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Terrific experience
Our guide Zeynep was amazing! She shared so many wonderful insights on Ephesus specifically and the region in general. Highly recommend this very organized and informative private tour
FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return
At a glance
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Price from
- $39 / person
- Location
- Kusadasi, Türkiye
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 12,038 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Ephesus Port Tours
Description
THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR FOR YOUR PARTY ONLY, THIS IS NOT A GROUP TOUR. Discover all the highlights of Ephesus with well-educated professional local tour guide. Visit one of the UNESCO listed places that is Ancient City of Ephesus, walk on ancient streets, see the Grand Theatre of Ephesus that St. Paul preached to Ephesians, take excellent pictures in front of Celsus Library,explore Roman Baths,Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, Agora. Feel very peaceful atmosphere of shrine that is the most important Biblical Site in Turkey, House of the Virgin Mary. See the location of Temple of Artemis that is one of the wonders of ancient world. Take great pictures of the fascinating sites with recommendation of your expert local tour guide. Upon to your request, you will have a chance for a local lunch and add Terrace Houses ( extra entry fee ) THIS TOUR IS ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 4+)
- $39
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Ephesus Port Tours
Ephesus Port Tours will meet you at cruise port
Ephesus Terrace Houses
This visit can be added to program ( Entry fees will be extra ). Terrace Houses were the houses of upper class people in Ephesus, famed with gorgeous mosaics and wall paintings.
The House of the Virgin Mary
House of Virgin Mary is one of the pilgrimage centre of Christians where Virgin Mary passed her recently time and died. 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 what you can see.
Ephesus Ancient City
Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were given; Domitian Temple which is one of the first temple dedicated for a human; Celcius 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; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets.
The Temple of Artemis
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Kusadasi Castle
Kusadasi Castle, as called Pigeon Island, is located next to port. You can see from your boat or do your own after the tour.
Kusadasi Shopping Center
We will drive by Kusadasi Shopping Center that is located just 5 minutes walking distance to port. You will have time your own after tour. Your guide will point the shopping area and your own after tour.
Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI
We will drive by Caravanserai that is located very closed to port, just 5 minutes walking distance. You will have time to do your own after tour.
Kusadasi
The town where your docked.
The town where your ship docked
What's included
Included
Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
Private tour
All Taxes
All Parking fees
Port pickup and drop-off
Not included
Entrance fees ( We will arrange tickets of Ephesus in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines )
Pickup Locations & Times
* FOR CRUISE GUESTS / We highly recommend you to meet at port after 30 minutes your ship docked to port in order to 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. * WE GUARANTEE TO GET YOU BACK TO YOUR SHIP ON TIME. Advantages of Our Private Tours Instead of Group Bus Tours - It might be your first and only one time in Ephesus. Do not lose this opportunity that may come once in your life time. - You do not have to stop your tour if one fellow gets ill or fell down in big groups in the ruins. Because, the guide of the big groups has to care with this person. Your tour will come unbearable although it might be your only day in Turkey. - With a large group, you are dependent to their schedule. But in a private tour, you do not have to follow any of the program, you decide what you would like to see, when you want to start and conclude your tour. Because this is your own private tour, you are the boss and you decide to everything. - In large groups, sometimes tour guides skip the most interesting details in a sight because it might be impossible to show it to everyone in a large group. - In a private tour, you do not have to wait all the group with too many people who have different interests, try to take a picture of everything and usually stay behind the group. - If you can not hear the guide in a large group or you fall behind because the pace is too fast, you are just out of luck. - In a private tour, while visiting the ruins you do not wait for a long time in lines to get ticket or get into the ruins or museums. Because your private tour guide will make everything ready for you. - In a private tour, you do not have to share your guide and Mercedes Van with many people, because you will have your own van and expert local tour guide.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
12,038 reviews
How it compares in Kusadasi
- The most-reviewed of 1,243 tours in Kusadasi
- Starting price $39 is 54% below the typical $85 for tours of similar length in Kusadasi
Excurgo comparison of 1,243 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- FOR CRUISE GUESTS / WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO MEET AT PORT AFTER 30 / 45 MINUTES YOUR SHIP DOCKED TO PORT IN ORDER TO 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.
- WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO MEET AT 8.00AM IF YOUR SHIP’S SCHEDULED ARRIVAL TIME IS 7.00AM. IF YOUR SHIP’S SCHEDULED ARRIVAL TIME IS LATER THAN 7.00AM, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO MEET AFTER 30 MINUTES YOUR SHIP DOCKED TO PORT IN ORDER TO BEAT CROWDS FROM CRUISE SHIPS, SCHOOL BUSES AND HOT WEATHER IN THE AFTERNOON.
- THIS TOUR IS ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM A CRUISE SHIP, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR AND CHECK OTHER OPTINAL TOURS
- OUR TOURS ARE ONLY IN ENGLISH, WE DO NOT GIVE TOURS IN SPANISH OR OTHER LANGUAGES
- WE GUARENTEE TO GET YOU BACK TO SHIP ON TIME
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return lasts about 4–6 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $39 per person for this Kusadasi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. * FOR CRUISE GUESTS / We highly recommend you to meet at port after 30 minutes your ship docked to port in order to 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. * WE GUARANTEE TO GET YOU BACK TO YOUR SHIP ON TIME. Advantages of Our Private Tours Instead of Group Bus Tours - It might be your first and only one time in Ephesus. Do not lose this opportunity that may come once in your life time. - You do not have to stop your tour if one fellow gets ill or fell down in big groups in the ruins. Because, the guide of the big groups has to care with this person. Your tour will come unbearable although it might be your only day in Turkey. - With a large group, you are dependent to their schedule. But in a private tour, you do not have to follow any of the program, you decide what you would like to see, when you want to start and conclude your tour. Because this is your own private tour, you are the boss and you decide to everything. - In large groups, sometimes tour guides skip the most interesting details in a sight because it might be impossible to show it to everyone in a large group. - In a private tour, you do not have to wait all the group with too many people who have different interests, try to take a picture of everything and usually stay behind the group. - If you can not hear the guide in a large group or you fall behind because the pace is too fast, you are just out of luck. - In a private tour, while visiting the ruins you do not wait for a long time in lines to get ticket or get into the ruins or museums. Because your private tour guide will make everything ready for you. - In a private tour, you do not have to share your guide and Mercedes Van with many people, because you will have your own van and expert local tour guide. Pickup points include Kusadasi Cruise Port, Ephesus Cruise Port.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 30 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12,038 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ephesus Port Tours.
Reviews(12,038)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
Our morning was so good! We visited Efes, which was amazing and we saw how silk was made!
Ahmet was an excellent guide! He had a driver so he was able to focus on us, answering our questions and suggesting places to go. He was super friendly and very knowledgeable!
S
A day unlike any other!
We had a wonderful day with Sinem- she was a complete joy and very knowledgeable. Book with confidence!
J
Great tour in Ephesus.
Even our tour guide was great. She was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English.
G
Ephesus with Mustafá CAKMAK
Mustafá CAKMAK Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. He was very respectful of our wishes and extremely friendly. It was our honor to have him as our guide.
C
Ephesus with Mustafá CAKMAK
Mustafa CAKMAK was very knowledgeable, kind and took his time showing us around Euphesus. A very valuable experience.
9
Great private tour!
Eda our guide was wonderful and I loved that we could customize our trip. We hit the important spots before they got too busy. Having a private tour made this very comfortable and relaxing!
P
Excellent tour of Ephesus
Excellent guide Bégu with perfect English. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Visited the main sites in Ephesus. Lots of history and background information. Highly recommended.
4
Ephesus dream tour
Eda, our guide, was extremely good. The best guide we have had on our 3 week trip around Europe. The transport was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Eda is very engaging and answered all of our questions- there were many whilst we were at Ephesus and house of Mary. We could not have been happier.
A
Very informative, caring and reliable.
Our guide Yusuf was brilliant, he met us on time with a clearly typed sign of our name amongst a lot of others as it is a very popular destination. He gave us so much information on Ephesus he could write a book. Very courteous and caring. We are not young but fit enough for all the walking on the uneven paths and he advised what was ahead, even down to the toilet stops.. We could not fault the tour he gave us. Anybody booking a tour with Yusuf will not be disappointed.
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