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.

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.

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

Prima excursie. Paspoort contole in Turkije ging ook goed. Had eerder in recensie gelezen dat men paspoort moest inleveren, maar dat is niet zo. Efeze was heel indrukwekkend en goede gids. Kusadasi bazars waren aardig om gezien te hebben, maar je wordt overal naar binnengetrokken. Tip voor TUI: Vermeld in programma dat er aan boord van deze ferry geen eten gekocht kan worden. Alleen koffie en water. Neem ontbijt mee, of koop deze in in vertrek haven Pythagorion. Ferry overtocht is 2 uur.

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.

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.

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 62 reviews

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All ratings (62)

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Kirsty Field
Traveled with family
May 28, 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
May 18, 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
C
Clasina
Solo traveler
August 9, 2026
4.2
Netherlands
Prima excursie. Paspoort contole in Turkije ging ook goed. Had eerder in recensie gelezen dat men paspoort moest inleveren, maar dat is niet zo. Efeze was heel indrukwekkend en goede gids. Kusadasi bazars waren aardig om gezien te hebben, maar je wordt overal naar binnengetrokken. Tip voor TUI: Vermeld in programma dat er aan boord van deze ferry geen eten gekocht kan worden. Alleen koffie en water. Neem ontbijt mee, of koop deze in in vertrek haven Pythagorion. Ferry overtocht is 2 uur.
M
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!
B
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.
H
Het prachtige Efeze
Traveled as a couple
May 27, 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.