After booking this tour, we coordinate your pick-up time! At the day of travel, we pick you up from your place (Izmir Cruise Port, Izmir Airport, or Centerally Located Hotels in Izmir). Then, we hit the road to Ephesus which will take approx. 1 hour drive.
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...
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.
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!
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.
We will pass by Selcuk Town, and you will be able to see the local life in this tiny town located next to Ephesus Ruins.
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...
In the end of our tour, we will hit the road back to Izmir and drop you. Please note that the pick-up & drop-off places; Izmir Cruise Port, Izmir Airport, and Izmir Centerally located Hotels. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you join this tour from Izmir Cruise Port, or from Airport, OUR TOUR OFFERS YOU GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN!
FROM/TO IZMIR: Best Of Ephesus Private Tour - Kusadasi
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
, Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience., INCLUDING ENTRANCE TICKETS, 10/29/2022 - 8/25/2024Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PMEXCLUDING ENTRANCE TICKETS, 10/29/2022 - 8.. read more
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Return Details :
- Pick up and Drop off services available from the below mentioned places; * Centrally located Hotels in Izmir * Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport * Izmir Cruise Port - The travelers who stay out of the ab.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT OR AIRPORT
SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL)
IDEAL FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR FAMILY, MORE PERSONALIZED SERVICE
LEAD BY LOCAL TOUR GUIDES FOR BETTER INSIGHT
FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES
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Explore the; EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, TERRACE HOUSES, BASILICA OF ST. JEAN, AND TEMPLE OF ARTEMS with our Licensed Local Tour Guides! During your limited time, we handle everything that you might need!
Picking you up from Cruise Port, Hotel, or Airport with A/C Minivan and Local Tour Guide, heading to the Ephesus and exploring the all Highlights surrounding the Ephesus Ancient City!
During this hassle-free day trip, you can settle back and relax while our team handles the LOGISTICS, SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS, LUNCH, and all others.
So, the only thing you need to do is ENJOYING YOUR DAY!
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Itinerary:
After booking this tour, we coordinate your pick-up time! At the day of travel, we pick you up from your place (Izmir Cruise Port, Izmir Airport, or Centerally Located Hotels in Izmir). Then, we hit the road to Ephesus which will take approx. 1 hour drive.
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...
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.
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!
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.
We will pass by Selcuk Town, and you will be able to see the local life in this tiny town located next to Ephesus Ruins.
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...
In the end of our tour, we will hit the road back to Izmir and drop you. Please note that the pick-up & drop-off places; Izmir Cruise Port, Izmir Airport, and Izmir Centerally located Hotels. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you join this tour from Izmir Cruise Port, or from Airport, OUR TOUR OFFERS YOU GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN!
Inclusions
- Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
- Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
- SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKET (according to the option chosen), allow you to bypass long lines
- Pick-up & Drop-off available only from Mentioned Places
- PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
Exclusions
- Gratuities recommended
- Food and Drinks (optional)
- Entrance Fees if the option is not selected
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pick up and Drop off services available from the below mentioned places;
* Centrally located Hotels in Izmir * Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport * Izmir Cruise Port
The travelers who stay out of the above mentioned pick-up & drop off list may handle their own transportation to agreed meeting place.
Traveler Reviews
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I had a fantastic time. All for the history was on beautiful display. Our guide made connections to ancient times and now. I would recommend Ismail he provided a talior made experience for our group. He made everything interesting and tangible
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Tour company was accommodating and easy to get in touch with! There was an issue scheduling and they were very helpful. 🙏
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The tour had everything to be great (nive guide, trasportation from the hotel, lunch in a local place and duration) BUT we visited Ephesus in a rush (a little bit more than 1h30), didnt see the terrace houses and other interesting elements as the guide seened to be in a rush to see the artemis temple and then do a quick stop at a carpet and a leather shop. Actually The artemis was simple and done in 10 minutes, and then we spent more time in the shops that were made for you to buy. The leather shop had a fashion show and the average price was 800 USD! And the carpets were ariund 2000 USD: not something you buy out of the blue abd definetly I didnt want to rish through ephesus for that. After we realised what happened we felt used and that the tour was unfair: they could have given us the choice. Watch out, after talking to other tourists who have done the same tour with other companies, the same happened. Watch out. By the way, we spent more than 70€ for each one, 270€ in total. Too expensive for getting a rush visit through the main attraction.
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We had a wonderful time on this tour thanks to Fatima and Ismail. Ismail coordinated and organised everything for us including the pickup from our hotel in Izmir. Fatima was our tour guide for the day and she was amazing. Her warmth and pleasantness along with her knowledge made the tour even more special. The tour included a visit to the House of Mother Mary, Ephesus, Lunch, visit to a local Leather Wholesaler and an Arts and Craft Centre. Fatima paced the tour really well. We thoroughly enjoyed each of them. Ephesus is a must see if you are visiting Turkey. It is fascinating from a historical perspective and set against a hilly and green countryside, it is quite spectacular. Fatima and Ismail organise great tours and I highly recommend anyone visiting Turkey and looking for organised tours to book with them. Thank you Fatima for a wonderful and memorable day. We will truly cherish these memories.
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Fue, sin duda, una de las mejores escalas del crucero La Biblioteca es sencillamente espectacular, solo por eso merece la pena el viaje Muy recomendable
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Me and my friends had a great day learning about Ephesus ruins. Ismail was a very helpful, kind and very informative tour guide. We loved the small personalised group size and also loved the lunch at a local restaurant.
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We were looking for a small tour; semi private tour that would be personal and informative and we found it! Ismail was our tour guide and he was full of useful cultural and historical knowledge but at the same time not overwhelming us. The van was very comfortable as well. Ismail took us to a special local restaurant that did not disappoint and was a better experience than the usual tour buffet stops.
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Best tour with superb insights on the ruins of Ephesus. Well coordinated with a mix of humour and history. Loved the buffet lunch as well.
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Fatima was very helpful from the beginning. I had lots of questions to ask about the sites to which she was polite and answered. Bus was comfortable, pick up was on time. She gave us lots of time to explore the sites and things weren’t rushed. Fatima is highly recommended!
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Nous étions un petit groupe pour visiter la région d’Éphèse et Fatima a été fort agréable et pertinente. Elle parle également un bon anglais. Les sites sont aussi impressionnants. Je recommande.
