For Cruisers : Private Ephesus Tour With Local Tour Guide

5.0 (8 reviews) 4–6 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Begin your tour at your choice of times, with pickup at your cruise ship dock. Most people then head to Ephesus, which is located a short drive from Kusadasi.

Your private guide takes you through the well-preserved ruins of the ancient Greek and Roman city, pointing out highlights including the Gate of Mazeus and Mithridates, the Great Theater, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the fountain of Trajan, the Temple of Hadrian, and more.

Stop at the Temple of Artemis, which stood close to Ephesus and is marked by a single remaining column. Then visit the Meryemana (House of the Virgin Mary), a site that's sacred to both Christians and Muslims, and discover the legend of the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, another story that's common to Christianity and Islam.

You'll take a break for lunch (fee not included), and be returned to the port at the end of your tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Private Ephesus Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
Included: Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide entire day
Included: Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private tour
Included: All Taxes
Included: All Parking fees
Included: 100 % Satisfaction

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees ( We will arrange the tickets in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities are appreciated

Itinerary

Kusadasi

Passing by

Resort City
Kusadasi Market

Passing by

Lots of markets around the port
Kusadasi Castle

Passing by

The island where is located very closed to port
Ephesus Ancient City

2 hours Admission not included

The best well-kept ancient city in the world. an UNESCO listed place Ancient City of Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were organized; Domitian Temple that is one of the first temple dedicated for a human; Celcus Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time; Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatre in the world with 24.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached to Ephesians; Marble Street; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets, Terrace Houses ( Optinal ) famed with gorgeous mosaics and wall paintings.
The House At The Stone Virgin Mary

45 min Admission not included

A pilgrimage centre House of the Virgin Mary where mother of Jesus Christ spent her final years. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, and 'unofficially' confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II also visited the shrine in 1979. Pope Benedict XVI visited this shrine in 2006. While their visiting, they gave some gifts for this shrine what you can see during your visit.
The Temple of Artemis

10 min

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Ephesus
Kusadasi

We highly recommend you to meet at port after 30 / 45 minutes your ship docked to port in order beat crowds / school buses and hot weather in the afternoon. It is better to meet early to have a better tour in Ephesus before the crowds.

THIS TOUR IS ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM A CRUISE SHIP, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR