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Ephesus Shore Excursion Private Guided Tour

Kusadasi, Turkeyby Istanbul Custom Tours

  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Skip the line
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Ephesus was one of the most famous cities of the ancient Mediterranean. Ephesus takes a serious planning to visit. During this hassle-free tour you can sit back and enjoy it while your local guide handles everything. You will be visiting Ephesus Ancient city including Celsus Library, Trajan Temple, the Terrace Houses and Ancient Theatre along with other highlights such as House of Virgin Mary, Artemis Temple and the Basilica of St. John. • Skip the Line with the Purchased Tickets in Advance • Private Experienced Licenced Local Tour Guide during the Tour • Pickup and Dropoff from the Cruise Port with a Deluxe Van

What's included

  • Private Experienced Licenced Local Tour Guide during the Tour
  • Pickup and Dropoff from the Cruise Port with a Deluxe Van
  • Admission Fees
  • Tips
  • Lunch
  • Ephesus Ancient City

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Kusadasi

    Pass by

    We are meeting you at the Cruise Port! Our guide will be waiting you at the Exit Gate of Cruise Port by holding a sign on which you will see your name written.

  2. 2

    Ephesus Ancient City

    1.5 hours

    Ephesus, Greek Ephesos, the most important Greek city in Ionian Asia Minor, the ruins of which lie near the modern village of Selcuk in western Turkey.

  3. 3

    Bibliotheque de Celsus

    10 min

    Built at the crossroads of Greek, Roman, and Persian influences, the Ephesus Library is but one of the sights to see on a trip to this ancient land.

  4. 4

    Trajan Fountain

    10 min

    The Temple of Trajan was a Roman temple dedicated to the emperor Trajan and his wife Plotina after his deification by the Roman Senate.

  5. 5

    Ephesus Terrace Houses

    30 min

    Terrace Houses of Ephesus also called as "The Houses of the Rich" are luxury Roman Villas located on a slope opposite the Hadrian Temple. important for the reason give us information about family life during the Roman period.

  6. 6

    Stop 6

    10 min

    The Ephesus theatre is important for scholars as an example of a Hellenistic building later transformed by the Roman architects.

  7. 7

    The Temple of Artemis

    10 min

    The Temple of Artemis is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. It was a Greek temple dedicated to an ancient, local form of the goddess Artemis.

  8. 8

    Basilica of St. John

    20 min

    The Basilica of Saint John (St. Jean Bazilikası) was a massive Byzantine church that’s now in ruins. It’s located in the town of Selçuk, Turkey, just a few kilometers from Ephesus.

  9. 9

    The House of the Virgin Mary

    40 min

    The House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana Evi in Turkish) which can be still visited today, is a place where, according to the beliefs of many people, Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent the last years of her life.

  10. 10

    Kusadasi Market

    30 min

    Optional: Turkey is a heaven of handicraft goods. If you are interested in seeing some of them we know the best shops in town. You will have a chance to see some demonstrations of handicrafts.

  11. 11

    Kusadasi

    Pass by

    We are concluding the tour at the Cruise Port according to your boarding time !

Meeting and pickup

We will pick you up from your port/hotel.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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