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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This private tour is ideal for those who want to explore the ancient city of Ephesus and its surroundings at their own pace.
Your personal guide will meet you at Kusadasi port, accompany you to the various sites, including the ancient city of Ephesus, the Terrace Houses, and the House of the Virgin Mary.
At Ephesus, you will see the impressive ruins of the ancient city, including the Celsus Library, the Great Theater, and the Temple of Hadrian. The Terrace Houses, also known as the "houses of the rich," are some of the most impressive structures in Ephesus, and offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the wealthy elite of ancient times. Finally, the House of the Virgin Mary, believed by many to be the final resting place of Mary.
At the end of the tour, your guide will drop you off at Kusadasi port.
Stores to Visit:
Turkish Carpet Weaving Village
Ceramic Workshop
Leather Factory
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Deluxe Lunch at Carpet Village
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
A Bottle of Water During Tour
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue
Beverages
Admission Fees to Attractions
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
The guide will pick you up from Kusadasi port and drop you off at the same point end of the tour.
Traveler pickup
Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey
Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street. 120 minutes
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk, Turkey The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.
60 minutes
Ephesus Terrace Houses, Selcuk, Turkey Terraced Houses, are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called “the houses of rich”, they are important for the reason that they give us an idea about the family life during the Roman period. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other of right angles. 45 minutes
The Prytaneion, Selcuk, Turkey Behind the basilica is the Prytaneion, where religious ceremonies , official receptions and banquets were held. The sacred flame symbolizing the heart of Ephesus was kept constantly alight in the Prytaneion. The construction of the building dates to the 3rd century B.C, during the reign of Lysimachos, but the ruins of the complex dates to the Augustan age.
The four-cornered pit in which the sacred fire is burned is a relic from the reign of Lysimachos. The front of the building is four columns, beyond the columns is a courtyard surrounded by a portico, and on the north is the center of the building, the ceremonial hall, and its side rooms. The eternal flame was here in the center of the ceremonial hall, the red color on the floor determined the location of the flame.
The double columns on the corners of the hall held up the wooden roof. During excavations, archeologists found 2 artemis statues, which are now presented in Ephesus museum. 10 minutes
Fountain of Pollio, Selcuk, Turkiye The water was brought to the fountains of Ephesus from three main sources through aqueducts and distributed from fountains by a branching system of baked clay pipes. The sources were Kencherios (42km) at Kuşadası, Çamlık village stream of Marnas (15km), and the Cayster River (20km).Water was free of charge by the city in the public fountains. Also they provided refreshment in hot summer days for the streets.
It has a high arch facing the temple of Domitian. It is known to be decorated with a number of statues. One of these statues is the Head of Zeus which is on display in the Ephesus Museum today. Some of these statues were thought to be taken from the Isis Temple, probably after an earthquake, to repair the fountain. The statue group of Odysseus and Polyphemus , that once were on the basin, are now displayed also in Ephesus Museum. 5 minutes
Baths of Varius, Selcuk, Turkey The ruins to the east of the Basilica belong to the bath of Varius, dating to the Roman period. The construction dates to the 2nd century A.D and the mosaics in the 40 meters long corridor dates to the 5th century.
It is built of cut blocks of marble. It has three sections, frigidarium (cold water), tepidarium (warm water) and caldarium (hot water). The excavations have not been completed yet. 5 minutes
The Temple of Artemis, Selcuk, Turkey Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one of the seven wonders of the world. 15 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.
Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 500 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Terrace Houses entrance fee is 15 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Personalized greeting with name at the port is an additional 3 euros per person.
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.
Sunshine39275208191
05 Aug 2023
We had a fastastic tour with our guide Mr. Adam. The bus was a Mercedes splinter. It was clean and the ride was very comfortable. Mr. Adam, our guide was very informative and took us to all the places as promised and gave us all the historic information is an interesting way. The lunch was also very good.
However isabey mosque was now shown to us.
We are fully satisfied and recommend this tour.
946arunt
04 Aug 2023
Erdem was our guide. He comes off as a jovial and enthusiastic guide. He is caring and explains everything to the right optimum. Neither too much nor too less. I experienced the Pamukkale tour with another guide, and when compared with that, Erdem was a god send.
He timed the trip perfectly and kept actively moving around, even though he had a leg injury.
Yhnnp
03 Aug 2023
Erden is an excellent guide. He knows his subject. You’ll learn a lot on this tour. Very good experience.
This tour in
Kusadasi
is organized by
Turkey Tours Company
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