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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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. 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 12 person per group.
Your guides will meet you at the Kusadasi Cruise Port and bring you back to port on time.
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Delicious Local Lunch
Guaranteed skip-the-line!
Pickup and Drop-off from Cruise Port
Brand New A/C Luxury Mercedes Sprinter with Private Driver
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Beverages at the Lunch
Entrance fees(Tour guide will have pre purchased skip the line tickets)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Your tour guide will meet you at the exit of the immigration gate of the Kusadasi Cruise Port with a board with your name on it.
Traveler pickup
Istanbul Denizcilik, Yeni Yolcu Terminali - Ege Port, Camikebir, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey
Camikebir, Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey Your guide will meet you at the Cruise Port with a sign your name is written. 10 minutes
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk, Turkey 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 60 minutes
Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey 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.. 90 minutes
The Temple of Artemis, Selcuk, Turkey 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. 30 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Small Group Tours are exclusive only for cruise passengers
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.
Vikkitombles
22 Jul 2023
We had a great day with Ali our tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and such a lovely man. We had the right amount of time at each place. He took us for an amazing lunch in a delightful restaurant serving traditional dishes. Overall a top day. I would definitely recommend booking this tour!
Kristen L
17 Jul 2023
I had an amazing tour around Ephesus with our guide Nagir. The pick up/drop off point right outside our cruise port was very convenient and transportation was smooth. We visited the ancient sites of Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, and Cave of the Seven Sleepers. Our guide Nagir was very knowledgeable and flexible in our schedule. We also had a nice traditional Turkish lunch and visited the local rug and leather shops. Overall, it was an amazing experience and I would recommend to others.
Shaun K
11 Jul 2023
Fantastic tour. The guide is very knowledgeable and flexible to what you want to see and do while in town. You also get great extras like a tour of Turkish rug and leather locations with no obligations to buy but super interesting to see: the sites the sounds and the images will last a lifetime thank you ! Nagir the guide was amazing
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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