Ephesus: Private Tour with Skip-The-Line & Less Walking
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Are you ready to spend an unforgettable day in Kusadasi and Ephesus? We will explore Roman history with the most classic private Ephesus tour. Good choice for people who are interested in ancient history and want to see everything possible in one day without being in a rush. You will visit the most significant places with skip-the-line tickets and the most professional guides!
Inclusions
What's included
- Cruise Port Pick-up and Drop-off
- All Taxes and Parking Fees (No extra cost)
- Transportation with a Mercedes A/C Non-smoking Minivan
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide in English
What's not
- Entrance Fees (Your guide will have all skip-the-line tickets in advance)
- Local Lunch
- Hotel Pick up Fee - 50USD per group.
Itinerary
The House of the Virgin Mary is located 6 km (3.7 mi) from Ephesus and surrounded by pine and olive trees. It is made of stone and looks very small and humble. Outside the house is a "wishing wall," which pilgrims have used by tying their intentions on paper or fabric. A nearby water source is also believed to have miraculous healing powers. Several popes visited the shrine after the first visit of the VI. Paul in 1967.
After Mary's house, your guide will escort you to sights in Ephesus, informing you about the history of impressive Roman structures as you walk through the magnificent Marble Street of the city. Ephesus is Turkey's most visited ancient site and the third largest city of the Roman Empire after Alexandria and Rome. Once, it was a trading center of the Asia province of the Roman Empire known as Asia Minor. During your stay in Ephesus, you will be amazed by two-thousand-year-old structures such as the Parliament House, Temple of Domitian, Memmius Monument, Heracles Gate, mosaic-covered pavements, bathhouses, public toilets, the Third Largest Library of the Ancient World, the shops, the Largest Theater of Turkey where St. Paul preached and many others.
The last historical spot of your tour will be the Temple of Artemis (Diana) which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient World.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Exceptional guide Hazel
Our guide Hazel was professional and extent accommodating. You can tell from the start that she is well educated in the history and stories she told in a warm and transcending manner. Our driver as well, was kind and drove well. Hazel really made the tour worthwhile. Our time was flexible to the hour and we completed the tour in good time.
5Enjoying Ephesis
We had a great guide. Hazel is knowledgeable and informative. We’re older and she sized up our limitations immediately. We saw everything we intended to see to see. We had a light lunch and we’re back to our ship with time to spare. No anxieties. We highly recommend this guide.
5Amazing Ephesus tour
Gulsah did an amazing job, and really let us custom tailor our day according to what we wanted to see. It was a very informative and great experience with an amazing farm to table lunch that was delicious.
5Great tour for Ephesus and surrounding area.
We loved our private tour with Gulsah. She was knowledgeable and kind. She tailored our itinerary based on our preferences and also had amazing suggestions. The lunch was delicious local farm to table cuisine.
5Excellent and professional guide service through Ephesus!
Gulsah met us immediately following disembarkation from the ship and was lovely the entire time spent with her. We were picked up in a luxurious sprinter van and expertly guided us through a tour of the Ephesus ruins, lunch at a local farm to table eatery, and a leather goods store complete with a fashion show! Would 100% recommend this tour and Gulsah as a guide. We skipped the lines, ate wonderful food, and went to places that were not overly pushy and aggressive.
5Ephesus
It was perfect. Hazal is very well-informed and interesting. She doesn't overload the clients and is flexible about altering the schedule to fit in with your interests. I really rate this tour company.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ephesus Insider
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
How it compares in Kusadasi
- Its from-price is 35% below the median of the 51 city tours we list in Kusadasi.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 51.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kusadasi
Kuşadası is a busy Aegean resort on Turkey's west coast, a short drive from Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean.
The town curves around a bay with a busy cruise port, a marina and Pigeon Island, linked to the shore by a causeway and topped by a small stone fortress. The old town's streets climb behind the harbour with bazaars, cafés and restaurants, and beaches such as Ladies Beach and Long Beach stretch along the coast.
Top-ranked sights in Kusadasi: Kusadasi Castle, Kusadasi Caravanserai (Öküz Mehmed Pasha Caravanserai), Kusadasi Shopping Center (Kusadasi AVM).
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