever!!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 66
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
FOR CRUISE GUESTS : Ephesus Private Tour / ON TIME RETURN TO SHIP: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Selçuk.
How much does FOR CRUISE GUESTS : Ephesus Private Tour / ON TIME RETURN TO SHIP cost?
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Prices start at $39 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Selçuk usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does FOR CRUISE GUESTS : Ephesus Private Tour / ON TIME RETURN TO SHIP take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Selçuk is not rushed.
Is FOR CRUISE GUESTS : Ephesus Private Tour / ON TIME RETURN TO SHIP worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 13 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Selçuk, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule FOR CRUISE GUESTS : Ephesus Private Tour / ON TIME RETURN TO SHIP?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is FOR CRUISE GUESTS : Ephesus Private Tour / ON TIME RETURN TO SHIP suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book FOR CRUISE GUESTS : Ephesus Private Tour / ON TIME RETURN TO SHIP?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Selçuk can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Selçuk and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does FOR CRUISE GUESTS : Ephesus Private Tour / ON TIME RETURN TO SHIP start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Selçuk within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Selçuk?
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On Outty we rank every Selçuk experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line, FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return, PRIVATE TOUR FOR CRUISERS: Mary's House (Meryemana) and Ephesus. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Selçuk?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Selçuk?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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