Ephesus Private Tour: Explore Turkey's Largest Open-Air Museum
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32 Ratings
Kusadasi
Embark on a private tour of Ephesus, Turkey's largest open-air museum. Explore ancient ruins, visit historical sites, and enjoy personalized service on this customizable tour.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kusadasi - 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. There are several Cruise Ships with different timings. So, you might decide about the best meeting time which is fitting your schedule.
  • Ancient City of Ephesus - 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 …
  • Ephesus Terrace Houses - Terrace Houses were the houses of rich & upper class people in Ephesus City have been lived, famed with gorgeous mosaics, frescoes and wall paintings. One of the best preserved site in the Ephesus in which archeological works still continue.
  • The Basilica of Saint John - 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 - One of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
  • Kusadasi - We will drive through the Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.
  • Kusadasi Shopping Center - 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: best traditional handicrafts, best places to go, things to be carrefull, and best tips for hassle free experience…
  • Kusadasi Castle - 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 - At the end of our tour, we will return to the Cruise Port.
    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 the return time.

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

What's Included
  • Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off
  • Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
  • GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
  • Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
  • PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
What's Not Included
  • Museum Tickets (we will send pre-purchased tickets with guide, you can pay as cash to your guide)
Additional Information

• ASSURED TIMELY RETURN TO THE VESSEL /
• OPTIONAL NO-WAIT ENTRY TICKETS /
• DESIGNED FOR CRUISE TRAVELLERS /
• EXCLUSIVE TOUR FOR YOUR GROUP, HIGHLY PERSONALIZED SERVICE /
• GUIDED BY LOCAL EXPERTS FOR GREATER UNDERSTANDING /
• MORE AFFORDABLE THAN SHORE OUTINGS /
• FULLY ADAPTABLE BASED ON YOUR LIKES /
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Considered Turkey’s largest open-air museum and one of the biggest globally, Ephesus necessitates significant time for a thorough visit. Cruise travellers confined with time in Kusadasi can unwind as our dedicated team takes care of all the necessary preparations. Discover the ANCIENT CITY OF EPHESUS, THE TERRACE HOUSES, THE BASILICA OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, THE TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, LOCAL HANDICRAFTS, and much more on this exclusive tour designed for cruise travellers or hotel guests. A local lunch can be arranged at your request.

  • UPON YOUR SHIP’S ARRIVAL AT THE PORT, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET WITH OUR TEAM WITHIN 30 TO 45 MINUTES. BY DOING SO, YOU CAN BYPASS THE CROWDS, SCHOOL BUSES, AND HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS, ENSURING AN ENHANCED AND MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS.
  • OUR PRIVATE TOURS ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE SHIP.
  • BOOK YOUR PRIVATE TOUR WITH US, VERIFIED PROVIDER OF KUSADASI/EPHESUS CRUISE PORT!
Location
Kusadasi
Cancellation Policy

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

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Charlottetc4205ji
Apr 16, 2024
Ephesus tour - Fatima gave us a wonderful day in Ephesus with so much attention to detail. The lunch was excellent and it was a first taste of delicious Turkish wine.
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John_w
Jan 30, 2024
PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FROM KUSADASI PORT - Our exclusive tour, though a bit on the expensive side for just the two of us, proved to be worth every penny. Fatima, our guide, made the entire experience seamless by picking us up from the cruise port, alleviating any concerns we had about organizing the tour through Viator independently. Her friendliness and extensive knowledge added immense value to our journey. Valeria expertly guided us to the best spots to witness the attractions while strategically avoiding crowds and staying in the shade. Throughout the tour, she engaged in pleasant conversation, addressing not only historical aspects but also providing insights into contemporary life in Turkey. Fatima's expertise extended to a guided tour of the museum, where she shared her knowledge about the various artifacts. Thanks to her, we had a truly memorable trip, and we highly recommend her services.
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Julie_d
Jun 17, 2023
Enchanting tour of ancient ruins - We recently has the pleasure of taking a tour of Ephesus. Our tour guide, Fillis met us at the cruise terminal and we immediately headed to the ruins. She was very friendly and warm and instantly put us at ease. She was extremely knowledgeable and skillfully told us about the historical significance of each site, providing insights into the daily lives of the people who once inhabited this ancient city. The Terrace Houses were amazing. These beautifully preserved residences were so interesting. The frescoes and mosaics were truly worth seeing. My son wanted to go see where the carpets were made, so Fillis was happy to take us there to see how these truly beautiful works of art are made. We also had a lovely lunch made by local people. I highly recommend this tour to anyone with a love of history and culture.
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Mary
Jun 9, 2023
ephesus tour from port by lvoals - welll organized tour with iglesias tour. perfect service! fatima is so knowledge and professional . i higly recommend their private tours to everyone
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Fortm995
May 31, 2023
ephesus tour from kusadasi cruise port( ocenia vista cruise line) - We had a fantastic experience with Fatima. She waited for us at port and was very easy to find. The transportation she arranged was comfortable a
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Katrinal627
May 23, 2023
Ephasus private tour a must!! - This tour was one of my all time favorites. Fatima had great communication with us before hand and was waiting for us at the dock. The private tour she gave was tailored to our interests and schedule. She even included a ceramic factory and carpet weaving experience which were wonderful! Highly recommend Fatima and her company!
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486lisao
May 23, 2023
Ephesus tour for celebrity beyond guests (or any cruise guests) - Had a wonderful tour with Fatima! She met us right outside the exit of the port. She was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and gave us fabulous tour of Ephesus. The van was clean, the driver great and we highly recommend the lunch! There’s a carpet demo at the end, but we appreciated that there wasn’t any pressure to buy. Overall, a 5-star tour!
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T7704rknormao
Mar 18, 2023
Ephesus your from Lisa dash with fatima - Was amazing to see different sites. Fatima was very knowledgeable about the history of Ephesus and other surrounding historical sites. The tour was amazing and fun. Fatima made this trip beautiful and I would definitely be back to visit. Thank you ☺️
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Patrick
Oct 1, 2022
Fatima is great - Fatima was very prompt and personal. She could answer all my questions quickly and we enjoyed the tour.
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X1837yisaras
Apr 18, 2024
Unforgettable Journey - This tour was enjoyable, offering interesting insights and informative commentary throughout. Great guide and good food.
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