Take a day trip to Turkey from the shores of Samos. Hop on a ferry and cross the Aegean Sea to tour a real Turkish treasure – Ephesus archaeological site. Let an expert guide bring history to life as you stroll between column-lined avenues crammed with temples, relics and religious statues. Afterwards, there's free time to discover the bazaars and shops of Kusadasi, too.

We would have liked more information about outward journey - assumed pick-up by coach so surprised (but very happy) to be taken to the port by cab. We were dropped at unoccupied port passport control building and left waiting for an hour - unfortunately in the open in pouring rain - for it to open with no idea how to obtain our ferry tickets. However, once boarded we had a great experience and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable - very genial too and he communicated well.

Guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Walk through Ephesus seemed a bit rushed. Temple of Artemis was disappointing, nothing really to see.

Ephesus was spectacular. We would have liked more time there and less time in Kusadasi. Our guide was excellent. The stop at the factory shoo was just annoying! Overall we had a great trip

Ephesus was an amazing experience with a very knowledgeable guide. The bust to the jewellery factory was dull and we felt pressured by the staff and couldn’t wait to get out. After two hours in the hot sun it would have been better to go straight to lunch. There could then have been more free time in the port area.

Why you’ll love this…

Travel to Turkey and back in a single day
Visit Ephesus, one of Turkey's top archaeological sites
Free time to explore Kusadasi before returning by ferry

Important to know

There's a port tax of 14 EUR per person, which is not included in the price. It'll need to be paid in cash locally at Samos port
Please check if you need a visa for Turkey prior to booking
Travel documents, e.g. passport, must have at least six months validity
Food and drinks not included

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Ferry ticket
Guide
Admission fees

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100

What people say about this experience

4.3/5

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Based on 4 reviews

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Flis Salmon
Travelled with a group of friends
9 October 2025
4.2
United States of America
We would have liked more information about outward journey - assumed pick-up by coach so surprised (but very happy) to be taken to the port by cab. We were dropped at unoccupied port passport control building and left waiting for an hour - unfortunately in the open in pouring rain - for it to open with no idea how to obtain our ferry tickets. However, once boarded we had a great experience and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable - very genial too and he communicated well.
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Thomas
Travelled with family
20 September 2025
3.8
United States of America
Guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Walk through Ephesus seemed a bit rushed. Temple of Artemis was disappointing, nothing really to see.
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Karole
Travelled as a couple
28 June 2025
4.6
United Kingdom
Ephesus was spectacular. We would have liked more time there and less time in Kusadasi. Our guide was excellent. The stop at the factory shoo was just annoying! Overall we had a great trip
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Grecophile
Travelled as a couple
2 July 2022
4.6
United Kingdom
Ephesus was an amazing experience with a very knowledgeable guide. The bust to the jewellery factory was dull and we felt pressured by the staff and couldn’t wait to get out. After two hours in the hot sun it would have been better to go straight to lunch. There could then have been more free time in the port area.