Private Ephesus Tour — Skip-the-Line & On-Time Return
Ephesus, the Terrace Houses and the Basilica of St. John with your own licensed guide — and a guaranteed on-time return to your ship.
total for 2 guests$180
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About This Tour
Here is an open secret of the shore-excursion business: most low-priced Ephesus tours are subsidized by commissions from carpet, leather, jewelry and ceramic showrooms. That is why so many itineraries end with a “short demonstration” that somehow lasts over an hour. If that is not how you want to spend your precious day ashore, this tour was designed for you.
The No-Shopping Ephesus Tour is exactly what its name promises: not a single store, showroom, workshop, cooperative or “cultural demonstration” anywhere on the route — and we put that guarantee in writing on your booking confirmation. Because we accept no commissions, the price is honest and transparent: you pay only for your guide, your vehicle and your time at the sites.
What you get instead of shops is time — the one thing most cruise excursions never have enough of. Walk the marble streets of Ephesus at an unhurried pace, linger at the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre, explore the exquisite Terrace Houses, and then choose your finale: the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary or the Basilica of St. John overlooking the Temple of Artemis.
Your licensed guide meets you at the port exit with your name sign, your private air-conditioned vehicle waits between every stop, and your guaranteed on-time return to the ship is tracked against your cruise line’s live schedule. Pure history, zero sales pressure.
What's Included
- Written no-shopping guarantee — zero stores, showrooms or "demonstrations"
- Commission-free itinerary: extra time at the archaeological sites
- Licensed professional tour guide
- 100% private tour — only your own group
- Meet & greet at the port exit with your name sign
- Air-conditioned private vehicle with separate driver
- Port / hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Guaranteed on-time return to your ship — in writing
- All local taxes, parking fees and fuel
Not Included
- Entrance tickets to sites and museums
- Lunch, food and drinks (unless stated)
- Gratuities (optional, appreciated)
- Personal expenses
Private Tour Prices by Group Size
| Group Size | Total Price |
|---|---|
| 2 guests | $360 |
| 3 guests | $440 |
| 4-6 guests | $500 |
| 7-9 guests | $560 |
| 10-12 guests | $600 |
| 13-15 guests | $700 |
| 16+ guests | Contact us for a quote |
Prices are the total for your whole group — not per person. No prepayment: pay at the end of the tour, cash or card.
Know Before You Go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes — Ephesus still has its original marble streets.
- The site is mostly open-air: bring a hat, sunscreen and water in summer.
- No prepayment — pay at the end of the tour, cash or card.
- Free cancellation with full refund if your ship cannot dock.
- The itinerary is flexible: pace and stops are adjusted to your group.
