Very good visit , big mention to Yavuz who made the visit exceptional with lots of explanations and insights
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Traditional Turkish Lunch
- GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
- Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines )
- Private tour for your family and Friends only
- Private transportation by brand-new vehicles with AC
- Private professional licensed tour guide
Excludes
- Tips and personal expenses are not included
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The meeting time at Kusadasi port varies for each ship. Generally, the meeting time is 45-60 minutes after your ship arrives. The Kusadasi Port meeting time will be sent via email. NO HIDDEN COSTS - All Inclusive private tour offers you the best program to Visit Ephesus, The House of Virgin Mary and Have Turkish Lunch . Entrance fees, private guiding and transportation are included Pick up from Listed Hotels' Lobby and Kusadasi Cruise Terminal for cruise guests. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.
Itinerary
Your private guide will meet you at your Kusadasi hotel or Kusadasi port at pre-arranged time. Pickup time will be given during the confirmation of your booking.
After greeting, we will have 20 mins drive to Ephesus area. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.
Terrace Houses (included in option with Terrace Houses) is located on skirt of Pion Mountain. There are 6 residential units which were built on three man-made terraces. These houses were settled by wealty citizens of Ephesus. These houses were very fancy decorated with wall frescoes and floor mosaics. There are many steps to ascend from bottom to top. Not recommended for people who has walking difficulties and acro-phobia (fear of heights).
Visit The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.
Lunch Time : Grilled chicken shish, grilled meat ball with salad, 3 kinds of mezes, seasonal fruit will be served.
We will stop at Artemis Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Kusadasi town center and port.
After the tour we will take you back to the Kusadasi city center where the cruise port is.
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Reviews
This tour was perfect. We got to see everything we wanted in a very non-rushed manner. The tour guide Cem was knowledgeable, and clear with his information. It was a little longer than expected but very worth it. The price was great with inclusion of all admission fees. Lunch was very good, with a wide variety of Turkish style food. Our tour size was small having just two of us. Would 100% recommend this company. Especially because you can select specific locations to visit or skip. Will definitely choose this tour company again for our next visit. Despite what many reviews say, I enjoyed the carpet demonstration. The staff at the carpet showroom was very nice, and respectful. Ariel was very thorough with explaining the craft, and discussing the traditional designs. I’m already planning a trip to buy rugs from that co-op on another trip.
It was amazing Fusun was so great and very knowledgeable we had a great time highly recommend!!
Wonderful tour with Fusun!! She was awesome guide, loved her🤗👍🏻
Cem was a great guide! He gave meaningful and historic information in a way that did not feel like a school lesson but more of a conversation. Ephesus was beautiful and much larger than expected. The House of Virgin Mary and the wall of wishes were a very special experience and able to add your own wish to the wall. The process for creating silk was amazing and hands-on.
Cem was a great guide. Easy pickup from port. Wonderful guide through ancient city.Great traditional lunch.
Cem was the best tour guide! Very knowledgeable.
Good and informative tour. Cem, our tour guide, was excellent!
Driver was good. The tour operators are shady as they will take you to a carpet company and state that it’s authentic you waste 2 1/2 hours of your day at a carpet retailer where they get a percentage of the income they hard sell you and is certainly not relaxing beware be very aware.
Enver was amazing! He did such a great job taking us to all the sites sharing information clearly and with a great deal of fun! Highly recommend!
I loved the tour and Merve our tour guide she was amazing ! If I come back or recommend someone I would definitely ask for Merve as the tour guide ! She knew about everything and she took us to some amazing places!
We had an absolutely wonderful experience during our cruise stop in Kusadasi, Turkey! We booked a private tour to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and the charming village of Sirince. Our tour guide, HD, was fantastic! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and informative throughout the entire day. He shared so much interesting history and made each stop even more memorable. We really appreciated his professionalism and how enjoyable he made the entire experience. One of the highlights was our visit to the beautiful village of Sirince, where we enjoyed a lovely lunch and a fun wine-tasting experience. It was the perfect way to relax and experience the local culture. From the incredible ancient ruins of Ephesus to the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary, every stop was special. We couldn’t have asked for a better day or a better tour guide! If you’re visiting Kusadasi on a cruise, I highly recommend booking a private tour, and definitely ask for HD. He made our visit to Turkey an unforgettable experience!
Pickup and communication are extremely smooth. Way better than booking through a cruise line with a large group on a giant bus.
Absolutely amazing tour of ancient Ephesus. Our guide Caraman has so information to share with us. We loved the tour.
We were lucky to have a wonderful guide. Sevcan had all the elements to guide us through the tour. Smart, personable and friendly. She explained ancient history that made it easy to understand. Thank you Sevcan.
Cem is a great guide and extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He informed us of all the history and info at each stop. We would highly recommend Cem to friends and family. We had an excellent experience on this tour as a result of Cem.
Inan our guide was extremely knowledgeable and brought a great deal of history to the tour. Low key and easy going yet just the right amount of interaction. Everything was great and would highly recommended.
Great. Guide. So knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely book with with her. Fuson
Cem was wonderful. He was very informative and engaging. The tour was a great way to see Ephesus. Highly recommended.
Such an outstanding tour. Gorki was the BEST guide and did such a phenomenal job explaining the history of Turkey and Ephesus to us. He was sure to answer all of our questions and was very informative. The Turkish lunch was a 10/10!!! Highly recommend this tour. Ask for Gorki!
The tour with our guide Gorki was amazing. Very knowledgeable, warm and friendly. Never a dull moment. He consistent checked in with us to make sure we were good. All but good things to say. When we return to Turkey he will be our guide again.
