Highlights
- Private Kos Port to Ephesus ferry package: Cross to Bodrum and continue with private Turkey-side guiding.
- Ephesus Ancient City: Explore marble streets, public buildings and archaeological spaces at a private guided pace.
- Basilica of St. John: Continue to Ayasoluk Hill for the early Christian heritage focus near Ephesus.
- Private Kos Port return plan: Keep ferry routing, overnight-paced planning, guided visits and final Kos Port drop-off arranged around your party.
Why You Will Love This Tour
- You get a private Ephesus and Basilica of St. John package from Kos Port with personal guide attention during the Turkey-side route.
- The ferry-return structure makes the distance more manageable while keeping the sightseeing focused on the two Ephesus and St. John highlights.
- Your guide can connect the Roman city of Ephesus with the early Christian story of Ayasoluk Hill in one clear narrative.
- It works well for travelers starting at Kos Port who want a private Ephesus experience with a clear return to the port.
Overview
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Day 1
Kos Port to Kusadasi / Selcuk Region
Port meeting, ferry crossing and overnight stay in the Ephesus region.
Meet directly at Kos Port, cross to Bodrum by ferry and continue to the overnight area near Kusadasi or Selcuk.
This Day Physical Rating: Easy This Day Intensity: Full DayKos Ferry Port Meeting PointMeet directly at Kos Port for the ferry connection.
Arrive at Kos Port at the confirmed meeting time and complete boarding formalities for the ferry to Bodrum.
Kos to Bodrum FerryBoard the ferry from Kos Port to Bodrum Ferry Port.
Board the ferry connection from Kos Port to Bodrum Ferry Port.
TicketsFerry ticket (Kos Port to Bodrum Ferry Port) ExcludedBodrum Ferry Port ArrivalArrival at Bodrum Ferry Port after the ferry crossing.
Meet the private Turkey-side team at Bodrum Ferry Port and continue by road toward the overnight area.
Hotel Check-in / Overnight Stay (Kusadasi / Selcuk Area)Overnight stay near the Ephesus region.
Check in to the overnight hotel in the Kusadasi or Selcuk area and rest before the privately guided Ephesus route on the next day.
Accommodation & Hotel MealsOvernight accommodation ExcludedHotel dinner Excluded -
Day 2
Ephesus / Selcuk Region and Kos Port Return
Guided Ephesus and St. John Basilica route with return to Kos Port.
Different tour end?
Visit Ephesus Ancient City and St. John Basilica with a Selcuk lunch stop before returning to Kos Port through Bodrum Ferry Port.
This Day Physical Rating: Moderate This Day Intensity: Long Day
Heritage Scene at the Celsus Library 
Street Approach to the Celsus Library 
Ancient City View with the Celsus Library 
Close Study of the Celsus Library Facade 
Celsus Library in Ancient City Context 
Archaeological View of Celsus Library 
Marble Niche Detail at Celsus Library 
Temple of Hadrian Heritage View 
Temple of Hadrian Along Curetes Street 
St. John Basilica Ruins in Selcuk Hotel Check-out / DepartureStart the guided route after breakfast and hotel check-out.
Leave the overnight hotel and begin the Ephesus and Selcuk route.
Ephesus Ancient CityThe main archaeological highlight of the Ephesus region.
Walk through the marble streets, public buildings and monumental spaces of Ephesus Ancient City with your private guide. Terrace Houses are not part of the standard route, but guests who want to visit them may enter optionally by paying the separate entrance fee on site.
Entrance FeesEphesus Ancient City , €40 ExcludedTerrace Houses of Ephesus , €15 Excluded OptionalEphesus Ancient City is the central historical stop of the private 2-day package from Kos Port by ferry. After the overnight stay near Kusadasi or Selcuk, the private route reaches Ephesus, where Curetes Street, marble paving, agora areas, fountains, gates, theatre remains and the Library of Celsus reveal Roman urban life.
A private guided pace can connect the famous landmarks with smaller details of daily movement, public architecture and civic identity. Terrace Houses are not part of the standard route, but they may be visited optionally with a separate entrance fee on site if timing allows.
Questions
What makes Ephesus the key private stop from Kos Port?
Ephesus gives the private ferry package its main archaeological focus, with Roman streets, public spaces, theatre remains and the Library of Celsus at the center of the visit.Which Ephesus features help explain the ancient city?
Curetes Street, marble paving, agora spaces, fountains, gates, theatre remains and facade lines help visitors understand how Roman Ephesus worked.Can Terrace Houses be added during the private visit?
