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Private Ephesus Tour: Hassle-Free Exploration with Guaranteed On-Time Boat Return

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Kusadasi

Embark on a private tour through Ephesus with a seasoned local guide, exploring the ancient city and its iconic landmarks. Discover the Terrace Houses, Basilica of St. John, and more. Tailored to your preferences.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Kusadasi - We will meet you at the Kusadasi Cruise Port! After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree & secure your meeting time. - Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus Ruins is the largest open-air museum of Turkey which is dated to the Greek and Roman periods. Inside the Ruins of Ephesus, we explore Senate Building, Ancient Hospital, Domitian Temple, Nike Statue, Hercules Gate, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian Temple, Celsus Library, Grand Theatre of Ephesus and many more… - Ephesus Terrace Houses - Terrace Houses were the houses of rich & upper class people in Ephesus City have been lived, famed with gorgeous mosaics, frescoes and wall paintings. One of the best preserved site in the Ephesus in which archeological works still continue. - The Basilica of Saint John - In early A.D, Evangelist St. John lived in the Ephesus in order to spread Christianity and collect more followers to the way of Jesus. And, according to many sources, he died around Ephesus after he returned from exile in Patmos. And, buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill by his students. Roman Emperor Justinian constructed one of the biggest Basilicas of Christianity in the 4th Century A.D over the burial of St. Jean the Evangelist! - The Temple of Artemis - Artemis was the Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who replaced the Titan Selene as Goddess of the Moon. The ancient temple was built around 650 BC to the cult of Artemis, was constructed on a site already sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess, Cybele. The temple was financed by the wealthy king of Lydia and the marshy ground was selected for the building site as a precaution against future earthquakes. During the time, it has been destroyed and collapsed many times due to the natural disasters. - Kusadasi - We will drive through Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide. - Kusadasi Shopping Center - You are able to see local handicrafts and experience local shopping if preferred. You will be also able to collect informations from your Local Tour Guide about: the best traditional handicrafts, best places to go, things to be carrefull, and best tips for hassle free experience… - Kusadasi Castle - Also called Pigeon Island! One of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by and have an opportunity of seeing it in a distance. It is located very close to the Port, you might be able to have time after your tour if you are interested. - Kusadasi - In the end of our tour, we return to the Kusadasi Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME! PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate our return time to Cruise Port. OUR TOURS ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!

What's Included

Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off
Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service

What's Not Included

Museum Tickets (we will send pre-purchased museum tickets, so you can skip-the long ticket lines)

Additional Information

• PROMISE OF TIMELY RETURN TO THE SHIP
• HAVE THE OPTION TO GET PRIORITY ACCESS TICKETS
• SUITABLE FOR CRUISE TRAVELLERS
• EXCLUSIVE TOUR FOR YOUR FAMILY, LEADING TO MORE PERSONALIZED SERVICES
• GUIDED BY LOCAL EXPERTS FOR DEEPER UNDERSTANDING
• MORE COST-EFFECTIVE THAN SHORE-SIDE EXCURSIONS
• COMPLETELY TAILORED TO YOUR LIKINGS
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Discover the delights of EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, TERRACE HOUSES, ST. JOHN’S BASILICA, AND THE TEMPLE OF ARTEMİS with our Licensed Local Tour Guides! During your limited available time due to your Cruise Schedule, we take care of all necessary arrangements!

We pick you up from the Cruise Port with A Comfortable Air-conditioned Minivan and a Knowledgeable Tour Guide, moving ahead to Ephesus to unveil all great attractions around the Ancient City of Ephesus!

This stress-free day tour lets you sit back and unwind while our crew takes care of all LOGISTICS, PRIORITY ACCESS TO ATTRACTIONS, LUNCH, and everything else.

All you need to do is EMBRACE THE EXPERIENCE!

UPON YOUR SHIP’S ARRIVAL AT THE PORT, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET WITH OUR TEAM WITHIN 30 TO 45 MINUTES. BY DOING SO, YOU CAN BYPASS THE CROWDS, SCHOOL BUSES, AND HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS, ENSURING AN ENHANCED AND MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS.
OUR PRIVATE TOURS ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE SHIP.
BOOK YOUR PRIVATE TOUR WITH US, VERIFIED PROVIDER OF KUSADASI/EPHESUS CRUISE PORT!

Location

Kusadasi

Cancellation Policy

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

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Russ

May 15, 2024

Wonderful Tour Of Ephesus - Deniz and Sergio were fabulous tour guides filled with so much deep knowledge to help make our tour complete. They were prompt, kind and very informative. We had a great time visiting house of Mary, city of Ephesus and an extraordinary traditional lunch. I highly recommend!