We had a great tour with Gorkem visiting the Virgin Mary house; Ephesus; and weaving (carpet) training site where we learned about how rugs are woven and silk fibers are created. Included a delicious Turkish lunch. Overall great time and knowledgeable and friendly guide for the area.
The experience was fantastic, way above expectations. Our guide Cem was punctual, informative, friendly and made the experience a very enjoyable one. Doing it as a private tour meant we were able to spend the time we wanted at locations so we were able to absorb the experience even more. Our driver was able very competent and we felt totally safe with him.
What an Amazing tour with a professional guide. Her name is Tanzu and was awesome in very way. , who spoke english well and she has alot of knowledge and is very friendly. We learned alot about Ephesus, Turkish food, and the history of Turkey and Ephesus and the house of Mary. Very well worth the money.
The experience was excellent!!! Today is my birthday and It has been the best gift ever!!! I loved it!!! Thank you for everything!!! From Guatemala to Turkey, With love! Karen Muńoz
Great experience, food is delicious and the places were beautiful. Theory is a beautiful place to visit, even though we were there for only a couple of hours we saw some beautiful places and are delicious food. Would absolutely recommend. Dido is a great guide, very kind and fun to be with.
Wonderful tour. Personable, friendly, and knowledgeable guide. Really enjoyed everything, but LOVED the ceramic shop and city of Ephesus.
Our tour guide Eruden Dolo was amazing! Even though it was a rainy day, he made our experience very nice to ensure we saw everything but also avoided slippery parts. The tour was a great way to see the area and get sample of local cuisine.
Fusun was more than amazing. She was very knowledgeable, personal able, and taught us so much about her country. We would definitely recommend using her and having an amazing time!
Amazing, personalized our whole experience! Alex suggested and took us to local spots for food and shopping!
Nej was an amazing tour guide. He customized the tour to our interests and it was fascinating. Would highly recommend!
Orkun was our guide and he did an amazing job. Very knowledgeable and likable. Would recommend to anyone.
Orkun was great!! Took us to a lot of amazing places and was very descriptive. Great driver and van also.
Excellent guide and tour! Alex was very knowledgeable and a great host. The sites were amazing and the lunch was very good. To top it off we learned about the art of making Turkish carpets at the weaving school. The quality and craftsmanship is unreal! Highly recommended!
Had a great time today. Alex our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We very much enjoyed the Turkish lunch and rug weaving school. The informational visits to the House of Mary and Ephesus were also very interesting.
Alex was an excellent tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and the weaving school he took us to was spectacular. He also provided us with a delicious lunch.
Cem was our guide in Ephesus. He was a gem (which is incidentally how you pronounce his name). He had great English and was very easy to understand. He picked us up at the cruise port, and we had no issues finding him. He accompanied us throughout the day and besides providing excellent tour guide details, he also told us stories of Turkish life and culture. We finished the tour with Turkish lunch and saw a Turkish carpet demonstration. It was a great day. We highly recommend Cem and this private tour.
Cem was absolutely amazing!!! First time in Turkey and this guide and tour makes us want to return for another visit! He had a way of bringing historical details to common day understanding. Loved it! Gary and Jackie
Yesim Uzum was,a great guide. Ehat a gift to have a private tour at a great price. We saw all the highlights and a few added in with a great Turkish Mediterranean lunch. The downsize was ann aggressive Turkish rug sales pitch. Over all 5 out of 5.
Yesim, was wonderful Caglayan was always when we needed to be. Both were very nice and informative.
Orkun was literally stunning! He took us from the port and led us during the whole day. Very informative and knowledgeable. Thanks to the agency and Orkun for making our day unforgettable!
Orkun was absolutely amazing. We had the best tour in our whole vacation. He was very professional, knowledgeable, personable and also hilarious. Thank you for making our day wonderful. I’ll highly recommend this agency and the guide.
An excellent tour. With a well appointed private bus and competent driver. A fantastic knowledgeable personal guide. Super friendly and considerate. At first view this Ephesus tour looks more expensive than others. But when you look at all that’s included. It is in fact great value and you get a top quality private vehicle and attentive personal guide. I strongly recommend this tour. It was just so enjoyable and carefree. With the correct level of education and a nice inclusive luncheon at the end to round it all off.
Inan was an amazing guide to Ephesus ,and House of Mary in Kusadasi Turkey. His knowledge of the sites was astounding and his love for Turkish history shone through. He also brought us to a wonderful family pottery shop where the authentic Turkish pottery was truly beautiful and the story of the Lotus Pottery was very interesting. We also went to Donna Milan where I bought an absolutely beautifully, soft leather jacket at a good price. Great day! Highly recommend Inan as a guide.
We had an amazing tour with Inan! We were picked up promptly at the cruise terminal in a clean, comfortable van. The House of the Virgin Mary and Ephesus were both incredible, and our guide was very informative. Inan and our driver went above and beyond to accommodate my uncle, who uses a wheelchair, making the tour easy and enjoyable for him. We also enjoyed a delicious Turkish lunch. Highly recommend this tour!
One of the best tours we've ever had. Amazing sites, delicious food, fantasic recommendations, and supporting all the local businesses.
Mehmet our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made the whole excursion interesting for everybody - young and old. Thank you for making our day so fun!
Inan was an awesome guide! Very informative! The tour was everything we had hoped for. We would definitely recommend this company!
Sugarcane was out guide and was very good. Very informative would highly recommend.
Nice pace glad we went early. Yabuz was knowledgeable easy to understand. He also kept us away from crowds.
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