There are daily ferries from Samos to Kusadasi. It takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to reach from Pythagorio, Samos to Kusadasi. The highlight of the Aegean region is the Ancient City of Ephesus which is 25 minutes drive from Kusadasi. For travellers who are staying in Samos Hotels, we recommend to visit Ancient City of Ephesus. We offer private tours of Ephesus from Kusadasi Port for travellers who are travelling to Kusadasi from Samos. These private tours are operated with fluent English, German, Russian Spanish and Portuguese speaking licensed tour guides.

It costs 36 Euros per person for a same day return trip from Pythagorion, Samos to Kusadasi. Ferries operate every thursday and sunday between May and October. Ferries depart from Pythagorion port at 8.00am and arrive Kusadasi at 9.30am. Return ferry is at 5.00pm which will arrive back to Pythagorio at 6.30pm. This will give you approx. 7 hours to visit Ephesus and surrounding areas. To book ferries from Pythagorion to Kusadasi, please visit: 
https://tours.3st.gr/rhenia/#!/booking
Select: TURKEY gr boat ticket return - Boat ticket Pythagorio Kusadasi Pythagorio

If you have difficulty of buying your round trip ferry ticket from Samos to Kusadasi online, send an e-mail to one of the local travel agencies in Samos who can can help you.
SamosBooking: info@samosbooking.gr
By Ship Travel: info@byshiptravel.gr

When you book your ferry ticket, please contact us for your  Ephesus Private Tour.

jSuggested private tour program is as follows:
FullDay (6 hours) Temple of Artemis + Ephesus  + House of Mary + Traditional Turkish Lunch
After meeting your guide at Kusadasi Cruise Port, drive through the fertile lands. Your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards proceed to the mountain where Virgin Mary is believed to spent her 9 years. The house is approximately 1000 feet above sea level and running as an active chapel. Roman Catholics believe that Virgin Mary came to Ephesus with Saint. John 5 years after the crucification. At the age of 63 she is assumed to heaven. Although there is no fact that Virgin Mary lived here approximately 1.5 million people visit the site each year. After 30 minutes visit to the House of Mary, drive to ancient city of Ephesus. You will be dropped at the upper gate of Ephesus with yourtour guide. Start exploring the city. You will be walking down the hill approximately 1.5hrs. You will see the Odeon, the basilica, domitian square, fountain of Trajan, Celcus library, Terrace Houses (optional),Marble street, the Grand Theater of Ephesus and the Harbour Street. You will be endng your tour at the bottom gate. Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch in the grounds of a country house. Here you will see a private demonstration of the traditional carpet making process from dying to spinning to weaving at a school where young  girls are trained in the craft. Return back to Kusadasi Port.

For more information and costs please contact us.

​Smyrna (Izmir) - Pergamon (Bergama) - Laodicea - 
​Hierapolis (Pamukkale) - Ephesus - Sardis - Philadephia - Thyatira

For many generations Christians, or those who simply have an interest in Christian history and traditions, have traveled to the western part of Turkey which was known as Asia Minor in the biblical times, filled with the incredible Christian history and background. The Asia Minor is known for the 7 churches of the Book of Revelation. On top of that St. Paul travelled to the area several times. Near Ephesus, there is a possible house where Virgin Mary spent her last years. Ephesus and the surrounding areas had a history of spiritual awakening and Christian revival.
We offer private biblical tours of the 7 Churches of Revelation visiting the Biblical Sites in Western Turkey.

We have a background in sharing the Western Part of Turkey's Christian Heritage with others, having worked with a broad selection of churches and mission organisations over the years. We are always pleased to organise Biblical Tours of Western Turkey, visiting ​seven churches of revelation and beyond.  We are sure that you will find them interesting whether you are a Christian or religious person or simply interested.

There are many possibilities for these tours, depending on how long you area able to tour for. A 1 day tour can take you to many sights of Christian interest in Ephesus. If you have 2 or more days there are many more possibilities such as a tour incorporating ancient cities of Pergamon, Laodicea, Hierapolis (Pamukkale) etc. Get in touch for more details.

