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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Chris
Apr 17, 2024
Guided day trip to Pamukkale to see the historic Roman site. - A day tour to Pamukkale from our hotel in Kusadasi with our guide Josh of Iglesia Tours. The tour was well organised, and most competently executed by Josh (with the help of our driver). We all enjoyed the experience and the professionalism (and friendliness ) of Josh.
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Charlottetc4205ji
Apr 17, 2024
Hieradopolis - Josh gave us a wonderful tour of Hieradopolis and Pamoccale full of interesting historical facts. Wonderful choice of lunch stop for our first Pide
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Dickd900
Apr 17, 2024
Perfect - Ours was an. Exellent experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and huge details on all the tourist sites. I would highly recommend our guide!
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Jeffwb1470bm
Apr 8, 2024
Cool and friendly guide deniz - İt was great Tour in ephesus. Our guide deniz is very kind. He welcome us in The port of Kusadasi. Tour was amazing. Deniz was very friendly and fluent in english.
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Alexsh9495gy
Apr 8, 2024
Wonderful Tour of Ephesus and Turkey as a whole! - Dicle was an amazing tour for showing us not just Ephesus, but giving us an amazing view into Turkey culture. Erdogan was also an absolutely fantastic driver.
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Khusie
Apr 8, 2024
Excellent Tour - knowledgeable guide - We only had a day to see Ephesus from a cruise ship. Filiz Temiz, our guide, was very knowledgeable and answered any of our questions. Nothing was too much. Her background in archeology really helped to understand anything we were looking at.
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V1570sqheatherk
Apr 8, 2024
Outstanding Ephesus Tour Guide - If you only have a day in Ephesus then you must use Fililz Temiz as your Tour Guide. We had a fantastic tour of all the things we wanted to see, and Filiz also added in a visit to St Mary’s house that wasn’t on the agenda. Filiz is very knowledgeable, having a degree in archeology, but is also an expert at making everything come alive. Whether it was the Terraced Houses or Artemis’ Temple we learned so much, and yet had so much fun. Nothing was too much trouble and we have had a fantastic day out. Filiz is a superb Tourist Guide and we would highly recommend her services!
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Clairewk8985dh
Apr 8, 2024
Wonderful - Ozzy is excellent in showing us around and very informative if the sites. We will definitely ask for his tour service. Thanks!
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X6873jhmayc
Apr 8, 2024
A Fabulous Tour - I booked this tour based on the good reviews. No doubt we had a wonderful tour with our guide Ozzy today. He is knowledgeable and informative with the history.
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May698
Apr 8, 2024
An eye opening experience to a land rich in historical and biblical significance - Ozzy has been an amazing tour guide, knowledgeable, professional and courteous in every way. I have no reservation in recommending this tour to Ephesus .
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