Private Ephesus Tours — Upper Gate, Terrace Houses and Şirince
A private Ephesus day with your own licensed guide, private vehicle and entrance tickets is priced from $330 per person per day (two travellers sharing), including the Terrace Houses supplement.
We start at the Upper Gate and walk downhill through the Curetes Street to the Library of Celsus, which keeps the site in shade for longer and avoids the uphill return.
The Terrace Houses are worth the extra ticket: painted rooms and mosaic floors under a modern roof, and the only genuinely cool part of the site in summer.
Cruise passengers from Kuşadası are handled on a guaranteed back-to-ship timetable, with the House of the Virgin Mary and Şirince village added when time allows.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private Turkey tour cost?
Classic private touring is $330 per person per day and Comfort is $480 per person per day, based on two travellers sharing. That is all-in: your own Ministry-licensed guide, private vehicle with driver, hotels with breakfast, entrance tickets and the domestic flights between regions. Parties of 3–4 save 5%, 5–7 save 10% and 8 or more save 15%.
What is included in the price?
A licensed private guide on every touring day, a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver, hotels with breakfast, all entrance fees and skip-the-line tickets, and economy domestic flights between regions. International flights, lunches and dinners, personal insurance and the optional Cappadocia balloon are not included.
Can I cancel or change my dates?
Multi-day private trips can be cancelled free of charge up to 15 days before the start date; within 15 days the 25% deposit becomes non-refundable. Day tours are free to cancel up to 48 hours before the start time. Date changes are free whenever the new dates are available.
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Private Ephesus tour or a shared day trip?
A private Ephesus day from $330 per person gives you your own licensed guide and timing; shared day trips are cheaper but fixed in route and pace.
| Factor | Shared day trip | Private Classic | Private Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per day | Varies by supplier | $330 | $480 |
| Suggested stay | 1–2 days | 1–2 days | 1–2 days |
| Route | Fixed | Your choice | Your choice |
| Highlights | Top stops only | Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Şirince | Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Şirince |
| Shopping stops | Often included | None unless asked | None unless asked |