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Ephesus Small Group - Semi Private Shore Excursion EPHESUS GROUP TOUR FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS!
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Kusadasi
Embark on a private Ephesus tour designed exclusively for cruise line passengers. Explore ancient wonders with local guides, skip the lines, and enjoy a personalized experience.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kusadasi - We meet you at the Cruise Port! Our team will be waiting next to Information Desk at the Exit Gate of Cruise Port by holding a sign which is your name written on it. After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree on your meeting time. There are several Cruise Ships with different timings. So, you might decide about the best meeting time which is fitting your schedule. - Ancient City of Ephesus - UNESCO listed place; The ancient city of Ephesus (Ephesos) takes you on an unforgettable journey through history; etched on minds as the home of the Blessed Virgin Mary, stretching back to the Neolithic period and inhabited in the greatest period of the Roman Empire. This ancient city was valued for a long time as a harbour town, and due to the excavations which have uncovered new sections and artefacts every year, the city continues to surprise its visitors and to maintain its historical value. Many famous classical philosophers, who are still read today, such as Heraclitus, lived in the scientific, artistic and cultural city of Ephesus. - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The House of Virgin Mary where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. - The Temple of Artemis - Temple of Artemis, also called Artemesium 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. The Artemesium was famous not only for its great size, over 350 by 180 feet (about 110 by 55 metres), but also for the magnificent works of art that adorned it. - Kusadasi - We will drive through Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide. - Kusadasi Shopping Center - You are able to see local handicrafts and experience local shopping if preferred. You will be also able to collect informations from your Local Tour Guide about: the best traditional handicrafts, best places to go, things to be carrefull, and best tips for hassle free experience… - Kusadasi Castle - Also called Pigeon Island! One of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by and have an opportunity of seeing it in a distance. It is located very close to the Port, you might be able to have time after your tour if you are interested. - Kusadasi - In the end of our tour, we return to the Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME! 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 our return time to Cruise Port. OUR TOURS ARE WITH GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!
What's Included
- Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
- Guaranteed on-time return for cruise passengers
- Local lunch
- Professional licensed local tour guide
- Skip-the-line access
- Cruise port pick-up & drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities recommended
- Entrance Fees if the option is not selected
Additional Information
EPHESUS GROUP TOUR FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS!
See the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus and other highlights of the area on a private half-day tour from Kusadasi. Walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site then stop at the Temple of Artemis, and the Meryemana (Virgin Mary’s House). Your tour includes skip-the-line admission, a private guide and driver, and port pickup and drop-off.
- We highly recommend you to meet our team, after 30/45 minutes your ship docked to the Port. So, you might beat the crowds, school buses, and hot weather in order to have a better experience during your Tour in Ephesus.
- Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Hotels which is centrally located in Kusadasi or Selcuk Towns
- Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Izmir Cruise Port and Izmir Hotels with an additional fee of 100 USD for up to 15 Persons.
- After you sent your reservation, please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and coordinate your meeting time.
Location
Kusadasi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Nathan_b
Jul 5, 2024
Ephesus tour - Lisa was a great guide. Showed us the highlights around Ephesus while doing her best to stay out of the sun. She pointed out a lot of things that we wouldn’t have noticed in our own. She was very flexible with what we wanted to see and accommodating since it was unseasonably hot.
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Laurenk1872
Jul 29, 2022
Ephesus Tour by locals - Lovely tour, showing all the important parts of Ephesus, Artemis temple, with loads of interesting information that is unique and unknown. Great lunch included :) we also had a great visit to House of Virgin Mary
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Journey40204675504
Jan 31, 2022
Best Choice for Private Ephesus Tour and Amazing Local service - Ismail was a wonderful guide around Kusadasi. He picked us up from our cruise terminal, took us to all the sights, then dropped us at Cruise port at the end of the day. He gave us information on what we were seeing and the local culture and was very friendly and informative. After the tour we went to local reataurant that was the best part of the tour! The traditional dishes was so tasty! During the tour we had a chance to see sone traditional items (optional) I highly recommend him and this local company for private tours of Kusadasi! Thank you for a wonderful day!
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