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Ephesus Private Tour: Discover Kotor, Montenegro from Bodrum, Istanbul & Kusadasi
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3 Ratings
Bodrum
This is an exclusive trip with an English-speaking driver (without tour leader) from Kotor port, encompassing Perast, Budva, Sveti Stefan, and Kotor Old Town specifically designed for cruise ship tourists. This trip is the most affordable way to explore Kotor, Montenegro.
Duration:
15 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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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.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.
- 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.
- Ephesus Terrace Houses - The terrace houses are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as “the houses of rich”, important for the reason give us information about family life during the Roman period. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other at right angels.
- 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
- Airport transfers for domestic flights
- One way flight ticket from Istanbul to Izmir (select packages)
- Lunch included
- Roundtrip domestic flights between Istanbul and Izmir (select packages)
- Licensed professional tour guide
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off in select cities
- Port transfers in Kusadasi (select packages)
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Entrance Fees (Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.)
Additional Information
- The entrance fees are excluded. Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line. You can pay that cost to tour guide during tour.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
- Children must be accompanied by two adults.If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Location
Bodrum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Mike_q
May 27, 2024
Awesome guide - Awesome guide we had so much fun very informative
Lunch was really good at the rug factory
Will be back very soon
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Priya_j
Jul 25, 2022
Mis-sold trip - The trip is a little mis-sold. We had the expectation booking a private tour would give us longer in each of the destinations. The Kotor old town tour is not covered. You only get about an hour in each place and never even get to visit Sveti Stefan (only see it from a viewpoint). Our driver Davor was the only reason why we enjoyed this trip, although a lot of the itinerary was out of his hands he did everything to be as accommodating as possible. He was friendly and helpful wherever he could be, so definitely request him if you go ahead with the trip. I wouldn’t recommend this trip as you don’t get what you pay for.
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Clare_f
Apr 24, 2022
Excellent tour. - My Husband and I were met at the entrance to the Port by our driver Dan, who speaks good English. Dan drove us to Perast and Budva which we explored on our own, as well as showing us numerous interesting sights. At the end of the tour he dropped us by the entrance to Kotor Old Town which we walked around on our own It is a charming area. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour.
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