The best-value shore day from Kusadasi

Private Ephesus day trip — your car, your pace

Skip the 50-person bus. For a fixed €150 per car you get Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the hillside wine village of Şirince — with an English-speaking local driver, every waiting time included, timed perfectly around your ship.

€150 per car, all in 6–7 h relaxed pace 3 highlights, zero rush

Trip options & fixed prices (2026)

Per car (up to 7 passengers). Waiting at every stop included. Pickup from the port, your hotel or anywhere in Kusadası.

TripPrice
Ephesus + House of the Virgin Mary€100
Ephesus + Şirince village€120
Şirince + House of the Virgin Mary€120
Full-Day Trip: Ephesus + Virgin Mary + Şirince€150

A typical full-day itinerary

Pickup — port or hotel

We agree the time around your ship's schedule. Morning start beats the heat and the bus crowds.

Ephesus (~2–2.5 h)

I drop you at the upper gate so you walk downhill through the site — the smart way. Library of Celsus, Grand Theatre, terrace houses.

House of the Virgin Mary (~45 min)

The peaceful shrine in the pine forest above Ephesus. Quiet, moving, worth it.

Şirince (~1.5 h)

Lunch with a valley view, local fruit wines, cobbled lanes. I know which restaurants locals actually eat at.

Back with time to spare

At the gangway or your hotel door — relaxed, on time, no herding.

🍷 Tip: in Şirince, taste before you buy — and yes, I'll wait while you do.

Private day trip vs ship excursion — the honest math

Akın's full-day tripShip excursion
Price€150 per car~$80–120 per person
For a couple€75 each$160–240 total
For a family of 4<€40 each$320–480 total
PaceYours — linger or move onThe group's
Şirince villageIncludedRarely included

Frequently asked questions

What exactly does €150 include?
Private car + driver for the whole route, all waiting times at all three stops, pickup and drop-off at the port or your hotel. Entrance fees and lunch are separate.
Is there a guide?
I'm your driver and local fixer, not a licensed site guide — but I'll set you up with the best route through Ephesus and the official audio-guide apps. A licensed human guide can be arranged on request for an extra fee.
Entrance fees?
Separate — Ephesus is about €40–45 (2026); the Virgin Mary shrine and Şirince have their own small fees/parking. I'll point you to the right queues and skip-the-line options.
Can we customize the route?
Completely. Add the Temple of Artemis or the Ephesus Museum, drop Şirince, start with lunch — it's your car. Message me and we'll shape it.
Will we be back before the ship leaves?
Always. I plan the day backwards from your all-aboard time with a safe margin — this is my daily job.

Make your port day the best day

Tell me your date and group size — I'll confirm your private day trip in minutes.

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