FOR CRUISERS: Best Seller of Ephesus Private Tour by Locals

5.0 (5 reviews) 5–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT
SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL)
FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR FAMILY, MORE PERSONALIZED SERVICE
LEAD BY LOCAL TOUR GUIDES FOR BETTER INSIGHT
REASONABLE THAN SHORE EXCURSIONS
FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES

Explore the; EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, TERRACE HOUSES, BASILICA OF ST. JEAN, AND TEMPLE OF ARTEMİS with our Licensed Local Tour Guides! During your limited time due to your tight Cruise Schedule, we handle everything that you might need!

Picking you up from the Cruise Port with A/C Minivan and Local Tour Guide, heading to the Ephesus and exploring the all Highlights surrounding the Ephesus Ancient City!

During this hassle-free day trip, you can settle back and relax while our team handles the LOGISTICS, SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS, LUNCH, and all others.

So, the only thing you need to do is ENJOYING YOUR DAY!

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Kusadasi Shore Excursions

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off (mentioned on the details)
Included: Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
Included: GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Included: Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
Included: SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKET (according to the option chosen), allow you to bypass long lines
Included: PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service

Not included

Not included: Gratuities recommended
Not included: Food and Drinks (optional)
Not included: Entrance Fees if the option is not selected

Itinerary

Kusadasi

Passing by

We meet you at the Cruise Port! Our team will be waiting next to Information Desk at the Exit Gate of Cruise Port by holding a sign which is your name written on it.

After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree on your meeting time. Please note that there are several Cruise Ships with different arrival and departure timings. So, you might decide with our team about the best meeting time which is fitting your schedule.
Ephesus Ancient City

2 hours Admission not included

Ephesus Ruins is the largest open-air museum of Turkey which is dated to the Greek and Roman periods. Inside the Ruins of Ephesus, we explore Senate Building, Ancient Hospital, Domitian Temple, Nike Statue, Hercules Gate, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian Temple, Celsus Library, Grand Theatre of Ephesus and many more...
Ephesus Terrace Houses

30 min Admission not included

The Terrace Houses complex in Ephesus consists of luxurious residential villas, located on the northern slope of Bülbüldağı Hill, next to Curetes Street and opposite the Temple of Hadrian. So far, two housing complexes - Eastern and Western - have been excavated. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan where the roads transect each other at right angles. The excavation work of the Terrace Houses started in 1960. The restoration of the houses is an ongoing process and every year there is something new to admire there.
Basilica of St. John

30 min Admission not included

In early A.D, Evangelist St. John lived in the Ephesus in order to spread Christianity and collect more followers to the way of Jesus. And, according to many sources, he died around Ephesus after he returned from exile in Patmos.

And, buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill by his students.

Roman Emperor Justinian constructed one of the biggest Basilicas of Christianity in the 4th Century A.D over the burial of St. Jean the Evangelist!
The Temple of Artemis

15 min Admission not included

Temple of Artemis, also called Artemesium was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The great temple was built by Croesus, king of Lydia, about 550 BCE and was rebuilt after being burned by a madman named Herostratus in 356 BCE. The Artemesium was famous not only for its great size, over 350 by 180 feet (about 110 by 55 metres), but also for the magnificent works of art that adorned it.
Kusadasi

Passing by

We will drive through Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.
Kusadasi Shopping Center

Passing by

You are able to see local handicrafts and experience local shopping if preferred. You will be also able to collect informations from your Local Tour Guide about: the best traditional handicrafts, best places to go, things to be carrefull, and best tips for hassle free experience...
Kusadasi Castle

Passing by

Also called Pigeon Island! One of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by and have an opportunity of seeing it in a distance. It is located very close to the Port, you might be able to have time after your tour if you are interested.
Kusadasi

Passing by

In the end of our tour, we return to the Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME!

PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate our return time to Cruise Port.

OUR TOURS ARE WITH GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

*****CRUISE PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE CRUISE PORT*****

We highly recommend you to meet our team, after 30/45 minutes your ship docked to the Port. So, you might beat the crowds, school buses, and hot weather in order to have a better experience during your Tour in Ephesus.
After you sent your reservation, please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and coordinate your meeting time.
This tour doesn't include Entrance Tickets & Lunch. The Skip the Line Entrance Tickets & Local Lunch can be arranged by our team due to your request. Please contact us and advise our team, if you wish to have all-inclusive and pre-arranged for your day.

*****HOTEL PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE HOTELS*****

We have pick-up and drop-off services from CENTRALLY located KUSADASI and SELCUK TOWN Hotels.
We have pick-up and drop-off services from Izmir Hotels and Izmir Cruise Port with an additional fee of 100 USD in total for up to 15 personas.
Please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and learn your certain meeting time.

Using your ticket

Please note that there are several Ships with different timings. In this regard, after booking, we highly recommend you contacting our team and coordinating your meeting time. So, you might have zero stress during your experience.

We highly recommend you to meet our team, after 30/45 minutes your ship docked to the Port. So, you might beat the crowds, school buses, and hot weather in order to have a better experience during your Tour in Ephesus.