PRIVATE All Inclusive Ephesus Tour (SKIP-THE-LINE)
Description
Our PRIVATE All Inclusive Ephesus Tour is one of its kind about places it covers and it's our best-seller! This tour is a perfect option for those who have a full day to spend around the most important sights of the Ephesus area. This tour is guaranteed Skip-The-Line with pre-purchased tickets. Private Ephesus tour includes pick up service from Kusadasi Cruise Port and delicous local lunch. During your tour, you will visit; Ephesus Ancient City and the Temple of Artemision which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World. Enjoy the personalized attention of your licensed local tour guide and the comfort of your private vehicle.
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Itinerary
This enclosure for archaeological remains at Ephesus elegantly reconciles historic conservation with accessibility for visitors. The site of a succession of great ancient civilizations, Ephesus, on the south-west coast of modern Turkey, embodied a peculiarly fertile synthesis of architecture and culture. In 356BC the Greeks built the Artemesium (a colossal Ionic temple dedicated to Artemis the fertility goddess) which was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. During the 2nd century BC, Ephesus was the fourth largest city in the eastern Roman Empire, famous for its Artemision, the Library of Celsus and its medical school..
The Temple of Artemis is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus on a flat area which has over the centuries turned into a swamp. If you visit Ephesus today, you can only see the ruins of the foundations of this marvelous construction of the Hellenistic Age, entirely made of marble and full of sculptured columns' capitals and shafts. The most beautiful remaining of this temple are today exhibited in the London British Museum. The oldest remaining found date back till the 6th century BC. It was surrounded by 36 huge columns, later enlarged upon the orders of the Lydia King, Kreisos, during the 6th century BC. Most of the exhibits in the London British Museum belong to this period.
At this charming and well-organised museum, there are not only findings from the ongoing excavations at Ephesus archeological site, but also the artifacts from the Cukurici Mound, the basilica of St John, and the Temple of Artemis. At one of the sections, one can see a wide collection of coins dating back to when money was first used in history.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
WE MEET GUESTS AT THE EXIT GATE OF THE IMMIGRATION TERMINAL OF THE KUSADASI CRUISE PORT WITH A BOARD WITH OTTI TRAVEL SIGN ON IT.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- THIS TOUR IS EXCLUSIVE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
- No Hidden Costs in our private tour
- Lunch, Entrance fees, Private Professional Tour guide, Private Transportation are included
Reviews(2,112)
We book many tours in our travels and Selin was the best guide we have had thus far. Not only was she knowledgeable about Ephesus and the surrounding area, but she was also such a warm and kind person. Our driver, Boss, was great as well. Thanks for a day well spent!
We had a lovely day with our guide Selin and driver Boss. Selin was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend the day with. We received a thorough explanation of Ephesus and enjoyed seeing the nearby village. I’m not always a fan of shopping stops on a tour, but these were high quality, low pressure places that were interesting and showcased Turkish craftsmanship. Teşekkür ederim!
Tas was an Excellent tour guide. We all definitely recommend him for this or any tour. For the tour itself- definitely wear comfortable shoes.
Had a fabulous experience. Our guide Zeynep was lovely. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend this tour, not one to be missed.
Great tour with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide, he gave us great tips and made the trip memorable, the rugs and hand crafts were the cherry on the pie, come prepared with a good hat or umbrella for the sun
Zeynep is a super guide and made our tour of Ephesus extremely worth while. She is very friendly, knowledgeable and her expertise enhanced it all....thanks from The McGs, (Ireland and England)
What an excellent tour. Cann was a fantastic guide. He had a great command of English and extensive knowledge of Ephesus and the Virgin Mary House. Fabulous was provided lunch too. It was great to have a message the day before the trip and Cann replied to.my query promptly. The tour timings were spot on and the tour timings were just right. Thoroughly recommend this trip and Cann as your guide.
Nora is a wonderful tour guide. Excellent in communication and coordination. No time wasted. Taught us lot of Turkish history. Also, thanks to our driver “the Boss”.
We had a wonderful experience with our tour guide, Nora! She was very knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and accommodating throughout the entire tour. She shared interesting historical facts and stories that made the places we visited much more enjoyable and meaningful. Nora was also patient and attentive, making sure everyone in the group was comfortable and had a great experience. We truly appreciated her enthusiasm and excellent service. Highly recommended! If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide, we would definitely recommend Nora. Thank you for making our tour such a memorable experience!
Nagi the tour guide was wonderful. The tour was well organized and the sign OTTI travel was posted with the names of guests on a board right outside the port terminal exit . Ishmael the driver was very professional and excellent driver. The bus was air conditioned and was very comfortable.
