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From the cruise port to Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, Sirince or the old town of Kusadasi with your own licensed guide. Local team since 2010, verified supplier of Kusadasi Cruise Port.
Visits: Ephesus Ancient City, Terrace Houses of Ephesus, Basilica of St. John, Kusadasi Town, and Kusadasi Castle.
Visits: Ephesus Ancient City, Terrace Houses of Ephesus, Basilica of St. John, Kusadasi Town, and Kusadasi Castle.
Visits: Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgen Mary, Basilica of St. John, Kusadasi Town, and Kusadasi Castle.
(HALF-DAY) Visits: Ephesus Ancient City, Terrace Houses of Ephesus, and Local Handicrafts if requested
Visits: Wine Tasting, Ephesus Ruins, Local Handicrafts, Kusadasi Town, and Kusadasi Castle.
Visits: Ephesus Ancient City, Terrace Houses of Ephesus, Bazaar & Shopping (Rug Veawing School, Leather Outlets, and Handmade…
Visits: Ephesus Ancient City, POTTERY & CERAMIC LESSON, Kusadasi Town, and Kusadasi Castle.
Visits: Kusadasi Sightseeing Walking Tour, Pigeon Island, Byzantine Castle, Carpet Demonstration.
VISITS: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Roman Hippodrome.
We plan your day around your ship’s docking hours and track your ship throughout the tour.
If your ship can’t dock, your deposit is refunded in full.
Licence no. 10772. Book with a 50% deposit, pay the rest in cash on the tour day.
See the full price for your group before you book. No hidden fees.
Secure card payment. Instant confirmation by email. The rest is paid in cash on the day.
We track your ship, wait at the exit with your name, and bring you back with time to spare.
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Excerpts from real reviews on our Tripadvisor pages (Best Turkey Tour is our sister brand, also run by Iglesias Tour Turkey).
“Fatima had great communication with us before hand and was waiting for us at the dock. The private tour she gave was tailored to our interests and schedule.”
“We arrived in Kusadasi with our MSC cruise … The meeting point was very easy to find and professionally arranged.”
“She also paced the tour perfectly—giving us time to explore and take in the sights without feeling rushed.”
“She met us right outside the exit of the port. She was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and gave us fabulous tour of Ephesus.”
“He was very knowledgeable and explained all of the highlights on the tour but at the same time provided us with ample time to take pictures”
“Knowledgeable, informative, and personable, Mert made the experience both enjoyable and memorable.”
The price is the total for your whole group. You do not pay extra per person within the group size you select.
A licensed private guide, transport during the tour (a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver on our Ephesus tours, public transport on the Istanbul Old City tour) and a guaranteed on-time return to your ship. Each tour page lists exactly what is included and what is not.
No. Entrance fees change during the year, so they are not included in the price. Your guide brings skip-the-line tickets and you pay for them in cash (USD or EUR) on the tour day, only for the sites you visit.
No. Your guide buys the tickets for you, so we collect entrance fees in cash (USD or EUR) on the tour day.
Book online up to 24 hours before your tour. You pay a 50% deposit by card online (in USD) and the rest in cash on the tour day.
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour and your deposit is refunded in full. If your ship cannot dock, you also receive a full refund of your deposit.
Your guide waits at the exit of the cruise terminal with a sign showing your name, 30–45 minutes after your ship docks. We confirm the exact meeting time and spot by email before your tour.
We meet 30–45 minutes after docking. On busy days with several ships in port, a later start means long queues at every site, so starting early gives you a much better day.
Yes. We follow your ship's schedule and guarantee your return to the port on time.
Yes, at a slower pace. At Ephesus we walk mostly downhill on ancient marble that is uneven in places, and your guide adjusts the pace and breaks to your group. The Terrace Houses have many steps. Please tell us about any mobility needs when you book.
Children aged 0–4 are free (up to 2 per booking). Guests aged 5 and over pay the adult price.
Lunch is not included unless the tour page says so. If you wish, your guide can arrange a stop at a local restaurant and you pay the restaurant directly.
Yes. Private Ephesus Tours is run by Iglesias Tour Turkey, a travel agency licensed by TÜRSAB (licence no. 10772). All our guides are licensed professional guides.
Large group, special needs or a custom day? We reply within the hour, around the clock.