Ephesus and Temple of Artemis Private Tour from Kusadasi Port
Description
First we will visit Ephesus, the second largest city in the ancient world. The ancient city of Ephesus has been the most important city in this region for 3 thousand years. Then we will visit the Temple of Artemis, which took a more important role in the development of the city. On the way back, we will have a panoramic Selçuk city tour and then we will have our lunch (excluding drinks) at the Turkish carpet production center. We will learn the intricacies of carpet art at the Turkish carpet production center and return to where we started.
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Itinerary
EPHESUS is a visit to one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world. Ancient historians believed that Ephesus was founded by the Amazons, but now, it is believed to have been the Hittite city of Apasas. With your guide, you will see the Odeion, where the advisory council held its meetings and the Roman Baths, as well as many other columns, monuments and ruins, including the Celsus Library and the Grand Theater of Ephesus. (If entrance fees are to be paid in cash, Turkish lira is accepted. You can also pay by Visa Master card credit card.)
TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, one of the wonders of the ancient world.
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Pickup Locations & Times
***ONLY CRUISE GUESTS reservations are accepted. Our tour will start after our guide meets you at the Kusadasi cruise port. Your guide will greet you with a sign with your name on it.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Free Wi-fi
Reviews(854)
Great tour Albert was very knowledgeable and english was great
Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.
We had a lovely day visiting Ephesus and Sirence, our guide Burak was brilliant, he was knowledgeable and interesting. The drive there was smooth with cool AC. We really enjoyed Burak’s information about the history and he knew all the best spots around the Ephesus site and he also took us to a traditional turkish coffee in Sirence, which was great. Thanks so much!!!
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We went to Ephessos, very good experience. Tugba is a very pleasant and helpful guide!
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Burak was an exceptional tour guide and truly made our day in Ephesus one of the highlights of our trip! I booked our tour about two weeks in advance and had a couple of special requests, plus a last minute addition to our group. From the very beginning, Burak was incredibly responsive, helpful, and more than accommodating. Everything about the tour was seamless. Before we arrived, he sent me a photo showing exactly where to meet him, which made finding him super easy. He was extremely knowledgeable about Kusadasi, Ephesus, and Turkey in general, and shared the history in a way that was interesting and engaging without ever feeling like a lecture. What really set Burak apart, though, was his personality. He was attentive, flexible, and had a great ability to read the room and tailor the experience to our group. We had a fantastic time, learned a lot, and shared plenty of laughs as well. By the end of the tour, it felt more like spending the day with a knowledgeable local friend than simply following a tour guide. I wish every tour guide could be as friendly, congenial, and accommodating. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone visiting Kusadasi or Ephesus. Thank you, Burak, for such a memorable day for our group!
Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.
Burak was an exceptional tour guide and truly made our day in Ephesus one of the highlights of our trip! I booked our tour about two weeks in advance and had a couple of special requests, plus a last minute addition to our group. From the very beginning, Burak was incredibly responsive, helpful, and more than accommodating. Everything about the tour was seamless. Before we arrived, he sent me a photo showing exactly where to meet him, which made finding him super easy. He was extremely knowledgeable about Kusadasi, Ephesus, and Turkey in general, and shared the history in a way that was interesting and engaging without ever feeling like a lecture. What really set Burak apart, though, was his personality. He was attentive, flexible, and had a great ability to read the room and tailor the experience to our group. We had a fantastic time, learned a lot, and shared plenty of laughs as well. By the end of the tour, it felt more like spending the day with a knowledgeable local friend than simply following a tour guide. I wish every tour guide could be as friendly, congenial, and accommodating. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone visiting Kusadasi or Ephesus. Thank you, Burak, for such a memorable day for our group!
Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.
We had a wonderful experience touring Ephesus with Burak! He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating throughout the entire tour for us. He shared so much interesting history and made everything easy to understand and engaging. He was also very flexible and made sure we were comfortable and able to enjoy the experience at our own pace. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving his guests a great experience. We also concluded our tour with a delicious Turkish lunch! We highly recommend Burak to anyone visiting Ephesus — thank you for making our day
Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.
Our morning in Ephesus with Burak was truly one of the highlights of our time in Turkey. He was incredibly knowledgeable and insightful, bringing the history of Ephesus to life in a way that was fascinating without ever feeling overwhelming. Having someone who could share not only the history, but also the stories and context behind what we were seeing made the experience so much more meaningful. Lunch was another highlight a beautiful, quaint local spot that felt authentic and tucked away from the typical tourist experience. It was the perfect way to finish such a memorable morning. Burak was warm, engaging, and a fantastic guide from start to finish. We left feeling like we’d experienced much more than just a tour of Ephesus, we’d gotten a wonderful glimpse into the history, culture, and hospitality of Turkey. An absolutely fantastic morning and an experience we would highly recommend!
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We had a fantastic time. Very knowledgeable
Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.
Burak was an amazing tour guide!!
Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.
Burak our tour guide was wonderful. Great personality & very friendly. Highly recommend
Thank you very much for choosing us. It was a pleasure for us to host you in Kusadasi.
