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Izmir Port to Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Selcuk Museum, Temple of Artemis

Pamukkale, Turkeyby Turkey Experiences

  • 6.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish

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Overview

Great combo and affordably priced for CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS! See the ancient ruins, learn the culture of locals, and enjoy some mythological legends on this private tour from Izmir Port. The highlights of this private tour are UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, Terrace Houses, archaeology museum of Selcuk-Ephesus, Temple of Artemis which one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

What's included

  • 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 to skip the line.)

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    5 min

    Your private guide will be holding a signboard written "YOUR NAME" on it and meet you at the exit gate of Izmir port on your meeting time.

  2. 2

    Selcuk

    1.2 hours

    After met with your private guide, you will drive to Selcuk town for visit the Ephesus Ancient City and surroundings. The drive duration is approximately 70 minutes.

  3. 3

    Ephesus Ancient City

    1.5 hours

    Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.

  4. 4

    Ephesus Terrace Houses

    30 min

    The terrace houses are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as "the houses of rich", important for the reason give us information about family life during the Roman period. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other at right angels.

  5. 5

    Ephesus Museum

    45 min

    At this charming and well-organised museum, there are not only findings from the ongoing excavations at Ephesus archeological site, but also the artifacts from the Cukurici Mound, the basilica of St John, and the Temple of Artemis.

  6. 6

    The Temple of Artemis

    15 min

    Another visit of this tour is Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus ancient city.

  7. 7

    Izmir

    1.2 hours

    After completed your tour, we will drop back you to port of Izmir.

Meeting and pickup

Your private guide will be waiting you at the arrival gate of Izmir Port and will be holding a signboard written your name on it.

Good to know

  • 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.
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  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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