From Kusadasi to Ephesus, Pamukkale and the Aegean coast
Safaris, private transfers and day trips run by a local team. Clear prices, pickup from your hotel or the cruise port.
What would you like to do?
- Fixed price per vehicle for transfers
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Pickup from hotels and the cruise port
- Pay on the day: cash or card
Where would you like to go?
Places you can visit from Kusadasi and be back the same day.
Ephesus
Private car with driver, round trip · from your hotel or the cruise port
from €150 / vehicle≈ US$169 · £125
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Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Full day 08:00–19:00 · guide, meals and entrance fees included
€100 / person≈ US$113 · £83
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Didim, Miletus and Priene
Private car with driver, round trip · Temple of Apollo, Miletus, Priene
from €200 / vehicle≈ US$225 · £167
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Boat trip to the national park coves
10:00–16:00 · lunch, soft drinks and hotel or port pickup included
€40 / person≈ US$45 · £33
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Quad & buggy safari
Single or double · forest trails and Pamucak beach
from €25≈ US$28 · £21
See detailsSafari at Pamucak
Quad and buggy on forest trails, horses on the beach. Hotel and cruise port pickup included.
Quad safari
Single or double · forest trails and Pamucak beach
from €25 / person≈ US$28 · £21
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Buggy safari
Single or double, side by side · dust, mud and fun
from €25 / person≈ US$28 · £21
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Horse riding
Countryside and beach ride · beginners welcome
€25 / person≈ US$28 · £21
Book nowApproximate conversion at today’s exchange rate. Prices are in euros. Exchange rates: European Central Bank via Frankfurter, 4 November 2026
Private transfers
One price per vehicle for up to 8 passengers. Your driver waits for you with a name sign.
Arriving by cruise ship?
Our safaris pick you up next to the cruise port, and we plan every trip around your all-aboard time.
- Safari pickup at Kervansaray, about 50 m from the port exit
- Back at the port around 13:30–14:00 after the morning safari
- See which ships are in port this week and how long they stay
Next ships in Kusadasi
- 5 Nov · Viking Startime not announced
- 7 Nov · Celestyal Discovery07:00–12:00
- 8 Nov · Celestyal Journey08:00–18:00
- 8 Nov · Viking Velatime not announced
- 10 Nov · Celestyal Discovery07:00–12:00
Do I need a driving licence?
No. Neither the quad nor the buggy requires a driving licence, and no experience is needed. Participants must be 12 to 65 years old.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Transfers (airport, Ephesus, Didim) are priced per vehicle for up to 8 passengers. Tours (safari, horse riding, boat trip, Pamukkale) are priced per person, except the double quad and double buggy, which are priced per vehicle for 2 people.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Every safari, trip and transfer can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start.
Travel guides
Practical answers for your days in Kusadasi.
Basilica of St. John and Selçuk: the side of Ephesus most visitors miss
Discover Selçuk beyond Ephesus: the Basilica of St. John, Ayasuluk Castle, the 14th-century İsa Bey Mosque and how to fit them into an unhurried day trip.
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Didyma, Miletus and Priene: three ancient sites in one day from Kusadasi
Plan a day trip from Kusadasi to Priene, Miletus and Didyma: see the suggested order, what each ancient site offers and what to bring with you.
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Ephesus Ancient City: a walking guide from the Upper to the Lower Gate
Walk Ephesus downhill from the Upper Gate to the Lower Gate with this guide to the Odeon, Curetes Street, Temple of Hadrian, latrines and Terrace Houses.
Read the guideEphesus Archaeological Museum in Selçuk: the finds you cannot see on site
Ephesus Archaeological Museum in Selçuk: Artemis statues, Terrace Houses finds and gladiator reliefs, plus why to visit after the ruins and how to plan.
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The Terrace Houses of Ephesus: is the extra ticket worth it?
Explore the Terrace Houses at Ephesus: Roman frescoes and mosaics under a shady roof, who will enjoy them, who might skip them and how long to allow.
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House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus: what to know before you go
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus: its history, what to see, how to behave respectfully and how to combine it with Ephesus from Kusadasi.
Read the guideHow to get from Kusadasi cruise port to Ephesus
A practical guide for cruise passengers: the ways to reach Ephesus from Kusadasi port, how to plan around your all-aboard time and what to check before you go.
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Izmir Airport to Kusadasi: options and prices
How to get from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Kusadasi by private transfer, taxi or public transport, with what each option costs and when it makes sense.
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Kusadasi in 1, 2 or 3 days
Simple day-by-day plans for Kusadasi, whether you are in port for a day or staying for a long weekend, with Ephesus, the beach, a safari and Pamukkale.
Read the guidePamukkale and Hierapolis from Kusadasi: what the day really looks like
Plan your Pamukkale day trip from Kusadasi: see the white travertine terraces and Hierapolis, with guide, breakfast and lunch included, plus what to pack.
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Şirince village: wine, hills and an easy add-on to Ephesus
Discover Şirince, a hillside village near Ephesus with fruit wines, olive oil, a market and old Greek houses. Find tips for a relaxed visit from Kusadasi.
Read the guideTemple of Artemis: visiting a Wonder of the Ancient World today
See what remains of the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus: one re-erected column, its history, photo tips and how to fit a quick stop into your day in Selçuk.
Read the guideWhen to visit Ephesus: season, time of day, heat and crowds
Plan your visit to Ephesus with our guide to the best season, time of day and cruise-ship days, plus practical tips on heat, crowds and what to bring.
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