FOR CRUISERS: Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port
Description
"FAST-TRACK ENTRY: Exclusive Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour" offers a seamless blend of cultural discovery and exquisite wine tasting in one of Turkey's most historically significant regions. Enjoy Skip-the-Line Access, hassle-free pick-up and drop-off from Kusadasi Port, a delightful lunch at a local restaurant, and comfortable transportation throughout the journey. This top-rated Ephesus tour, guided by an expert local, provides the flexibility to choose between a Small Group or a Private Tour for a personalized experience. Explore Ancient Ephesus: Walk the same paths once traveled by Mother Mary, St. John, and St. Paul. Discover iconic landmarks: Visit the Great Theater, Celsus Library, Trajan Fountain, Odeon Temple, and more. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a serene site believed to be her final residence. Stores to visit: Carpet Weaving Village Leather Factory
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Itinerary
Your private guide and driver will pick you up from port in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
The tour begins with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final years. It’s a place of pilgrimage for Christians and offers serene surroundings.
Explore the main attraction, the ancient city of Ephesus. Walk through the marble streets and see the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the Temple of Hadrian, the Terrace Houses, and more. Your guide will provide detailed explanations and insights into the historical significance of each site.
Visit a local vineyard or wine cellar for a wine tasting session. You’ll have the opportunity to sample a variety of wines produced in the region, accompanied by local snacks or light appetizers. The winery tour may include a brief overview of the wine-making process and the history of wine production in the area.
After a day of exploration and indulgence, you’ll be driven back to your starting point.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
FOR CRUISE GUESTS / We highly recommend you to meet at port after 15 / 30 minutes your ship docked to port in order beat crowds / school buses and hot weather in the afternoon. It is better to meet early to have a better tour in Ephesus before the crowds. THIS TOUR IS FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM A CRUISE SHIP, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR AND CHECK OUR OTHER TOUR OPTIONS
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets
- GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE
Reviews(30)
This tour was an unexpected treat!! We were able to experience so much of Turkey we did not realize! Our guid Nour was fabulous!! Highly recommend her!!
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We had an amazing day with our guide adam. We tried the local food and saw the art. The food şaş delicious and the carpets were fabulous. For art lovers be prepared for the carpets and come with sizes…
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I have never experienced such an amazing tour in my life. The energy of our tour guide Erdem was just amazing, no words can describe how above and beyond he went for us. My girls and I were on a cruise so we were only able to experience 1 day of turkey but he convienced us to come for 10 days in the future! We love you Erdem
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If you are looking to have the most amazing experience in Turkey, please make sure to request Erdem as your tour guide. He is absolutely amazing!!!! My friends and I did a tour with him made our experience magical!!
Thanks for sharing your experiences. We're pleased to hear that you liked your trip with us. Your feedback continually motivates us to improve our service to you.. We look towards seeing you again. Kind regards, Anatolia Expedition
Literally the best tour I have ever been on. Erdem has so much knowledge & passion for his job. He is so fun too. There wasn’t a moment where we were not having a good time. He showed us the true culture of Turkey and we felt apart of it. He is the reason I will come back to Turkey for an extended trip!
Thanks for sharing your experiences. We're pleased to hear that you liked your trip with us. Your feedback continually motivates us to improve our service to you.. We look towards seeing you again. Kind regards, Anatolia Expedition
We booked through the Bulut brothers agency because my family name is also bulut and it sounded funny. It was also quick to book. Our guide was Erdem. A charming and friendly man who could speak both English and Dutch.Well explained and friendly in dealing very interesting and correct historical information as well. Animals loved him too and came with us. You know when animals love someone, they're a good person. Highly recommended!!!
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Our guide adam and the tour was great. Our driver kemal was ready for us everywhere. Good wine nice guy good food deep culture
Thanks for sharing your experiences. We're pleased to hear that you liked your trip with us. Your feedback continually motivates us to improve our service to you.. We look towards seeing you again. Kind regards, Anatolia Expedition
perfect weather perfect guide perfect program. our guide adam took us to ephesus than we had lunch saw the turkish rug school than we had the wine tasting.
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The most breathtaking city that I ever saw with a special guide Adam. Ephesus Virgin Mary the wine were all so good. But the key was also our guide Adam. He did the best of the best
Thanks for sharing your experiences. We're pleased to hear that you liked your trip with us. Your feedback continually motivates us to improve our service to you.. We look towards seeing you again. Kind regards, Anatolia Expedition
Ephesus was so important for me cuz of the bible and our guide Adam explained us with details the relation with history and religion combined together. He did a heck of a job. The house of Virgin Mary was special for us as well. The wine and carpet school was interesting. We landed up buying some traditional Turkish carpets. Thanks Adam
Thanks for sharing your experiences. We're pleased to hear that you liked your trip with us. Your feedback continually motivates us to improve our service to you.. We look towards seeing you again. Kind regards, Anatolia Expedition
