Private Ephesus, Miletus and Didyma Day Tour from Kusadasi
Private Ephesus, Miletus and Didyma Day Tour from Kusadasi is a private day tour (full day). The price is available on request. Included: Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver, Entrance fees to Ephesus, Miletus and Didyma and Parking fees.
Ephesus, Miletus and Didyma – Three Great Sites of Ancient Ionia in One Private Day
This private day tour from Kuşadası links the most famous site of the Aegean coast with two places most visitors never reach. In one daily excursion you walk the marble streets of Ephesus, climb the theatre of Miletus and stand among the giant columns of the Temple of Apollo at Didyma – with your own vehicle, driver and guide, and a pace set by you.
Highlights
- Ephesus – Curetes Street, the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre
- Miletus – a Roman theatre that once faced the sea, and the Baths of Faustina
- Didyma – the oracle temple of Apollo, with column bases taller than a person
Ephesus was one of the great cities of the Roman East and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The two-storey façade of the Library of Celsus, built in the early 2nd century AD as a monument to a Roman governor, is the image most people know, but the walk down from the upper city past fountains, temples and shops is just as memorable.
Miletus was among the leading Greek cities of Ionia and the home of the philosopher Thales. It stood on a bay at the mouth of the Maeander River; over the centuries the river filled the bay with silt, and today the theatre looks over farmland instead of water.
Didyma was not a city but a sanctuary of Apollo connected to Miletus by a sacred road. Pilgrims came to consult its oracle. The Hellenistic temple was planned on a vast scale and was never finished – some columns still stand unfluted, showing where the work stopped.
If you have more time, compare this route with our Priene, Miletus and Didyma tour. This Kusadasi day trip suits cruise guests who want more than Ephesus alone.
Good to know
- Wear comfortable shoes; Ephesus alone involves about 2–3 km of walking on uneven marble.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses and water – there is little shade at all three sites.
- Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons; in summer we start early.
- The tour lasts about 8–9 hours, including driving time.
Quick facts
| Tour type | Private · day tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | Full Day |
| Price | On request |
| Departures | Every day |
| Guide | Licensed guide in your language |
| Stops | 3 |
| Entrance fees | Included |
| Booking | Instant online confirmation · no prepayment — pay your guide on the tour day · free hotel/cruise-port pickup · TÜRSAB-licensed (A-5751) |
| Last updated | November 2026 |
Tour Programme
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Tour Programme ▾
Ephesus / Miletus Theatre / Didyma Temple
Your private driver and English-speaking guide meet you at your hotel in Kuşadası or at the cruise terminal, usually around 08:00, for the short drive to Ephesus.We enter Ephesus from the upper gate and walk downhill along Curetes Street, past the Temple of Hadrian and the public latrines, to the façade of the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. Allow about two and a half hours for the ancient city.From Ephesus we drive south across the Büyük Menderes plain to Miletus. Here we explore the huge Roman theatre and the Baths of Faustina, and look out over fields that were once the city's harbours.A short drive further brings us to Didyma and the Temple of Apollo, one of the largest temples of the ancient Greek world. There is time for a break and lunch in the village before we visit the site.In the late afternoon we drive back to Kuşadası and drop you at your hotel or at the port in good time before your ship's all-aboard.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Kuşadası hotel or the cruise port
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Licensed professional guide in your language (other languages on request)
- Entrance fees to Ephesus, Miletus and Didyma
- Parking fees
✕ Not Included
- Lunch and drinks
- Entrance to the Terrace Houses in Ephesus
- Tips (optional)
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