Private Ephesus Tour: Scenic Expedition from Kusadasi, Istanbul & Bodrum
Kuşadası

This is an exclusive excursion from Kotor port to Perast, Our Lady of The Rocks, and Kotor Old Town, designed specifically for cruise ship travelers.

Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kuşadası Port Türkiye - If you book the option of “from/to Kusadasi Port” : Your private tour guide will be holding a signboard written “YOUR NAME” on it and meet you at the exit gate of Kusadasi port on your meeting time. And then drive to Ephesus district – approx 30 minutes from Kusadasi cruise port.
  • İstanbul - If you book the option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels” or “from Istanbul to Kusadasi” : Our driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel and then transfer to airport for your flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Upon your arrival Izmir airport, you will be met by your guide & driver, and driven to Ephesus district - approx 1 hour from airport. The guide will be waiting you at the exit gate of arrival terminal in Izmir airport, and holding a signboard written “YOUR NAME” on it.
  • Kusadasi - If you book the option of “from/to Kusadasi Hotels” : Your private tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel and then drive to Ephesus district – approx 30 minutes from Kusadasi hotels.
  • Bodrum City - If you book the option of “from/to Bodrum Hotels” : Your private tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel and then drive to Ephesus district – approx two and half hours from Bodrum hotels.
  • Selcuk - After drove to Selcuk town for visit the Ephesus Ancient City and surroundings. There are 5 major Archeological attractions within 10 kilometers.
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.
  • Şirince - This pretty old Orthodox village, 12 km away from Ephesus and 30 km from Kusadasi, was once Cirkince (“ugly”). Indeed its habitants gave this name on purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village. Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince (“pretty”). As the village is located on the top of a mountain, you will enjoy the impressive wine yards’ and peach trees’ views on his way. You will find wines made from apples, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, peaches, melons, watermelons, cherries and many other sorts of fruits.
  • Selçuk - You will take your lunch by a Traditional Turkish Restaurant in Selcuk. Vegetarian meals option is available.
  • The Temple of Artemis - Another visit of this tour is Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus ancient city.
  • Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park - If you book the option of “from/to Kusadasi Port” or “from/to Kusadasi Hotels” or “from Istanbul to Kusadasi : You will drive back to Kusadasi and stop at the Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) for take photos of the Kusadasi Bay.
  • Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI - This caravanserai was built by the Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade in the region. This historical building is opposite to Kusadasi cruise port. ** The distance is 130 meters between Kusadasi cruise port and caravanserai. There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to Kusadasi cruise port or your hotel in Kusadasi.
  • Kusadasi Castle - This small castle is picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. ** The distance is 500 meters between Kusadasi cruise port and castle. There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to Kusadasi cruise port or your hotel in Kusadasi.
  • Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - If you book the option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels” : At the end of tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
  • Istanbul - If you book the option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels” : Upon your arrival Istanbul, we will meet you at the airport and then we will drop you to your hotel in Istanbul.
  • Bodrum City - If you book the option of “from/to Bodrum Hotels” : At the end of tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel in Bodrum.
What's Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicles
  • Transfers at specified airports for included domestic flights
  • One-way flight from Istanbul to Izmir
  • Roundtrip flights between Istanbul and Izmir for certain options
  • Lunch included
  • Licensed professional tour guide
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off in select cities
  • Port pick-up & drop-off in Kusadasi for specific options
What's Not Included
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Entrance Fees (Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets for you can skip the line.)
Additional Information
  • This tour offer you two service level options. If you want you can do this tour fully private tour basis (no share your car and guiding service) or semi-private tour basis (share the tour car and guiding services by max 10 people).
  • The entrance fees are excluded. Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets for you can skip the line. You may pay that cost to tour guide during tour.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
  • You can add a lunch break to this tour if you would like have experience about the Turkish cuisine. Also vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Location
Kuşadası Port Türkiye
Feribot Limanı
Cancellation Policy

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

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