FOR CRUISERS: Private Ephesus Tour (Skip-the-Line & Guaranteed On-Time Return)
Overview
• SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL) /
• FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS /
• PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY, MORE PERSONALIZED SERVICE /
• LEAD BY LOCAL TOUR GUIDES FOR BETTER INSIGHT /
• REASONABLE THAN SHORE EXCURSIONS /
• FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES /
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Discover the TERRACE HOUSES and EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, the largest open-air museum of Turkey that is listed in UNESCO World Heritage, with our LOCAL & LICENSED TOUR GUIDES. In addition, explore the BASILICA OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST is one of the most important pilgrims.
Planning a visit & logistics to that important destination takes serious time in your limited Cruise Journey. During this hassle-free day trip, you can settle back and relax while our team handles the LOGISTICS, SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS, LUNCH, and all others.
So, the only thing you need to do is ENJOYING YOUR DAY!
Inclusions
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
- SKIP-THE-LINE MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKET (if requested by travelers-with additional fee)
- Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
- PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
- Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off (mentioned on the details)
- Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
We meet you at the Cruise Port! Our team will be waiting next to Information Desk at the Exit Gate of Cruise Port by holding a sign which is your name written on it.
After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree on your meeting time. There are several Cruise Ships with different timings. So, you might decide about the best meeting time which is fitting your schedule.
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
UNESCO listed place Ancient City of Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were organized; Domitian Temple that is one of the first temple dedicated for a human; Celcus 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 to Ephesians; Marble Street; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets and more...
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ephesus Terrace Houses, Selcuk 35148 Turkiye
Terrace Houses were the houses of rich & upper class people in Ephesus City have been lived, famed with gorgeous mosaics, frescoes and wall paintings. One of the best preserved site in the Ephesus in which archeological works still continue.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
In early A.D, Evangelist St. John lived in the Ephesus in order to spread Christianity and collect more followers to the way of Jesus. And, according to many sources, he died around Ephesus after he returned from exile in Patmos.
And, buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill by his students.
Roman Emperor Justinian constructed one of the biggest Basilicas of Christianity in the 4th Century A.D over the burial of St. Jean the Evangelist!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
Artemis was the Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who replaced the Titan Selene as Goddess of the Moon.
The ancient temple was built around 650 BC to the cult of Artemis, was constructed on a site already sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess, Cybele. The temple was financed by the wealthy king of Lydia and the marshy ground was selected for the building site as a precaution against future earthquakes.
During the time, it has been destroyed and collapsed many times due to the natural disasters.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
We will drive through Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.
Pass By: Kusadasi Shopping Center, Yavansu Mah. Karaova Sok. No: 8/7 G-1, Kusadasi 09400 Turkiye
You are able to see local handicrafts and experience local shopping if preferred. You will be also able to collect informations from your Local Tour Guide about: the best traditional handicrafts, best places to go, things to be carrefull, and best tips for hassle free experience...
Pass By: Kusadasi Castle, Kusadasi Merkez, Kusadasi Turkiye
Also called Pigeon Island! One of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by and have an opportunity of seeing it in a distance. It is located very close to the Port, you might be able to have time after your tour if you are interested.
Pass By: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
In the end of our tour, we return to the Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME!
PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate our return time to Cruise Port.
OUR TOURS ARE WITH GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- We highly recommend you to meet our team, after 30/45 minutes your ship docked to the Port. So, you might beat the crowds, school buses, and hot weather in order to have a better experience during your Tour in Ephesus.
- Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Hotels which is centrally located in Kusadasi or Selcuk Towns
- Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Izmir Cruise Port and Izmir Hotels with an additional fee of 100 USD for up to 15 Persons.
- After you sent your reservation, please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and coordinate your meeting time.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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The best great trip fab personally Very appreciated very personal Bus was perfect very comfortable nice driver Good air con
The best great trip fab personally Very appreciated very personal Bus was perfect very comfortable nice driver Good air conLisa and Mehmet were amazing. They were punctual and mindful of our time. They both worked great together and communicated to give us the best tour and see all the beautiful sites in a great amount time. Lisa was very informative and polite. She answered all our questions. She managed to beat the...
Lisa and Mehmet were amazing. They were punctual and mindful of our time. They both worked great together and communicated to give us the best tour and see all the beautiful sites in a great amount time. Lisa was very informative and polite. She answered all our questions. She managed to beat the crowds and help make the most of this amazing trip. We are truly thankful to have had her as our tour guide. Mehmet was an amazing driver, very polite. Everywhere he would take us, he was attentive to pick us up and made sure to find us, he was amazing, and managed to stay on top of traffic times. Again, we are so grateful for Lisa and Mehmet, they were amazing people.Lisa and Mehmet were amazing! In our tour of Ephesus, Virgin Mary’s home, and the Artemis Temple. Lisa was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions and made sure we had an enjoyable experience. I would highly recommended them and would definitely tour with them again!
Lisa and Mehmet were amazing! In our tour of Ephesus, Virgin Mary’s home, and the Artemis Temple. Lisa was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions and made sure we had an enjoyable experience. I would highly recommended them and would definitely tour with them again!Don’t book an excursion through your cruise, instead book this incredible Ephesus tour on your own! My husband and I had a wonderful day with Fatima. She’s a local guide with vast knowledge of Turkey and its history. From start to finish, everything went smooth. We were picked up at the cruise te...
Don’t book an excursion through your cruise, instead book this incredible Ephesus tour on your own! My husband and I had a wonderful day with Fatima. She’s a local guide with vast knowledge of Turkey and its history. From start to finish, everything went smooth. We were picked up at the cruise terminal for our personal tour. While there were hundreds of people on big group tours in Ephesus Ancient City getting herded through the large crowds, just the two of us had a personalized tour with Fatima. She’s knowledgeable and passionate about Turkish history. Lunch was amazing- so definitely add that on to your tour! Overall, a wonderful day in Turkey. Highly recommend!This was a great excursion... our Driver was excellent navigating through the many other tour buses and customers... Josh was a fantastic guide and extremely knowledgeable... Great outdoor luncheon was included... I recommend this excursion to anyone desiring a great overview of Ephesus...
This was a great excursion... our Driver was excellent navigating through the many other tour buses and customers... Josh was a fantastic guide and extremely knowledgeable... Great outdoor luncheon was included... I recommend this excursion to anyone desiring a great overview of Ephesus...We had a fantastic trip when we were onboard our cruise ship. We were escorted by Bihter who was very friendly and informative . I would defiantly recommend her and this trip.
We had a fantastic trip when we were onboard our cruise ship. We were escorted by Bihter who was very friendly and informative . I would defiantly recommend her and this trip.