Biblical Ephesus Tour: Private Full-Day Experience

Embark on a private biblical tour of Ephesus, exploring the early history of Christianity and its pre-Christian heritage. Customize your itinerary, enjoy flexibility, and savor delicious Turkish kebabs along the way.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kuşadası Port, Turkey - The private guide will meet guests at Kusadasi Port at a pre-arranged time. The pick-up time will be provided during confirmation.
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - After the greeting, there will be a 20-minute drive to the Ephesus area. Ephesus (Rev. 2:1-7), a major port city on the Aegean, was the commercial, political, and…
What's Included
  • Private tour for your family and friends only
  • Private transportation by brand-new vehicles with AC
  • Traditional Turkish Lunch
  • Bible-oriented professional tour guide
  • Entrance fees with pre-paid tickets to skip the lines
  • Guaranteed on-time return to port
What's Not Included
  • Drinks and tips are not included in the price
Additional Information

No hidden fees in our pricing. Entrance fees and lunch are included.
Enjoy a private, full-day Biblical Ephesus tour with our knowledgeable, Bible-oriented tour guide. This tour beautifully blends the early history of Christianity with pre-Christian heritage.
This private tour is perfect for your family and friends. You can choose your departure time,…

Location
Kuşadası Port Türkiye
Feribot Limanı
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Edna
Jan 14, 2026
Well worth the money!!! - Our vehicle was comfortable and the guide was extremely informative. We had such a great day, I would highly recommend it.
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Tami_t
Jan 8, 2026
Tour for 2 - We booked this tour because my mother has mobility issues and I was afraid the cruise ship tour would go too fast for her. I’m so glad I did!! Our guide, Melih, was waiting for us just outside the customs building as promised. After a short walk to the vehicle, he proceeded to give a knowledgeable and interesting narrative of Ephesus now and from long ago. The tour lasted approx 6 hours We visited Mary’s house, Ephesus, and the temple of Dianna. Then we had a delicious lunch and watched a rug-making demonstration. The rug salesman was friendly and not too pushy. We had the option of visiting a local ceramics workshop and a local leather workshop. We chose the ceramics shop and were impressed by the hand-made items! Melih was very attentive to how much we walked and made it a point so walk slowly. I am so thankful that he was patient with us!
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Sharimcduffie
Jan 6, 2026
Phenomenal Experience! Don't Hesitate! - Cannot say enough about our Ephesus+ tour with Melih. Our party of 8 STILL talks about this day as a favorite from our Greece/Turkey cruise. We walked the streets of Ephesus at a leisurely pace while Melih narrated our steps. Ask for Melih .. I'm telling you he is phenomenal! Incredible knowledge about Ephesus from our Christian perspective. The Mercedes van had us riding in style and the authentic Turkish lunch provided was so much fun ... and delish! Family-style dishes that were replenished as needed. SO much food. We were a little skeptical about stopping in a Turkish rug weaving demonstration and showroom, but it was fascinating ... a must see! Such a wonderful day that we will never forget!
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Rosew201
Dec 27, 2025
Don’t skip this Adventure - Gorkem was a wonderful tour guide and we had a fantastic time touring Mary resting place , the ruins of Ephesus were amazing and way bigger than we had expected. After h ing a traditional lunch we stopped at a rug making factory next door and ended up buying a Turkish rug as our souvenir for the trip. The process of making them is amazing and they have all styles and sizes and the ride back was very picturesque . This may have been the high,Ishtar of our entire 30 day trip to the Mediterranean !!
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L396iurandyw
Dec 23, 2025
Enjoyable - Wonderful tour with a fabulous guide ! Gorkam was kind enough to assist me through the ruins because I have an artificial leg !
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Sethbm6941nx
Dec 21, 2025
Worth the money, great guide, Thank You! - We had such a great experience with Yasar and our private tour of Ephesus! Very reasonably priced and our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly! We even had a nice stop at a turkish rug dealer, but way overpriced.
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Kevinwhitt17
Dec 13, 2025
Wonderful Tour - My wife & I were extremely happy we chose Curio Travel and Tez was our guide for the day. Tez was very knowledgeable, answered many questions, provided water bottles and detailed pamphlets of Ephesus. Lunch was provided and was delicious. We would definitely choose Curio Travel and request Tez on any future trips to Western Turkey.
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Ninachyd
Dec 9, 2025
MUST BOOK EPHESUS TOUR! - The tour was perfect! Our tour guide, Tezcan (pronounced Tessian) is so knowledgeable, fun, easy going and very patient! When he heard about our next visit to Istanbul, he recommended some places to visit. We revised our itinerary accordingly and every single recommendation was amazing (he suggested places to go, eat, visit). We're so glad to have gone for this tour and met him. Would totally recommend to every single person I know who will visit Turkey.
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Ashleybc7872ak
Dec 4, 2025
Best Turkey Tour experience! - My husband and I really enjoyed this tour! The van that transported us was very clean and supplied with cold water. The places we went were interesting and full of history and cultural significance. Finally, the guide was the very best part. He was knowledgeable, relatable and funny. Would totally recommend to anyone!
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Mark
Nov 26, 2025
Flexible experience perfect for families. - Our guide was attentive, flexible, and knowledgeable! We enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend this private tour.
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From $109
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).