FOR CRUISERS Private Ephesus Tour Skip-the-Line & On-Time Return

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Duration:4 hours to 6 hours (approx.)
Location: Selçuk, Aegean Coast

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• PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY, MORE PERSONALIZED SERVICE /
• GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT /
• FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS /
• LEAD BY LOCAL TOUR GUIDES FOR BETTER INSIGHT /
• REASONABLE THAN SHORE EXCURSIONS /
• FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES /
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Discover the TERRACE HOUSES and EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, the largest open-air museum of Turkey that is listed in UNESCO World Heritage, with our LOCAL & LICENSED TOUR GUIDES. In addition, explore the BASILICA OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST is one of the most important pilgrims.

Planning a visit & logistics to that important destination takes serious time in your limited Cruise Journey. During this hassle-free day trip, you can settle back and relax while our team handles all for you.

So, the only thing you need to do is ENJOYING YOUR DAY!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Kusadasi
We meet you at the Cruise Port! Our team will be waiting next to Information Desk at the Exit Gate of Cruise Port by holding a sign which is your name written on it. After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree on your meeting time. There are several Cruise Ships with different timings. So, you might decide about the best meeting time which is fitting your schedule.
2. Ancient City of Ephesus
UNESCO listed place Ancient City of Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were organized; Domitian Temple that is one of the first temple dedicated for a human; Celcus Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time; Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatre in the world with 24.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached to Ephesians; Marble Street; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets and more...
3. Ephesus Terrace Houses
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.
4. The Basilica of Saint John
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!
5. The Temple of Artemis
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.
6. Kusadasi
We will drive through Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.
7. Kusadasi Shopping Center
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...
8. Kusadasi Castle
Also called Pigeon Island! One of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by and have an opportunity of seeing it in a distance. It is located very close to the Port, you might be able to have time after your tour if you are interested.
9. Kusadasi
In the end of our tour, we return to the Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME! PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate our return time to Cruise Port. OUR TOURS ARE WITH GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!

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Posted By : jorgeglzj
Our tour covered the most important places in Ephesus in a reasonable time frame, no rush at all.
Our guide Josh is very knowledgeable and patient while our visit.
We had a delicious traditional meal and even had time for some shopping.
Totally recommend this tour, this guide!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 10:47:19

Posted By : 170gabrip
Much information and very interesting. A very nice and thoughtful guide who knows what he’s talking about and gives great information and history about all the places we visited
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 10:46:37

Posted By : jorgegU6826NJ
The tour and our guide was incredible. Our guide, Josh, constructed the tour so that we could get to see what we wanted to see the most and so we can get the know the city as much as we could. He was very knowledgeable about Ephesus and everything else. Very great guy and highly recommend to others!
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 10:46:31

Posted By : ys275
Beautiful place! Our tour guide, Josh, was very knowledgeable and friendly! We had a great time and are taking home lots of wholesome memories!
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 10:46:05

Posted By : juanpablogT93SO
Josh was very well informed and very respectable. He also has a good sense of humor and made our tour much more enjoyable!
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 10:43:55

Posted By : W1671DJemiliag
Josh was a great guide. He accommodated our tour due to the amount of people and the weather and by doing so, we got to see all the main destinations. He was very attentive to our needs and to what we wanted to do. Josh was also very well educated and we were able to learn a lot on this trip! Highly recommend, it was a lot of fun! :)
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 10:43:28

Posted By : Bob D
Our guide was informative and flexible, which was important because we had group , with persons aging from 17years to 71 years.
She (Fatima) met us exactly as promised and got us back to the ship on time
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 09:07:07

Posted By : M2734FVchrisd
Great tour. Met us at the cruise port with own large van for transportation. Took us to the places we wanted to see. Very knowledgeable of ephesus and surrounding Turkey.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 09:06:22

Posted By : lauradC7169WN
Fatima was incredibly knowledgeable and had a sweet, calm energy. She showed us around the major tourist spots including Ephesus. But my favorite part was her transparency around Turkish culture: I learned so much. 10/10. Couldnt havw asked for a better guide.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 09:06:06

Posted By : aileenl408
Our family went with Fatma and was part of the Voyager of the Seas cruise. She was an amazing tour guide who educated us on local information that would not have been shared with us with a public tour. I loved her energy and open minded ness to what we wanted with the tour, I feel like I learned a lot but also had the freedom to choose what I wanted to do with my day.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 09:05:46