FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Ephesus Port Tours will meet you at cruise port
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.
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 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.
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Kusadasi Castle, as called Pigeon Island, is located next to port. You can see from your boat or do your own after the tour.
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.
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.
The town where your docked.
The town where your ship docked
Highlights
What's included
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
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
Reviews(11,173)
Omar was an incredible tour guide. He brought us to places that I don’t think anyone else would take us to. This tour was perfect for us as he let us decide where we wanted to go while making suggestions. If you want an incredible tour of Ephesus, ask for Omar and our driver - Mehmet.
Ayse was the most phenomenal tour guide we have ever had. She was so passionate about everything she taught us. We learned so many interesting things from her all day. You can tell she has a true love for the history and culture of Turkey. She was smiling the entire time and was so warm and friendly. We were so lucky to have her as a private tour guide- and wish we could take her with us as we travel through Europe more!!. We had changed our minds about seeing some of the sites and she let us customize the whole experience giving us great ideas . She didn’t rush at all and spent the entire day with us patiently waiting at each site, even though we were nearly an hour late ourselves I also left in love in Turkey and hope to come back one day.
Omar was an absolutely incredible tour guide. He took us to places I don't think anyone else would have done. Anyone who gets Omar as a guide will get an incredible tour and an incredible experience! Also Mehmet was the best driver. 5+ Stars overall!
Steve was an amazing tour guide, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day! He made the entire experience so enjoyable and memorable. Highly recommend him!
Goksu did an amazing job giving us a four around Turkey. He was so patient, informative, and knowledgeable about the country. I loves his energy, enthusiasm, and flexibility with making this tour so personalized!!
Ibrahim Pancar was an amazing guide and helped us out a lot. We got to experience the best of Turkish culture and he was very patient and knowledgeable.
It was interesting but. We were clear up front we had physical limitations yet we walked 7,000 steps by 11am. I just felt the guide/tour had an agenda and wouldn’t skip part of the tour in spite of our repeated requests. We ended the tour 2 hours early because we were physically exhausted.
Our tour with Begüm was great. She was super knowledgeable and we got to see everything we wanted to. The tour was flexible and tailored to us. I would request Begüm she was an amazing guide and clearly loves what she does and answering questions. There were cash admission fees in Ephesus but everywhere else took card.
I really enjoyed my tour from Mustafa (Steve). He was incredibly knowledgeable and personalized the experience for us. Beyond learning about Turkey, we enjoyed getting to know him and his upbringing. He took us to some of the best spots and these memories will last a lifetime. I highly recommend taking a tour with him. He is so funny, charming, warm and kind. He doesn’t bore you and keeps you engaged!
Ayse is such a friendly tourist. Has their facts. Amazing experience. 10/10 would recommend. From bringing us to high quality carpet and leather jacket stores to bringing us to museums, Ayse makes the trip so fun and educational! I usually don’t enjoy tours but Ayse makes everything so enjoyable. Pick Ayse as your next tour guide when you come to Turkey!
