Private Tour of Ephesus, Artemis Temple and Sirince Village
Walk ancient marble streets, trace a wonder of the world, and sip fruity wine in a hillside village — all in one private day.
This private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi takes you through one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, to the site of a lost wonder, and up into a charming mountain village — with no shared groups and no fixed pace.
Ephesus was once a thriving Ionian port city and remains a landmark of antiquity. Visitors walk along marble-paved streets past the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Baths of Scholastica, and the Grand Theatre, which once held 24,000 spectators.
The journey continues to the Temple of Artemis, where only a solitary column remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The final stop is Sirince, a hilltop village blending Turkish and Greek heritage, known for its narrow lanes, handcrafts, olive oil, and locally produced fruit wines.
Tour Highlights
Explore the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Hadrian along Ephesus marble streets.
Stand at the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Visit Sirince, a mountaintop village with a unique Turco-Greek cultural blend.
Taste locally made fruit wines and browse handcrafted goods in Sirince village lanes.
Travel exclusively with your own group — no strangers, no waiting, fully flexible pace.
Stop freely for photographs at any point along the route.
End the day with a panoramic view of Kusadasi town from Gazi Begendi Park.
Itinerary
Your private guide meets you at your Kusadasi hotel or the cruise port with a name sign. Departure time is confirmed in advance to fit your schedule.
A short drive brings you to Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of the Ionian League. You walk marble streets past the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Baths of Scholastica, and the Grand Theatre, which dates to the 3rd century B.C. and was expanded by Rome to seat 24,000.
The route continues to the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A lone standing column marks the footprint of the original monumental structure.
You drive up to Sirince, a picturesque hilltop village surrounded by vineyards and peach orchards. The village retains both a mosque and an Orthodox church, reflecting its layered cultural history. Narrow streets are lined with women selling handcrafts, olive oil, and bottles of fruit wine.
Enjoy a traditional Turkish meal with mezes in Sirince before heading back toward Kusadasi.
The return route passes through Gazi Begendi Park for a sweeping view over Kusadasi town and the cruise terminal. You are dropped off at your hotel or the Kusadasi Cruise Terminal.
What Is Included
Included
- Private professional licensed tour guide
- Private vehicle and driver
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
- Traditional Turkish lunch with mezes
- Flexible itinerary with no group waiting
- Panoramic stop at Gazi Begendi Park
Not Included
- Entrance fees to Ephesus archaeological site
- Entrance fee to Temple of Artemis area
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Travel insurance
Important Information
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Secure your private group's place on this full-day tour combining ancient history, a lost wonder of the world, and authentic village life — all at your own pace from Kusadasi.
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