Private Ephesus and Shopping Tour

Embark on a journey from Kusadasi Port to Ephesus and discover ancient ruins, the House of Virgin Mary, Artemis Temple, local pottery workshop, Carpet Village, and a local leather store.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - Stepping back in time, you’ll explore the remarkably preserved ruins of Ephesus Ancient City. Stroll through its ancient streets and marvel at the architectural marvels, including the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theater, and the Temple of Hadrian. As you soak in the rich history of this once-glorious city, our knowledgeable guide will share captivating stories and insights.
  • The Odeion - Ephesus Odeion is from 2nd century BC, its used as a theatre, concert hall and parliament of the city.
  • State Agora - The agora on the southern part of the Basilica is the State Agora, and was built in the Roman Period in the first century B.C. This agora was used not for commerce but for business, it played an important role as a meeting place for the governmental discussions. During the excavations in the northeast corner of the Agora were found a great number of graves from the 7th-6th centuries B.C and a stone-paved road, and a archaic sarcophagus of terra cotta.
  • Trajan’s Fountain - Built in around 104 C.E, it is one of the finest monuments in Ephesus. It was constructed for the honor of Emperor Trajan, and the statue of Trajan stood in the central niche on the facade overlooking the pool.

The pool of the fountain of Trajan was 20x10 meters, surrounded by columns and statues. These statues were Dionysus, Satyr, Aphrodite and the family of the Emperor. They are now presented in Ephesus Museum. The restoration has not been finished yet .

  • Arvalya Carpet - Carpet Weaving Demonstrations: Witness skilled carpet weavers in action as they showcase their craft. Learn about the intricate techniques and patterns used in creating these beautiful carpets.
    Explore a wide array of carpets on display, ranging from different sizes to intricate designs. Take your time to browse through the collection, compare styles, and find the perfect carpet to suit your taste and preferences. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase a genuine Turkish carpet as a unique memento of your visit.
  • Populer Leather - Explore a wide range of leather goods on display, including jackets, bags, shoes, accessories, and more. Marvel at the different styles, designs, and quality of leather products available.

Take your time to browse through the assortment of leather items and find the perfect piece to suit your style and needs. Whether you’re looking for a stylish jacket, a durable bag, or a unique accessory, a leather store offers a variety of options to choose from.

  • Celsus Ceramic - Witness skilled potters in action as they demonstrate the process of creating pottery. Observe the shaping, molding, and decorating techniques involved in transforming raw clay into beautiful ceramic pieces.

Participate in interactive workshops where you can try your hand at pottery making. Under the guidance of experienced potters, learn basic pottery techniques such as wheel throwing or hand-building. Create your own unique ceramic piece and experience the satisfaction of working with clay.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Parking fees covered
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees
Additional Information

Our adventure begins as we pick you up from Kusadasi Port, ready to delve into the treasures of Ephesus. Stepping back in time, you’ll explore the remarkably preserved ruins of Ephesus Ancient City.

In addition to these historical sites, we’ve included three additional stops that offer unique cultural experiences. Our first stop takes us to a local pottery workshop, where skilled artisans showcase their craftsmanship.

Next, we’ll visit a charming Carpet Village, where you can immerse yourself in the world of traditional Turkish carpets a delicious lunch will serve here.

Our final stop will be at a local leather store, where you can explore a wide range of high-quality leather goods. A

After a day filled with history and cultural immersion, we’ll return to Kusadasi Port,

This Tour is a Shopping Tour and below stores must visit during the tour
Pottery Store
Leather Store
Carpet Store.

Location
Ege Ports
Liman Caddesi
This tour is only for cruise passengers. the bookings made by hotel guests will not accept.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Adammeke1903
Jun 21, 2023
Ephesus tour with umut - I joined the tour on 18 june. Our guide umut and the driver came nicely on time to pick us up. We specially booked our tour private that we would have or own special time and more information. Our guide umut gave us a lot of information and he let the history come alive. We also stopped by a pottery place where they showed us the turkish art and explained the history. We even bought a plate for our daughter for her birthday. Highly recommended.
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Nikkina8850vi
Jun 21, 2023
Great day out - The tour was awesome our guide umut is a professional. Great day out experience. Totally recomended.
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Vikas_jkt
Jun 20, 2023
Awesome place and our guide - The trip was great and our guide Mr Erdem made it awesome with great knowledge, great behavior and excellent attitude. He explained everything in detail. He also was good in providing helping hand for any issues we had regarding trip or any other discussions Will recommend the trip and especially Mr Erdem to all the tourists and friends Thanks Mr Erdem for giving us a great day
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O9601xpmartinv
Jan 21, 2023
Ephesus in december - We hired a guide and a van by this company. Our guide Umut was perfect. He gave lots of information to us. We are recommending this company.
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Tina_k
Jan 20, 2023
Beautiful Ephesus - Wonderful tour of Ephesus and surroundings areas. Our guide was punctual, knowledgeable and informative; couldn’t have asked for a better tour.
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Travelandsharks
Dec 8, 2020
Fantastic Tour with Very Entertaining History!! - I hired Umut as my private tour guide for Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, House of Mary, and wine tasting in Sirinçe. I highly recommend you have a guide in these places, there is just too much to learn and you won’t appreciate them without the history! Umut was a fantastic guide!! I couldn’t imagine a better guide. He knew all of the history of each of the sites and the most fun and interesting stories and anecdotes about different structures. He is an expert in the history of these sites and knew the answers to all of my questions. He took great photos of me as well! I really enjoyed spending the day speaking with him, it was a highlight of my Turkey trip.
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