NO HIDDEN COST Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica Private Tour

Experience an inclusive and customizable private tour of Ephesus, Slope Houses, and St. John Basilica. No hidden costs, flexible time, and the chance to taste delicious Turkish food.

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.

  • Ephesus Terrace Houses - Visit The recently opened Terrace Houses where the wealthiest Romans lived are an excellent example of sensitive excavation and presentation. The mosaics and frescos are spectacular.

Not recommended for people who has walking difficulties and acro-phobia (fear of heights).

  • The Basilica of Saint John - After Ephesus, drive to Basilica of St. John, it is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
  • 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
  • Private, professionally licensed tour guide
  • Comfortable private transportation with A/C
  • All landing and/or facility fees included
  • Skip-the-line entrance fees to attractions
  • Parking fees covered
What's Not Included
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips to your tour guide and driver
Additional Information

Private Tour : Ephesus - Terrace Houses - St. John Basilica - Artemission Temple NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, You will decide on departure time. 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. You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site. 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. You will have several alternatives to taste famous Turkish Delicious foods, if you want to have lunch during your trip

  • NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, 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.

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Kidstwo
Dec 6, 2023
Wonderful Experience - We were two female friends in our 60's traveling together. We were on a cruise ship and booked this as an independent tour. It was wonderful. Mesut, our guide, was the most warm, friendly and knowledgeable young man. He was very processional and took every effort to make certain he provided us with the amount of information we desired. It was a very enjoyable day. I highly recommend Mesut as your guide.
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578ao
Nov 9, 2023
Womderful - Absolutely wonderful experience. Ozzy was very knowledgeable and provided us with a very thorough tour.
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683chrisl
Nov 9, 2023
Ephesus Shuttle - We had a fabulous tour with Meli during our stop in Kusadasi. We were picked up right outside the gangway and enjoyed comfortable transportation throughout the day. We toured the House of the Virgin Mary and Ephesus in the heat but Melis was able to find us shade at spots. Our tour ended with a fantastic authentic Turkish lunch buffet. I highly recommend this company.
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No1vacationnut
Oct 4, 2023
Beautiful day in Ephesus - Our tour guide Fusun was wonderful. She was kind, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. We enjoyed the ancient city of Ephesus. It is remarkably preserved. The slope houses are so interesting and beautiful. The library reminds me of the treasury in Petra. Fusun made our day that much more enjoyable. Thank you!
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Kelvincr375dk
Aug 11, 2023
Excellent Tour with Emre - There is no finer ambassador for Turkey than Emre. Well educated, friendly, knowledgable and actually quite funny, Emre combines vast historical and cultural knowledge effortlessly into well planned, engaging tours through Ephesus, the Bascillica of St John and the temple of Artemis. We asked Emre to go a little off the beaten track to enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast which he took in his stride and quickly arranged for our group of eight to enjoy in a beautiful and peaceful location with really good food.
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683chrisl
Aug 7, 2023
Day tour in Ephesus - We had a wonderful full day tour with Melis and our driver Sado. Although it was a very hot day, we were able to find moments of shade were we could rest a bit. It was amazing to know you were walking on the same paths that thousands of people have walked over thousands of years. Highlights were the House of the Virgin Mary, the library in Ephesus and an amazing authentic Turkish lunch. Great tour.
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Mdnomad
Jun 30, 2023
Ask for Emre!!! - Emre was amazing! We would highly recommend him. Emre is a biblical scholar and gave us quite the historical background to everything we saw in Ephesus. A perfectly special day!
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Jody
Jun 18, 2023
Outstanding Tour! - Our tour guide and her driver gave us the best day in Ephesus! Ceyla was exceptional….. an archeologist herself, she was a wealth of knowledge; she gave us details and facts which way surpassed our expectations. She was down to earth and easy to talk with…impeccable English!!! She welcomed our questions with eagerness to share her knowledge and pride for her home Country. Even her pick for lunch was perfect!! This is a must-do tour in Ephesus….be sure to ask for Ceyla (pronounced Jay-la).
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Michaelly7785yp
Jun 10, 2023
Great guide - Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and informative. Personal and courteous. Highly recommended!!!!!
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Zhuzhuy2023
May 10, 2023
Ephesus - Burak was amazing!!! I cannot recommend him enough, my brother went on a tour with him and he was great at explaining, fun, and multi-lingual (he speaks Mandarin, English, Turkish, and Spanish).
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