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Private Ephesus Tour: All Inclusive with Entrance Fees from PORT
5.0
15 Ratings
Kusadasi
Explore ancient Ephesus, visit the House of Virgin Mary, and see the Temple of Artemis on this all-inclusive private tour from Kusadasi.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kusadasi - You will be met by Ephesus Port Tours at the harbor of Kusadasi.
- Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus Ancient City is one of the best well-kept Roman Cities in the world ; where the most of cruise guests visit; was the capital of Asia Minor; the most important commercial center of western Anatolia; one of the seven churches of Christianity in Asia Minor; the city where Saint Paul preached and was mentioned several times in New Testament.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - It is the place where Blessed Mary may have spent her final days. It is estimated that Mary came in the area together with Saint John who spent several years in Ephesus to spread the Christianity. Here is still active for worship where was declared as a shrine for Christians. The three Popes visited here as, Paul 6th in 1967, John 2nd in 1979 and finally Benedict 16th in 2006.
- Selcuk - Deluxe lunch at carpet village.
- The Temple of Artemis - Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one of the seven wonders of the world.
- Kusadasi - Guaranteed return on time to cruise. You will be dropped off to Kusadasi port.
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What's Included
- Professional Licensed English-Speaking Tour Guide
- Local taxes
- Entrance fees (pre-paid skip the line tickets included)
- Deluxe lunch in Carpet Village
- A/C transportation with brand-new Mercedes minibus
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Travel back to Ancient Greek and Roman times as you explore the ruins of UNESCO-listed Ephesus, make a pilgrimage to the House of Virgin Mary and view the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This all-inclusive private day tour includes round-trip air-conditioned transport from Kusadasi, lunch, and admission fees, plus a guided walking tour of Ephesus, including the Great Theater, Odeon, Celsius library and an optional visit to the Terrace Houses.
Location
Kusadasi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Esanchav
Jun 29, 2024
BEST TOUR GUIDE! - I would highly recommend to book a tour with Utku! He was such an amazing guide and his history knowledge was remarkable. My mom and I enjoyed the first tour so much with him, so we booked a second tour. Serkan was also extremely helpful. Both of them have exceptional English and it's easy to communicate. Book a tour with them, you won't regret it!!!
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Davidsergioc
May 26, 2024
A transformative and unforgettable journey - Recently, my wife and I decided to explore the ancient lands of Ephesus, Turkey. We arrived at the airport full of expectations and were greeted by a guide who, from the beginning, proved to be a true keeper of stories.
He welcomed us with rare cordiality. His words, of surgical precision, unearthed ancient secrets. It wasn't just talking; It seemed as if he had lived through each era he narrated.
We strolled through the Temple of Artemis, admired the Library of Celsus and sat in the Grand Theater. At each step, our guide offered us constant revelations, opening horizons.
We left Ephesus with a light soul and an enriched mind, as if we had traveled not just a physical space, but a journey through time.
The guide's dedication and passion for the city made our visit memorable and transformative.
We left Ephesus with a light soul and an enriched mind, as if we had traveled not just a physical space, but a journey through time.
Here is our sincere thanks and a heartfelt recommendation. Anyone who wants to understand Ephesus deeply will find them the ideal partner.
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Izyandzul
May 8, 2024
Yesra is the best! - Yesra very helpful. She wait for me eventhough i am a slow walker. Every details of the building she explained in a very simple way.
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Alexander
Apr 29, 2024
Fantastic guided tour to Ephesus with Yesra! - This has been one of the best tours we have had to a site like this. Our guide, Yesra, has been thorough, knowledgeable and has educated us in a perfect way. The drive was swift and comfortable and we were taken to the sites and back to the ship promptly. We can’t recommend this tour enough and especially with Yesra. She a not only a good guide but also very kind, social and professional. Her English is also next to perfect and we want to extend a big thank you to her. You made our day!
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Tingcampos
Apr 22, 2024
Thank You Yesra - Yesra was a wonderful tour guide. She was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay, and was so happy to share about all the places and local food.
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Davida11965
Apr 22, 2024
Interesting and educational - Thoroughly enjoyed my tour with Yesra. I found the tour very interesting and educational! She’s definitely one of the more knowledgeable tour guides I’ve ever had!
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Northstar31870824684
Apr 22, 2024
Highly recommended for new visitors to Turkiye - Yesra was incredibly knowledgeable on the history of Turkiye and the sites that we visited. She has a lovely personality and was very accommodating as a tour guide. She was also very attentive to our needs. Highly recommend Yesra as a tour guide for especially new visitors/ tourist to Turkiye.
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Odyssey19646126538
Apr 22, 2024
Say Yes to Yesra - Our tour guide was Yesra. She is very passionate and knowledgable about the attractions and their surrounding areas. She also recommended some must-try dishes and was attentive to our needs at all times. Thanks Yesra!
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Prabhuaps
Apr 21, 2024
Celebrity Girls Trip to Turkey 🇹🇷 - last day - Today is our Girls trip day day 4. We went to Ephesus and Virgin Mary so far and our guide Yesra was doing fantastic job. We are so confident and comfortable to travel with her and she is helping us to make our dream vacation to next level. We felt we were so lucky to get Yesra as our guide and Yesra become one among us.
Love you 😍 Turkey 🇹🇷 and love you Yesra. We are going to miss you both.
Regards,
Ela
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993suprithar
Apr 21, 2024
Wonders of Ephesus! - Our tour guide Yesra, has become a part of our friends group! She's full of local knowledge and joins in, in all the fun, yet keeps us on track to get us to the right place at the right time! Highly recommended!! 👍✌️🫰
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