Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ege Ports, Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
Your tour guide will be ready at Kusadasi Cruise terminal at pre-arranged time. ( Meeting time is vary for each cruise ship. We will email your pick up time in 24 hours after your reservation ) Your personal guide will have YOUR NAME sign at the port. Drive to Ephesus
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
Our first stop is Ephesus, famous in antiquity for its Temple of Artemis during the years of the Roman Empire, the Greek port of Ephesus became the greatest city in Asia Minor. You will start your Ephesus excursion at the upper Magnesia Gate, and work your way down through the city, ending near the ancient Harbor.
Along the way you will see the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of Scolastika and the Great Theater, built in the Greek era and reconstructed in the Roman period. It has played host to programs as varied as Paul and his sermons to the Ephesians, to concerts by Sting, in part due to its remarkable acoustics.
You will walk along the Arcadian Way, where once Mark Antony and Cleopatra rode in procession. You will hear stories of Alexander the Great, the Virgin Mary, and many other famous visitors who walked the same marble streets that you are walking.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
Drive to the House of the Virgin Mary. The House of Virgin Mary is one of the pilgrimage center of Christians where Virgin Mary passed her recently time and died. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, and ‘unofficially’ confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI has visited this shrine
LUNCH IS INCLUDED
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Selcuk, Selcuk, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
Traditional Turkish Lunch is included in a local restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
Continue to visit Temple of Artemis which is one of the seven wonders of Ancient time
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park, Turgut Ozal Blv., Kusadasi Turkiye
Drive back to Kusadasi Center through Gazibegendi Park to have the best view of Kusadasi Port and center
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
After the tour return back to Kusadasi city center and the port
Duration: 15 minutes
See Availability.
Traveler pickup is offered
Meeting point : Kusadasi Cruise Terminal for cruisers and Hotel lobbies of Listed Hotel
NO HIDDEN COSTS in our tour.
LUNCH and ENTRANCE FEES , Private Professional Licenced tour guide, Private Transportation with A/C brand new vehicle, are included in our rates
You will walk only 100 meters from your cruise to meeting point.
Your Private Tour guide and Your driver will meet you at Kusadasi Cruise Terminal with YOUR NAME sign. Meeting time will be given in your confirmation message. Suggested meeting time is 30 minutes after your arrival to Kusadasi Port. This will be very helpfull to beat the crowds.
Please check includes and excludes of the tours carefully before you book your tour. Many companies DO NOT include entrance fees to their published prices. Entrance fees are included in our tours.
You do not have to pay any HIDDEN costs when you are in your private tour.
Why Private Tours with Us?
• You will decide for your meeting time. ( suggested meeting time is 30 to 45 minutes afetr your cruise docked.
• Our tour guide will meet you at the port with your name sign,
• Our professional tour guide and A/C vehicle will be with you from arrival till departure,
• Our professional guide will be with you in the sites
• Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines
• You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and make small changes on the itinerary,
• You do not have to wait for other group members
• You will have a chance to make stops to have pictues during the tour.
• Our Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours,
Ports
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Private Ephesus Tour
7/6/2015 - 6/5/2025
| Monday - Saturday : | 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Sunday : | 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM |
5 to 6 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
All Inclusive private tour to Ephesus , The House of Virgin Mary and Artemission temple
Lunch, Entrance fees, Private Professional Tour guide, Private Transportation are included
No Hidden Costs in our private tour
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : william_s
This was an excellent tour When we started, we knew very little of about Turkey. Our guide changed that. Pinar was an awesome guide. She knew all the history and myths. She immersed us in turkish culture. She truly enriched our impression of turkey. I would highly recommend this tour. It was fabulous.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : Marc_A
Fantastic Tour, Driver and guide were beyond expectations. Tugba Dogali was our guide and Barack was our driver. together they made our experience exceptional. The knowledge, Customer skills, and professionalism Tugba has was absolutely 12 out of 10. Her knowledge of all sites was mind blowing. She is a walking library of knowledge. Tugba has a wonderful sense of humor and made feel very comfortable. She took us to see carpets made, Leather factory, and local grocery store. All these stops we were never pressured to make purchases. What a relief!!! When we come to Kududasi we will definitely book with them and ask for Tugba
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : carlyd748
Our guide, Ceyla, was terrific! She gave us wonderful information on all the sites and even planned stops to go shopping and use the WC. She timed our visits so we wouldn't be with the crowds as well. This was an amazing experience!
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : Lewis_S
We were really impressed how well-managed this tour was from the meet at a crowded cruise port to how our guide navigated us around the crowds at Ephesus. Yes, we made stops at the leather showroom and for a carpeting weaving demo/sales pitch. This would not be the first tour where this occured. Both were kinda interesting and took place after a very full tour of Ephesus. Had we not wanted to do this I'm sure all we had to do is say, "no thank-you." This was a great experience at an extremely reasonable price. And, yes, a very nice lunch was included.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : james_c
Extensive history of region.fabulous outdoor lunch. Unexpected deluxe shopping experiences excellent vehicle quality
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : BandKTravelers
Ms. Aleyna was a wonderful guide. She explained everything to our satisfaction and gave us plenty of time to explore Ephesus, Mary's house, and enjoy our fabulous lunch. The weather was perfect, which didn't hurt, and the food was generous and delicious. This was only one of the many excursions we took while on our 111-day world cruise, and it stands out as one of the best.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
Posted By : zugangl2024
When I booked this tour, I didn’t realize it was a private tour. It was a huge surprise when the tour guide Ozge told me only my wife and myself in the group. Beautiful Ozge is excellent, competent, professional tour guide. I learned a lot about history of Turkey, Ephesus, and Kusadasi. Best of all, she can speak both English and Mandarin. Cost is very reasonable, much cheaper than the shore excursion arranged by cruise ship, in which you are in a group with dozens of other tourists.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
Posted By : ivyg972
Great driver! Amazing guide! I’ve enjoyed myself. Very informative tour of Ephesus. It’s a good experience. Thank you <3
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : jerniceli
Nesli was a fantastic guide providing interesting explanations at each site. The tour was nicely paced with time for photoshoot. Our driver was expert at navigation too. Highly recommend to take the tour!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Larry_B
Alex was simply a wonderful Guide, Knowledgeable, Informative and considerate. Tour could probably not have been any better. Would definitely RECOMMEND.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
