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FOR CRUISERS: Highlights of Ephesus Private Tour (GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN)

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4 to 6 hours (approx.)
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Embark on a captivating adventure: Highlights of Ephesus Private Tour (with guaranteed on-time return). Skip the long lines with optional entrance tickets and experience a personalised service exclusively for you and your party. Led by knowledgeable local guides, gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating Ephesus Archeological Museum and the Ancient City of Ephesus. This fully customizable tour is not only reasonable but also promises a memorable experience tailored to your preferences. Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey!

- Discover the best of Ephesus with a licensed guide
- Tour the Ephesus Museum, Ephesus Archeological Museum
- Check out traditional Turkish local handicrafts
- Guaranteed on-time return for cruise passengers

What's Included

  • Cruise PortPick-up & Drop-Off
  • Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
  • GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
  • Museum Tickets (we will send pre-purchased museum tickets, so you can skip-the long ticket lines)
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*****CRUISE PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE CRUISE PORT***** • Upon your ship's arrival at the port, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to meet with our team WITHIN 30 to 45 MINUTES. By doing so, you can bypass the crowds, school busses, and harsh weather conditions, ensuring an enhanced and MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS.• WHY CHOOSE OUR PRIVATE TOURS OVER THE GROUP TOURS? In Ephesus, every moment counts, especially if it's your only chance to visit. OUR PRIVATE TOURS ensure you savor every bit of this extraordinary experience. Ever been on a group tour where one person's mishap halts the entire group? IN PRIVATE TOURS, your journey remains undisturbed, focused solely on your enjoyment. Flexibility reigns supreme in a PRIVATE TOUR. Your day in EPHESUS isn't bound by someone else's timetable. You dictate the pace, sights, and timeline of your excursion. Large groups often miss the nuanced details of each site due to logistical constraints. In OUR PRIVATE TOUR, delve deeper into the most intriguing facets of EPHESUS. Bid farewell to lagging behind, snapping hurried photos, or missing the guide's insights. In our PRIVATE TOUR, these hassles fade away, granting you a more immersive experience. No more struggling to hear or keep pace in a crowd. Our PRIVATE TOUR caters exclusively to your preferences, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey. Long queues for tickets or entry? Not on your watch. Our PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE takes care of all logistics, ensuring swift access to ruins and museums. Your own guide. Say goodbye to sharing with a throng of strangers. In our PRIVATE TOUR, the spotlight is solely on your experience.When it comes to exploring EPHESUS from the CRUISE PORT, our PRIVATE TOURS redefine what it means to truly experience this historical marvel.NOTE: ADDITIONAL FEES APPLY FOR PICK-UPS FROM IZMIR, BODRUM, OR OTHER PORTS THEN KUSADASI.

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We will meet you at the Cruise Port! Once your tour is booked, we’ll reach out promptly with your customised meeting time and precise meeting location, arranged according to your cruise ship’s arrival & departure.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

Explore the UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world. Highlights include the Odeon, once used for concerts and performances; the Temple of Domitian, among the earliest temples dedicated to a Roman emperor; and the magnificent Celsus Library, the third-largest library of the ancient world. You will also visit the impressive Great Amphitheatre, one of the largest in the ancient world with a capacity of 24,000 people, where St. Paul famously preached to the Ephesians. Walk along Marble Street and discover the Roman Baths, fountains, temples, agora, public toilets, the historic Love House, and many other fascinating structures. For those interested, the Terrace Houses—renowned for their stunning mosaics and wall paintings—are available as an optional visit.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Museum

After exploring the Ephesus Open-Air Museum, we will continue our journey with a visit to the Ephesus Archaeological Museum, where you can see the most important artifacts, statues, and treasures unearthed from the ancient city.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Artemis (pass by)

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, and 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. While we are visiting the Basilica of St. John, we will have a panoramic view of the Temple of Artemis.
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Kusadasi Shopping Center (pass by)

You will also have the chance to explore authentic local handicrafts and, if you choose, enjoy a truly genuine shopping experience. Your professional local tour guide will be by your side to offer valuable insights—highlighting the finest traditional crafts, recommending the most reputable places to visit, and providing expert tips to ensure a smooth, enjoyable, and completely hassle-free experience.
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Kusadasi Castle (pass by)

Also known as Pigeon Island, it is one of the earliest settled areas of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by and have the chance to see it from a distance. Since it is located very close to the port, you may have time to visit it on your own after the tour if you’re interested.
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Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI (pass by)

We will drive through Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.
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Kusadasi

At the end of the tour, we will return to the Kusadasi Cruise Port according to your exact onboard time.PLEASE NOTE: Multiple cruise ships often dock on the same day with different arrival and departure schedules. We carefully monitor all timings, confirm the details directly with our guests, and coordinate the return accordingly.OUR TOURS PROVIDE A GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO YOUR SHIP!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • UPON YOUR SHIP'S ARRIVAL AT THE PORT, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET WITH OUR TEAM WITHIN 30 TO 45 MINUTES. BY DOING SO, YOU CAN BYPASS THE CROWDS, SCHOOL BUSES, AND HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS, ENSURING AN ENHANCED AND MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the FOR CRUISERS: Highlights of Ephesus Private Tour (GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Cruise PortPick-up & Drop-Off
  • Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
  • GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
  • PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service
  • Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
  • Museum Tickets (we will send pre-purchased museum tickets, so you can skip-the long ticket lines)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • UPON YOUR SHIP'S ARRIVAL AT THE PORT, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET WITH OUR TEAM WITHIN 30 TO 45 MINUTES. BY DOING SO, YOU CAN BYPASS THE CROWDS, SCHOOL BUSES, AND HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS, ENSURING AN ENHANCED AND MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS.
  • OUR PRIVATE TOURS ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE SHIP.
  • BOOK YOUR PRIVATE TOUR WITH US, VERIFIED PROVIDER OF KUSADASI/EPHESUS CRUISE PORT!

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