PRIVATE NO HIDDEN FEES Ephesus, Mary's House Guided Tour /GRP OPT
Description
NO HIDDEN COST : ENTRANCE FEES are included in our rates ✅ When you compare our tours , please check includes and excludes carefully. ✅ Most of the Travel agents DO NOT include entrance fees to their rates. The meeting time will be emailed within 24 hours following your reservation, according to your ship's arrival time. Enjoy this 4 or 6 hour ( Without Terrace House Option is around 4 hours and with Terrace Houses option is around 5 to 6 hours ) excursion starting at Kusadasi CRUISE TERMİNAL, and taking you to Ephesus. Private options are customizable.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our Tour guide will meet you at Kusadasi Port or the lobby of Listed hotels with your name sign at pre-arranged time . Pick up time will be given during your confirmation. Kusadasi Cruise Terminal pick up time normally 30 to 45 minutes after your cruise arrival
Our first stop is the House of Virgin Mary. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there
Our second stop is Ephesus Ancient City. 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.
Terrace Houses is included in 2 ( Private with Terrace Houses and with Small group with Terrace Houses ) Options only. Not included in other 2 without Terrace Houses options Terrace Houses is located on skirt of Pion Mountain. There are 6 residential units which were built on three man-made terraces. These houses were settled by wealty citizens of Ephesus. These houses were very fancy decorated with wall frescoes and floor mosaics. There are many steps to ascend from bottom to top. Attention Not recommended for people who has walking difficulties and acro-phobia (fear of heights).
Our last stop is The Temple of Artemis 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
Drive to Kusadasi Port and Kusadasi town center through Gazi Beğendi Park
Arrival to port of Kusadasi and the end of our services When you compare our rates with others, please check includes and excludes carefully Our rates include ENTRANCE FEES Most of the other travel agents do not include entrance fees to their rates There is not any HIDDEN COSTS in our rates
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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. NO HIDDEN COST : ENTRANCE FEES are included in our rates ✅ When you compare our tours , please check includes and excludes carefully. ✅ Most of the Travel agents DO NOT include entrance fees to their rates The meeting time will be emailed within 24 hours following your reservation, according to your ship's arrival time. This tour is for cruise ship passengers and guests those are staying in listed 4 hotels because of narrow strreets, one way traffic, parking and pick up problems....... Enjoy this 4 or 6 hour ( Without Terrace House Option is around 4 hours and with Terrace Houses option is around 5 to 6 hours ) excursion starting at Kusadasi CRUISE TERMİNAL, and taking you to Ephesus. Private options are customizable 7/24 customer support: whats app/cell ++ 90 533 640 11 03
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- NO HIDDEN COST : ENTRANCE FEES are included in our rates
- When you compare our rates with others, please check includes and excludes carefully.
Reviews(2,792)
Overall a great experience, private car with both tour guide and driver. In Turkey to give tours you need a bachelors degree from a university so our guide Cem was very knowledgeable and professional. Pickup was very easy and communication prior to arrival was very clear. We started at the house of Virgin Mary and then went to the Ruins of Ephesus followed by the Ephesus Experience Museum. We then went to Nakkas Rugs and had a traditional Turkish lunch (absolutely delicious) and then saw how the rugs were made and looked at a few different rugs. It's definitely an opportunity for them to try and sell you a rug, but we went into it knowing that and actually wanting to buy a rug to commemorate our honeymoon (negotiating in Turkey could be its own post) but they are very flexible on price so doesn't hurt to offer. Overall it was a very fun experience and would recommend it to anyone coming to Kusadasi on a cruise.
We had a lovely and informative day with Gem and our driver Berki. Gem really kept the conversation going and was great fun to be with. If you arrive on a cruise ship I’d highly recommend the trip. Also take the final trip to the carpet showroom it was really interesting and not hard sell, some beautiful pieces
Excellent guide and driver. Very informative. Friendly and professional.
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I had a very informative tour. Guide was very friendly.
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The tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative. He definitely knew his stuff. Loved his singing as well
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Inan was an awesome guide- knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and efficient.. we thoroughly enjoyed our experience.
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We have a brilliant experience with our tour guide Fusun today exploring Ephesus and surrounding attractions. We booked directly through Ephesus shuttle who were professional, clear pick up confirmation and provided comfortable transport with air conditioning and water . Fusun was warm and friendly, super knowledgeable and tailored our tour to meet our needs. We had a person with reduced mobility and we chose a shorter tour which was also a blessing in such searing heat ! We visited a beautiful jewelry store and a homemade shop with handmade products and olive oil. Would highly recommend Fusun and ephesus shuttle, great price and service!
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Overall wonderful experience. They send you instructions beforehand and where to meet your guide. Got off the boat, found our name on the board, someone came right up and let us know who our guide was. He introduced himself, Olgu. It was a small group which was nice. Got to drive around in an AC Mercedes Benz van which was nice because it was hot in August. Be prepared with sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, water and breathable clothing. We went to I believe 3 different places. Olgu was very informative. He was super knowledgeable about the history and he was very patient and friendly. I would recommend!
This was one of the best excursions on our trip. Our guide, Cem, was very informative and very helpful. Would highly recommended Cem.
Excellent tour guide. Everything was 5 star.
Hello, Thank you so much for sharing your experience and giving us such a good note! We hope to have the occasion to welcome you back soon. Thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderfull country again. Curio Travel Team
