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Private Biblical Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port with Lunch
Badge of ExcellenceKusadasi, Turkey
- 4 to 6 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Indulge in a divine adventure with this exclusive and private biblical Ephesus tour from Kusadasi Port. Enjoy a 4- to 6-hour heavenly experience with an expert tour guide. Discover the spiritual wonders of the Virgin Mary House, Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, and St. John's Basilica. Delight in exploring significant monuments such as Celsus Library, Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, and more. Relax and unwind as all the logistics are taken care of for you, ensuring a seamless journey.
- Beat the lines for entry at Ephesus
- Expert tour guide brings biblical stories to life
- Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch with grill, salad and mezes
- Privacy and comfort in a luxury vehicle transfer
What's Included
- Skip The Lines in Ephesus ( We prepare everything so that you dont wait in long lines in Ephesus
- Private Luxurious Vehicle
- Professional Tour Guide with Biblical Expertise
- Ticket Cost: Virgin Mary House - $13/Ephesus Main Ticket: 43 dollars/ Basilicaof St. John:7 Dollars
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
- Ege PortsCamikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
Start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Opening hours
- 5/12/2022 - 5/25/2025
Monday - Sunday : 07:30 AM - 08:30 PM
Pickup details
After booking,we arrange the meeting time with the guests. When you come to the car park of the port of Kusadasi, our professional tour guide will welcome you. We highly recommend that you come to the parking after 30 / 45 minutes after your ship has docked. This will help us beat the crowds. It is better if you wear comfortable shoes. For summer time, a hat is recommended.
What To Expect
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Temple of Artemis
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Basilica of Saint John
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can 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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Reviews
5.0
100 reviews
Jane_G, May 2024
Our guide was phenomenal, the van was spotless. He knew so much about every stop, and arranged a lovely lunch in a beautiful garden.
Highly recommend for small groups!
Carrie_F, Apr 2024
We had a terrific day with Tolga in Ephesus. He was nice, accommodating and very knowledgeable. There is a lot of walking on uneven surfaces involved in this tour so know that upfront. As others have mentioned the carpet weaving place is very interesting to see and we had a great lunch there but it is a hard sell trying to get customers to buy something so be aware of that upfront as well and manage however you can. We really enjoyed our day and seeing all of the sites. It was a great experience to be able to see these significant sites with a private guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Inam glad you enjoyed the tour. We try our best for you.
Tim_O, Apr 2024
It was a fabulous day. Our best tour of our trip. Elfina was very knowledgeable and friendly. She felt like a friend. We really enjoyed Ephesus.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind comment. We try our best for you.
Megan_D, Mar 2024
Ended up being just me, my husband and the tour guide and it was fantastic! Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable, we loved the tour of Ephesus, she took us to a fantastic, authentic lunch and to many extra experiences such as demonstration of silk carpet making, ceramic making and a leather shop. Not to be missed!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you
JessicaMcNeil, Mar 2024
Elif was the BEST tour guide and made our day so special. We ended up being there only one’s on the tour and were very thankful they didn’t cancel on us. We had our 1 year old with us and she was so kind with him and helpful. We learned so much and had an incredible lunch. Definitely the highlight of our cruise! We can’t wait to come back and book with her again!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind comment. We try our best for you. Elif is one of our best guides.
Robert_F, Mar 2024
Good tour guide. Tour does not include admissions fees. Found this out at the end of the tour. Paid $130+ for the tour and then paid tour guide 120 euros for fees. Don't know what the fees were. Found out later fee for Mary's house was 12 euros. I had been there before and would have skipped the 30 second trip thru a house that did not look to be 2000 years old. Included in the tour, but not advertised were the 2 side trips - to the Ceramics shop and rug sales shop. Rug shop was high pressured. Cheapest rug we saw was $2000. The highest was $17,000. Printout from vendor has one at the bottom of page that says admission fees are not included, but does not say how the fees are or that the fees are about as much as the whole tour. The tour was very good, but the total cost was a surprise.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi. I am glad you are happy with the tour and the guide.The information you are providing about the ticket costs are false. So there are no "hidden" costs. It is clearly written in our tour that the admission tickets are not included. Pls check the cost of the entry fees. I write for you Ephesus and Basilica of St. John ticket costs as well. And we also always send message our guests about how we will prepare digital entry tickets for them. If you check your message box you will see it there with the inclusion of the ticket costs.The local arts visits are optional and is added to the tour according to the request of the guest.
Allison_S, Nov 2023
We were picked up at the port by our guide Ozlem and she was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and friendly. She brought us to many amazing sites as well as to lunch at a local restaurant. The location AND food was amazing, we enjoyed it so much!
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you. Ozlem is indeed a great guide.
Todd_T, Nov 2023
Our guide Osman (Ozzie) was amazing. Her handle on historical facts and view from her cultural background was enlightening as well. Honestly the best excursion we took on our cruise. Only advice is if they offer up going to the rug weaving stop say NO. It was a hard sell to buy stuff and the only negative point of the tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you.
Karen_S, Nov 2023
Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We had plenty of time to explore all areas without being rushed.
Lunch was beautiful and very good.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you for your nice comment. We try our best for you.
Doug_H, Nov 2023
Our guide, Gül, was absolutely incredible!! She was fun and warm with a depth of knowledge on Ephesus that was astounding. She tailored our tour to fit our tastes and allowed us lots of free time for photos or whatever we wanted. I cannot recommend her enough !
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you for your kind comments. Gül is one of our top guides.
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