Best Selcuk Shore Excursions — Our Top 5

1.Shore Excursions: 3 Hours Easy Ephesus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · 4 hours · from $26Our pick

From Kuşadası port, take a 25-minute ride to Ephesus for a two-hour guided visit, then see the Temple of Artemis before returning. Guides such as Adem, Büsra, and Metin tailor the pace, while air-conditioned vans, port pickup, and skip-the-line access make this a useful cruise-day option.

“Adem was our tour guide - he was excellent, very knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our timetable. Would definitely recommend!”

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2.Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Spend 5 to 7 hours exploring Ephesus, Meryemana, and the Temple of Artemis with a licensed English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned vehicle. Cruise passengers meet at Kusadasi Port, ideally 30 to 45 minutes after docking. Guide Burak is one possible guide.

“We had a tour with Burak and he was AMAZING! He was super knowledgeable, relaxed and just an all around interesting person. He created the perfect itinerary for our group of 4 and we learned so much! I can't imagine doing Ephesus by ourselves, there is so much history. Burak made it such a special day!”

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3.Ephesus Shore Excursion: Private Guide and Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $173

From Kusadasi port, take a private, six-hour tour to Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and Şirince. Your guide leads you past the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Roman baths, and possibly Terrace Houses, Mary’s House, and St. John’s Basilica. Finish with a fruit-wine tasting in the hills.

“Tour of Ephesus was good, but our tour guide then wasted the rest of the tour on visiting local vendors trying to sell us rugs, candy, and cheap items you see at the airport. I do not recommend this tour, stay away unless you want to spend your time and money on worthless stuff”

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4.EPHESUS TOUR From Cruise Port: Private Tour & Skip The Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel privately from Kusadasi Cruise Port to the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, Artemis Temple, St. John Basilica, and Isa Bey Mosque. An English-speaking guide leads the two-hour Ephesus walk, while air-conditioned transport keeps the day comfortable. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“The tour was great, very informative. Our guide was friendly and very considerate to our need for shade. He shared lots of interesting information about the sites and surrounding idea. He timed our visit to the House of the Virgin Mary to perfection to avoid the crowds!”

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5.Private Tour : Biblical Ephesus Tour for Cruisers from Kusadasi ( Ephesus ) Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $39

Meet your guide at Kusadasi cruise port and explore Ephesus, Mary’s House, St. John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Goksu, Ayse, Mustafa, and Hakan tailor the pace, explain the biblical links, and help you avoid the worst crowds.

“A memorable day with Eicar. Deluxe van transportation to Ephesus. Got a detailed history of the city and saw the age and weather worn structures. Museum theater was a highlight - amazing graphics. Lunch at a local restaurant, typical Turkish meal which was a great experience. Visit to a leather fashion center, then back to our ship at the port. One of the best days in our world travels. Good job by the tour guide Eicar.”

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