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Private Tours of Ephesus and Western Turkey with the best local licensed tour guides. Private Shore Excursions from Kusadasi Port. Private Tour Guide Services for Ephesus. Ephesus Walking Tours. Private Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi, Selcuk, Izmir, Alacati, Cesme, Sirince, Pamukkale Hotels and Izmir Airport

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Private Ephesus Tours from Samos

Celsus Library in Ephesus

Library of Celsus, the third largest library of the Ancient World.

There are daily ferries from Samos to Kusadasi. It takes approximately 45 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 78 Euros per person for a same day return trip from Vathy, Samos to Kusadasi. Ferries operate between May and October. Ferries depart from Vathy port at 9.30am and arrive Kusadasi at 10.15am. Return ferry is at 5.00pm which will arrive back to Pythagorio at 5.45pm. This will give you approx. 6 hours to visit Ephesus and surrounding areas.

​To book ferries from Pythagorion to Kusadasi, please visit: 
https://www.ferryhopper.com/en/ferry-routes/direct/samos-kusadasi
Select: Departure as Vathy, Samos and Destination as Kusadasi

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

Samos Ephesus Day Trip

Suggested private tour itinerary is as follows:

Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kuşadası Cruise Port – Private Guided Tour
Temple of Artemis + Ephesus Ancient City  + Traditional Turkish Lunch
Duration: 5.5 Hours
After meeting your professional tour guide at Starbucks in Kuşadası Cruise Port, begin your journey through the fertile countryside of the Aegean region. Your first stop is the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Continue your drive to the world-famous ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Mediterranean. Enter through the South Gate with your expert guide and start a fascinating 2-hour walking tour along the marble streets of Ephesus.
During your guided exploration, you will visit iconic landmarks such as the Odeon, Basilica, Domitian Square, Fountain of Trajan, the impressive Library of Celsus, Marble Street, the Great Theatre of Ephesus, and Harbour Street. You will also have the option to visit the famous Terrace Houses (optional).
Your tour concludes at the North Gate of Ephesus. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious traditional Turkish lunch in a peaceful country house setting. Here, you will experience an authentic cultural demonstration of traditional Turkish handicrafts, including silk production—from dyeing and spinning to weaving—at a local training school where young girls learn this historic craft.
At the end of your unforgettable Ephesus tour, you will be transferred back to Kuşadası Cruise Port.
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For more information, availability and Private Ephesus Tour costs please contact us.