Cross into Turkey for a private guided immersion in Ephesus, one of antiquity's greatest cities. Walk the marble-paved Curetes Street, stand before the Library of Celsus, and feel the weight of 2,000 years — all at your own pace.
What to expect
Your private guide meets you dockside in Samos and escorts you by fast ferry across the narrow strait to Kusadasi. From there a private air-conditioned vehicle whisks you to the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ephesus, where you explore the lower and upper city in depth. After Ephesus, a brief stroll through the colourful Kusadasi bazaar before your return ferry. Approximately 11–12 hours in total.
Good to know
A valid passport is mandatory — this is a border crossing into Turkey. Book well in advance as private spots fill fast on busy port days. Confirm all-aboard time with your ship and alert your guide so the return is timed with a comfortable buffer.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Samos — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.