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All INCLUSIVE : Private Ephesus, Virgin Mary, Artemis with LUNCH Why Private Tours with us ?

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Kusadasi

Experience an all-inclusive private tour of Ephesus, Virgin Mary, and Artemis with lunch included. No hidden costs, flexible itinerary, and professional guides. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Kusadasi - Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi port or hotel with a sign written “Your Name“ on it, anytime you want.
Ancient City of Ephesus - After greeting, we will have 20 mins drive to Ephesus area. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.

Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.
The Temple of Artemis - We will stop at Artemis Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Kusadasi town center and port.
Kusadasi - Arrival to Kusadasi . You will be dropped off back to your pick up point or Kusadasi center for last minute shopping on your own.

What's Included

Traditional Turkish Lunch
Private Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Private Transportation with A/C Vehicles
Landing and/or Facility Fees
Skip-the-Line Entrance Fees
Parking Fees Covered

What's Not Included

Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Tips to your tour guide and driver

Additional Information

Why Choose Our Private Tours?

TRANSPARENT PRICING: Our tours encompass ENTRY TICKETS, MEALS, a dedicated Licensed Tour guide, air-conditioned transport, Pickup and drop-off service, as well as all taxes and service charges
A traditional Turkish meal is provided
You can select the time to begin your tour.
A tour guide will greet you dockside, bearing a sign with your name.
From your arrival to your departure, you’ll have exclusive access to our professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle.
Our expert guide will accompany you throughout your visit to the attractions.
Enjoy the freedom to tailor the duration of your stay at each site and to make minor adjustments to your travel plan.
Avoid the delays of waiting on other tour group members.
Take advantage of opportunities to pause for photos throughout your excursion.
Our Private tour fees are more competitive than those offered for cruise line shore excursions.

NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tours include ENTRANCE FEES, LUNCH, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, All tax and handling fees. Traditional Turkish lunch included. You will decide on departure time.
Our Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours.

Location

Kusadasi

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Nicholasmf1419xm

May 2, 2024

Private tour and avoid the circus. - We arrived on a cruise ship and it was a joy to avoid the chaos of the arrival terminal and meet our private guide. Departing early we remained ahead of the crowds attending the sites around Ephesus. Our guide (Yavus) was knowledgeable and informative with a nice balance of leaving us our own time. Following an enjoyable local lunch we watched traditional rugs being made (Yavus was helpful here in managing the ‘sales pitch’). Having a vehicle at our disposal meant we could stay and go as we wanted. When you consider how much it costs to get here, and how limited the time is, this tour represents great value.