5-Hour Ephesus Tour from Kuşadası Port with Artemis Museum

5 Hours Round trip from kusadasi port Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise-friendly pick-up and return at Kuşadası Port (Ege Ports)
02 Explore Ephesus Ancient City on the upper-to-lower gate route
03 See landmarks such as the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library, and Great Theatre
04 Stop at the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
05 Visit the Ephesus Archaeological Museum to view Artemis statues, frescoes, and coins

Step off your ship at Kuşadası Port and travel into the ancient world on a well-paced half-day tour to Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the Ephesus Archaeological Museum. Starting early to stay comfortable, you'll explore Ephesus from the upper gate down, taking in its grand streets and legendary monuments, with the option to include the Terrace Houses. After a stop at the remains of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, enjoy a lunch break in Selçuk before finishing at the museum, where iconic Artemis statues and beautifully preserved finds bring the site's history to life.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus

Languages English, French, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kuşadası Port to Ephesus, Artemis Temple and Museum

Here is the daily tour itinerary starting from Kuşadası Port:

08:30 - 09:00 | Departure from Kuşadası Port and drive
- Pick up from Kuşadası Port (Ege Ports) and drive to Selçuk, which takes approximately 25-30 minutes.
09:00 - 11:30 | Visit to Ephesus Ancient City
- Start early to beat the heat. Enter from the upper gate (Magnesia) to visit the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, Terrace Houses (optional), Celsus Library, and the Great Theatre. Exit from the lower gate after approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
11:45 - 12:15 | Visit to the Temple of Artemis
- Stop at the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World for a guided explanation and photo break, lasting approximately 20-30 minutes.
12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch break
- Free time or group lunch in central Selçuk to try local flavors like 'cop sis' (shish kebab) or gozleme.
13:45 - 14:45 | Visit to Ephesus Archaeological Museum
- Explore the museum in central Selçuk to see the famous statues of Artemis, frescoes, and coins that complement the ancient city visit. The visit lasts approximately 1 hour.
15:00 - 15:30 | Return to Kuşadası Port
- Drive back to Kuşadası, arriving safely well before the ship's departure time.