ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, The House of Mary, Sirince Village
Description
ALL INCLUSIVE private tour allows you to see almost all the highlights close to Kusadasi. Our All Inclusive private tour includes visits to Ephesus, The House of Virgin Mary, The Temple of Artemission and Sirince Village. This private full-day tour includes a private guide, private transportation by brand-new minibus with A/C, entrance fees, and a traditional kebap lunch with mezes and salad that is not to be missed. When you compare our rates with others, please check includes and excludes carefully Our rates include ENTRANCE FEES Most of the other travel agents do not include entrance fees to their rates There is not any HIDDEN COSTS in our rates • Private Tour for your family and friends • You will decide on departure time • Our tour guide will meet you at the Port/Hotel with your name sign, • Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure, • You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary
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Itinerary
Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi port at pre-arranged time. Pickup time will be given during the confirmation of your booking.
After greeting, we will have a 2-minute drive to the Ephesus area to visit one of the main highlights in Turkey. Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings. Among them are the Baths of Scholastica and the Library of Celsus (it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia). The Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. The Grand theatre was built in the 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.
Our next stop is The House of Virgin Mary, located in the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council in 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 it as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.
Lunch time: we will have a delicious Turkish kebap and mezes with salad with soft drinks included.
Next drive up to the pretty old Turkish-Orthodox village Sirince, located on the top of a mountain, where anyone will enjoy the impressive vineyards and peach trees. The village has a synthesis of Turk-Greek culture, where we visit a mosque and an Orthodox church. All the narrow streets of the village belong to the women, selling handcrafts of all kinds and olive oil. Another attraction of Sirince is its fruity wine. You can taste it in small cafes.
We will stop at the Temple of Artemis where one of the seven wonders of the ancient world used to be.
After the tour we will take you back to the Kusadasi city center or port.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The meeting time at Kusadasi port varies for each ship. Generally, the meeting time is 45-60 minutes after your ship arrives. The Kusadasi Port meeting time will be sent via email. When you compare our rates with others, please check includes and excludes carefully Our rates include ENTRANCE FEES and LUNCH Most of the other travel agents do not include entrance fees to their rates There is not any HIDDEN COSTS in our rates Pick up from Kusadasi Cruise Terminal for cruise guests. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- ALL INCLUSIVE private tour allows you to see almost all the highlights close to Kusadasi.
- When you compare our rates with others, please check includes and excludes carefully Our rates include ENTRANCE FEES Most of the other travel agents do not include entrance fees to their rates There is not any HIDDEN COSTS in our rates
Reviews(38)
Inan was a wonderful and informative tour guide. The van was new and comfortable and even provided cold water for our family.
Hello, Once again, we deeply appreciate your long-standing loyalty and the detailed feedback you’ve provided. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderfull country again. Curio Travel Team
We were 2 people in a very comfortable vehicle for a beautiful day with Zegnep. Marys House before the crowds appeared. Followed by Ephesus where we saw a new display since we had been there so many times before, Next we visited SIrince, a beautiful town we had visited before. We were on our own and enjoyed it again. Final stop was Temple of Artemis - we were so tired we took photos from the vehicle with the driver lining up the car for us. Both driver and guide were awesome.
Hello, Thank you again for your loyalty and thoughtful insights. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Ephesus and will do everything we can to ensure another wonderful travel. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of her. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Curio Travel Team
Our experience from start to finish was seamless . Our guide was so knowledgeable, and a lovely gentleman . During the tour if we wanted to add / delete things from the tour it was not an issue. Great value for money and a 5* experience that we will never forget
Dear Jonathan, Thank you again for your loyalty and thoughtful insights. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Ephesus and will do everything we can to ensure another wonderful travel. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Curio Travel Team
This tour was one of our favorites of all time. Our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. I cannot even put into words how incredible the village of Sirince is. Please make sure to visit Hera Sirince while you are there. The Ephesus tour is mind-blowing. We went in July, and neck fans, water, and even an umbrella were a must. The transportation was lovely and air-conditioned.
Dear Jenn, We don't know how to thank you enough for your comment. Your feedback is precious and has been proudly share with the entire team. Our colleagues' dedication to our guests is fully rewarded when we received such wonderful comments. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of her/him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Curio Travel Team
We had a wonderful experience with our guide, Sefa. The tour was completely private for me and my husband and customized (time wise) . We loved our all inclusive tour to Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary and a trip to the village of Sirince. We learned a lot about the history, Greek mythology and Turkish culture; had a wonderful lunch at a Turkish restaurant and had Turkish coffee during our visit to a lovely village of Sirince. Sefa was very knowledgeable, patient and accommodating during our wine tasting and shopping at the village. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kusadasi.
Dear Victoria, Thank you again for your loyalty and thoughtful insights. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Ephesus and will do everything we can to ensure another wonderful travel. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Curio Travel Team
Most perfect tour with Gulsah she made our day so special lunch was good we took as much or little time as we pleased!!
Dear Sophie, Once again, we deeply appreciate your long-standing loyalty and the detailed feedback you’ve provided. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of her. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Curio Travel Team
Absolutely loved our day with Gulsah. She made sure we were enjoying ourselves and did the tour at our pace!! Lots of information about history!! We felt like VIP's. We returned to our ship with lots of time to spare! Thank you
Hello, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your experience with us exceeded your expectations, and your compliments have been shared with our team with great pleasure. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of her. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Curio Travel Team
Tour guide was awesome!! Informative, attentive and made sure every question was answered in detail…
Dear Stephen, Thank you so much for sharing your experience and giving us such a good note! We hope to have the occasion to welcome you back soon. Thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of her/him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Curio Travel Team
Fusing was amazing, so knowledgeable and very kind. She made our trip very special and memorable. When I think of my first trip in Turkey, I will always think of her.
Hello, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your experience with us exceeded your expectations, and your compliments have been shared with our team with great pleasure. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of her. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Curio Travel Team
The views were amazing, the informations very instructive and the places really peaceful. The food was also really nice. Our tourist guid Inan was really kind and transmitted to us the fervor of his native region.
Dear Alexandre, Your kind words will be shared with our entire team, who will be thrilled to know they helped create this memorable experience. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Curio Travel Team
