Kusadasi

Shore Excursion 1 or 2 Day Private Tour from Kusadasi Port for Ephesus-Pergamon

Kusadasi, Turkey
Ephesus Private Guided Shore Excursion with Van

From $475.00

per group (up to 8)

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 7 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore classical Ephesus and its nearby historical sites on this full-day private shore excursion from Kusadasi port or the Ephesus area. With a private guide, inspect the well-preserved remnants of Ephesus, seeing the Library of Celsus, Great Theater, and more. Plus, visit the House of the Virgin Mary and medieval Isa Bey Mosque, and view the remnants of St. John’s Basilica and the Temple of Artemis. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off, guiding, and private air-conditioned transport.
  • Get inside tips from a local
  • Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
  • Family friendly
  • Step back in time on a history tour
  • Led by a local guide

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Professional local guide
  • Private Transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrace Tickets

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will be picked up from port or centrally located hotel for tour

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Comfortable shoes, sunglasses and hat recommended
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Annual closing dates of all museums in Ephesus area as follows: January 1 - New Year, June 15/17 - Ramadan Festival, August 21/24 - Eid Festival
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Kid-friendly tour guide will be informative for all ages of your family
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.

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A Turkish Delight!
Katherine_C, Apr 2024
This was our first trip to Turkey, and we are so happy we got the chance to visit Kusadasi! We booked our private guided tour through Viator, operated by Guided Istanbul Tours and led by the lovely Ceyla. She was so extremely knowledgeable about the area, having an archeological background and true appreciation of the history. We started the tour by visiting the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, followed by a trip to Meryemana (the Virgin Mary's House), believed to be where she lived her final days. These were fairly quick stops, but Ceyla hit the major highlights and gave us plenty of historical information. We then stopped by Lotus Ceramics Garden where we met a local owner and his family who have been making Turkish pottery for generations. We learned all about the process and saw so many absolutely stunning pieces (there was zero pressure to buy anything, but they were very helpful to package and ship for free if desired). The proprietor and his family were so friendly and offered us some amazing Turkish coffee and Turkish delight during our visit. Next, we took an in-depth tour of the Ancient City of Ephesus where Ceyla again provided so many interesting historical facts and led us through key parts of the city, including the Temple of Hadrian and the astounding Library of Celsus. There are no words to describe the beauty of the city and just how vast it was, especially for its time. Afterwards, Ceyla took us to one of her favorite local restaurants where we had some of the freshest, most delicious vegetable and meat plates we've ever had...so happy we had worked up an appetite from touring Ephesus! Finally, we went by one of the local Turkish carpet schools connected to the Ministry of Education. The manager took so much time showing us the intricacies of weaving the rugs and explaining the complete process...it was so interesting! We did get caught up at the end with a bit of a sales pitch, but it's understandable considering the months (sometimes years) the ladies spend hand-weaving the carpets. It wasn't a high-pressure sales pitch, so I would still recommend taking the time to stop by and learn/see the whole process. All in all, we had an amazing time on our approx. 8-hr tour of Kusadasi and would LOVE to visit Turkey sometime in the near future for a longer stay!

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