Windstar cruises will start making 7 Days Athens to Athens cruises and will call to Kusadasi Port. Wind Star, Wind Spirit and Star Legend of Wind Star Cruises will call to Kusadasi Cruise Port. First Call will be on May 7th by Wind Star during 7 Night Treasures of the Greek Isles Cruise.

We provide exclusive private tours of Ephesus and private tours of Pamukkale (Hierapolis) for Windstar Cruises Passangers from Kusadasi Port. For more information please click the following links:
Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port
Pamukkale Tours from Kusadasi Port

Besides Kusadasi, Wind Star will also call some of the Greek Isles such as Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes and Turkish port of calls such as Bodrum and Istanbul. If you need dependable tour operator contacts, we may assist you in finding some names since we co-operate with tour operators all over the world. For more information, please contact us.

We offer Private Ephesus Tours  from Izmir Airport and ending at Bodrum hotels or yachts docked at Bodrum Marina. These private tours are designed for travellers who would like to be dropped off to Bodrum at the end of the tour.  Kindly note that it takes 2.5 hours drive from Ancient City of Ephesus to Bodrum. 

Upon your arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, our dedicated travel team member will be awaiting you, holding a sign with your name, ready to whisk you away to Ancient Ephesus. Once at Selcuk, you will be introduced to our expert Ephesus tour guide, embarking on an enriching exploration. Your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis. Visit the remains of one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. After a short drive, visit the iconic landmarks such as the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Great Theater, your day will be filled with historical wonders. Indulge in a memorable Turkish dining experience amidst the serene surroundings of a charming country house. After savoring a delightful lunch, explore the locally crafted handicrafts, immersing yourself in the rich culture of the region. A seamless transfer to your accommodation awaits, ensuring a smooth transition to your hotel or yacht in Bodrum. Your journey promises a harmonious blend of culinary delights, cultural discoveries, and effortless travel arrangements, culminating in a truly enriching experience. 

For availability and private Ephesus tour costs, we kindly ask you to reach out to us. We can provide you with detailed information tailored to your specific needs and preferences. Our team of dedicated professionals are happy to assist you promptly and ensure that your experience is seamless and customized to meet your expectations. Feel free to get in touch with us at your earliest convenience so that we can discuss the availability and costs of private tours in more detail.

Azamara Cruises is scheduled to do 20 port of calls to Kusadasi Port in 2024.
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 Kusadasi Cruise Port 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:
Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi Port
Pamukkale Tours from Kusadasi Port

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

Seabourn Encore will call at Kusadasi Port  this year. First call of Seabourn Encore will be on April 20th 2024. There will be 14 port of calls of Seabourn Encore to Kusadasi Cruise Port in 2024.

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.

According to common Christian belief, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the Apostle John after the resurrection of Jesus and spent here her last years. This is based on the belief that John came to Ephesus and the Biblical statement that Jesus entrusted him to John's care.

We offer private tours of Ephesus and Virgin Mary House with local licensed tour guides from Kusadasi, Izmir and Selcuk in English, Spanish, Russian, German and Portuguese.

Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, is believed to spent the last years of her life in Ephesus. According to the Christian tradition, Virgin Mary came to Ephesus with St. John and lived nearby Ephesus until her Assumption (according to Catholics) or Dormition (according to Greek Orthodox).

The House of the Virgin Mary is a Catholic shrine located on Mount Koressos, 6km away from Ephesus Ancient City. 

Temple of Artemis,  Ephesus , House of Mary
After meeting your guide 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 Ephesus 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 Harbor Street. You will be ending your tour at the bottom gate. Your tour guide will take you to another site or drop you at the desired location.

For more information about Ephesus Virgin Mary Tour , please contact us

Aphrodisias,is a well known Greco Roman ancient city, located at the Western Turkey. It is one the UNESCO World Heritage List sites of Western Turkey. The Ancient City of Aphrodisias is known with the marble quarries which are located north of the city. Wealth of Aphrodisias comes from its marble quarries. 

Aphrodisias, one of the most magnificent ancient cities dating to the Ancient Greek and Roman periods is currently located in Aydın's Karacasu district, is famous for the Temple of Aphrodite, Aphrodisias preserved its glory from the 2nd century BC to the 6th century AD. 

