Private Ephesus / Kusadasi Shore Excursion Tour
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Kusadasi or Izmir Port
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Private Ephesus / Kusadasi Shore Excursion Tour
Kusadasi is one of the most famous ports of the Aegean Sea, and the shore excursion tour from the Kusadasi port is a tradition for discovering the Ephesus Ancient City and House of the Virgin Mary.
With the starting point of Kusadasi Port, the Private Ephesus Tour is an ideal adventure and shore excursion for cruise passengers. The House of Virgin Mary and St. John’s Basilica are also included in this private guided tour as well as Ephesus Ancient City.
Ephesus Ancient City is one of the most well-preserved ancient sites in Aegean region. Led by a fully qualified local tour guide, you will uncover Roman history and its significance for early Christianity.
Furthermore, this tour also covers important churches and other associated structures that complete the ancient history and the religious significance of this region.
Tour Info
- Destinations: Ephesus (Kusadasi)
- Duration: 6-8 hours
- Start Point: Kusadasi or Izmir Port
- End Point: Kusadasi or Izmir Port
- Inclusions: Private Tour, Licensed Tour Guide, Transportation by Private Van
- Exclusions: Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees, Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested)
- Sight to See: Ephesus Ancient City, Celsius Library, House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Hadrian, Great Theater, Temple of Artemis, Isa Bey Mosque, Harbor Street of the Ancient City
Kusadasi is one of the most famous ports of the Aegean Sea and the shore excursion tour from Kusadasi port is a tradition to discover Ephesus Ancient City and House of Virgin Mary.
Upon arrival at Kusadasi / Ephesus Port with your cruise ship, you will see our tour guide holding a name sign with your name to meet you and start your private tour.
Ephesus is the best-preserved classical city on the Mediterranean, and perhaps the best place in the world to get a feeling of what life was like in Roman times.
Walk along its remarkably well-preserved marble streets, flanked by columns, temples, and fountains.
See fascinating ancient structures such as:
Temple of Hadrian, the stunning facade of Library of Celsius, and Great Theater.
Your expert guide will provide you with information about the many remarkable sites you encounter throughout the day.
House of Virgin Mary lies just beyond Ephesus. According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought here by apostle John after the Resurrection of Christ and lived her final days in this house.
Visit Isa Bey Mosque from the 14th century by the first Muslim family that settled in West Anatolia. You will have great information about the architecture of the early Islam period.
We will continue with St. John Basilica where apostle John died and was buried after he completed his missions in Anatolia.
Then visit Temple of Artemis (Diana) which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
After the tour, your driver will drop you off back at the cruise port. This is the end of our service. We sincerely hope to welcome you as our guest again in Istanbul which will be your next stop on the cruise.
*We can offer you a private shore excursion tour in Istanbul as well, please feel free to contact us with an inquiry email.
Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Transportation by Private Van
Exclusions
- Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- Meals & Drinks
- Gratuity (Suggested)
7 Days Before Tour - Free Cancellation
You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 7 days before the scheduled start time of the experience.
However, if you cancel within 7 days of the tour day, no refund will be issued, and any modification requests made during this period will not be accepted.
Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.