• Kusadasi - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

GROUP TOURS adhere to a set schedule, requiring all ENTRY FEES to be paid in advance, regardless of your interest in the sites. Why pay for a location you don’t wish to visit and feel compelled to go just because it’s paid for?
The reason entry fees are not included in our PRIVATE TOURS is to offer you greater flexibility. When we meet in the morning, we inquire about your interests and desired destinations, customizing the itinerary accordingly. This way, you only pay entry fees for the places that truly interest you.

With our PRIVATE TOURS, you have full control and visit only the places you wish to see.

Would you rather spend your day WAITING FOR OTHER FELLOW TRAVELERS and FOLLOWING A FIXED ITINERARY on a group tour, or ENJOY A PRIVATE TOUR TAILORED JUST FOR YOUR FAMILY? The choice is yours!

• Kusadasi - We meet you at the Cruise Port! Our team will be waiting next to the Information Desk at the Exit Gate of the Cruise Port, holding a sign with your name on it.
  After booking this tour, please contact our team to arrange your meeting time. There are several Cruise Ships with different schedules. So, you can decide on the best meeting time that fits your schedule.
• Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus Ruins is the largest open-air museum in Turkey, dating back to the Greek and Roman periods. Within the Ruins of Ephesus, we explore the Senate Building, Ancient Hospital, Domitian Temple, Nike Statue, Hercules Gate, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian Temple, Celsus Library, Grand Theatre of Ephesus, and many more…
• Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The House of Virgin Mary is a pilgrimage center for Christians, where Mary came to Ephesus with John the Apostle and spent her last 10 years.
  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.
  Whether or not she died in Ephesus was unknown until Anne Catherine Emmerich’s vision. A disabled German nun who had never been to Ephesus had a vision of the House of the Virgin Mary and described it in detail to the German writer Clemens Brentano, who later published a book about it. Catherine Emmerich died in 1884. In 1891, Paul, Superior of the Lazarists from Izmir, read about her visions and found a small building that matched Emmerich’s descriptions. Then, archaeological work began, allowing us to visit Mary’s House and see the results today!
• The Temple of Artemis - Artemis was the Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who replaced the Titan Selene as Goddess of the Moon.

The ancient temple was built around 650 BC for the cult of Artemis, on a site already sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess, Cybele. The temple was financed by the wealthy king of Lydia, and the marshy ground was chosen for the building site as a precaution against future earthquakes.

Over time, it has been destroyed and collapsed many times due to natural disasters.

• The Basilica of Saint John - You can see Saint John Basilica from a distance when we are at the Temple of Artemis. It is believed that the Evangelist St. John spent his last years in and around Ephesus and was buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. The tomb of St. John was under the central dome of the Basilica.
• Kusadasi Shopping Center - You can see local handicrafts and experience local shopping if preferred. You will also be able to gather information from your Local Tour Guide about the best traditional handicrafts, best places to visit, things to be cautious about, and best tips for a hassle-free experience…
• Kusadasi Castle - Also known as Pigeon Island! One of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by and have the opportunity to see it from a distance. It is located very close to the Port, and you might have time after your tour if you are interested.
• Kusadasi - We will drive through Kusadasi Town and enjoy a panoramic view while listening to key information from our Local Tour Guide.
• Kusadasi - At the end of our tour, we will return to the Cruise Port.
  PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate the return time.

OUR TOURS GUARANTEE AN ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!

• Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off
• Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
• GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
• Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
• PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service

• Museum Tickets (there is an option to include Museum Entrance Tickets)

PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR YOUR PARTY ONLY!

Embark on a PRIVATE TOUR through Ephesus with a seasoned LOCAL GUIDE. Explore the UNESCO-listed Ancient City, retracing the footsteps of Apostle Paul and John. Stand where St. Paul preached at the Grand Theatre, capture iconic moments at Celsus Library, uncover the wonders of the Temple of Hadrian, and more.

Marvel at the opulent TERRACE HOUSES OF ANCIENT EPHESUS, showcasing Roman-era luxury with stunning mosaics and frescoes. Experience tranquility at the House of Virgen Mary (can be changed to BASILICA OF ST.JOHN THE APOSTLE upon request), a significant Biblical site. Your expert guide will offer tons of informations, and photography tips, ensuring you capture the essence of each site.

This personalized PRIVATE TOUR caters exclusively to your PARTY, ensuring an intimate experience. Upon request, indulge in a LOCAL LUNCH to complete your day of exploration. Uncover the beauty of Ephesus in a PRIVATE TOUR, tailored to your preferences.

• UPON YOUR SHIP’S ARRIVAL AT THE PORT, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET WITH OUR TEAM WITHIN 30 TO 45 MINUTES. BY DOING SO, YOU CAN BYPASS THE CROWDS, SCHOOL BUSES, AND HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS, ENSURING AN ENHANCED AND MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS.
• OUR PRIVATE TOURS ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE SHIP.
• BOOK YOUR PRIVATE TOUR WITH US, VERIFIED PROVIDER OF KUSADASI/EPHESUS CRUISE PORT!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.