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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Great combo and affordably priced for CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS! See the ancient ruins, learn the culture of locals, and enjoy some great Aegean sea views on this private tour from Kusadasi Port. The highlights of this private tour are House of Virgin Mary, UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, St.John church where St John lived with the Virgin Mary after being cast out of Jerusalem in 37 to 42 AD. The lunch is including in a traditional local restaurant.
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Port pick-up and drop-off
Professional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Meals & Drinks
Entrance Fees (Your guide will have pre-paid tickets that allow you to skip the line.)
Departure Point
Kuşadası, Aydın, Turkey
Welcome to Kusadasi, Turkey! Your tour guide will await you at the arrival gate of the Kusadasi cruise port, displaying a signboard with your name on it.
Traveler pickup
Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey
Camikebir, Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey Your private guide will meet you at the exit gate of Kusadasi port at your scheduled meeting time, holding a signboard with "YOUR NAME" on it. 10 minutes
Selcuk, Selcuk, Turkey Once you meet your private guide, you will drive to the town of Selcuk to visit the ancient city of Ephesus and its surroundings. The drive takes approximately 30 minutes. 30 minutes
Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey Your first stop will be Ephesus, one of the most important harbor cities of the ancient world, mentioned in the Book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Highlights include the Celsus Library and the Grand Theater. You'll explore the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, the Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, the Odeon, ancient toilets, and many other significant historical structures in this UNESCO-listed city. 90 minutes
Sirince Koyu, Sirince, Turkey Your next destination is the village of Sirince. This charming old Orthodox village, situated 12 km from Ephesus and 30 km from Kusadasi, was originally named Cirkince ("ugly"). Its residents chose this name to deter outsiders and keep their village hidden. Over time, however, visitors discovered its true beauty and renamed it Sirince ("pretty"). Located atop a mountain, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of vineyards and peach trees along the way. Sirince is known for its wines made from various fruits like apples, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, peaches, melons, watermelons, cherries, and more. 90 minutes
Ephesus Museum, Selcuk, Turkey Your next stop will be the Selcuk Archaeology Museum, located near Ephesus. This charming and well-organized museum houses artifacts not only from the ongoing excavations at the Ephesus archaeological site but also from the Cukurici Mound, the Basilica of St. John, and the Temple of Artemis. 45 minutes
Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park, Kusadasi, Turkiye Afterward, you will drive back to Kusadasi and make a stop at Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) to capture stunning photos of Kusadasi Bay and your cruise ship. 10 minutes
Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI, Kusadasi, Turkiye The caravanserai was commissioned by Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to bolster maritime trade in the region. Positioned directly across from Kusadasi cruise port, you can explore this historic building independently after being dropped off at the port. Please note, visiting this site is not part of the tour package. It's only 130 meters away from Kusadasi cruise port.
Kusadasi Castle, Kusadasi, Turkiye This picturesque Byzantine fortress, a small castle standing on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island), has recently undergone renovations. From Gazi Begendi Park (Hill), you can capture panoramic photos of this castle. After being dropped off at the port, you can also take a leisurely walk to explore this charming site. Please note, visiting this place is not included in the tour package. It's located just 500 meters from Kusadasi cruise port.
Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkey Once you are dropped off at the cruise port of Kusadasi, our services for your experience will conclude. We hope to welcome you back to Turkey soon for more unforgettable tours. 5 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
Local tour operator may request the details of ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
Your guide will have pre-paid tickets of the museums/ruins/churches etc. before your tour, so you will be skipped the long ticket lines. You can pay the cost of entrance fees to tour guide on tour date. This payment could be cash or by the credit card.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
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.
Mary_P
07 Oct 2022
We went on this tour, we were met at the port by Ata the tour guide as arranged. The tour was amazing from start to finish, Ephesus was brilliant, House of Virgin Mary was a longed for experience and didn’t disappoint. Ata the guide was so informative about all three sites. After the tour we were dropped off back at the port which made it so easy. I cannot recommend this company highly enough. I will definitely use them again.
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Kusadasi
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