The Seven Churches of Revelation are ancient churches that St John wrote about in The book of Revelation of the New Testament. All the 7 churches mentioned are located at the western part of modern Turkey. Biblical sites in Western Turkey:

1. Ephesus - Selcuk, Izmir
2. Smyrna -  Izmir City Center
3. Pergamon - Bergama, Izmir
4. Thyateira - Akhisar, Manisa
5. Sardis - Sart, Salihli, Manisa
6. Philadelphia - Alaşehir, Manisa
7. Laodicea - Denizli

Below please find suggested tour program:

Day 1 - Basilica of St. John, House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus
After meeting your guide at Izmir Airport or at an Izmir airport hotel, drive through the fertile lands. Your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards proceed to the mountain where Virgin Mary is believed to spent her 9 years. The house is approximately 1000 feet above sea level and running as an active chapel. Roman Catholics believe that Virgin Mary came to Ephesus with Saint. John 5 years after the crucification. At the age of 63 she is assumed to heaven. Although there is no fact that Virgin Mary lived here approximately 1.5 million people visit the site each year. After 30 minutes visit to the House of Mary, drive to ancient city of Ephesus. You will be dropped at the upper gate of Ephesus with your tour guide. Start exploring the city. You will be walking down the hill approximately 1.5hrs. You will see the Odeon, the basilica, domitian square, fountain of Trajan, Celcus library, Terrace Houses (optional), Marble street, the Grand Theater of Ephesus and the Harbour Street. You will be endng your tour at the bottom gate. Drive approximately 3 hours to Pamukkale. Ovenight in Pamukkale.

Tour Timings:
08.00am - Depart Izmir Airport or an Izmir Airport Hotel.
09.00am - Visit Basilica of St. John
10.00am - Visit House of Virgin Mary
11.30pm - Visit Ephesus
2.00pm - Lunch and see the local handcrafts
4.00pm - Depart Selcuk Town
7.00pm - Arrive Pamukkale for overnight.

Day 2 - Laodicea - Hierapolis (Pamukkale) - Sardis - Philadephia - Thyatira
After leaving your hotel, drive south east through the fertile lands. Your first stop will be Laodicea. Once a trade city which was known with glossy black wool and eye salve trade. Mentioned in the Book  of Revelation as the luke warm city. Afterwards visit ancient Hierapolis which is known as Pamukkale today. Natural thermal springs which has high density of chalk inside formed glacier looking terraces on the areas where flowed for thousands of years. Walk on the white terraces of Pamukkale. After lunch drive to the ancient Philadelphia Church at Alasehir, the youngest of the Seven Churches of Revelation, visiting the remains of an early church and the city walls. Continue to Sardis, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia. Walk the Royal Avenue and see the site of the Church of Sardis.  Finally at Akhisar we visit the Church of ancient Thyatira, another one of the 7 churches, set in an ancient commercial town with strong ties to Troy and Sardis.  Drive to Bergama for overnight.

Tour Timings:
08.00am - Depart your hotel in Pamukkale
8.30am - Visit Laodicea
10.00am, - Visit Hierapolis (Pamukkale)
12.15pm - Lunch
2.00pm - Visit Philadelphia
3.00pm - Visit Sardes
6.00pm - Visit Thyatra
8.00pm - Arive Bergama for overnight.

Day 3 -  Pergamon (Bergama) - Smyrna (Izmir)
Depart from your hotel for the ancient city of Pergamon. Mentioned in the book of revelation in the new testament among the seven churches of asia minor. The city was known as the city where the throne of satan is located. Visit acropolis and asklepion, the ancient famous hospital. After lunch drive to Izmir, the third largest city of Turkey. Known as Smyrna in the biblical times. Visit the remains of Ancient Agora in Smyrna. From ancient Smyrna there is not much left. The remains of the ancient city is under the modern buildings.  Smyrna is mentioned in the Book of Revelation known as the city of prosecution. Your tour will end at Izmir airport. 

Tour Timings:
08.00am - Depart your hotel in Bergama
08.30am - Visit Acropolis
11.30am - Visit Asklepion
12.15pm - Lunch
3.00pm - Visit Smyrna
5.00pm - Arrive Izmir Airport

We offer private transfers from Kusadasi, Selcuk and Sirince to Pamukkale Hotels and from Pamukkale Hotels to Kusadasi, Sirince and Selcuk.  Besides, we also offer Private Pamukkale Tours from Kusadasi, Selcuk and Sirince.

Ephesus Travel Guide offers professional and reliable drivers for private transfers between Pamukkale and Kusadasi, Selcuk, Sirince.

To save time and money, while your luggage is well stored in the vehicle, we can make a guided tour of Ephesus, the most important archaeological site in Turkey and the surrounding sites such as: Temple of Artemis, the Basilica of St. John, House of Virgin Mary. 

The duration of the transfer between Pamukkale and Kusadasi/Selcuk/Sirince is approximately 3 hours. We generally stop 10 minutes midway for restrooms or to stretch legs. 

