Ultimate Ephesus Tour

Kusadasi, Turkey
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Greek, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour provides a detailed account of life and times in Ephesus. You will be escorted by a historical expert who will help you to fully conceptualize Ephesus and its lifestyle during its golden age. The tour is combined with a visit to the Terrace Houses which represent the lives of the wealthy Ephesians, followed by a refreshment stop. The tour includes a carpet demonstration on the history of carpets and handicrafts.

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Prime Languages

You can purchase this tour in English, German, French and Turkish. Please see other language options.
Pickup included

Other Languages

You can purchase this tour in Spanish, Italian, Russian, Greek, Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, Arabic and other languages.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Soda/Pop
  • WiFi on board
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Parking Fees
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Ephesus Ancient City
    3h · Admission ticket included
    A visit to Efes (Ephesus) - once the commercial center of the ancient world - is a highlight of any visit to Turkey The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The ruins also include a theater, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus.

    This tour offers a complete perspective about the Ancient City of Ephesus and the Roman way of living. In Ephesus, You will see the
    • Magnesia Gate,
    • Odeon,
    • Trajan Fountain,
    • Temple of Hadrian,
    • Celsius Library,
    • Grand Theater,
    • Arcadian Way.
  2. Ephesus Terrace Houses
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Afterwards, your guide will take you to explore the Terrace Houses known as "the houses of rich" and time to visit St. John's Basilica. We shall visit the terraced houses of Ephesus with beautiful frescos from the 2nd century CE that stretch up the hill. They once housed the rich and famous families in the town, who proudly preserved frescoes and mosaics on the interior. The decor of the houses and their furnishings provided some interesting information on Ephesian elites ' lifestyles during the Roman and early Byzantine periods. Houses are inevitable comparing them with similar buildings,
    especially in the villas of Pompeii and Herculaneum, found in parts of the Roman Empire. The consensus is that the houses of the Ephesians are by no means lower than those. Impressive!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

- Hand sanitizers and masks will be available for the best hygiene practice.
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time and let the lobby staff know that you are expecting a tour guide.
- Comfortable shoes are advised
- Wheelchair users must inform our agent whether guest(s) is/are fully dependent on the chair or partly able to walk or move.
- Cruise port pickups from Izmir International Cruise Port are included in the tour price.
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport pick up service is included in the tour price

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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