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Destinations: | Ephesus Shore Excursions |
Duration: | 4-8 hours (Customizable) | |
Departures: | Daily, as a private tour only for your party | |
Priced From: | 69 € per person (See all prices below by number of people) | |
Includes: | Ephesus tour with all English-speaking private guidance, deluxe air-con vehicle, petrol, parking, taxes. |
Our English-speaking guide and deluxe vehicle can pick you up from Kusadasi or Izmir ports for a private Ephesus tour just for you. Enjoy full or half day Ephesus shore excursions exploring the incredible Greco-Roman ruins of Ephesus by private guide and A/C Mercedes mini-bus, with pick up and drop off to Izmir or Kusadasi’s cruise ports. Pre or Post cruise tour extensions also available. Stroll down the paved avenue to the ancient Library of Celsus, Roman Baths, Hadrian’s Gate and House of Virgin Mary…
All of our Ephesus shore excursions are from Kusadasi or Izmir and can easily be customized to suit individual preferences where viable – This is a suggested itinerary only:
Full or Half Day – Izmir/Kusadasi Shore Excursions
Ephesus Shore Excursion:
You will be picked up from Izmir or Kusadasi port by private guide and A/C transport to start this shore excursion. Transfer to Ephesus.
The tour starts with the Visit of Isa Bey Mosque, a classic example of Seljuk Turkish architecture with intricate carvings.
Continues by exploring the marble white Ancient City of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments such as the Library of Celsus, Royal Marble Paved Avenue, Hadrian’s Gate, Agora, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines.
After a time break for lunch (lunch not included), you will visit the carpet cooperative to see how Turkish carpets are made by hand. Proceed to the shrine of the the House of Virgin Mary, where she is said to have spent her final years.
The tour concludes with a visit of the Temple of Artemis (Diana), the site of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. After the tour we will drop you off at Izmir or Kusadasi cruise ship port in plenty of time for your ship boarding and departure.
Prices are per person adult in Euro for this tour:
Price – Departs Daily | ||||
2 GUESTS | 4 GUESTS | 6 GUESTS | 8 GUESTS | 10 GUESTS |
99 € | 79 € | 69 € | Please Email | Please Email |
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Please Note: Prices are subject to availability and dates selected. For any other number of travelers, please email us for appropriate rates. Early bookings required, especially for peak times, weekends and holidays. |
Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour. Subject to availability. Advance booking required.
We are happy to make some minor changes provided those are compatible and acceptable with the smooth operation of the tour packages offered.
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