NO HIDDEN FEES Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica
Description
Private Tour : Ephesus - Terrace Houses - St. John Basilica - Artemission Temple NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, You will decide on departure time. Our tour guide will meet you at the port with your name sign. Our professional tour guide and A/C vehicle will be with you from arrival till departure. Our professional guide will be with you in the sites. You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site. You do not have to wait for other group members. You will have a chance to make stops to have pictues during the tour. Our Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours. You will have several alternatives to taste famous Turkish Delicious foods, if you want to have lunch during your trip
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi port or hotel with a sign written “Your Name“ on it, anytime you want.
After greeting, we will have 20 mins drive to Ephesus area. We will start visiting 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 the Baths of Scholastica, 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. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.
Visit The recently opened Terrace Houses where the wealthiest Romans lived are an excellent example of sensitive excavation and presentation. The mosaics and frescos are spectacular. Not recommended for people who has walking difficulties and acro-phobia (fear of heights).
After Ephesus, drive to Basilica of St. John, 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.
We will stop at Artemis Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Kusadasi town center and port.
Arrival to Kusadasi . You will be dropped off back to your pick up point or Kusadasi center for last minute shopping on your own.
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. Pick up Kusadasi Cruise Terminal for cruise guests Listed Hotels ( You have to stay in the listed hotels . Pick up will be with room number at hotel reception. There is not any pick up from streets or from in front of somewhere ) Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message. Private Tour : Ephesus - Terrace Houses - St. John Basilica - Artemission Temple NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, - You will decide on departure time. Our tour guide will meet you at the port with your name sign. - Our professional tour guide and A/C vehicle will be with you from arrival till departure. - Our professional guide will be with you in the sites. - You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site. - You do not have to wait for other group members. - You will have a chance to make stops to have pictues during the tour. - Our Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours. - You will have several alternatives to taste famous Turkish Delicious foods, if you want to have lunch during your trip
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, You will decide on departure time.
- Our Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours.
Reviews(63)
An amazing experience having a private tour to Ephesus. Our Tour Guide Al was very informative and kept us amused all day. Very knowledgeable and a Comedian. As it was my husband’s 60th Birthday he went above and beyond by organising a birthday cake when we stopped for lunch. Lunch was also amazing. Organic Co-op. Food was simple but truly tasty! Best tour of our trip.
Private tour was awesome, customized to fot our wants and needs. Wonderful day in Ephasus and Church of St John
Nejdet, with whom we couldn't have been more pleased, was our private guide for the day. Since we had a driver, as well, Nejdet was able to give his full attention to us, pointing out and explaining many of the different sights in the area as we drove to Ephesus. Both individuals were extremely kind and professional. Ephesus is not to be missed!! What a phenomenal Greek city that has an incredible history and connection to the Bible and the Apostle Paul's missionary journey there, which Nejdet spoke of in great detail. He was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions. It was amazing to see how advanced the civilization was at that time and how well-preserved it is now. The Terrace Houses are not to be missed! There are many steps to be climbed, but they are all new with landings for viewing and handrails throughout. You get a glimpse of how opulent living was then for those wealthy Romans....incredible!! While the restoration continues, the frescos and tile flooring are beautiful. St. John's Basilica was a short distance away, and we learned a lot there as well, given Nejdet's vast knowledge of this sight. It was moving to have been at the burial site of the Apostle John. Even though we didn't purchase one of the gorgeous Turkish rugs, we were taken to a showroom where we learned about the hand-weaving of wool and silk rugs and wall hangings. The process of extracting the silk from the worms was fascinating! We were safely and promptly returned to the ship on time, and we now have MANY wonderful memories of this special day.
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Our tour guide, Yavuz, provided a lovely personalized tour of Ephesus, Virgin Mary's House, St. John Basilica, and more. He was a wealth of knowledge and extremely helpful and professional. We also stopped at a rug weaver who creates wonderful hand-made rugs. The quality and workmanship is exceptional. We enjoyed the history, the sites and the personal touches. I highly recommend this tour.
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Our tour guide Tez was amazing, very knowledgeable and extremely accommodating to our special mobility needs.
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We were delighted with our private guide Aleyna. We highly recommend this company and Aleyna did an outstanding job!
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Ceren was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and kind. She provided a great balance between relevant knowledge and time to explore on our own. She made the experience unforgettable! Our driver was excellent and navigated the roads safely and smoothly.
Our tour was excellent! Great communication ahead of time, easy to find when we got off our cruise ship, comfortable transportation, and a knowledgeable guide who provided a wealth of information and allowed us to customize the tour so we saw everything we wanted to see. We had a wonderful day and would highly recommend!
Zeynep was brilliant! A wealth of knowledge. Very accommodating for every person in our group. She was my favorite tour guide out of the 5 we had on vacation
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Guide was wonderful, very knowledgeable and friendly. Ride was smooth, food delicious. Did not feel rushed like some others.
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