SKIP THE LINE Private Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi and Cruise Port | 4 hours to 10 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
  • Private Tour offering a more personalized and tailored service
  • All Taxes
  • All Parking fees
  • Guaranteed on time return for cruise passengers
  • All insurances
  • Transportation with luxury Mercedes A/C Van with seperate driver
  • Kusadasi Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off
  • Ephesus Entrance Fee: 40 Euros per Person
  • Mary's House Entrance Fee: 500 Turkish Liras per person (it can be also paid in euro or usd)
  • Terrace Houses in Ephesus: 15 Euros per person

Overview

This tour is privately organized for your group only; it is not a shared group tour. Embark on a journey to discover the highlights of Ephesus, accompanied by a knowledgeable and professional local tour guide. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Ephesus, walking along the same streets that were once tread by Apostle Paul and John. Witness the grandeur of the Ephesus Theatre, where St. Paul once preached to the Ephesians, and capture stunning photos of the Celsus Library. Discover the Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, and Agora, among others. Explore the very well-preserved Terrace Houses, renowned for their unique mosaics and frescoes. Experience the peaceful ambiance of the House of the Virgin Mary, the most significant Biblical site in Turkey. Visit the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. If desired, there is also an opportunity to enjoy a local lunch upon request.

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If you are traveling on a cruise ship, our professional tour guide will greet you outside the customs/passport control building of the Port of Kusadasi with a signboard with your name on it. If you are a hotel guest, our tour guide will be waiting for you in your hotel ... lobby at the specified time. *Tip for Cruise Guests: Upon your ship's arrival at the port, we strongly encourage you to meet with our team within 30 to 45 minutes. This prompt meeting allows you to avoid crowds, school buses, and harsh weather conditions, ensuring a more enjoyable and enhanced tour experience of Ephesus. Read more â–Ľ

Itinerary

  • Ancient City of Ephesus

    Ephesus Ancient City is one of the most important highlights of our private Ephesus tours. Ephesus was the third largest city of the Roman Empire with a population of approximately 250000 in the Roman period. It was also the capital and commercial center of Asia Minor. You will have a chance to see the Library of Celsus (the third biggest library of the ancient world), the Great Theater of Ephesus (the biggest in Anatolia), latrines, the Temple of Hadrian, and more...

    2 hours

  • Kusadasi

    If you are traveling on a cruise ship, our professional tour guide will greet you outside the customs/passport control building with a signboard with your name on it. If you are a hotel guest, our tour guide will be waiting for you in your hotel lobby at the specified time. Then your guide will take you to your private transport and your Private tour starts.

    10 minutes

  • Ephesus Terrace Houses

    Terrace houses, also known as houses of the rich, are located in the ancient city of Ephesus. The 6 luxury villas in the complex give us very important information about family life in the Roman period. The oldest of these houses, which have their own heating systems and are decorated with impressive Roman mosaics and frescoes, date to the 1st century.

    30 minutes

  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    During the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, Jesus entrusted his mother to his apostle St. John in his last words, since Jerusalem was not safe for his mother Virgin Mary anymore. John placed Mary on the top of Bulbul Mountain near Ephesus, which he considered as a safe place. It is believed that the Virgin Mary spent her last years in this house and died. The House of the Virgin Mary is now officially registered as a place of pilgrimage, with the visits of Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979, and Pope Benedict XVI in 2006.

    45 minutes

  • The Temple of Artemis

    The Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in the 6th century BC. The temple took its final form in the 2nd century. With its size, it was the largest pagan belief center of the period. Although we can only see the basic structure and a single column and a few ruins today, it can be visited even to experience the current atmosphere.

    15 minutes

  • Kusadasi Castle (Pass By)

    The Kusadasi Castle, also known as Pigeon Island, is situated nearby to the port of Kusadasi. It is visible from your cruise ship, or you can opt to explore it independently after your tour.

  • Kusadasi Shopping Center (Pass By)

    We will pass by the Kusadasi Shopping Center, which is conveniently located a mere 5-minute walk from the port. After the tour, you will have free time to explore on your own. Your guide will indicate the shopping area for you to enjoy at your leisure post-tour.

  • Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI (Pass By)

    We will pass by the Caravanserai, situated close to the port, merely a 5-minute walk away. Following the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the area on your own.

  • Kusadasi

    End of the tour. We will return to the Kusadasi port where your ship is docked.

    5 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

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Great day tour!

Published on Dec, 2024

We had a fun filled day seeing both Ephesus and Pamukkale in one day. Our guide was busra and she was very patient and did not rush us at all. (She also offered to take photos of us). Would definitely book with the tour company again

Fascinating Ephesus

Published on Dec, 2024

Omer is a professional tour guide who understands history and culture he also has excellent general knowledge. Great command of English

Great private tour with Best Ephesus Tour company

Published on Dec, 2024

We had an incredible one-day tour to Ephesus and Pamukkale, made even more memorable thanks to our driver, Murat, and guide, Sevda. Despite the rainy December weather, they ensured we visited all the key highlights and had a seamless experience. In Ephesus, Sevda’s knowledge brought the ancient city to life as we explored landmarks like the Temple of Hadrian, Ephesus Theatre, the Library of Celsus, The Gate of Hercules, and The Odeon. Later in Pamukkale, we were amazed by the stunning travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis, including the Necropolis and Roman baths. Sevda managed the time perfectly, ensuring we could enjoy these sites while sharing fascinating historical insights. Even with a packed schedule, they found time for a quick and refreshing lunch stop, showing great professionalism and care. This tour was an unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Turkey. Thank you, Murat and Sevda, for making the day so enjoyable!

First-class trip to Ephesus

Published on Nov, 2024

Our trip to Ephesus with Best Ephesus Tours was excellent. The communication with the company was good and our pick-up, from the port, was easy. Our guide, Sevda Erdem, was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the area generally as well as about Ephesus itself. Our driver, Emin, was also very friendly. The site is spectacular beyond words, and Sverda was very good at setting it in its historical context and picking out and explaining the highlights. The visit to the house of the Virgin Mary before the visit to the main site was very good planning, the house having an air of real calm and peacefulness about it, which contrasted with the hustle and bustle of the main site. Having said that, it was not too crowded on the day of our visit, which was a stroke of luck. The day was well paced, with a visit to the Temple of Artemis after the main site. Our lunch was really excellent, with many dishes we hadn’t come across before. It set us up for visits to a carpet shop and a ceramics shop, which were both interesting without any really hard sell - and we did buy some ceramics. We would have no hesitation in recommending Best Ephesus Tours to anyone.

Best Ephesus is the best!

Published on Nov, 2024

Top-notch private tour to Ephesus. Our guide, Gonca, was super-knowledgeable about history, culture, and architecture. She was also friendly, helpful, and lively, everything we could have asked for. Our driver, Murat, was great as well -- when we stopped for the lunch buffet, he couldn't stop feeding us. We really enjoyed the outing from beginning to end, and found Best Ephesus very reliable. Murat also took us to the airport from Kusadasi, arriving right on time in a very comfortable vehicle. Would definitely use the company again.

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