Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS
Overview
This is a big chance for you to enjoy your full day, private guided tour that combined ancient Roman and Biblical history in Ancient City of Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Terrace Houses. You will be met at port and guaranteed on-time return to your ship. Walk on the streets that Apostle Paul and John walked, see the Grand Theatre of Ephesus that St. Paul preached to Ephesians, take great pictures in front of Celsus Library, explore Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, etc. Feel very peaceful atmosphere of House of the Virgin Mary; see the fascinating Roman Houses for upper class families. It is a private tour, so you can spend your time in the sites as much as you wished, take pictures from the best foto ops that are shown by your guide, ask your questions to your private guide who will be with you entire day. We ensure great value for money. Upon to your request, you will have a chance for a local lunch in a local restaurant.
Inclusions
- 100 % Satisfaction
- Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
- Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
- Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- All Taxes
- All Parking fees
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
Ephesus Port Tours
Duration: 5 hours
Pass By: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
This is a resort city that is located next to ocean, famous with cruise port, hotels, bays and shopping area
Pass By: Kusadasi Shopping Center, Yavansu Mah. Karaova Sok. No: 8/7 G-1, Kusadasi 09400 Turkiye
There are alt of markets around the port
Pass By: Kusadasi Castle, Kusadasi Merkez, Kusadasi Turkiye
This is the castle located very closed to port that you can see from your ship.
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
House of the Virgin Mary is one of the highlights of the town. This the place where Mary, mother of Jesus, spent her final years of life.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
One of the seven wonders of ancient world
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
Ephesus Port Tours
Duration: 5 hours
Pass By: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
This is a resort city that is located next to ocean, famous with cruise port, hotels, bays and shopping area
Pass By: Kusadasi Shopping Center, Yavansu Mah. Karaova Sok. No: 8/7 G-1, Kusadasi 09400 Turkiye
There are alt of markets around the port
Pass By: Kusadasi Castle, Kusadasi Merkez, Kusadasi Turkiye
This is the castle located very closed to port that you can see from your ship.
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
House of the Virgin Mary is one of the highlights of the town. This the place where Mary, mother of Jesus, spent her final years of life.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
One of the seven wonders of ancient world
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- No dress code
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- THIS TOUR IS ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM A CRUISE SHIP, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 6 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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.
carlosjurado85
January 2023
Great service !! My mom and I flew there from Istanbul for a full day tour. They picked us from the airport on time and took to all places as described in the tour. They are very friendly and respectful. They give you very important history information. We strongly recommend them. -Carlos.
Great service !! My mom and I flew there from Istanbul for a full day tour. They picked us from the airport on time and took to all places as described in the tour. They are very friendly and respectful. They give you very important history information. We strongly recommend them. -Carlos.susib502018
May 2023
I booked this tour of Ephesus, for four of us, instead of taking one of the shore excursions offered by our Viking cruise ship. We wanted a much more "personal" tour to such a fascinating and important site, rather than a large impersonal "group" visit, and this tour was sensational! Our guide,...
I booked this tour of Ephesus, for four of us, instead of taking one of the shore excursions offered by our Viking cruise ship. We wanted a much more "personal" tour to such a fascinating and important site, rather than a large impersonal "group" visit, and this tour was sensational! Our guide, Isik, was truly exceptional: very personable, knowledgeable, and creative in arranging our visits to various sites. She took us to the House of the Virgin Mary before any of the crowds arrived, which made for a very nice experience. We saw all the the main sites, including the amazing Library of Celsus, and wondered around the Great Theater to see it in depth (which not all Viking shore excursions did). All accompanied by excellent explanations and insights offered by Isik. We had a very nice lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to the Artemis Temple. We were all very pleased with the tour and would give it the highest recommendation! (It was actually cheaper for the four of us than the "paid" Viking shore excursions, and we got close-up personal insights from an outstanding guide.)4ced_family_fun
April 2023
Really great. Our tour guide Metin Yoruk was wonderful. Very personable and accommodating. He knew everyone! And arranged a few extra side trips for us as we requested. I would highly recommend this private tour. And for the money it is well worth it. One thing to keep in mind, the price doesn’...