Terrace Houses are not part of the standard route, but guests may visit them optionally by paying the separate entrance fee on site if timing allows.Why is a private guide useful at Ephesus?
A private guide can adjust the pace and connect famous monuments with smaller details of daily life, public movement and civic architecture.
St. John BasilicaA key early Christian landmark on Ayasoluk Hill.
Continue to St. John Basilica and connect the Ephesus region with the early Christian heritage of Selcuk.
Entrance FeesSt. John Basilica , €6 ExcludedSt. John Basilica brings a reflective sacred stop to the private Kos Port return package. Set on Ayasuluk Hill, the basilica is traditionally linked with St. John the Apostle and represents the Christian importance of the Ephesus region in the Byzantine period.
The remaining church plan, arches, columns, baptistery area and traditional tomb area help visitors picture the former sacred complex. Its quieter atmosphere adds depth after Ephesus and before lunch and the return toward Bodrum Port.
Questions
What is the main story of St. John Basilica?
The basilica is traditionally linked with St. John the Apostle and shows the Christian importance of the Ephesus region in the Byzantine period.What should visitors look for at St. John Basilica?
The church plan, arches, columns, baptistery area and traditional tomb area are the main visible features of the hilltop complex.How does St. John Basilica complement Ephesus Ancient City?
Ephesus shows the Roman urban layer, while St. John Basilica adds the later Christian and Byzantine story of Selcuk.
Lunch Stop (Selcuk) LA practical regional lunch break in the Selcuk area.
Pause for lunch in the Selcuk area before continuing to Bodrum Ferry Port for the return ferry.
MealsLunch meal ExcludedLunch Stop in Selcuk offers a useful regional break during the private Ephesus and St. John Basilica route. Selcuk food culture reflects the Aegean setting, with olive oil vegetables, fresh salads, soups, pide, grilled dishes or similar local plates possible depending on operation.
No specific restaurant or fixed menu is guaranteed by this destination note. It explains the stop as a practical meal break near the historical sites before the private route returns to Bodrum Ferry Port for the ferry to Kos Port.
Questions
Why is lunch taken near Selcuk on the private Kos Port return package?
Selcuk keeps the meal break close to Ephesus and St. John Basilica before the private route returns toward Bodrum Ferry Port.What can travelers expect from lunch around Selcuk?
The meal may reflect Aegean food culture, with olive oil vegetables, soups, salads, grilled dishes, pide or similar local plates depending on operation.Is a specific lunch venue guaranteed?
No. The exact restaurant and menu can change by operation, so this destination note gives practical context rather than a fixed restaurant statement.Lunch & Sponsored Shopping/Workshop Stop L SponsoredA practical regional lunch break in the Selcuk area.
Pause for lunch in the Selcuk area before continuing to Bodrum Ferry Port for the return ferry.
MealsLunch meal ExcludedBodrum Port Return TransferArrive back at Bodrum Ferry Port for the return ferry.
Continue from the Selcuk area to Bodrum Ferry Port and prepare for the return ferry to Kos.
Bodrum to Kos FerryBoard the return ferry from Bodrum Ferry Port to Kos Port.
Complete port formalities and board the return ferry from Bodrum Ferry Port to Kos Port.
TicketsFerry ticket (Bodrum Ferry Port to Kos Port) ExcludedKos Port Drop-off Different tour end?End the 2-day return package at Kos Port.
Finish the Kos Port return package with drop-off at Kos Port after the return ferry crossing.
Different tour end?Accommodation & Hotel MealsHotel breakfast Excluded
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What's Included
- Licensed professional tour guide.
- Air-conditioned tour vehicle.
- Local taxes.
What's Not Included
- Day 1: Overnight accommodation (Hotel Check-in / Overnight Stay (Kusadasi / Selcuk Area)).
- Day 1: Hotel Dinner meal.
- Day 2: Hotel Breakfast meal, Lunch meal.
- Drinks.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses.
- Ephesus Ancient City, €40.
- Terrace Houses of Ephesus, €15.Optional
- St. John Basilica, €6.
- Day 1: Ferry ticket (Kos Port to Bodrum Ferry Port).
- Day 2: Ferry ticket (Bodrum Ferry Port to Kos Port).
- Transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
- Pick-up from your hotel or meeting point.
- Drop-off at your hotel or meeting point.
- Parking fees.
- Gratuities to guides and drivers.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa fees if required.
