FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return
- 4–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR FOR YOUR PARTY ONLY, THIS IS NOT A GROUP TOUR. Discover all the highlights of Ephesus with well-educated professional local tour guide. Visit one of the UNESCO listed places that is Ancient City of Ephesus, walk on ancient streets, see the Grand Theatre of Ephesus that St. Paul preached to Ephesians, take excellent pictures in front of Celsus Library,explore Roman Baths,Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, Agora. Feel very peaceful atmosphere of shrine that is the most important Biblical Site in Turkey, House of the Virgin Mary. See the location of Temple of Artemis that is one of the wonders of ancient world. Take great pictures of the fascinating sites with recommendation of your expert local tour guide. Upon to your request, you will have a chance for a local lunch and add Terrace Houses ( extra entry fee ) THIS TOUR IS ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS.
Inclusions
What's included
- Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
- Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
- Private tour
- All Taxes
- All Parking fees
- Port pickup and drop-off
What's not
- Entrance fees ( We will arrange tickets of Ephesus in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines )
Itinerary
Ephesus Port Tours will meet you at cruise port
This visit can be added to program ( Entry fees will be extra ). Terrace Houses were the houses of upper class people in Ephesus, famed with gorgeous mosaics and wall paintings.
House of Virgin Mary is one of the pilgrimage centre of Christians where Virgin Mary passed her recently time and died. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, and 'unofficially' confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II also visited the shrine in 1979. Pope Benedict XVI visited this shrine in 2006. While their visiting, they gave some gifts for this shrine what you can see.
Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were given; Domitian Temple which is one of the first temple dedicated for a human; Celcius Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time; Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatre in the world with 24.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets.
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Kusadasi Castle, as called Pigeon Island, is located next to port. You can see from your boat or do your own after the tour.
We will drive by Kusadasi Shopping Center that is located just 5 minutes walking distance to port. You will have time your own after tour. Your guide will point the shopping area and your own after tour.
We will drive by Caravanserai that is located very closed to port, just 5 minutes walking distance. You will have time to do your own after tour.
The town where your docked.
The town where your ship docked
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Amazing tour guide & tour
It was an amazing tour. We loved our tour guide, Ecem. She was fun and engaging throughout the tour. She was knowledgeable and really allowed us to feel a part of the area. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a Tour Guide that speaks English as well as Turkish.
5Wonderful tour.
Wonderful experience! Great tour, highly recommended.
5Ephesus tour and St Mary
Fantastic tour with a fantastic guide!!! Would do this again. We learned so much!!! Thank you Ayse!!!! Will be back!!!
5Very good tour experience.
We had a good time with this tour today. Our tour guide Fatih was very knowledgeable about everything we went. He is very nice and very patient with us even we took so much time taking our pictures. Highly recommended.
5Ancient Ephesus
The tour was great and very informative! Fatih is very pleasant, friendly and knowledgeable! Our driver Husenyin is also very safe and nice. Overall- the trip is wonderful and value for money
5Ephesus trip
Fatih is very pleasant and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ephesus Port Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- FOR CRUISE GUESTS / WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO MEET AT PORT AFTER 30 / 45 MINUTES YOUR SHIP DOCKED TO PORT IN ORDER TO BEAT CROWDS / SCHOOL BUSES AND HOT WEATHER IN THE AFTERNOON. IT IS BETTER TO MEET EARLY TO HAVE A BETTER TOUR IN EPHESUS BEFORE THE CROWDS.
- WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO MEET AT 8.00AM IF YOUR SHIP’S SCHEDULED ARRIVAL TIME IS 7.00AM. IF YOUR SHIP’S SCHEDULED ARRIVAL TIME IS LATER THAN 7.00AM, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO MEET AFTER 30 MINUTES YOUR SHIP DOCKED TO PORT IN ORDER TO BEAT CROWDS FROM CRUISE SHIPS, SCHOOL BUSES AND HOT WEATHER IN THE AFTERNOON.
- THIS TOUR IS ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM A CRUISE SHIP, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR AND CHECK OTHER OPTINAL TOURS
How it compares in Kusadasi
- Its from-price is 64% below the median of the 1371 experiences we list in Kusadasi.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 1371.
- 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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