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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
This is an exclusive private tour on your agenda. The sites that we are visiting must see sites in Ephesus area but we are also open to your requests so together we can make the day better and unforgettable. Enjoy your day with professional local tour guide with the comfort of your private vehicle.
What's included
Private transportation
Professional Guide approved by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Hotel / Port Drop-off
Fuel surcharge
Hotel / Port Pickup
Parking Fees
Gratuities
Entrance fee
What to expect
The Temple of Artemis
30m
You will first visit The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, was a Greek temple dedicated to the goddess of Artemis, and built in one of the flat areas of Ephesus. Today one can see the ruins of the foundations of this marvelous construction of the Hellenistic Age, entirely made of marble and full of sculptured columns whose lower portions were carved with figures in high relief.
Ephesus Ancient City
2h · Admission ticket not included
You will then visit the world famous ancient Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, which is one of the most extensive ongoing archeological sites as well as one of the most well preserved ancient cities in the world. You enter through the Magnesia Gate where you will begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route will take you past the Odeon Theater, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theater. The theater, which seats 24,000, is the believed site where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring festival.
The House of the Virgin Mary
45m · Admission ticket not included
After visiting this impressive site, you will break for lunch and then continue your tour with a visit to The House of Virgin Mary, which is considered a holy place for both Christians and Muslims alike. The House of the Virgin Mary is the official site recognized by the Vatican as the residence where the Virgin Mary spent her final days and it provides you with the opportunity to experience a special tranquility for prayer and meditation.
Basilica of St. John
30m · Admission ticket not included
the Basilica of St. John, which was built by the Emperor Justinian over the tomb of St. John the Apostle, the Basilica, now in ruins, once rivaled St. Sophia in size. See the remaining graceful columns and mosaics of the Basilica as you take in the panorama view of the rural Selcuk countryside and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis.
Ephesus Museum
30m · Admission ticket not included
The Ephesus Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum in Selçuk near the Ancient Greek city of İzmir, Turkey. It houses finds from the nearby Ephesus excavation site. Its best-known exhibit is the ancient statue of the Greek Goddess Artemis retrieved from the temple of the goddess in Ephesus.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Pickup details
Your guide will meet you at the exit of Kusadasi Port or your guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Comfortable shoes, casual light clothes, hats, sunglasses are recommended.
The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion
Ephesus has uneven surfaces and requires to take a walk in the site.
We will not match you with another group of people. This is a private tour.
There is no dress code for any of the sites.
Ephesus Entrance Fee is 72 Turkish Liras
House of Virgin Mary Entrance Fee is 45 Turkish Liras
Terrace Houses Entrance Fee is 36 Turkish Liras
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
