Private Ephesus Tours From Izmir Port
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Places to see “Duration : Half day 4-5 hours || Full day 7-8 hours (approx.)”
Ephesus
House of Virgin Mary
Temple of Artemision
Basilica of St. John
Highlights
- Take a Half-Day or Full-Day Private Ephesus tours from Izmir port.
- Explore ancient city of Ephesus the best-preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean.
- Visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent last days of her life.
- Explore the Temple of Artemis, considered to be one of the Seven wonders of the Ancient World.
- Visit the Basilica of St. John, located under the main central dome, elevated the site to one of the most sacred sites in the Middle Ages and thousands made pilgrimage here.
- Enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine.
- Transport by Private De-Luxe Cars.
- Private Local Licensed Guide.
- No shopping stops along the way ! “ Without the hassle of being taken to various factory outlets or shopping “.
Schedule details
When you arrive in the port of Izmir, your private guide will be waiting to lead you to your own luxury vehicle, your Izmir shore excursion starts as you make your way from the Izmir cruise port to Ephesus, your guide gives you a brief info about the area and about the country.
As you arrive in the ancient city of Ephesus, an important center for early Christianity. In the Book of Revelation, Ephesus was one of the seven churches addressed by Christ in a vision.
You will first see the Magnesia Gate, a marvelous example of ancient architecture that once stood tall as an entrance to the city. Begin a downhill walk with your guide into the city’s ruins. The route will take you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater. The theater, one of the city’s best-preserved monuments, it is still used today for the local spring festival. It once had seating space for 24,000 people, and it is believed to be the site where St Paul preached to the Ephesians, your guide will also show you the many other temples during your Ephesus tour.
After enjoying the authentic Turkish cuisine at lunch then visit the Temple of Artemis one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. “Half day tour returning to Izmir port where the tour concludes.”
Full day tour ; You will continue to visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent last days of her life. Visit Basilica of St John, St.John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus with the Virgin Mary and buried in the southern slope of Ayasoluk Hill, before returning to Izmir port where you tour concludes.
Inclusions
Pickup and drop-off included
Half Day Tour Price
Full Day Tour Price
Payment
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Children 6-18 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time.
- Ephesus requires walking long distances over uneven surfaces, comfortable clothing and closed toe, sensible walking shoes are recommended. Sunglasses and sunscreen are suggested.
- We will ensure your timely return to the Kusadasi or Izmir port for this activity. If you are not returned to the ship in time to board, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call.
Make the difference between a good trip and an outstanding one !
Great guides. Great information! Don’t take the cruise line tours they are so expensive!
Exellent, the guide, gave us (smal group of 6 persons) very detailed information about the ephesus. We couldn’t have been more thrilled with the experience and would highly recommend both the tour and Selcuk to anyone visiting Ephesus.
We will definitely be back to Turkey! Thank you very much we really had a great time.
This was one of the best and most economical tours of our cruise and we certainly recommend that anyone visiting kusadasi consider this tour.
I sent emails asking for prices and options to create a private tour for our shore excursion. I was able to take a standard tour and customize it and it was less than half the price of the group tour shore excursion offered by our cruise. We met our private guide and driver as soon as we got off the ship. We first started with a drive out to the Virgin Mary’s House. Along the drive, we learned some interesting facts about the region and Turkey in general. Then, we reached Mary’s house and toured the site very interesting. Then it was off to Ephesus where we had a leisurely and informative tour through the amazing ruins. Make sure to get the added tour of the terrace houses. This is the most well preserved ancient ruins ever discovered.
Then it was off to St John’s Basilica and the Temple of Artimis to finish the tour. The tour was incredible and a highlight of our trip. I would highly recommend this private tour the price was very reasonable.
Em primeiro lugar, gostaria de dizer que foi o melhor passeio da minha vida eu conheci a cidade antiga de Éfeso a casa da Virgem Maria, a terraço casas de Éfeso a rua do agora o coliseu de Éfeso e também conheci uma pessoa maravilhosa que foi o meu guia em português. O que eu gostei mais foi a antiga cidade de Éfeso a verdade é muito impressionante, imagino como essas pessoas que viviam naquele tempo acho que havia muito mais sábio que agora e muito mais respeitável respectoral tour a verdade não há muito a dizer, pois foi sem dúvida muito bem preparado tudo. O carro de luxo da atenção que a profecionalismo condutor-guia bem preparado e bem informado sobre o local das refeições típicas meu deus foi tudo maravilhoso recomendo 100 % o tour privado de dia inteiro e meio dia só são menos coisas, mas a atenção é realmente o mesmo que de primeira qualidade
The scenery was breathtaking, enjoyed every minute of it. The Microlight was very comfortable and the scenic flight was great value for money and great friendly and experienced pilot.
we had a great trip thank you very much
Me gustó y disfrutamos realmente todo durante nuestra excursión desde el principios.El autobús no era tan grande y ocupado, se llamaba minibús mayormente 15 personas, con aire acondicionado y cómodos asientos y profesional chofer y guía. el guia hablaba bastante bien el castellano…
We just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful time… It was a pleasure dealing with you and again, thank you so much for an amazing tour.