Can I visit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and Şirince in one day?

Yes — the three sights are within 20 minutes of each other. With a private taxi the driver waits at every stop and you comfortably cover all three in 6–7 relaxed hours, timed around your ship.

How is the fare set for a multi-stop day?

One fixed fare for the whole car (up to 7 passengers), agreed in writing on WhatsApp before departure. It covers transport and all waiting; entrance tickets and meals are paid by guests at each place.

Does the fare include a guide or entrance fees?

No — Akın Taxi provides transport and waiting only, not guiding. Entrance fees are separate (Ephesus charges around €40–45 in 2026 at its own gate). Official audio-guide apps work well, or you can arrange a licensed guide yourself.

How long does the full day take?

Typically 6–7 hours: about 2–2.5 hours in Ephesus, 45 minutes at the House of the Virgin Mary and 1.5 hours for lunch in Şirince — with the return planned backwards from your all-aboard time.

Three sights, one relaxed day

Ephesus, the Virgin Mary House & Şirince — by private taxi

All three sights sit within 20 minutes of each other, so a private taxi covers them in one unhurried day: I drive, I wait at every stop, you explore at your own pace. The fare is fixed per car (up to 7 passengers) and agreed on WhatsApp before we set off.

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3 highlights, zero rush 6–7 h relaxed pace € fixed per-car fare, agreed upfront

Combinations that work well

Tell me which stops you want and your ship's times — I'll confirm the day and the fixed per-car fare on WhatsApp. Transport and waiting only; entrance tickets are yours at each gate.

Ephesus + Virgin Mary

The essential pair — the ancient city plus the quiet shrine in the pines above it. Comfortable in half a day.

Ephesus + Şirince

Ruins in the morning, a long village lunch with local wine in the afternoon.

Şirince + Virgin Mary

A relaxed alternative for repeat visitors who have already walked Ephesus.

All three

The classic full day for cruise guests with a generous port call — unhurried, with time to spare before all-aboard.

How the day usually flows

Most guests start at the Ephesus upper gate early — I drop you there so you walk the marble street downhill and meet me at the lower gate, no climb, no backtracking. From there it's fifteen minutes up to the House of the Virgin Mary, and afterwards Şirince's terraces are waiting for a long lunch. I stay reachable on WhatsApp the whole time and plan the return backwards from your all-aboard time. Where to eat, when the crowds come, which queue moves — ask me on the way.

🍷 Tip: in Şirince, taste before you buy — and yes, I'll wait while you do.

Akın and guests at the Virgin Mary statue near Ephesus — With guests at the Virgin Mary statue — a quiet moment on the full private day.

Why guests choose the private day

Your pace

Linger in the Terrace Houses or skip ahead — no group to wait for, no headcounts.

One fare per car

Up to 7 passengers share a single fixed fare agreed before departure — families and groups notice the difference immediately.

No shopping stop

Group coaches usually include a "demonstration" visit. A private car has none unless you ask for one.

Şirince included in the route

Most group itineraries skip the village entirely — it's many guests' favourite hour of the day.

Frequently asked questions

What does the fare include?

Private car and driver for the whole route, waiting at every stop, pickup and drop-off at the port or your hotel. It is transport only: entrance fees, meals and any guiding you arrange are separate and paid by you at each place.

Is there a guide?

I'm your driver and local fixer, not a licensed site guide — but I'll set you up with the best route through Ephesus and the official audio-guide apps. A licensed human guide can be arranged on request for an extra fee.

Entrance fees?

Paid by you at each gate — Ephesus charges its own ticket (around €40–45 in 2026, the site's fee, not ours); the Virgin Mary shrine and Şirince parking have small fees. I'll point you to the right queues and the online skip-the-line option.

Can we customize the route?

Completely. Add the Temple of Artemis or the Ephesus Museum, drop Şirince, start with lunch — it's your car. Message me and we'll shape it.

Will we be back before the ship leaves?

Always. I plan the day backwards from your all-aboard time with a safe margin — this is my daily job.

Make your port day the best day

Tell me your date and group size — I'll confirm your private private day in minutes.

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