Cost of private transfers are as follows:
Private transfer from Kusadasi to Pamukkale Hotels: 120 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people)
Private transfer from Pamukkale Hotels to Kusadasi:  120 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people)
Private transfer from Selcuk to Pamukkale Hotels: 125 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people)
Private transfer from Sirince to Pamukkale Hotels: 130 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people)
Private transfer from Pamukkale Hotels to Selcuk:  125 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people)
Private transfer from Pamukkale Hotels to Sirince:  130 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people)

Rates cover

• Professional Chauffeur
• A/C Mercedes V-Class
• Tolls, Gas, Transportation Costs

* For groups over 6 people, we can assign them a larger Mercedes Minbus. For costs, please contact us.
* Mercedes V-Class is able to hold 6 large suitcases. If you have more bags, we can assign you a larger vehicle.
* Kindly note that according to Turkish Law, we can not provide transfers directly to/from Pamukkale and Ephesus tourist destinations. We offer private transfers between the hotels or between Airport and hotels or after the tour to the hotels and airport. To Pamukkale and Ephesus tourust destinations we provide private guided tours. 

For questions and to book a private transfer or a private tour, please fill the contact form or send us a WhatsApp Message to: +90 536 22 55 658

Azamara Cruises is scheduled to do 20 port of calls to Kusadasi Port in 2022.
On May 11th Azamara Pursuit will be calling back to Kusadasi Cruise Port during 7 Night Greece Intensive Voyage. Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest will follow Azamara Pursuit to Kusadasi Cruise Port.

We offer Private Ephesus Tours and Private Pamukkale Tours with various tour itineraries for Azamara Journey and Azamara Pursuit passengers calling to the cruise port of Kusadasi with excellent licensed local tour guides and luxury vehicles in various sizes.

Please visit the following links to choose the right private tour itinerary for you with reasonable prices than the cruise ships offer.

For more information please visit the following linkcs:
Private Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi Cruise Port
Private Pamukkale Tours from Kusadasi Cruise Port

For the the booking please contact us. 
​We are looking forward to the calls of Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest and Azamara Pursuit.

The House of the Virgin Mary is located 9 kilometers from Selcuk on Mount Bülbül. It is believed that 4 or 6 years after Jesus' crucifixion, St. John brought Virgin Mary to Ephesus. In 1891 the Lazarist priests discovered that this is the house where Virgin Mary spent her last days, after the dream of the German nun Katherina Emerich. This cross and dome-shaped structure was later restored. After the visit of Pope Paul VI in 1967 to the house, the site is considered sacred by Christians and Muslims. Every year on August 15th. The Assumption ceremonies are held on this day and attract many devoted visitors.

2022 entrance fee for House of Virgin Mary is 150 Turkish Liras per person. 150 Turkish Liras is approximately 8.5 US$ or 8.5 Euros. Credit Card payments are accepted. 
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Opening Hours for House of Virgin Mary:
November-February: 08.00-17.00
March-October: 08.00-18.00


Holy Mass is held every day, from Monday to Saturday at 5:15 pm (November to March) and 6:15 pm (April to October). The Sunday Mass is held at 10:30 am (in English). 

We provide private tours of House of Virgin Mary and Ephesus. 
For more information please visit the following link: Private Tours of Ephesus or contact us

Кушадасы расположены в западной части Турции. В 85 км к югу от Измира, 3-го по величине города Турции: когда-то это был небольшой рыбацкий городок. Сегодня это известный курортный город и популярный круизный порт. Население зимой составляет 100 000 человек, а летом оно увеличивается до 500 000 человек. В основном туристы из Восточной Европы предпочитают отдыхать в Кушадасах. Из-за его близости к древнему городу Эфесу многие круизные лайнеры причаливают к порту Кушадасы.

Эфес расположен на западном побережье современной Турции, примерно в 80 километрах к югу от Измира и в 18 километрах к северу от Кушадасы. Древний город Эфес находится в 25 минутах езды от порта Кушадасы. Эфес сегодня - это название древних руин. Современный город называется Сельчук. 
Изюминкой, которую стоит посетить в Кушадасах, являются руины Эфеса. Эфес привлекает множество посетителей со всего мира. Эфес, один из 4 крупнейших городов древнего мира с населением более 200 000 человек. Выбран в качестве столицы азиатской провинции Римской империи племянником Юлия Галия Цезаря, известного как Август, по имени Октавий. Он служил столицей до тех пор, пока Константин не приказал расширить другой город, расположенный в 400 милях к северу от Эфеса. Он назвал этот город Константинополем и выбрал этот город в качестве новой столицы. Эфес сегодня считается одним из наиболее хорошо сохранившихся древних городов в мире. 

