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.

Super leuke gids. Vertelt duidelijk en zodanig dat iedereen geïnteresseerd blijft. Van te voren wel even aangeven dat de boottocht 1,5 uur duurt en je geen eten kan kopen op de boot. Dus voortijd ontbijten

Die türkische Reiseleiterin Oznur war super. Eine halbe Stunde mehr Zeit in Ephesos wäre schön gewesen.

The tour was well organised, guides were both really nice, helpful & knowledgeable and felt safe the majority of the time. Booking & pick up was easy. Coaches either side were air con’d & clean. George, our guide, clearly enjoyed his work. He was jovial, friendly & knowledgeable. Ephesus was amazing! It was a beautiful archeological site with much to see. If you go on this tour, it starts very early in the morning so take snacks, a hat & water. Drop off near port is a bit daunting.

Ephesus was amazing. Meanwhile Kussadasi is a busy port town in my opinion not a trip wiryh taking without including Ephesus. Return boat trip approx 2 hours

Super leuke tour, de gidsen spreken goed Engels en alles is duidelijk! Je ziet alle bezienswaardigheden van dat stukje Turkije in 1 dag en Efeze was heel indrukwekkend. Je krijgt genoeg vrije tijd tussendoor. Zeker een aanrader!

Dette var en veldig slitsom tur, men verdt det. Vi ble hentet kl 5.40 og kom tilbake på hotellet kl 21.00, så turen varte ikke 8 timer, men 15. Det som trekker litt ned er det at man bruker mye tid på transport og ikke selve turen. Det tar ca 2 timer med buss og 2 timer med båt en vei. Båten var veldig gammel og gikk skikkelig sakte. De kunne brukt en annen som tar 50 min til Kusadasi. Efesos var vakker og veldig flink guide.

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.

Pickup points

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

Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA

What people say about this experience

4.2/5

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Based on 70 reviews

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5/5

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4.6/5

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5/5

Value for money

4.6/5

All ratings (70)

5 stars (23)

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4 stars (36)

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Traveled as a couple
October 6, 2026
4.6
Netherlands
Super leuke gids. Vertelt duidelijk en zodanig dat iedereen geïnteresseerd blijft. Van te voren wel even aangeven dat de boottocht 1,5 uur duurt en je geen eten kan kopen op de boot. Dus voortijd ontbijten
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Bob Andrews
Traveled as a couple
October 6, 2026
4.6
Germany
Die türkische Reiseleiterin Oznur war super. Eine halbe Stunde mehr Zeit in Ephesos wäre schön gewesen.
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Emma & Dave x
Traveled as a couple
September 16, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
The tour was well organised, guides were both really nice, helpful & knowledgeable and felt safe the majority of the time. Booking & pick up was easy. Coaches either side were air con’d & clean. George, our guide, clearly enjoyed his work. He was jovial, friendly & knowledgeable. Ephesus was amazing! It was a beautiful archeological site with much to see. If you go on this tour, it starts very early in the morning so take snacks, a hat & water. Drop off near port is a bit daunting.
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H
Traveled with family
September 19, 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
Ephesus was amazing. Meanwhile Kussadasi is a busy port town in my opinion not a trip wiryh taking without including Ephesus. Return boat trip approx 2 hours
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Michaëla
Traveled as a couple
July 30, 2026
5
Netherlands
Super leuke tour, de gidsen spreken goed Engels en alles is duidelijk! Je ziet alle bezienswaardigheden van dat stukje Turkije in 1 dag en Efeze was heel indrukwekkend. Je krijgt genoeg vrije tijd tussendoor. Zeker een aanrader!
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Berbeg
Traveled with family
July 14, 2026
5
Norway
Dette var en veldig slitsom tur, men verdt det. Vi ble hentet kl 5.40 og kom tilbake på hotellet kl 21.00, så turen varte ikke 8 timer, men 15. Det som trekker litt ned er det at man bruker mye tid på transport og ikke selve turen. Det tar ca 2 timer med buss og 2 timer med båt en vei. Båten var veldig gammel og gikk skikkelig sakte. De kunne brukt en annen som tar 50 min til Kusadasi. Efesos var vakker og veldig flink guide.