The moment your ship docks in Kuşadası, your private Mercedes-Vito and driver are ready at the port. Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, Şirince and Selçuk at your own pace; your driver waits at every stop and brings you back to the port before your ship departs. Not a guided, crowded bus tour — just a vehicle exclusively for your own group.
Kuşadası is Turkey's main cruise gateway to Ephesus; ships dock at the Ege Ports (Scala Nuova) quay. Your driver waits at the disembarkation point holding a welcome sign with your name on it — no searching for an agency stand in the crowd, no haggling.
The distance from the port to the ancient city of Ephesus is only about 18-20 km, roughly a 25-minute drive. This proximity lets you comfortably fit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and Şirince into a single port call; you tour without rushing and still get back to the ship on time.
Below is the classic route that fits a typical half-day port call. You can drop any stop, change the order or focus on Ephesus alone — the vehicle and driver are yours for the whole day. Times are approximate; the exact plan is built around your ship's "all aboard" time.
| Stop | Drive | Suggested visit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuşadası Port → Ancient City of Ephesus | ~25 min | 1.5-2 hr | The main ruins of the ancient city |
| Ephesus → House of the Virgin Mary | ~15 min | ~45 min | On the hill above Ephesus, a pilgrimage site |
| House of the Virgin Mary → Şirince Village | ~25 min | ~1 hr | Stone streets, wine and handicrafts |
| Şirince → Selçuk (optional) | ~20 min | ~45 min | Basilica of St. John, Temple of Artemis, İsa Bey Mosque |
| Selçuk → Kuşadası Port (return) | ~30 min | — | Back at the port with plenty of time before the ship |
Let's be honest: what we offer is a private transfer service — a Mercedes-Vito just for you, an experienced driver and a flexible schedule. A licensed tour guide to show you around inside Ephesus is not included as standard; however, if you wish, we can help you arrange a separate licensed guide on request.
Entrance tickets for the ancient city of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary are not included in the price; you buy these yourself at the entrance. Your driver drops you at the entrance, waits in the car park and picks you up from the same spot after your visit — so no waiting tires you out except the ticket queue itself.
This is a full-day private car hire; the price is set by the route, the number of stops and how long your ship stays in port, and it is fixed per vehicle — 1 person or 6 people pay the same, there is no meter. Send us your ship's docking and all-aboard times via WhatsApp, and we'll give you a clear, fixed price and a precise plan.
If you'd like to continue the same day to the airport or your hotel, we can plan that in a single booking too. You can also check our "İzmir Airport Transfer Rates" page to see our fixed prices for airport departures.
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