Informations
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and casual clothing.
- Please dress according to the season and weather conditions.
- Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended in sunny weather.
- Bring water, especially on hot days.
- Cameras are welcome, but tripods may not be permitted in some museums and archaeological sites.
- Guests should watch their step at all times to avoid injuries.
- Please check the weather forecast before your tour.
- Respectful clothing is recommended for visits to mosques and churches.
- For international ferry routes, please bring your passport and any required travel documents.
- A small overnight bag is recommended for this 2-day ferry package.
- This tour involves walking on uneven and cobblestone surfaces.
- The exact pick-up time will be confirmed after booking.
- The tour route may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, or site conditions.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please be ready at your confirmed pick-up or meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
- Ferry schedules may change due to sea conditions, weather, or port authority regulations.
- This is a Kos Port return package; the same-day Kos-return format is not used for this route.
- Ferry tickets, accommodation, meals and entrance fees are excluded unless a custom private quote confirms them as included.
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FAQs
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What does the private 2-day Ephesus and St. John Basilica tour from Kos Port include?
This private 1-night, 2-day package starts with a direct meeting at Kos Port, continues by ferry to Bodrum, and uses an overnight plan near Kusadasi or Selcuk. Day 2 follows a private guided Ephesus Ancient City, St. John Basilica and Selcuk lunch route before the return ferry route through Bodrum and final Kos Port drop-off.
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Is this Kos Port package private during sightseeing?
Yes. This is the private version from Kos Port by ferry, arranged for your own party with private guiding in the Ephesus and Selcuk region and private local transfer service where supported by the operation.
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Why choose the private 2-day version from Kos Port?
The private 2-day structure separates the ferry and overnight movement from the main sightseeing day, while giving your party a more flexible pace at Ephesus Ancient City, St. John Basilica and the Selcuk lunch stop.
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How are ferry tickets and overnight accommodation handled in the base private package?
Ferry ticket costs and overnight accommodation costs are normally separate in the base private package unless a selected package option or custom quote adds them. Ferry timing, ticket status and hotel area details should be confirmed before operation.
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Are there pickup areas for the private Kos Port package?
No. This private version is planned around a direct Kos Port meeting point rather than island hotel pickup areas. Guests should follow the confirmed port meeting and boarding instructions.
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Are meals included in the base private Kos Port package?
No. Meals are not included in the base private package unless a selected package option or custom quote adds them. The route can include a Selcuk lunch stop on Day 2, but meal costs are normally separate on the base private option.
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Does the private Kos Port package include House of Virgin Mary or Temple of Artemis?
No. This Ephesus and St. John private package is built around Ephesus Ancient City and St. John Basilica. House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Isa Bey Mosque, Ephesus Museum and Sirince are separate route choices and are not included in this tour.
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Can I reserve the private 2-day Kos Port package online?
Yes. You can reserve this private package online and pay by credit card through the website. The booking should include the correct Kos Port meeting details, party size, ferry-related status, travel document readiness, overnight area and selected package details.
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Is the Ephesus Ancient City entrance fee included in the private package price?
No. In the base private package, the Ephesus Ancient City entrance fee is not included unless you choose a package option that adds entrance fees. The linked fee information helps you plan the separate attraction cost. Ephesus Ancient City entry fee is €40.
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Is the St. John Basilica entrance fee included in the private package price?
No. St. John Basilica is part of the sightseeing route, but its entrance fee is not included in the base private package unless a selected package option includes entrance fees. St. John Basilica entry fee is €6.
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Can Terrace Houses be added to this private Ephesus package?
Terrace Houses may be considered only as an optional Ephesus-area addition when timing allows. They are not part of the standard route, and the Terrace Houses entrance fee is not included in the base private package. Terrace Houses of Ephesus entry fee is €15.
Good to Know
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Private route starts and ends at Kos Port
The private package begins at Kos Port, crosses to Bodrum, stays overnight near Ephesus, follows Day 2 sightseeing and returns to Kos Port by ferry.
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Base private pricing has major exclusions
Ferry ticket costs, overnight accommodation costs, meals and entrance fees are normally separate unless a selected package option or custom quote adds them.
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Ferry and document details need confirmation
Kos and Bodrum port timing, ferry ticket status, passport and entry-document requirements should be confirmed before operation.
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Prepare for Day 2 walking
The Ephesus visit is open-air with marble streets and limited shade, so comfortable shoes, water and sun protection are useful.
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