This tour is a private tour from Kotor port to Budva, Njegusi Village, Cetinje Village, Kotor Old Town for cruise ship passengers.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
✓ Transport by air-conditioned vehicles
✓ Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism (English & Spanish Options)
✓ Pick-up & drop-off services in Cruise Port of Kusadasi
✗ Meals & Drinks
✗ Entrance Fees (Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets for you can skip the line.)
WHAT TO EXPECT
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If you book the option of “from/to Kusadasi Port” : Your private tour guide will be holding a signboard written "YOUR NAME" on it and meet you at the exit gate of Kusadasi port on your meeting time. And then drive to Ephesus district – approx 30 minutes from Kusadasi cruise port.
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If you book the option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels” or “from Istanbul to Kusadasi” : Our driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel and then transfer to airport for your flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Upon your arrival Izmir airport, you will be met by your guide & driver, and driven to Ephesus district - approx 1 hour from airport. The guide will be waiting you at the exit gate of arrival terminal in Izmir airport, and holding a signboard written “YOUR NAME” on it.
3. Kusadasi
If you book the option of “from/to Kusadasi Hotels” : Your private tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel and then drive to Ephesus district – approx 30 minutes from Kusadasi hotels.
4. Bodrum City
If you book the option of “from/to Bodrum Hotels” : Your private tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel and then drive to Ephesus district – approx two and half hours from Bodrum hotels.
5. Selcuk
After drove to Selcuk town for visit the Ephesus Ancient City and surroundings. There are 5 major Archeological attractions within 10 kilometers.
6. Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.
7. Ephesus Terrace Houses
The terrace houses are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as "the houses of rich", important for the reason give us information about family life during the Roman period. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other at right angels.
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This pretty old Orthodox village, 12 km away from Ephesus and 30 km from Kusadasi, was once Cirkince ("ugly"). Indeed its habitants gave this name on purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village. Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince ("pretty"). As the village is located on the top of a mountain, you will enjoy the impressive wine yards' and peach trees' views on his way. You will find wines made from apples, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, peaches, melons, watermelons, cherries and many other sorts of fruits.
9. Ephesus Museum
At this charming and well-organised museum, there are not only findings from the ongoing excavations at Ephesus archeological site, but also the artifacts from the Cukurici Mound, the basilica of St John, and the Temple of Artemis.
10. The Temple of Artemis
Another visit of this tour is Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus ancient city.
11. Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park
If you book the option of “from/to Kusadasi Port” or “from/to Kusadasi Hotels” or “from Istanbul to Kusadasi : You will drive back to Kusadasi and stop at the Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) for take photos of the Kusadasi Bay.
12. Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI
This caravanserai was built by the Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade in the region. This historical building is opposite to Kusadasi cruise port. ** The distance is 130 meters between Kusadasi cruise port and caravanserai. There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to Kusadasi cruise port or your hotel in Kusadasi.
13. Kusadasi Castle
This small castle is picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. ** The distance is 500 meters between Kusadasi cruise port and castle. There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to Kusadasi cruise port or your hotel in Kusadasi.
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If you book the option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels” : At the end of tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
15. Istanbul
If you book the option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels” : Upon your arrival Istanbul, we will meet you at the airport and then we will drop you to your hotel in Istanbul.
16. Bodrum City
If you book the option of “from/to Bodrum Hotels” : At the end of tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel in Bodrum.
ADDITIONAL INFO
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The entrance fees are excluded. Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets for you can skip the line. You may pay that cost to tour guide during tour.
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
• You can add a lunch break to this tour if you would like have experience about the Turkish cuisine. Also vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
CANCELLATION POLICY
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
• Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
• Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
