Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ephesus Port Tours, Camikebir Mah. Kemal Arikan Caddesi, Kusadasi 09400 Turkiye
Ephesus Port Tours will meet you at cruise port
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were given; Domitian Temple which is one of the first temple dedicated for a human; Celcius Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time; Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatre in the world with 24.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ephesus Terrace Houses, Selcuk 35148 Turkiye
Terrace Houses were the houses of upper class people in Ephesus, famed with gorgeous mosaics and wall paintings.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
House of Virgin Mary is one of the pilgrimage centre 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 also visited the shrine in 1979. Pope Benedict XVI visited this shrine in 2006. While their visiting, they gave some gifts for this shrine what you can see.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Kusadasi Castle, Kusadasi Merkez, Kusadasi Turkiye
Kusadasi Castle, as called Pigeon Island, is located next to port. You can see from your boat or do your own after the tour.
Pass By: Kusadasi Shopping Center, Yavansu Mah. Karaova Sok. No: 8/7 G-1, Kusadasi 09400 Turkiye
We will drive by Kusadasi Shopping Center that is located just 5 minutes walking distance to port. You will have time your own after tour. Your guide will point the shopping area and your own after tour.
Pass By: Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI, Ataturk BulvarI 2, Kusadasi Turkiye
We will drive by Caravanserai that is located very closed to port, just 5 minutes walking distance. You will have time to do your own after tour.
Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
The town where your docked.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye
The town where your ship docked
Duration: 10 minutes
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Traveler pickup is offered
* FOR CRUISE GUESTS / We highly recommend you to meet at port after 30 / 45 minutes your ship docked to port in order to beat crowds / school buses and hot weather in the afternoon. It is better to meet early to have a better tour in Ephesus before the crowds.
* WE GUARANTEE TO GET YOU BACK TO YOUR SHIP ON TIME.
Advantages of Our Private Tours Instead of Group Bus Tours
- It might be your first and only one time in Ephesus. Do not lose this opportunity that may come once in your life time.
- You do not have to stop your tour if one fellow gets ill or fell down in big groups in the ruins. Because, the guide of the big groups has to care with this person. Your tour will come unbearable although it might be your only day in Turkey.
- With a large group, you are dependent to their schedule. But in a private tour, you do not have to follow any of the program, you decide what you would like to see, when you want to start and conclude your tour. Because this is your own private tour, you are the boss and you decide to everything.
- In large groups, sometimes tour guides skip the most interesting details in a sight because it might be impossible to show it to everyone in a large group.
- In a private tour, you do not have to wait all the group with too many people who have different interests, try to take a picture of everything and usually stay behind the group.
- If you can not hear the guide in a large group or you fall behind because the pace is too fast, you are just out of luck.
- In a private tour, while visiting the ruins you do not wait for a long time in lines to get ticket or get into the ruins or museums. Because your private tour guide will make everything ready for you.
- In a private tour, you do not have to share your guide and Mercedes Van with many people, because you will have your own van and expert local tour guide.
Ports
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
SKIP THE LINES:Best Seller Ephesus PRIVATE TOUR For Cruise Guests
12/20/2017 - 5/22/2025
| Monday - Sunday : | 06:30 AM - 08:00 PM |
4 to 6 hours(approx.)
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
FOR CRUISE GUESTS / WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO MEET AT PORT AFTER 30 / 45 MINUTES YOUR SHIP DOCKED TO PORT IN ORDER TO BEAT CROWDS / SCHOOL BUSES AND HOT WEATHER IN THE AFTERNOON. IT IS BETTER TO MEET EARLY TO HAVE A BETTER TOUR IN EPHESUS BEFORE THE CROWDS.
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO MEET AT 8.00AM IF YOUR SHIP’S SCHEDULED ARRIVAL TIME IS 7.00AM. IF YOUR SHIP’S SCHEDULED ARRIVAL TIME IS LATER THAN 7.00AM, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO MEET AFTER 30 MINUTES YOUR SHIP DOCKED TO PORT IN ORDER TO BEAT CROWDS FROM CRUISE SHIPS, SCHOOL BUSES AND HOT WEATHER IN THE AFTERNOON.
THIS TOUR IS ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM A CRUISE SHIP, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR AND CHECK OTHER OPTINAL TOURS
OUR TOURS ARE ONLY IN ENGLISH, WE DO NOT GIVE TOURS IN SPANISH OR OTHER LANGUAGES
WE GUARENTEE TO GET YOU BACK TO SHIP ON TIME
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Nancy_M
Steve was a thoughtful and considerate guide. We were very glad that we had booked a private tour. I don't think we could have kept up with a group tour. This was worth every penny. The only reason it is not five stars is that even though I said specifically we were not interested in shopping. We were directed to carpet weaving demonstration. That was really just a sales pitch and then then directed to take t when it was really a sales pitch for leather goods. I know that's part of the deal when you take a tour in many parts of the world. I just didn't appreciate it after I'd specifically said we were not interested in shopping..
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : maddygirl621
My husband and I toured Ephesus with Leyla and her marvelous driver. We had a wonderful and enlightening experience. Leyla shared her extensive knowledge of Turkiye, Ephesus and Kusadasi. She is, without doubt, one of the finest guides I have ever met. We visited all the local highlights in an extremely comfortable air conditioned vehicle. Also, we ate at a traditional local restaurant off the beaten path which was amazing. This tour and guide were superb. I very highly recommend this trip if you wish to have a perfect day in Kusadasi and Ephesus.. Book it! You’ll thank me!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : mmchow
We had the best day at Ephesus, largely due to our super friendly tour guide Ayse. She was a wealth of information and knew all the best spots to take pictures, offering to take some for us. We opted to have the optional lunch which was a lovely family style meal. This was the best decision to take this private tour!
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Posted By : Richard R
Geat experience. Great tour guide and driver. Great explanation of the history and monuments. Would definitely recommend.
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Posted By : Deborah G
Our guide Tylan was amazing! He and his driver took us wherever we wanted to go, but he also had the perfect itinerary planned for us so we would miss the crowds.
The van was roomy and comfortable with leather seats and convenient cup holders. Ty was conscientious about the temperature of the a/c in the van.
We got to go see how Turkish rugs were made and they even let me try to tie a knot! These weavers are so talented. The rugs are stunning, we learned a lot about them and there was no pressure to buy anything!’
My husband & I appreciated Tylan’s expertise and his kindness.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : 266karar
Amazing. Seda was truly awesome. So knowledgeable and personable. She gave us enough time at each spot. Gave us a little extra time at certain places. Got us back to our ship early so we can do a little shopping. Book and make sure you ask for Seda.
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Posted By : Audra M
Memo was an excellent tour guide. His English is very easy to understand and the history of area was spot on. He was really easy going, willing to do whatever we liked and took us to the most amazing lunch at the Golden Fridge. We had a wonderful time and will remember our experience in Kusadasi forever! Thank you!
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Posted By : Coastal734559
Zenep was fabulous!!! Very full day. Lots of history, great stories and brilliant photo stops. Intimate carpet weaving and pottery demonstrations. Treated like old friends!
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Posted By : 938susier
A wonderful experience. Azime is a local who knows all the history and the local insights. Transport was perfect and I can not recommend this historical local tour enough.
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Posted By : michaelgL2493WY
ULAS was very informative, friendly and insightful. His courtesy and accurate knowledge of history was fantastic. And, he took us to a very wonderful restaurant. I would definitely recommend Ulas as your tour guide.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
