PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR: Skip-the-Line & Guaranteed ON-TIME Return to Boat

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Duration:4 hours to 6 hours (approx.)
Location: Kusadasi, Turkish Riviera

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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR YOUR PARTY ONLY!

Embark on a PRIVATE TOUR through Ephesus with a seasoned LOCAL GUIDE. Explore the UNESCO-listed Ancient City, retracing the footsteps of Apostle Paul and John. Stand where St. Paul preached at the Grand Theatre, capture iconic moments at Celsus Library, uncover the wonders of the Temple of Hadrian, and more.

Marvel at the opulent TERRACE HOUSES OF ANCIENT EPHESUS, showcasing Roman-era luxury with stunning mosaics and frescoes. Experience tranquility at the BASILICA OF ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE (can be changed to HOUSE OF VIRGEN MARY upon request), a significant Biblical site. Your expert guide will offer tons of informations, and photography tips, ensuring you capture the essence of each site.

This personalized PRIVATE TOUR caters exclusively to your PARTY, ensuring an intimate experience. Upon request, indulge in a LOCAL LUNCH to complete your day of exploration. Uncover the beauty of Ephesus in a PRIVATE TOUR, tailored to your preferences.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Kusadasi
We will meet you at the Kusadasi Cruise Port! After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree & secure your meeting time.
2. Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus Ruins is the largest open-air museum of Turkey which is dated to the Greek and Roman periods. Inside the Ruins of Ephesus, we explore Senate Building, Ancient Hospital, Domitian Temple, Nike Statue, Hercules Gate, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian Temple, Celsus Library, Grand Theatre of Ephesus and many more...
3. 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.
4. 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!
5. 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.
6. Kusadasi
We will drive through Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.
7. 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...
8. 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.
9. Kusadasi
In the end of our tour, we return to the Kusadasi 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 ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!

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Posted By : russm806
Deniz is very friendly we enjoyed this tour. We were 4 people as a best friend from new zelland. First time in turkey and ephesus amazing day amazing tour. Lunch is very delicious. We recomend to see rug coop in nomad village.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 09:36:42

Posted By : Glenn_S
What an incredible experience to do the Ephesus tour from the Kusadasi port. Most tours you get the driver that knows a bit about the place. We were privileged to get Gul as our tour guide. Her knowledge of all things about Turkey made the day so much more interesting. We designed the day on what interested us the most and this ensured no time was wasted. Also to get a personal guide that speaks fantastic English really helped. Really recommend this tour to anyone.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 09:11:23

Posted By : philipcQ4487SV
Fabulous day learned lots of history. Had a wonderful lockdown lunch. Our guide was very considerate and fun. As was our driver very thoughtful. We recommend this tour to all ages.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 08:13:47

Posted By : 254kimo
We were picked up by Ismail Keser and our driver at the cruise port and taken to Ephesus where Ismail gave us a fantastic information filled tour of the site. Ismail was very friendly and had a great sense of humor. After our tour we were taken to a family run restaurant where traditional carpets are made. The setting was outdoor under trees. We were served Turkish mezze as well as a couple of meat dishes followed by a traditional dessert. All in all it was a really great day and I can thoroughly recommend Ismail as a tour guide when in Kusadasi.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 06:32:20

Posted By : g_rards617
My trip to Ephesus and the surrounding sites were fantastic. We learned a lot about the historical sites of Ephesus, Ephesus Theatre and the terrace houses. Needless to say that our tour guide, Ozzy was knowledgeable and explaining in details all of the historical sites. Finally , i will recommend Ozzy to potential visitors visiting this beautiful place.

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Posted On : 2024-05-17 06:15:37

Posted By : Helen_O
Our tour guide, Isik, was fantastic. Isik was informative, knowledgable, knew the best places to stop for a photo and kept the pace to something we were able to keep up with. We had a great day, came away with terrific memories & would highly recommend Isik as your tour guide.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 06:13:04

Posted By : Daydream707071
Our guideOzzy is very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of detailed information, culture and history of Ephesus. We enjoyed the trip very much.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 06:09:32

Posted By : rosemaryaN1512QJ
Deniz was the best tour guide. Soo friendly, helpful so knowledgable and couldn’t do enough for us. We would recommend him.
He made our short time in Ephesus amazing
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 05:56:43

Posted By : ellentI4176FC
This was the most amazing day and Deniz was sooooooo informative.I learnt so much about Turkey as well as the sites we visited. I would recommend to any friends that are travelling to Turkey.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 05:47:55

Posted By : carianclark
From the time we made the booking on the Viator app, the provider was in contact with us, via WhatsApp, with detailed information on our pickup at the port. On the morning of the pickup, we received a photograph of the board in the port, showing our name. This made our connection with our guide very simple.

We got off the ship very quickly and were soon on our way to Ephesus. Getting there before the crowds was fantastic. Ismail, our wonderful guide, gave us choices for our tour, then detailed information on everything. Ismail was brilliant, our vehicle was spotlessly clean, modern and comfortable. Our driver was also excellent.

We chose the Terrace Houses as part of our Ephesus tour and were so pleased we did, it was incredible.

We had a fantastic day and now have the most incredible memories and photos. Thank you everyone that had a part in our experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 01:43:33