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Private Ephesus Tour: Biblical Journey from Kusadasi Port for Cruisers
5.0
13 Ratings
Selcuk
Embark on a private tour of Ephesus, delving into its rich Christian history. Visit ancient sites such as the House of the Virgin Mary and Saint John Basilica, and explore the streets where Apostle Paul and John once walked.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ancient City of Ephesus - The Ancient City of Ephesus is one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world. It is renowned for the Odeon, where music concerts were held; the Domitian Temple, one of the first temples dedicated to a human; the Celcus Library, the third-largest library of ancient times; the Amphitheatre, one of the largest in the world with a capacity of 24,000 people where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians; Marble Street; Roman Baths; fountains; temples; the Agora; the Love House; and public toilets.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The house where the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, spent her final years. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967 and ‘unofficially’ confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II visited in 1979, and Pope Benedict XVI visited in 2006.
- The Basilica of Saint John - It is believed that the Evangelist St. John spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and was buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. His tomb lies under the central dome of the basilica.
- The Temple of Artemis - The Temple of Artemis was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
- Kusadasi - A resort city known for its hotels, beaches, and port. This is where we welcome our guests from cruise ships.
- Kusadasi Bazaar - Bazaars around the port.
What's Included
- Fully air-conditioned, brand-new vehicle with a dedicated driver
- Professional, licensed local tour guide for the entire day
- Convenient port/hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Exclusive private tour experience
- All taxes covered in your tour fee
- All parking fees included
- Guaranteed 100% satisfaction with the tour
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees ( We will arrange the tickets in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities are appreciated
Additional Information
THIS TOUR IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU AND YOUR FELLOW TRAVELERS. Engage in a full day guided journey specially centered around Christian History in Ephesus. Explore the historic sites of the Ancient City of Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Saint John Basilica and Temple of Artemis. Traverse the paths where Apostles Paul and John once tread, experience the serenity of the Virgin Mary’s abode, pay a visit to Apostle John’s final resting place in Saint John Basilica, witness the magnificence of the Ephesus Grand Theatre where St. Paul once spoken to the Ephesians, capture stunning shots at the backdrop of Celsus Library, and delve into Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, Agora and more. Delight in a tailor-made journey with your informed guide. As this will be your exclusive tour, you can take all the time you desire at each site, click photos from the finest view-points indicated by your guide, and get all your queries addressed by your dedicated guide who will accompany you throughout the day.
- No dress code
Location
Ancient City of Ephesus
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Scarlett_w
Jun 1, 2024
Excellent tour to Ephesus - This tour was absolutely the best! Our guide, Dicle was very knowledgeable about Ephesus and gave us the Biblical perspective that we wanted. Our driver did a great job getting us from the port and back in time. We highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a Biblical perspective of Ephesus. We also got the opportunity to see a rug weaver demonstration to learn how Turkish rugs were made. Very pleased with the tour!
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Robert_k
May 25, 2024
Great day in Ephesus! - We had a wonderful day touring Ephesus, Mary’s home and enjoying a delicious lunch. Ibrahim was very friendly and knowledgeable, allowing us all the time we needed to explore.
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Mario_g
May 11, 2024
Better than expected - The tour guide Tamer was extremely knowledgeable and personal. Totally enjoyed the experience. In addition, very comfortable van and clean. Strongly recommend this tour
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Thron_n
Apr 8, 2024
My wife and I did this... - My wife and I did this tour with her sister and brother-in-law while we were on a cruise.
Seda was our tour guide, and she was outstanding!
As a person of Muslim faith, she was knowledgeable, respectful and sensitive in working with clients having the Christian faith.
We were very impressed with the ancient ruins, learned a lot, and had a great time with Seda.
Seda, we continue to talk about our time with you, you are a special person!!
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John_j
Sep 25, 2023
Ephesus was the best! - Our trip to Ephesus was amazing! Ismail was fantastic..and our entire family (4 siblings and spouses) believe this was the best experience of our entire 13 day trip to Italy and Greece
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John_r
Jul 7, 2023
Great tour with amazing guide! - We had a fantastic time on this tour! Our tour guide, Burak, and our driver, Sherif, were amazing! He explained the historical site we visited, answered every question patiently, and took us to this amazing place for lunch!
He made sure we had (cold!) water and provided an umbrella for us as it was a hot day. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to have a great experience visiting these sites!
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Brittany_s
May 31, 2023
Our tour was phenomenal!... - Our tour was phenomenal! Our tour guide, Hakan was so friendly and knowledgeable. We had the best day with him. Our group of 10 all agree that this was the best tour of our trip.
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Jacqueline_b
Oct 11, 2022
Ephesus Biblical Tour - Wow, wow, wow! Ephesus was amazing and so inspirational to stand where Apostle Paul addressed the Ephesian people. Biblical history was brought to life by our knowledgeable guide, Nico. He enthusiastically navigated us through the city detailing events, translating inscriptions and making us feel as though we had passed through time. I highly recommend this tour and I hope Nico is your guide...he was fantastic!
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Luis_f
Nov 8, 2019
Efesos biblical tour - Very good tour , highly recommended.tour guide was very knowledgeable, highly recommend this company
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Linda
Oct 18, 2019
Ephesus - Our tour guide (Zaynep sp?) was the best! Her English was excellent and she told us many important facts about the area!
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