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Kusadasi, Turkeyby Ephesus Insiders

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, English, Spanish

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Overview

This is an exclusive private half day tour for who does have limited time at Ephesus area. 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 Pickup and Drop-off
  • Entrance Fees to the Sites
  • Parking Fees
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses

Itinerary

  1. 1

    The Temple of Artemis

    30 min

    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.

  2. 2

    Ephesus Ancient City

    2 hours

    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.

  3. 3

    Ephesus Terrace Houses

    45 min

    Thereafter visit the Ephesus Terrace Houses which are located on the slopes of Bulbul Mountain, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as “the houses of rich”, these houses were for the important and wealthy people of Ephesus, as only rich people could afford such houses.  NOTE: Please be aware that this option involves walking uphill and over 100 stairs, but not all at the same time; each level is approximately 10 to 15 stairs.

Meeting and pickup

Your guide will meet you at the exit of Kusadasi Port right after you clear customs.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion
  • There is no dress code for any of the sites.
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  • We will not match you with another group of people. This is a private tour. ​
  • Comfortable shoes, casual light clothes, hats, sunglasses are recommended. ​
  • Ephesus has uneven surfaces and requires to take a walk in the site. ​

Cancellation policy

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

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