Private Kusadasi Shore Excursions

The best route depends on your time in port, walking ability and personal interests.

For a shorter port call, the classic Ephesus tour is usually the best option. It focuses on the Ancient City of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis without adding unnecessary driving time.

Guests with five or six hours can combine Ephesus with the House of the Virgin Mary or the Terrace Houses.

Ephesus can be combined with Sirince Village, the Basilica of St. John and other sites around Selcuk, if you have plenty of time.

Priene, Miletus and Didyma require a longer full day itinerary and are better suited to guests whose ships remain in Kusadasi for most of the day.

Send us your ship name and boarding time if you are unsure which excursion fits your schedule. We will recommend the most practical route.

Your private guide will meet you at the confirmed meeting point outside the cruise terminal.

Before your arrival, we will send clear written instructions, a meeting point photo or map and the guide’s contact details. Your guide will hold a sign displaying your name or “Eureka Travel”.

Please provide your cruise ship name when booking. Port procedures and exit points may vary according to the ship and daily terminal operations.

Your guide will confirm the itinerary and planned return time before leaving the port.

A shore excursion should be planned differently from a regular day tour.

Before confirming your itinerary, we check your ship’s scheduled arrival, expected disembarkation time and boarding time. We also consider driving time, site entrance procedures, walking pace and seasonal crowd levels.

Your guide monitors the schedule throughout the excursion. The route can be shortened or the order of the visits can be adjusted, when it’s necessary.

We always plan to return to Kusadasi Cruise Port with a reasonable time buffer before boarding closes.

Private tours offer more flexibility than large cruise line groups. The vehicle and guide are reserved exclusively for your party, and the itinerary can be adjusted according to your interests and available time.

You can spend longer at the places that matter to you, reduce unnecessary waiting and avoid following a fixed group schedule.

Our shore excursions include direct communication before your arrival, clear port meeting instructions and itinerary planning based on your cruise schedule.

• Private for Your Group
• Licensed Local Guide
• Private A/C Vehicle
• Flexible Route
• Port Pickup and Drop Off
• Cruise Schedule Planning

• Private licensed tour guide
• Private air conditioned vehicle
• Professional driver
• Kusadasi Cruise Port pickup and drop off
• Parking and transportation expenses
• Route planning based on the cruise schedule
• Assistance with entrance ticket arrangements

• Museum and archaeological site tickets (can be aded if requested)
• Food and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Optional activities
• Guide and driver gratuities

Exact inclusions may vary according to the selected excursion. The final services and itinerary will be listed in your written offer.

• Most archaeological routes include uneven surfaces, marble paths, slopes and steps.
• Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
• Sun protection, a hat and drinking water are useful during warmer months.
• Some sites have limited wheelchair and stroller access.
• Child seats can be arranged with advance notice.
• Tour languages are subject to licensed guide availability.
• Entrance fees, opening hours and site procedures may change.
• The itinerary can be shortened or adjusted according to your cruise schedule.