Best of Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi Port | Guaranteed on-time Return to Ship
Description
• PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY, MORE PERSONALIZED SERVICE • GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT • SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL) • FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS • LEAD BY LOCAL TOUR GUIDES FOR BETTER INSIGHT • REASONABLE THAN SHORE EXCURSIONS • FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES Ephesus is the largest open-air museum of Turkey and one of the largest of the world, planning a visit to the famous ruins takes serious time. Cruise passengers have a limited time in Kusadasi and in your limited time, you can settle back & relax while our team handles all arrangements for you. Explore the EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, TERRACE HOUSES OF EPHESUS, THE HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY, LOCAL HANDICRAFTS, and many more on this private tour that is created for cruise passengers. Upon your request, you will have a chance for a local lunch.
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Itinerary
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. Please note that there are several Cruise Ships with different arrival and departure timings. So, you might decide with our team about the best meeting time which is fitting your schedule.
House of the Virgin Mary where mother of Jesus Christ spent her final 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. While their visiting, they gave some gifts for this shrine that you can see during your visit.
UNESCO listed place Ancient City of Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were organized, Domitian Temple that is one of the first temple dedicated for a human, Celcus Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time, Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatre in the world with 24.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached to Ephesians, Marble Street, Roman Baths, Fountains, Temples, Agora, Love House, Public Toilets, Terrace Houses famed with gorgeous mosaics and wall paintings....
The Terrace Houses complex in Ephesus consists of luxurious residential villas, located on the northern slope of Bülbüldağı Hill, next to Curetes Street and opposite the Temple of Hadrian. So far, two housing complexes - Eastern and Western - have been excavated. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan where the roads transect each other at right angles. The excavation work of the Terrace Houses started in 1960. The restoration of the houses is an ongoing process and every year there is something new to admire there.
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 to the cult of Artemis, was constructed on a site already sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess,Cybele. The temple was financed by the wealthy king of Lydia and marshy ground was selected for the building site as a precaution against future earthquakes.
You can see Saint John Basilica from a distance. It 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 tomb of St John was under the central dome of the basilica.
We will drive through Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.
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...
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.
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!
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*****CRUISE PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE CRUISE PORT***** • 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 busses, and harsh weather conditions, ensuring an enhanced and MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS. • WHY CHOOSE OUR PRIVATE TOURS OVER THE GROUP TOURS? In Ephesus, every moment counts, especially if it's your only chance to visit. OUR PRIVATE TOURS ensure you savor every bit of this extraordinary experience. Ever been on a group tour where one person's mishap halts the entire group? IN PRIVATE TOURS, your journey remains undisturbed, focused solely on your enjoyment. Flexibility reigns supreme in a PRIVATE TOUR. Your day in EPHESUS isn't bound by someone else's timetable. You dictate the pace, sights, and timeline of your excursion. Large groups often miss the nuanced details of each site due to logistical constraints. In OUR PRIVATE TOUR, delve deeper into the most intriguing facets of EPHESUS. Bid farewell to lagging behind, snapping hurried photos, or missing the guide's insights. In our PRIVATE TOUR, these hassles fade away, granting you a more immersive experience. No more struggling to hear or keep pace in a crowd. Our PRIVATE TOUR caters exclusively to your preferences, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey. Long queues for tickets or entry? Not on your watch. Our PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE takes care of all logistics, ensuring swift access to ruins and museums. Your own guide. Say goodbye to sharing with a throng of strangers. In our PRIVATE TOUR, the spotlight is solely on your experience. When it comes to exploring EPHESUS from the CRUISE PORT, our PRIVATE TOURS redefine what it means to truly experience this historical marvel. NOTE: ADDITIONAL FEES APPLY FOR PICK-UPS FROM IZMIR, BODRUM, OR OTHER PORTS THEN KUSADASI.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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!
Reviews(13)
Cannon is a friendly and helpful knowledgeable guid. I would recommend her. Welcome in Turkey. Nice view.
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Tour was well organized. Ephesus was amazing! Our guide was very knowledgeable. He was very conscious that we had an early ship departure and made sure we came back on time.
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This tour was more than we expected. Canan, our tour guide, was absolutely wonderful. Her explanation of the Turkish history and culture make me want to come back!
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The best tour ever. Selin was excellent , very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. I love the tour and our tour guide❤️❤️❤️
Dear Guest, Your happiness is our greatest reward. We’re delighted you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again on another journey. Best Turkey Tour Team
Our guide, Kadir, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a great day out. As it was raining in the morning we started at Mary’s house followed by a visit to a carpet factory. It was interesting to see how these beautiful carpets are made and there was no hard sell. This was followed by a traditional lunch. After that we visited the highlight of the tour which was Ephesus. Although two of us had been there before, Kadir was able to point out things which we hadn’t been aware of previously and we had a wonderful tour. I would highly recommend Kadir.
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We had a great time and tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, kind and personable. I would highly recommend him again. The only thing we did not like so much was the tour of the rug making company. All though it was very neat to see, it definitely was a sales tactic for us to purchase a very expensive rug.
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Ephesus was one of the highlights of our trip! Everything was well organized. They were waiting for us as soon as we got off the boat. Our tour guide Fatima was the best and she knew her history and a little more! I liked how they worked around the crowds giving us time to see everything. They got us back to the boat with plenty of time to shop a little. The Turkish lunch was great and a surprised personal fashion show! Lots of fun.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so pleased you had a wonderful trip and hope to see you again soon! Best Turkey Tour Team
Our tour guided waited patiently for us despite our delay and attempted to accommodate our requests. On the start if the tour, we were welcomed with bottles of water which was so welcomed with that heat. We were so impressed by Necla"s historical knowledge. It was really good though out our tour to get the information. This will be so useful for my child and their history lessons. Necla was positive, smiley and also flexible in accommodating our market stops. It was an excellent tour run by a knowledgeable tour guide. You will be better off if she was your guide!
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Josh was absolutely incredible! This day was one of the highlights of our trip. Not only did we learn so much, but we bypassed crowds and had the chance to do hands on learning. The kids loved seeing Ephasus and also learning how to make Turkish rugs. Absolutely book! It was An amazing day!
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed with our service.We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon for another wonderful trip! Best Regards
I must say we were so satisfied with the service provided by our tour guide Canan she was knowledgeable and provided so much history of Turkey. Wish we would have booked for more time . If in Turkey make sure you request her she provided info from restaurants, history and the cultural in Turkey. We visited so many historical places, she was well informed answer all questions.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed with our service.We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon for another wonderful trip! Best Regards
