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Private Biblical Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port

5.0 (11 reviews) 5–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Biblical Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port

About this activity

This tour is much more comfortable than crowded group tours. Only your group will be on this tour. Our private guide and driver will be at your service. Our vehicles will be cooled before you start your journey. You will have free Wi-Fi access in the vehicle. Your waiting time at the entrances will be minimized, and you won’t have to wait for dozens of people. During the tour, our guide will provide detailed information about historical sites such as the ruins of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, St. John Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis. In this tour, you will only enjoy the experience. We take care of all the logistical planning for you. We can take you to a restaurant surrounded by cultural heritage for lunch in the middle of the day. You will have the opportunity to taste Turkish cuisine in a cool, garden setting. If there are any places in the tour program that you do not wish to visit, you can let us know.

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At a glance

Duration
5–7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Bcnk Travel

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–68 years) · Seniors (69–98 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: All Taxes
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: All Parking fees
  • Included: Port pickup and drop-off
  • Included: A fully air-conditioned private vehicle for you.

Not included

  • Not included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
  • Not included: Entrance fees ( We will arrange tickets of Ephesus in advance, so you will lskip long ticket lines )

Itinerary

  1. Kusadasi

    Passing by

    We will meet you at the Cruise Port. After making your reservation, please contact our team to arrange and secure your meeting time.

  2. Ephesus Ancient City

    2 hours Admission not included

    Ephesus is a large port city that has witnessed history. Here are some of the places we will see : the Magnesia Gate, the Great Theatre, the Eastern Gymnasium and the Baths of the State Agora, the Upper Agora (State Agora) and the Basilica, the Odeon, the Prytaneion, the Temple of Domitian, the Pollio Fountain, the Memmius Monument, Curetes Street, the Heracles Gate, the Trajan Fountain, the Terrace Houses, the Varius Baths, the Public Toilet (Latrina), the House of Love, the Temple of Hadrian, the Alytarkhus Stoa, the Octagon, the Heroon, the Celsus Library, the Commercial Agora and the South Gate, the Marble Street, the Harbor Street (Arcadiane), the Theatre Gymnasium, the Ruins of the Virgin Mary Church, and the Harbor Baths.

    The entrance fees for this site are not included in the price. Due to high visitor traffic, there may be a wait at the entrance. If you request, we can purchase your tickets in advance to save time before your arrival.

  3. The House of the Virgin Mary

    one hour Admission not included

    The entrance fees for the House of Virgin Mary are not included in the price. If you do not wish to pay, you are not required to enter. Since the tour is private, we will proceed according to your preferences during the visit. If you wish to enter, you can make the payment at the entrance gate. Tickets for this site cannot be purchased in advance.

  4. The Temple of Artemis

    15 min

    In ancient times, there were many temples dedicated to Artemis. Among them, the most famous one was the Temple in Ephesus. Its fame grew after it was declared one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by the Byzantine philosopher Philon in the 3rd century BC. The Temple of Artemis is not located within the Ephesus Archaeological Park. There is a distance of approximately 2 kilometers between them. There is no entrance fee to visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis.

  5. Basilica of St. John

    one hour Admission not included

    The St. John Basilica in Ephesus was built on the site believed to be the burial place of Saint John the Apostle in the 6th century. Its fame grew after being visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967. The entrance fees to this site are not included in the price. If you do not wish to wait at the entrance, we can purchase your tickets in advance upon request.

  6. Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI

    Passing by

    After our tour in the Ephesus region, we will head towards the Kusadasi Port where your ship is located. Here, our guide will introduce you to the Ox Mehmet Pasha Caravanserai, which you will pass by during your journey. It was built in 1618.

  7. Stop 7

    Passing by

    When we reach the coastline, our guide will show you the Kusadasi Castle. The castle, which covers the entire Pigeon Island, was built in the late 13th century. It was repaired by Ox Mehmet Pasha in 1613. In 1957, a road was constructed to connect the island to the mainland.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Just a few meters from where you disembark the ship, our guide will be waiting for you at the designated meeting area marked in the pictures, holding a welcome sign with your name on it. Simply allowing them to read the number of people in your group will be sufficient.

End point

  • Just a few meters from where you disembark the ship, our guide will be waiting for you at the designated meeting area marked in the pictures, holding a welcome sign with your name on it. Simply allowing them to read the number of people in your group will be sufficient.

Pickup points

  • Palm Hotel
  • Koken Hotel
  • Asia Apart Hotel
  • HBS Hotel
  • Odelia Resort Hotel
  • Pasha Apart Hotel
  • Ilayda Hotel
  • Hotel Istankoy Kusadasi
  • Papillonada Hotel
  • Roxx Royal Hotel
  • Hotel Albora
  • Dilek Hotel

and 51 more pickup points

Just a few meters from where you disembark the ship, our guide will be waiting for you at the designated meeting area marked in the pictures, holding a welcome sign with your name on it. Since there are many ships in the summer months, leaving early will help you avoid the crowds and will also give you an advantage in the places we will visit. We recommend meeting within 45 minutes of your ship arrival time.

Using your ticket

When you disembark from the ship, our guide will be waiting for you at the designated meeting area marked in the pictures, holding a welcome sign with your name on it. It will be enough to allow them to read the number of people in your group.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Private Biblical Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Cruise Port

    Öğle yemeği

    Mersedes

    Pickup included

  • PRICING INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEE

    Fees for terrace houses are not included.

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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