Really great. Our tour guide Metin Yoruk was wonderful. Very personable and accommodating. He knew everyone! And arranged a few extra side trips for us as we requested. I would highly recommend this private tour. And for the money it is well worth it. One thing to keep in mind, the price doesn’t include entrances. We spent an additional $100 for entrance fees and tips so be sure to account for that. We ate lunch at a great restaurant, dined with Metin and had a wonderful Turkish meal ($10 per person, GREAT FOOD AND A LOT OF IT). Make sure you include the terrace houses in your tour. It is located inside Ephesus. Costs a few euros more but amazing! We will definitely be using Metin again. Great time!Krista L
February 2023
We had a wonderful, full day in Kusadasi and Ephesus, filled with many interesting and exciting experiences. Our guide, Banu, was exceptional and extremely knowledgeable, and although we packed a lot in (including my personal favorite, a fashion show), we were never rushed and had plenty of time ...
We had a wonderful, full day in Kusadasi and Ephesus, filled with many interesting and exciting experiences. Our guide, Banu, was exceptional and extremely knowledgeable, and although we packed a lot in (including my personal favorite, a fashion show), we were never rushed and had plenty of time to enjoy each experience fully. I would highly recommend this tour. We learned so much and were able to experience so much more than we ever could have arranged on our own.andrew f
February 2023
My wife and I were on a WindStar cruise to the Greek Islands and were so fortunate that it also included a visit to the port of Kusadasi a short distance from Ephesus. We wanted to experience Ephesus uniquely with a private tour. After reviewing many possibilities and price points we chose this...
My wife and I were on a WindStar cruise to the Greek Islands and were so fortunate that it also included a visit to the port of Kusadasi a short distance from Ephesus. We wanted to experience Ephesus uniquely with a private tour. After reviewing many possibilities and price points we chose this one. Our visit was without any doubt, the most unforgettable of any we have taken in our many travels over the years. Elif was our first contact via email in making the arrangements and provided us with all the details and variations we might enjoy. Our guide was Senyen Hakan a true gem of a man whose love of Türkiye, it’s people and remarkable history was contagious. He had broad knowledge of Ephesus’ spirituality as well as archaeological splendor and wanted us to very much enjoy every moment. Since returning home, we have thought of our day in Ephesus as the highlight of our trip and thank our friends Senyen Hakan and Elif who made it possible.Hannah Y
February 2023
TLDR - This tour was fantastic. I highly recommend booking this private tour for a small group, especially if you're tight on time. I booked this tour in November 2022 for the 6 hours that my cruise ship was going to be docking at Kusadasi, with the intention to be able to see Ephesus. I was tra...
TLDR - This tour was fantastic. I highly recommend booking this private tour for a small group, especially if you're tight on time. I booked this tour in November 2022 for the 6 hours that my cruise ship was going to be docking at Kusadasi, with the intention to be able to see Ephesus. I was traveling with a group of 7 adults, 6 of whom were over the age of 65, so I wanted a private tour where we could go at our own speed. Isik was our tour guide, and she was ready and waiting as soon as we got to the dock. The private mini bus was large and comfortable; more than enough to accommodate my group. We started the day quite early, so many of the sites weren't open yet, but Isik asked if we were interested in seeing the traditional Turkish carpet making. We detoured there and learned how the beautiful carpets were hand woven, then taken to the site of the home of the Virgin Mary, followed by the highlight of the day--Ephesus. Isik was not only super knowledgable, she was also very accommodating for my family, going at our pace and going into more depth/detail for religious commentary, which my family was most interested in. On the way back to the cruise terminal, we stopped by a leather factory and even with my family dawdling over buying souvenirs, Isik kept her cool and got us back to the ship on time. My family had a great time and I would absolutely recommend this tour!