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Private Ephesus skip line Tour Lunch inc only for cruisers

5.022 reviewsEphesus (Efes)

  • 4–6 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Ephesus is one of the largest and most impressive ancient cities in the world and is one of Türkiye’s most significant ancient cities. Its cultural and historical significance was highlighted in its addition to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 2015. The remains of the city lie just 80 km inland from the popular seaside city of İzmir and close to the charming towns of Selcuk and Sirince.

Inclusions

What's included

  • All day long you will have fully aircondioned vehicles
  • Lunch in a local restaurant included

What's not

  • drinks not included on the lunch only water
  • Entrance fee of Virgin Mary's House
  • entrances of ephesus ancient museum

Itinerary

  1. The city of Ephesus was one of the largest and most important cities in the ancient Mediterranean world, lying on the western coast of Asia Minor (in modern day Turkey). It was one of the oldest Greek settlements on the Aegean Sea, and later the provincial seat of Roman government in Asia.

    2 h

  2. The tomb of the Blessed Virgin is venerated in the Valley of Cedron, near Jerusalem. Modern writers hold, however, that Mary died and was buried at Ephesus. This is an optional alternative for the day entrance fees not included

    45 min

  3. Temple of Artemis, also called Artemesium, temple at Ephesus, now in western Turkey, that was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The great temple was built by Croesus, king of Lydia, about 550 bce and was rebuilt after being burned by a madman named Herostratus in 356 bce.

    1 hAdmission included

  4. Pass by a small lovely village near Ephesus

    30 min

  5. Enjoy a traditional lunch in a local restaurant where you can also see local Turkish students and women makes original handycraft products

    45 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
ENJOY LUXURY TRAVEL
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Kusadasi

  • Its from-price is 51% 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 8 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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