Kusadasi port to Ephesus — 30 minutes, private car
Skip the slow ship-organised bus tour. We pick you up at the gangway, get you to Ephesus in 30 minutes, and have you back at the pier whenever you want.
Kusadasi cruise port to Ephesus Ancient City is a 30-minute drive — but the ship-organised shore excursion eats 6+ hours because of bus loading, group photo stops, and forced shopping at carpet showrooms. We do it as a direct private transfer: gangway → Ephesus main gate → back to gangway, no detours unless you ask.
Flat rate: sedan €35 (3 pax), van €55 (7 pax), minibus €75 (12 pax). Each rate is round-trip — driver drops you, waits 3 hours at a free car park near the site, brings you back. Entrance tickets sold at the Ephesus gate (€13 standard 2026 price, paid in EUR or TL).
Driver speaks fluent English and knows Ephesus history if you want a quick context briefing on the way. They'll suggest the South Gate entry vs North Gate based on cruise schedule traffic. Free water in the car. Wi-Fi in the van.
Minimum lead time: 1 hour via WhatsApp. We've moved 3,000+ cruise tourists this way over 2024–2026. Same booking flow works for House of Virgin Mary (add 30 min and €10), Sirince village (add 1 hour and €15), or a combo trip.
- Gangway pickup with name board — no walking to a parking lot
- Driver waits 3 hours free at Ephesus car park
- Fluent English driver, optional history briefing
- Combine with Virgin Mary's House (€10 extra) or Sirince (€15 extra)
- Pay the driver in cash on the day — EUR, USD or TL
Frequently asked
How long do I get at Ephesus?
Our standard wait is 3 hours, which is plenty — Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Curetes Street, terraced houses all fit comfortably. You can request 4 hours (€10 extra) if you want a slow walk. Driver tracks your ship's all-aboard time and will text you 1 hour before.
Can I add Virgin Mary's House or Sirince in the same trip?
Yes — both are common combos. Virgin Mary's House is 10 min uphill from Ephesus; we add €10 and 30 min. Sirince village (Greek-style hill town with wine) is 25 min the other direction; we add €15 and 1 hour. Mention it in the WhatsApp message.
What if my ship docks late and I miss the booking?
We track cruise arrival times and shift the pickup automatically. If the ship's arrival drops below 4 hours of port time, we'll WhatsApp you and reroute (e.g. only Ephesus, skip Sirince). Free reschedule, no cancellation fee.
Reserve your Ephesus shore transfer
Tell us your ship name and docking time. We confirm in minutes and meet you at the gangway with a name board.