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Ephesus Private Tour for Cruise Guests
4.6
18 Ratings
Kusadasi
Experience Ephesus like never before with a private tour for cruise guests. Explore ancient wonders, capture stunning photos, and enjoy personalized insights.
Experience Ephesus like never before with a private tour for cruise guests. Explore ancient wonders, capture stunning photos, and enjoy personalized insights.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Port Kusadasi Turkey - The Tour Specialist will greet you at the cruise port holding a sign with your name on it!
- Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus, renowned as one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman ancient cities in the world, is famous for its numerous historical landmarks. These include the Odeon, a venue for music concerts; the Temple of…
- Port Kusadasi Turkey - The Tour Specialist will greet you at the cruise port holding a sign with your name on it!
- Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus, renowned as one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman ancient cities in the world, is famous for its numerous historical landmarks. These include the Odeon, a venue for music concerts; the Temple of Domitian, one of the first temples dedicated to a human; the Celsus Library, the third largest library of its time; and the Great Theatre, one of the world’s largest amphitheaters with a capacity of 24,000 people, where St. Paul once preached. Other notable sites include Roman baths, fountains, temples, the agora, the Love House, and public toilets.
- Ephesus Terrace Houses - The Terrace Houses in Ephesus were the residences of the upper class, renowned for their stunning mosaics and exquisite wall paintings.
- Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The House of the Virgin Mary is a significant pilgrimage site for Christians, believed to be where Virgin Mary spent her final days and passed away. Pope Paul VI visited in 1967 and ‘unofficially’ confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II visited in 1979, and Pope Benedict XVI in 2006. During their visits, they presented gifts to the shrine, which are on display for visitors to see.
- The Temple of Artemis - A marvel of the ancient world, listed among the Seven Wonders.
- Kusadasi Castle - Kusadasi Castle, also known as Pigeon Island, stands adjacent to the port. You can catch a glimpse from your boat or explore it at your leisure after the tour.
- Port Kusadasi Turkey - The spot where your cruise has anchored.
What's Included
- Private tour for personalized attention
- Licensed local tour guide
- All parking fees included
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off from Kusadasi Port
- All taxes included
- Travel in a fully air-conditioned, brand new vehicle with a dedicated driver
- Private tour for personalized attention
- Licensed local tour guide
- All parking fees included
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off from Kusadasi Port
- All taxes included
- Travel in a fully air-conditioned, brand new vehicle with a dedicated driver
What's Not Included
- Entrance Tickets (we will send pre-purchased museum tickets, so you can skip-the long ticket lines)
- Entrance Tickets (we will send pre-purchased museum tickets, so you can skip-the long ticket lines)
Additional Information
Embark on an exclusive private tour tailored to your party, ensuring an intimate experience unlike any group tour. Explore the renowned highlights of Ephesus accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide. Wander through the UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Ephesus, retracing the footsteps of Apostle Paul and John.
Discover the intricately preserved Terrace…
Embark on an exclusive private tour tailored to your party, ensuring an intimate experience unlike any group tour. Explore the renowned highlights of Ephesus accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide. Wander through the UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Ephesus, retracing the footsteps of Apostle Paul and John.
Discover the intricately preserved Terrace Houses, adorned with unique mosaics and frescoes. Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of the House of the Virgin Mary, a significant Biblical site in Turkey. Witness the remnants of the Temple of Artemis, one of the wonders of the ancient world.
Throughout your journey, capture memorable moments with the guidance of your expert local tour guide, who will provide insider recommendations for the best photo opportunities. Optionally, indulge in a delightful local lunch upon request.
Please note: This tour is exclusively designed for cruise guests.
Location
Port Kusadasi Turkey
Camikebir, Feribot LimanI
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(18 Ratings)
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Getaway782517
Oct 4, 2024
Memorable day - Met by a very punctual Vedat immediately on leaving our cruise ship. His English was quite good and we also had a very comfortable transfer to Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and St John's Basilica. He was more than willing to adjust plans according to our preference. Highly recommended. Not expensive but note entry tickets to Ephesus and Mary's House need to be purchased on-site.
