Private Ephesus Tour: Explore Terraced Houses, Selcuk Museum, Temple of Artemis
Konak
Embark on a private Ephesus tour from Izmir Port and discover the UNESCO-listed ancient city, Terrace Houses, Selcuk Museum, and the Temple of Artemis. Perfect for cruise ship passengers!
Duration:
6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Izmir Port - 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.
- Selcuk - 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.
- Ancient City of Ephesus - 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.
- Ephesus Terrace Houses - 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.
- Ephesus Museum - 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.
- The Temple of Artemis - 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.
- Izmir - After completed your tour, we will drop back you to port of Izmir.
What's Included
- Entrance fees included
- Comfortable, air-conditioned, non-smoking transport
- Convenient port pick-up and drop-off
- Expert guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- Skip the queues with fast-track entry
What's Not Included
- Meals, Drinks
Additional Information
An excellent and economically friendly choice for CRUISE SHIP TRAVELERS looking for an all-encompassing excursion! Experience the ancient ruins, immerse yourself in the local culture, and delve into fascinating mythological stories on this private journey from Izmir Port. The main attractions of this exclusive tour include the UNESCO-recognized ancient city of Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Selcuk-Ephesus archaeological museum, and the Temple of Artemis, recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- 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.
Location
Izmir Port
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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