Ephesus Small Group (10 person) Semi Private Shore Excursion


4 to 6 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 14
Mobile ticket

Overview

Catch the highlights of Ephesus, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this 5-hour semi-private trip from Kusadasi. Experience the best Ephesus has to offer on this comprehensive full day private guided tour. This Kusadasi shore excursion takes you to the most noteworthy and popular destinations available. Learn about Ephesus's stunning history, visit incredible landmarks, and enjoy local cuisine before going back to your cruise ship or hotel. This Kusadasi guided tour is ideal for history lovers, photographers, and anyone looking for an immersive cultural experience at a affordable price.

This tour is guaranteed Skip-The-Line with pre-purchased tickets.
This tour's maximum participant number is 10 person per group.

Your guides will meet you at the Kusadasi Cruise Port and bring you to OKSA Port, meeting and starting point of the tour. You will start your day with a delicious complimentary Coffee and Turkish Delights.

Inclusions

  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Guaranteed skip-the-line!
  • Pickup and Drop-off from Hotel and Cruise Port
  • Brand New A/C Luxury Mercedes Sprinter with Private Driver
  • Wellcome Meeting at OKSA Port Restaurant with complimentary coffee.
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
  • Entry/Admission - Oksa Port Balık Restaurant

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast

Your guide will meet you at the Cruise Port with a sign your name is written.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Oksa Port Balık Restaurant, Hacıfeyzullah, Güvercinada Cd. No:15, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Oksa Port is an amazing highly rated restaurant near the cruise port. This is our starting point. If you leave your cruise earlier than tour start time, we offer a complimentary coffee or tea here instead of waiting for the others at the port. Your guides will give you a brief information about Ephesus and the itinerary here before you depart for your tour.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI, Ataturk BulvarI 2, Kusadasi Turkiye

The caravanserai was commissioned by Öküz Mehmed Pasha, who served as Governor of Ottoman Egypt and Grand Vizier. It was constructed between 1615 and 1618.

Constructed in the form of a fortress to meet the needs of the time, the caravanserai was used as customshouse.

The Directorate of Foundations started the renovation of the almost-ruined caravanserai in 1954 that continued until 1966.The cost of renovation totaled to ₺2.1 million (approx. US$0.21 million), not including the cost for nationalization of shanties on three sides of the ruined structure.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye

The House of Virgin Mary where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

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 Artemesium, the Library of Celsus and its medical school..

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

It is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and was buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. Three hundred years after the death of St. John, a small chapel was constructed over the grave in the 4th century. The church of St John was changed into a marvelous basilica during the region of Emperor Justinian (527 -565 AD).
The second half of the first century was full of persecution for the early Christians. Apostle James and Stephen were killed in Jerusalem. Paul was sent to Rome and executed. According to tradition John took The Mother Mary and came to Ephesus. He wrote his Gospel in Ephesus and the Revelation on Greece Island, Patmos in 96AD

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye

Temple of Artemision in Ionia at Ephesus in Turkey, became one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was built in Ephesus on a flat area which has turned into a swamp over the centuries. Today there are only the ruins of this marvelous construction of the Hellenistic Age which was made of marble and sculptured columns. The most beautiful remainings of this temple are exhibited in the London British Museum.

The oldest remaining found dates back to 6th century BC. It was surrounded by 36 huge columns, later enlarged upon the orders of the Lydian King, Kreisos during the 6th Century BC. Most of the exhibits in the London British Museum belong to this period.

The new Artemis temple was built in the 2nd century BC. It was located on top of the previous one and had tremendous dimensions like 121 columns of each 17, 5 meters high. Unfortunately this temple was destroyed by fire and reconstructed but then again demolished by earthquakes.

Duration: 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
jmundinger0607
June 2022

Our experience in Turkey and at Ephesus with Ali Özgün was amazing. He has great English and was easy to talk to and joke around with. Such an informative and friendly tour guide that even helped us learn all about the culture and history of Turkey. 10/10 would recommend. We happened to be ther...

zipsdad
June 2022

What an amazing experience! We would recommend for anyone. Our tour guide Ali was definitely a positive part of our day. He was very informative and knowledgeable. Great personality! A couple of us also had some mobility issues which slowed us down. Ali was patient and understanding and made u me...

Benajmin_P
May 2022

Our trip to Ephesus was amazing, all thanks to our tour guide Sevim. She briefed us in the van about the history of Turkey and each place we where visiting. Gave us in-depth knowledge of each site visited and was full of energy just as if it was her first time seeing this remarkable city all over...

gnd2022
August 2022

We had an amazing experience with our guide Nur to Ephesus and surrounding areas. The highlight was definitely Ephesus, nothing compares to the size and preservation of this ancient city. Nur gave us an overview of the history and pointed out interesting bits along the way. We never felt rushed...

Myth1949
July 2019

The story of Ephesus will amaze even those who have been to other perhaps more well known sites such as those in Rome. Begum, our tour guide, made the day with her personality and awesome knowledge, she brought it all to life. The transport was on time, and very comfortable.

RosChristie
July 2019

What a fabulous day we had with Begum. She greeted us with such a warmth then followed up with the most informative tour of Ephesus. Her knowledge is exceptional and the manner in which she delivered it kept us totally engaged. She is absolutely delightful with a good sense of humour. Highly reco...

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