SKIP-THE-LINE: Best Seller Ephesus PRIVATE TOUR For Cruise Guests | 4 hours to 6 hours

21 Reviews | Kusadasi
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Enjoy the exclusivity of a PRIVATE TOUR, ensuring personalized attention
  • Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
  • All parking fees
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off from KUSADASI PORT
  • All taxes
  • Travel in a fully air-conditioned, brand new vehicle with a dedicated driver
  • Entrance Tickets (we will send pre-purchased museum tickets, so you can skip-the long ticket lines)

Overview

Embark on an exclusive private tour tailored to your party, ensuring an intimate experience unlike any group tour. Explore the renowned highlights of Ephesus accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide. Wander through the UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Ephesus, retracing the footsteps of Apostle Paul and John. Discover the intricately preserved Terrace Houses, adorned with unique mosaics and frescoes. Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of the House of the Virgin Mary, a significant Biblical site in Turkey. Witness the remnants of the Temple of Artemis, one of the wonders of the ancient world. Throughout your journey, capture memorable moments with the guidance of your expert local tour guide, who will provide insider recommendations for the best photo opportunities. Optionally, indulge in a delightful local lunch upon request. Please note: This tour is exclusively designed for cruise guests.

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⛔️ GROUP TOURS force you to follow fixed schedules and visit places based on their timing, regardless of your interests! You’re stuck with fast and slow travelers alike, having to keep up with the group. Plus, you have to pay all ENTRY FEES IN ADVANCE, whether you're interested in the ... sites or not. Why pay for places you don't want to visit and feel obligated to go just because you paid? ⛔️ ⚠️ Our PRIVATE TOURS give you the flexibility you need. Entry fees are not included, so you only pay for the places that genuinely interest you. In the morning, we discuss your interests and tailor the itinerary accordingly. ⚠️ ✳️ With our PRIVATE TOURS, you have complete control, visiting only the places you want to see. Would you rather spend your day WAITING FOR OTHER TRAVELERS and FOLLOWING A FIXED ITINERARY, or ENJOY A PRIVATE TOUR CUSTOMIZED JUST FOR YOUR FAMILY? The choice is yours! ✳️ FOR CRUISE GUESTS We recommend meeting at the port 30 to 45 minutes after your ship docks. This will help you avoid crowds, school buses, and the afternoon heat. Starting early ensures a more enjoyable tour of Ephesus. WE GUARANTEE TO RETURN YOU TO YOUR SHIP ON TIME. Advantages of Our Private Tours Compared to Group Bus Tours Visiting Ephesus might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Make the most of it without missing out. In large groups, if someone falls ill or has an accident, the entire tour may be delayed as the guide attends to them. This can disrupt your experience, especially if it's your only day in Turkey. Large group tours adhere to a strict schedule. With a private tour, you have the flexibility to choose what you want to see and when, allowing for a personalized experience. Group tours often skip fascinating details due to time constraints and the difficulty of managing large crowds. In private tours, you won't be held up by others taking pictures or lagging behind. The pace is set according to your preferences. Hearing the guide in large groups can be challenging, and keeping up with the group's pace may be difficult. In a private tour, these issues are eliminated. Private tours eliminate long waits in lines for tickets or entry to sites, as your guide will have everything prepared in advance. Enjoy the comfort of a private Mercedes van and the full attention of an expert local guide, without having to share with a large group. Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • Port Kusadasi Turkey

    The Tour Specialist will greet you at the cruise port holding a sign with your name on it!

    10 minutes

  • Ancient City of Ephesus

    Ephesus, renowned as one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman ancient cities in the world, is famous for its numerous historical landmarks. These include the Odeon, a venue for music concerts; the Temple of Domitian, one of the first temples dedicated to a human; the Celsus Library, the third largest library of its time; and the Great Theatre, one of the world's largest amphitheaters with a capacity of 24,000 people, where St. Paul once preached. Other notable sites include Roman baths, fountains, temples, the agora, the Love House, and public toilets.

    2 hours

  • Ephesus Terrace Houses

    The Terrace Houses in Ephesus were the residences of the upper class, renowned for their stunning mosaics and exquisite wall paintings.

    30 minutes

  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    The House of the Virgin Mary is a significant pilgrimage site for Christians, believed to be where Virgin Mary spent her final days and passed away. Pope Paul VI visited in 1967 and 'unofficially' confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II visited in 1979, and Pope Benedict XVI in 2006. During their visits, they presented gifts to the shrine, which are on display for visitors to see.

    45 minutes

  • The Temple of Artemis

    A marvel of the ancient world, listed among the Seven Wonders.

    15 minutes

  • Kusadasi Castle

    Kusadasi Castle, also known as Pigeon Island, stands adjacent to the port. You can catch a glimpse from your boat or explore it at your leisure after the tour.

    15 minutes

  • Port Kusadasi Turkey

    The spot where your cruise has anchored.

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.7

21 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 19 reviews with 5 stars

Perfect Tour, customised to our needs

Published on Nov, 2024

We have been just the two of us with full attention of the tour guide Arzu who took care of us. You pay the entrance fee of 40€ plus 15€ directly to the tour guide. It is the same fee you would pay at entrance so there is no extra profit added. Best to have cash with you. We have been able to shorten the tour to our need. The leather shop and carpet manufacturing was offered voluntary to add which we declined which was also no problem. Wonderful day for very good price. We couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks a lot!

Perfect customized tour

Published on Nov, 2024

We got contacted the evening before with WhatsApp contact details of our tour guide Arzu. She was great with very good English and knowledge about the place. Pick-up in front of cruise port worked easy finding our name on the sign. We had a modern mini van pickups up and then went 30 minutes to the first stop receiving lots of interesting background during the drive. We had the luck of being just the two of us so we could customise as per our wish. Entrance fees we paid to the guide. It is the same fee as the official price and in euro just safes the efforts of queuing. We travel a lot but this was one of the most pleasant experiences for very good money - We can highly recommend it. Thank you Arzu for a perfect experience

Day trip to Ephesus.

Published on Oct, 2024

Amazing experience with ceyda zengin! Very polite and friendly. Insightful private tour of Ephesus and other local landmarks. Included multiple locations and lunch of local quisine.

Best Ephesus Private Tour c/o Melis

Published on Oct, 2024

Melis was our tour guide and she was awesome! We highly recommend her and is more than qualified to represent Turkey as she explained in detail all we wanted to know in terms of history and culture. She made sure our desired itinerary was met and never did we feel rushed. She also took us to a Turkish pottery and carpet demonstration which was very informative. Lunch was also delicious. We would give 7 stars if we could!

Look no further! The absolute BEST experience in Ephesus and the surrounding area!

Published on Oct, 2024

Stop reading through other reviews because for the price, you simply can't do better. Even for 10x the price, I can't imagine finding any tour out there that is even close. If possible, book with/request Meral to ensure replicating the fantastic time we had! Learned so much both in ancient Ephesus and in the surrounding area. Wonderful Meral was an absolute pleasure to be with. If I could rate 6 stars, I would without hesitation. Do keep in mind, you'll have to pay to enter the ancient city, the $40 per person isn't included but it was so incredible the cost was negligible. We got to visit many local places we never would have found ourselves, such as sampling truly local food, culture and products. We even saw a really incredible government program Turkey runs to teach women how to make the most beautiful carpets.

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