The Unesco Heritage Sites located at the Western Turkey:

1. Ancient City of Hieropolis-Pamukkale (Denizli)(1988)
2. Ancient City of Pergamon (İzmir)(2014)
3. Ancient City of Ephesus (İzmir)(2015)
4. Ancient City of Aphrodisias (2017)

Aphrodisias is excavated by New York University. Head of Aphrodisias archaeological excavations Prof. Dr. Roland Smith mentioned that sculptors trained in the ancient city of Aphrodisias travelled parts of the Roman Empire, and it is possible to see the signatures of the sculptors of Aphrodisias in the villa known as 'Hadrian's villa' in Italy.

The ancient city of Aphrodisias, which holds the title of 'the most famous sculptor center' of the Roman period, fascinates tourists with its sculptures that have survived to the present day and well preserved city structures..

Although its history goes back to 7 thousand years ago, Aphrodisias, which lived its most glorious period in the Roman period, is located in the district of Karacasu in Aydın. Aphrodisias, known among the cities dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty in ancient times, Aphrodisias became a sculptor center of the Roman Empire.

Aphrodisias welcomes many enthusiasts and art lovers every year with its sculptures and reliefs unearthed during excavations. 

Cost of Private Aphrodisias Tour from Kusadasi: 250 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people)

* Above rate is NOT a per person rate. It is total to be paid for your group.
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Rates Cover:

• Services of an excellent English speaking tour Guide 
• A/C Mercedes Minibus
• All transportation costs.
• Tax, service charges.
• Pick up and drop off from/to Cruise Port / Hotel.
• Traditional Turkish Lunch 
• Parking fees to the sites.

Rates Do Not Cover:

• Entrance fees to the sites.
• Drinks during lunch​​

​* There is no prepayment required for the reservation. To avoid disappointment, we recommend to make your private tour reservation at earliest possible.

Payment Terms:
Payment can be made in Euros, Turkish Liras, British Pounds and US Dollars cash at the end of the tour. There is no prepayment required for the booking.

Cancellation Policy
You can cancel a tour 72 hours in advance of your tour departure without any charges. If you would like to cancel a tour, simply send us an email and we will  be happy to assist you. Once you are within the 24 hour tour departure window,  the tour becomes non-refundable. This is because our guide and vehicle have set  aside space to accommodate your request and will often not be able to  fill that  space with another customer so close to departure.

​For more information, please contact us.

We offer private guided tours of Ephesus from Pamukkale Hotels, ending at Kusadasi, Selcuk, Sirince Hotels and Izmir Airport. All of our tours are operated with licensed tour guides and luxury chauffeured vehicles. It takes approximately 3 hours by car from Pamukkale to Ephesus. Therefore we recommend our guests to have an early morning start. We recommend to start the private Ephesus tour at 8.30am. Our driver will meet you at your hotel in Pamukkale, you will be driving approximately 3 hours to Selcuk town. Your Ephesus tour guide will meet you at Selcuk town. After meeting with the tour guide you will visit House of Virgin Mary, Ancient City of Ephesus and Temple of Artemis.
Kindly note that we are sending the driver from Ephesus area, due to long driving hours we do not offer Ephesus tours starting and ending in Pamukkale hotels.
The most economical way to travel to Ephesus from Pamukkale is by train. The train takes approximately 3 hours 15 minutes. We can meet you at Selcuk Train Station and after your private Ephesus tour can drop you back to Selcuk train station. You can either take the train back to Pamukkale or take another train to Izmir Airport or Izmir City. For the travelers who will choose this option, we recommend them to take the 8.45 train from Denizli (Pamukkale) Train Station which arrives at Selcuk (Ephesus) Train Station at 12.06.
Below please find train schedules. 

Although we can only visit a %12 of it now, the ancient city of Ephesus, which hosts so many stories, has obviously been an important site in the whole world throughout history. Although the first founders of the city seem to be the Amazons, the city changed hands many times and it was built by Alexander the Great for the last time in its present location.

Highlights that we visit during our Private Tours of Ephesus from Pamukkale :

Ephesus Theater, is one of the largest known theaters of Antiquity. The theater of Ephesus hosted theater plays, shows, political meetings, rallies and even small gladiator fights are held, has a capacity of approximately 25 thousand people.

Celsus Library, when Governor Celsus died, his son wanted to have his fathers sarcophagus to be placed in the center of Ephesus and keep his name alive by building a library on the sarcophagus.  The library was the home to 12 thousand books, there are statues of women representing Wisdom, Virtue, Fate and Science.

House of Virgin Mary, According to the belief, after Jesus died, St. John and Mother Mary escaped from Jerusalem and came to Ephesus. And Mother Mary spent the last years of her life, praying and worshiping in a house a few kilometers near Ephesus.

Temple of Artemis, is also known as the Temple of Diana. The Temple of Artemis was built by the Greek Architect Chershpron by the order of the Lydian King Croseus. The temple was gifted to the goddess Artemis. Croseus is known as the richest king of the period. Its construction took approximately 120 years. The temple was built entirely of marble. Pheidias, Kresilas, Phradmon, Polycleitus, who were the important sculptors of the period, took part in the construction of the temple. The temple is filled with bronze and marble statues. The Temple of Artemis is one of the seven wonders of the world. It also has the distinction of being the first temple built in marble in the world. However, only a few marbles remain from the temple today.

Get in touch with us, and get a personal quote.

​We need the following information, to provide you the accurate Private Ephesus Tour Cost :

• Date of the tour
• Number of people in your group
• Pick up location
• Drop off location

​* There is no prepayment required for the reservation. To avoid disappointment, we recommend to make your private tour reservation at earliest possible.

Payment Terms:
Payment can be made in Euros, Turkish Liras, British Pounds and US Dollars cash at the end of the tour. There is no prepayment required for the booking.

Cancellation Policy
You can cancel a tour 72 hours in advance of your tour departure without any charges. If you would like to cancel a tour, simply send us an email and we will  be happy to assist you. Once you are within the 24 hour tour departure window,  the tour becomes non-refundable. This is because our guide and vehicle have set  aside space to accommodate your request and will often not be able to  fill that  space with another customer so close to departure.

​For more information, contact us.

We offer private Ephesus Tours starting and ending at the Port of Izmir for cruise ship passengers. There are many cruise ships calling to the Port of Izmir such as Costa Diadema of Costa Cruises, Nautica of Oceania Cruises, Carnival Pride of Carnival Cruises and Sebourn Encore of Seabourn.

The main highlight of the area is the ancient city of Ephesus and for the Roman Catholics: House of Virgin Mary. All of our private tours are conducted with licensed local tour guides and luxury vehicles driven by professional drivers.

After meeting our guests at the Port of Izmir, we drive 1 hour south to Selcuk town which is the modern name for Ephesus. On the way to Ephesus your tour guide gives you a brief info about the area and about Turkey. As you arrive in the ancient city of Ephesus, an important center for early Christianity. In the Book of Revelation, Ephesus was one of the seven churches addressed by Christ in a vision.

You will first see the remains of Magnesia Gate, once a marvelous example of ancient architecture that stood tall as an entrance to the city of Ephesus. Walk downhill with your tour guide through the ruins of Ephesus. Visit Odeon, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan and Grand Theater. The Grand theater of Ephesus, one of the city’s best-preserved structures, Once had seating capacity of 24,000 people, and according to some historians the site where Saint Paul preached, your tour guide will take you the best spots to take pictures of these fantastic ruins.

For more information. contact us.

We offer private tours of Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary with licensed tour guides from Kusadasi, Selcuk, Izmir, Alacati, and Cesme. All of our tours are conducted by licensed tour guides and chauffeured luxury vehicles. In addition to private tours with English-speaking tour guides, we also provide private tours with Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, French, and ​Italian-speaking licensed tour guides. There is a surcharge for non-English speaking tours.

Half-day Tour: Temple of Artemis, Ephesus, House of Mary
After meeting with your official tour guide, drive through the olive groves, peach orchards, and cotton fields. Arrive in Selcuk, where the House of Virgin Mary and the Roman city of Ephesus are located. Your first stop on this fascinating tour is the House of Virgin Mary, a Christian shrine in the vicinity of Ephesus. Some Christians and Muslims believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken to this stone house by St. John following the crucifixion of Jesus. Roman Catholics believe that she lived there until her assumption into heaven. Other denominations of Christians recognize this spot as her burial place.
Now continue to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most magnificent and best-preserved sites of Roman history in the world. Ephesus was once the capital of Asia Minor, and it is here that St. Paul spent three years teaching Christianity. Tour the ancient town, visiting the Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library, the Marble Road, and the Roman theater that is mentioned in the Acts of Apostles Chapter 19.
* For travelers who do not want to visit the House of Virgin Mary. House of Virgin Mary visit can be substituted with Basilica of St. John or Archaeological Museum of Ephesus.
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​(At House of Virgin Mary, 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. Our guests have the option to attend the Holy Mass.)​

​Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.