Как далеко Эфес находится от порта Кушадасы?
Эфес расположен в 18 км от порта Кушадасы. Поездка на машине занимает около 25 минут. Современное название Эфеса сегодня - Сельчук. Так что путешественникам следует искать сельджукские знаки. Эфес по-турецки означает Эфес. На дороге также есть коричневые знаки, указывающие направление на Эфес. Эфес - это название руин. Сельчук - это современное название города. Другими словами, руины Эфеса сегодня находятся в современном городе Сельчук. Сегодня больше нет города под названием Эфес или Эфес.

Мы предлагаем эксклюзивные частные туры в Эфес с местными русскоговорящими гидами из порта Кушадасы. Эти туры специально разработаны для пассажиров круизных судов. Мы предлагаем широкий выбор. В 2022 году от MSC Cruises и Costa Cruises в Кушадасы стало приезжать много русскоязычных путешественников. Мы предлагаем частные туры в Эфес на полдня, на целый день с местными русскоговорящими гидами и роскошными автомобилями с кондиционерами.

Для получения дополнительной информации, пожалуйста, посетите:
Частные Эфес туры с русским Гиды

Если вы путешествуете на круизном лайнере и хотите хорошую частную береговую экскурсию по Эфесу и окрестностям по разумной цене. Связаться с нами.

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If you visit Ephesus by cruise make sure to book a Ephesus Shore Excursion in advance. Our Private Ephesus Tours are led by local licensed Ephesus tour guides. We are one of the leading Ephesus Travel Agency that provide Ephesus Tours and Ephesus Shore Excursions. Ephesus Travel Guide offers exclusive Ephesus Tours.
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If you are travelling on land and need some advice like Ephesus Hotels or Ephesus shopping, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please click here to read Ephesus Reviews about us. Ephesus Travel Guide provides you Ephesus History and an online Ephesus Map which would be useful during your visit. Cities near Ephesus also offer many ancient highlights, recommended to be visited. Ruins of Ephesus or currently known as Ephesus Archaeological Site is a must travel destination. You can also click here to see the ruins of Ephesus pictures. Mary`s tomb has not been excavated yet. Archaeologists still searching for that. Modern day Ephesus is known as Selcuk.

In our web site you can find information about: Ephesus Tour Reviews, Ephesus Tour from Izmir, Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi. From Kusadasi private tours and Ephesus trips is organized by Ephesus private guide Denizhan Pekoz.  From port of Kusadasi to Ephesus takes 20 minutes. The distance from Izmir Port to Ephesus is 1 hour 15 minutes drive.

For more information please contact us.

We provide custom made private shore excursions to Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, House of Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John, Sirince Village, Kirazli Village and Isa Bey Mosque from Kusadasi Port with licensed tour guides.

Our team of licensed tour guides offer exclusive private Ephesus shore excursions for cruise passengers travelling to Kusadasi Cruise Port. These private Ephesus shore excursions are conducted in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French and Russian languages.

Distance from Kusadasi Port to Ephesus
The distance between Kusadasi Port to Ephesus Ancient city is 20 kilometers. It takes approximately 25 minutes by car to go to the Ancient City of Ephesus. There is no direct prublic transport to go to Ephesus from Kusadasi Port. For cruise passengers who has limited time in Kusadasi, we recommend them to take a taxi or book a Private Ephesus Shore Excursion

​Kusadasi is a very popular port of call for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. In 2022, 25 port calls will be made by Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships: Odyssey of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas and Vision of the Seas.

​Odyssey of the Seas of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line will have several port calls to Kusadasi Port in 2022. During the 12 Night Greece, Turkey, Israel Cruise With Overnight In Athens and 7 Night Greek Isles Cruise, Odyssey of the Seas will be calling to Kusadasi Port. Kusadasi is the gateway to the famous archaeological site of Ephesus.

We are proud to announce that we provide exclusive private Ephesus shore excursions for Royal Caribbean passengers from Kusadasi Port. Our tours are better value than Royal Caribbean Ephesus Shore Excursions. All of our private tours are guided by local licensed tour guides. There is no prepayment required to book a private Ephesus shore excursion. You can book your shore excursion by filling us a the contact form or sending us a WhatsApp message. By booking your private Ephesus shore excursion with us. You will avoid waiting in the lines and make the most out of your visit with 5-Star Ephesus Shore Excursions. Let’s discover together the Top Highlights of Ephesus.. A guided tour will make your visit alive in order to appreciate the best experience of Ephesus. ​

For more information and recommended tour programs contact us or visit:
​Private Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi

Have breakfast like Turkish people do. In this private tour we will take you to Kirazli Village to a venue where locals and visitors meet, eat and have fun. This breakfast tour will tempt you with traditional Turkish breakfast delights. Enjoy Western Turkey from a local perspective.

