Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 30 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours worth booking?
Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours is a 4-hour experience in Kusadasi, Turkey, from $29 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 30 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (30)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $29 per person
Private tour of Ephesus, St. John Basilica Temple of Artemis, The House of Virgin Mary with lunch. Private Licenced tour guide, A/C transportation, parking fees and lunch are included in the price. Terrace houses can be added into the program (own expense). If requested , Bible Oriented Guide can be organised without any extra. Entrance fees are not included in this program. Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to the sites. Entrance fee can be paid to our guide at the end of the tour in cash . If you want to pay by visa or master card, our guide will stop for a few minutes in our office where is on the way to port.
What you get
About this experience
Private tour of Ephesus, St. John Basilica Temple of Artemis, The House of Virgin Mary with lunch. Private Licenced tour guide, A/C transportation, parking fees and lunch are included in the price. Terrace houses can be added into the program (own expense). If requested , Bible Oriented Guide can be organised without any extra. Entrance fees are not included in this program. Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to the sites. Entrance fee can be paid to our guide at the end of the tour in cash . If you want to pay by visa or master card, our guide will stop for a few minutes in our office where is on the way to port.
What's included
Included
- GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
- Transport by air-conditioned mercedes Van
- Private tour
- Professional Licenced Tour guide
- Traditional Lunch with Mezes
- Hotel or Port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)
What you'll see and do
Kusadasi
Your tour guide will be ready at your hotel lobby in Kusadasi or at Kusadasi Cruise terminal at pre-arranged time. After Greeting, drive to The House of Virgin Mary.
45 minutes here
The House of the Virgin Mary
Our First stop is The House of Virgin Mary is one of the pilgrimage center of Christians where Virgin Mary passed her recently time and died. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, and ‘unofficially’ confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI has visited this shrine After House of Virgin Mary.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Ephesus Ancient City
We drive to Ephesus, famous in antiquity for its Temple of Artemis during the years of the Roman Empire, the Greek port of Ephesus became the greatest city in Asia Minor. You will start your Ephesus excursion at the upper Magnesia Gate, and work your way down through the city, ending near the ancient Harbor. Along the way you will see the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of Scolastika and the Great Theater, built in the Greek era and reconstructed in the Roman period. It has played host to programs as varied as Paul and his sermons to the Ephesians, to concerts by Sting, in part due to its remarkable acoustics. You will walk along the Arcadian Way, where once Mark Antony and Cleopatra rode in procession. You will hear stories of Alexander the Great, the Virgin Mary, and many other famous visitors who walked the same marble streets that you are walking. Lunch will be served in a restaurant in the garden of handcraft center.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Basilica of St. John
After Lunch, we will visit The Basilica of St. John it is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
The Temple of Artemis
Then Continue to visit Temple of Artemis which is one of the seven wonders of Ancient time. Returning back to your hotel / Cruise terminal in Kusadasi and the end of our tour.
15 minutes here
Kusadasi
Return back to Kusadasi after the tour. free time in city center or port
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 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 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Kusadasi Private Tours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- At time of booking, hotel guests must provide hotel name
- Full Day tour of Ephesus, St. John Basilica Temple of Artemis, The House of Virgin Mary with lunch. Private Licenced tour guide, A/C transportation, parking fees and lunch are included in the price.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 30 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
30 verified traveler reviews for Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing Experience!
Amazing day with our guide Ozzie! We got to see all the major sights in Ephesus including a delicious Turkish farmhouse lunch, followed by seeing how rugs are hand made and a stop at a leather shop including a fashion show and some Turkish wine.
via Tripadvisor
Highly reccomend
This tour was more than what we expected. Had a wonderful time learning the history and biblical significance of Kusadasi. I would highly recommend this trip. A very personal a unique experience, The lunch was very good too, just the right amount to keep us going and provide a local food experience.
via Viator
A wonderful Ephesus tour with Curio tours
Our tour guide Fumur was a wealth of information and shared her country with us. The lunch was a great extra bonus not to be missed. Comfortable van and great driver too. What else can I say except not to be missed if you want a great tour in Ephesus
via Tripadvisor
Filled with LOTS of surprises pleasant and not so pleasant
Highlights: A personalized small tour just with the two of us. I got all of my questions answered and more. Seeing and learning about the history of the vast city of Ephesus, St. John’s Basilica, Mary’s House and the tasty lunch. We paid all entrance fees. Not a highlight, just info. Midlight: The lunch was very modest but tasty: beans, beet dish, rice, tomato dish, salad, lamb meatballs and chicken, and bread. Lowlights: While I appreciate Mustafa’s honesty at the beginning of the tour letting us know he was a smoker, I would have preferred to have this information beforehand. I have a mild allergy to smoking but for someone with major allergies this could have been a huge issue since the tour was so intimate and we were in close contact for hours. The rug, ceramics and leather experiences were definitely tourist traps with pressure ranging from subtle to aggressive to buy high priced rugs and costly ceramics and expensive leather. The leather was the biggest surprise. As soon as I walked into the reception with “Payless” in bright lights on a black wall then quickly shuffled into a dark room and saw the runway lined with red velvet seating I thought “Oh no, a major tourist trap!!” After we emerged from the 10 min abbreviated leather jacket fashion show (mind you this was AFTER we explicitly told our tour guide we were NOT interested in leather jackets) we were escorted into a large show room with jackets, bags and purses. The salesman stuck to us like white on rice insisting in telling us how excellent the prices and quality were and how everything was 75% off. Honestly I would be surprise if everything had a 90% mark-up. I found it hard to trust a place called Payless. It was should have been more appropriately called “Pay More, Much More.” In retrospect, the fact that in a Turkish country everything was written in English was a huge tip off that it was a tourist trap!! Enjoy the tour but beware of the rug, ceramic and leather tourist traps. I recommend you ask “Where do the Turks buy their rugs, leather and ceramics? Pls take me there!”
via Viator
Memorable trip
Nilgun is an excellent guide. She is passionate about her country and history. We all learned a lot and even the teenagers were not bored. The Ephesus site and especially the terrace houses was so interesting. Definitely take the 155 steps thru the houses; it is not hard. We also went to see locals make hand-made rugs. The process is more than you can imagine and they offered tasty Turkish coffee and tea. We had lunch there as well and it was delicious. The driver was very good too and kept the car nice and cool in the heat.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $29 to $109
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Kusadasi Private Tours, who run 13 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.8.
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Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kusadasi.
How much does Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours cost?
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Prices start at $29 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kusadasi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours take?
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Plan for about 4 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 Kusadasi is not rushed.
Is Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 30 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kusadasi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours?
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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 Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours?
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Around 11 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 Kusadasi 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 Kusadasi and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours 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 Kusadasi 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 Kusadasi?
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On Outty we rank every Kusadasi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include FOR CRUISERS: Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tour with Entry Fees & Lunch, Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour, Best of Ephesus: Private & Group Skip-the-Line Tour for Cruisers. 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 Kusadasi?
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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 Kusadasi?
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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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What is included in Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours?
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Included: GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT; Transport by air-conditioned mercedes Van; Private tour; Professional Licenced Tour guide; and Traditional Lunch with Mezes. Not included: Drinks; Gratuities; and Entrance fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 7 listed pickup locations in and around Kusadasi. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Kusadasi. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private EPHESUS SHUTTLE with Traditional lunch incl. 4 to 8 hours?
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Across 30 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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