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Ephesus day tour from Samos

4.1/5
58 reviews

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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Samos
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

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

  • 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
  • Port tax

Booking fee

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


Location

Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA


What people say about this experience

4.1/5

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Based on 58 reviews


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    Kirsty Field

    Travelled with family


    28 May 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Our guide. Hadi, was very knowledgable about Ephesus and its history. He took us around and tried to avoid crowded areas. Maria took us from Samos and stay with the group for the day. We constantly informed about the trip and the timings.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    18 May 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    I have always wanted to visit Ephesus and it certainly didn't disappoint. The guide that we met up with in Kusadasi 'George' was excellent and obviously very passionate about making sure everyone had the best experience. Clearer information about who to meet and where in Samos could have been better

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    Het prachtige Efeze

    Travelled as a couple


    27 May 2026
    4.2

    Netherlands

    Prachtige excursie, alleen de boottocht viel wat tegen. De boot van Pytagoria naar Kusadasi was erg oud en het was erg warm binnen, je kan niet buiten zitten.

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    Flis Salmon

    Travelled with a group of friends


    9 October 2025
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    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.

  • S

    Stefan

    Travelled as a couple


    1 October 2025
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    Although everything was in English language there was no local explanation of the way the ticketing worked on the outward and return ferry.The use of the boarding cards in particular. Ephesus its self was a bit disappointing they have a lot of work to do to make sense of all of the ruins.I have seen better examples in Italy and other countries. Considering the Turks charge €45 entrance fee I wonder how much is spent on the restoration.The guide provided too much information about himself

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    Thomas

    Travelled with family


    20 September 2025
    3.8

    United Kingdom

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