FOR CRUISERS: Private Ephesus Tour (Skip-the-Line & Guaranteed On-Time Return)
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Kusadasi
Experience a private Ephesus tour that guarantees on-time return and skip-the-line entrance tickets. Explore the Terrace Houses, Ephesus Ancient City, and the Basilica of St. John with local guides.
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 and more…
  • 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 - Artemis was the Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who replaced the Titan Selene as Goddess of the Moon.

The ancient temple was built around 650 BC to the cult of Artemis, was constructed on a site already sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess, Cybele. The temple was financed by the wealthy king of Lydia and the marshy ground was selected for the building site as a precaution against future earthquakes.

During the time, it has been destroyed and collapsed many times due to the natural disasters.

  • Kusadasi - We will drive through 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: the 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 - In the end of our tour, we return to the Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME!
    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 our return time to Cruise Port.

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

What's Included
  • Transportation with A/C Minivans and Driver
  • On-time Cruise Passenger Return Guarantee
  • Private Tour for Personalized Experience
  • Professional, Licensed Local Tour Guide
  • Convenient Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off
What's Not Included
  • Museum Tickets (we will send pre-purchased tickets with guide, you can pay as cash to your guide)
Additional Information
  • Exclusively private tours for your group, offering more tailored services
  • Timely assured return to your ship
  • Priority access with fast-track entry tickets available (optional)
  • Catering to cruise travelers
  • Tours led by local experts for enhanced understanding
  • More cost-effective than typical shore excursions
  • Fully adaptable to your preferences

Unveil the secrets of Terrace Houses and Ephesus Ancient City, Turkey’s most extensive outdoor museum, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, guided by our knowledgeable and certified guides. Also, pay a visit to the significant Basilica of St. John the Evangelist, a major pilgrimage site.

Organizing a trip to such an essential site could be a substantive hurdle during your concise cruise stopover. In this smooth and easy excursion, find solace knowing that our professional team manages all the arrangements, prompt entry, meals, and more.

Your only job? Simply take delight in your day!

  • 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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Jaynk2024
Jun 16, 2024
Great tour of EPHESUS....with Mr Josh - This was really a well guided tour and we really enjoyed a lot. Guide Mr Josh gave a lot of of information and made it very interesting...
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Trail278508
Jun 15, 2024
So much better than booking with the ship - Wonderful experience with a full day of sight seeing and a delicious traditional meal at a great restaurant. So glad we had our own private air conditioned van! Our guide explained everything so well and gave us plenty of time. It was much better than being crammed in a bus and rushed through all the sights with all of our fellow cruise ship passengers.
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Nicholas
Jun 15, 2024
Great lunch in Turkey! - Fantastic food and service! I really enjoyed our lunch. Our tour guide brought us here for a more authentic lunch and I highly recommend it!
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Johnnybk1564nm
Jun 15, 2024
Josh is the man - Josh was amazing helped us with everything very informative and personable we enjoyed everything food was amazing rug demonstration was great
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D7170mpalisonl
Jun 15, 2024
Personalized experience, 100% recommend. - Definitely book this tour and get a private experience of Ephesus. Ezgi was amazing and gave us a super personalized experience, would 100% recommend.
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Tommylo33wb
Jun 15, 2024
Fantastic tour guide - Ezgi - Ezgi was a fantastic tour guide, she led our family through Ephesus, Mary’s house and was kind enough to take detours to the locations we wanted to go to. We would definitely recommend and would ask for her again when we return.
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Dipni
Jun 15, 2024
Highly recommend - We booked a private tour of Ephesus, and I’m glad we had Lisa as our guide, she was fantastic. Her extensive knowledge about the history of Ephesus and the wealth of information that she shared with us made the tour truly memorable. Lisa also took some amazing pictures of us and ensured we had plenty of time to explore and capture our own photos. She was pleasant to converse with and made the entire tour enjoyable. I would definitely recommend Lisa for a tour of Ephesus.
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314naveenak
Jun 14, 2024
Excellent family experience! - Fatima was an excellent guide and was very easy to get along with! She kept us engaged throughout the entire tour and shared her expansive knowledge on Turkey and specifically Ephesus. I appreciated the hands on experience my family got to have with the weaving and pottery demonstrations!
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474zafars
Jun 13, 2024
Best educational and informative tour of Ephesus possible. - Absolutely wonderful, highly informative, showcasing beautiful sights and historical locations. Ozzy was great! He gave us options of locations to visit, the order of them, and the level of information we desired. Couldn't ask for a better guide than a local, and Ozzy definitely did the best I've heard and seen from.
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288syedt
Jun 13, 2024
Kusadasi tour with Ozzy! - We went to tour around Kusadasi with Ozzy and it was the perfect day out. He was professional, courteous, very helpful! Highly recommend his services:)
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