Tour Program
After meeting with your tour guide at the Kusadasi Port or hotel in Kusadasi, drive through the agricultural fertile fields to Kirazli Village. Relax and enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast at the grounds of a village house. Enjoy organic gozleme (filo dough stuffed with feta cheese and spinach), home made jams, honey, organic butter, tomatoes, cumcumbers, cage free eggs, Turkish tea... Chat with locals, learn about Turkish traditions. After this feast drive to downtown Kirazli village to wander through the streets of the village. See local people and traditional Turkish Village life. Afterwards drive to Ephesus and ancient city, the highlight of the area. Walk through the archeological park of Ephesus for 1.5 hours. See the Odeon, Domitian Temple, Agora, Hadrian Temple, Trajan Fountain, Celcus Library, Grand Theater of Ephesus, Harbour Street.... Depart Ephesus for the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world before heading back to the Port of Kusadasi.

For more information, contact us.

Private Ephesus Shore Excursions from Kusadasi Cruise Port with licensed tour guides.
Book select Ephesus excursions for less price than Princess Cruises Shore Excursions.

For 2022, there will be 11 port of calls of Princess Cruise Line. Regal Princess and Island Princess will be calling to Kusadasi Cruise Port. Nine of the calls will be made by Regal Princess, and the others will be made by Island Princess

Regal Princess will be docked at Kusadasi Cruise Port on April 6th 2022 during Mediterranean with Greek Isles & Turkey. Kusadasi Port is the gateway to Ephesus Ancient City. 

We offer private Ephesus excursions for Regal Princess and Island Princess passengers with licensed local tour guides. Explore the ruins of Ephesus on a trip to one of Turkey's most famous ancient destinations. Make the most of your trip. Explore the ancient city of Ephesus and discover the rich Greek and Roman history and culture of this ancient city. See the most popular landmarks in Ephesus as you are guided through the historical Ephesus.​

For private tour options, please visit: private Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi Cruise Port.

For more information, please contact us.

Seabourn Encore will call at Kusadasi Port  this year. First call of Seabourn Encore will be on April 20th 2022. There will be 14 port of calls of Seabourn Encore to Kusadasi Cruise Port in 2022.

Kusadasi is Turkey's most popular cruise port, a beach town and the gateway to the ancient Greco-Roman city of Ephesus. Ephesus, now a ruin and an important archaeological site. Ephesus was once one of the most important Roman cities in Asia Minor. It was built in the Hellenistic period and fell under Roman control. Here you will find the remarkable facade of the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theater that once housed 25,000 people and the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

We offer the highest quality private shore excursions conducted by local expert tour guides in the most cost-effective way for our guests from Seabourn Ships. Our private Ephesus tours are led by finest English, Spanish, German and Russian speaking licensed tour guides of the area. The cost of the private Ephesus tours are much less than the ones offered by Seabourn. As a former Seabourn employee, (worked on Seabourn Sun as an Asst. Shore Excursions Manager) I am well aware of guests needs and expectations. Let us take you to an unforgettable Ephesus private tour of one of the major Roman cities: Ephesus.

For more information please do not hesitate to contact us.

Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Star of Norwegian Cruise Line will have over 37 port of calls  to Kusadasi Cruise Port in 2022. We had the pleasure to be in be in service to Norwegian Cruise Line Passengers in the past.

Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Star is scheduled to do Eastern Mediterranean Cruises. Norwegian Jade will have the first call to Kusadasi Cruise Port on April 2022 during  9 Night Greek Isles: Santorini, Rhodes & Istanbul. 

Mediterranean ports, including Kusadasi Cruise Port, can expect to profit from the cruise industry’s distress in the coming tourist season. The Far East is largely being replaced by the Mediterranean. After all, the ships have to sail somewhere. What this also means is that Mediterranean ports, including Kusadasi Cruise Port, can expect to profit from the cruise industry’s distress in the coming tourist season. Cruise lines are expressing their trust in the Kusadasi Cruise Port, and we, on our part will make every effort to be at the service of Norwegian Cruise Line passengers in this difficult period they are now experiencing.  Kusadasi Cruise Port has already seen an impressive jump in the number of cruise ships scheduled to dock at Kusadasi Cruise Port.

​We organize private Ephesus tours for cruise passengers calling to Kusadasi Cruise Port.
Norwegian Jade stays at Kusadasi Port between 6am and 1pm. We offer private half day tours of Ephesus visiting Temple of Artemis, House of Virgin Mary, Ancient City of Ephesus, Terrace Houses. ​For more information about our private tours of Ephesus, please contact us.