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Tadgh
Sep 26, 2024
Xlent driver, & guide Verdat, v knowledgeable. Adapted to our needs as day progressed & we chose what we wanted to see or wanted - Saw all the major sites and because we were only 3 incl guide were able to get through things without delays despite the huge crowds
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Esthermt8260vb
Aug 20, 2024
Biennial tour to Ephesus - Good tour and better guide. It has been adapted to our needs. Good explanations. Highly recommended private tour
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Dwightsmith23
Aug 16, 2024
Absolutely Unforgettable Experience! - Our visit to Ephesus with this private tour was simply amazing! From the moment we were picked up at the cruise port, everything was seamless and perfectly organized. The skip-the-line feature was a huge bonus, allowing us to make the most of our limited time without any hassle or waiting in queues.
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging. They brought the ancient city to life with fascinating stories and historical insights, making it much more than just a sightseeing trip. Walking through the ruins of Ephesus, including the spectacular Library of Celsus and the Grand Theater, was truly awe-inspiring. The small group setting made the experience feel personal and immersive, with plenty of time to ask questions and explore at our own pace.
The convenience of being picked up and dropped off right at the port took all the stress out of the day. We also appreciated the flexibility of the tour, which allowed us to tailor our itinerary to our interests.
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445necatie
Aug 1, 2024
Perfect trip at Ephesus - From the moment we were picked up at the port, everything was organized flawlessly. Our guide was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly passionate about the history of Ephesus. Her stories and insights brought the ancient ruins to life, making the experience truly unforgettable.
Skipping the long lines was a huge bonus, allowing us to maximize our time and enjoy each site without the usual crowds. The personalized attention and flexibility in the itinerary meant we could linger at our favorite spots and ask as many questions as we wanted.
Driver was excellent, providing a smooth and comfortable ride.
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P8025abstevenl
Jul 17, 2024
Amazing tour, highly recommend, Meral is amazing. - We had an amazing tour with Meral. It was such a personalised and tailored experience and we enjoyed hearing the history and story of Turkey. We will be back and would definitely recommend booking again with Meral, she knows how to captivate you with knowledge and knows so much about Turkey. 10/10.
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Yochillyo
Jul 16, 2024
Great Tour! - Great tour! We were picked up right at the port, with our name prominently displayed on a sign as soon as we walked off of the pier. Private air conditioned van, private and knowledgeable tour guide. We saw Ephesus and the Terrace houses, stopped at the temple, and then went to have a nice lunch and a demonstration of rug making. There are many beautiful handmade rugs to purchase, but we opted to leave without one. Very nice option for cruise passengers.
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Jean_d
Jun 30, 2024
Ephesus skip the line - The tour guide, Yesra, is very knowledgeable and accommodating, highly recommended. Transfer service is very good and on time.
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Anna_p
Aug 5, 2024
Rushed through and surprise sales pitch - Ephasus was amazing, however we felt rushed through it and we missed an entire half of it, not knowing we were being hurried through to be sold rugs at the next location. Our tour guide only took us through the lower half, skipping Mary’s house, the temple of Artemis, and St. John’s Bascilica. And the rug portion was a complete surprise to us, as it was not listed as part of the excursion through Viator. Then we got charged for entrance tickets without any receipt, invoice, or indication of what the price was, just the word of the tour guide. We were really disappointed when we realized how much of Ephasus we missed. And we did not appreciate the surprise sales pitch we ended with. It was a bit jarring to be driven to an unexpected location in a foreign country.
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Peggy_r
Jul 3, 2024
Van never showed - We waited for the van and they didn’t show. Later the guide responded to a text I sent saying the van broke down and they would be there in half hour. We already left to go see Ephesus.
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