Ephesus Private Tour from/to Kusadasi, Istanbul & Bodrum

This tour is a private tour with a driver who speaks basic English (without guide) from Kotor port to Perast, Budva, Sveti Stefan, Kotor Old Town for cruise ship passengers. The cheapest way is that tour for discover the Kotor, Montenegro

If you book the option of “from/to Kusadasi Port” : Your private tour guide will be holding a signboard written “YOUR NAME” on it and meet you at the exit gate of Kusadasi port on your meeting time. And then drive to Ephesus district – approx 30 minutes from Kusadasi cruise port.

If you book the option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels” or “from Istanbul to Kusadasi” : Our driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel and then transfer to airport for your flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Upon your arrival Izmir airport, you will be met by your guide & driver, and driven to Ephesus district – approx 1 hour from airport. The guide will be waiting you at the exit gate of arrival terminal in Izmir airport, and holding a signboard written “YOUR NAME” on it.

If you book the option of “from/to Kusadasi Hotels” : Your private tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel and then drive to Ephesus district – approx 30 minutes from Kusadasi hotels.

If you book the option of “from/to Bodrum Hotels” : Your private tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel and then drive to Ephesus district – approx two and half hours from Bodrum hotels.

After drove to Selcuk town for visit the Ephesus Ancient City and surroundings. There are 5 major Archeological attractions within 10 kilometers.

Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.

Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.

The terrace houses are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as “the houses of rich”, important for the reason give us information about family life during the Roman period. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other at right angels.

You will take your lunch by a Traditional Turkish Restaurant in Selcuk. Vegetarian meals option is available.

Another visit of this tour is Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus ancient city.

If you book the option of “from/to Kusadasi Port” or “from/to Kusadasi Hotels” or “from Istanbul to Kusadasi : You will drive back to Kusadasi and stop at the Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) for take photos of the Kusadasi Bay.

This caravanserai was built by the Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade in the region. This historical building is opposite to Kusadasi cruise port. ** The distance is 130 meters between Kusadasi cruise port and caravanserai. There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to Kusadasi cruise port or your hotel in Kusadasi.

This small castle is picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. ** The distance is 500 meters between Kusadasi cruise port and castle. There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to Kusadasi cruise port or your hotel in Kusadasi.

If you book the option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels” : At the end of tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight back to Istanbul.

If you book the option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels” : Upon your arrival Istanbul, we will meet you at the airport and then we will drop you to your hotel in Istanbul.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The entrance fees are excluded. Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line. You can pay that cost to tour guide during tour.
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
• Children must be accompanied by two adults.If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.

• from/to Istanbul Hotels
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  Domestic Flights: Round Trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Izmir are INCLUDED.
  Tour Level: This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
  Duration: 14 hours 30 minutes
  Pick-up & Drop-off Services: Istanbul Hotels
  Guiding & Tour Language: Professional licenced guides who speaks English & Spanish.
  Starting point:
  İstanbul, Türkiye
  Pickup included
• from Istanbul to Kusadasi
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  Domestic Flight: One way flight ticket from Istanbul to Izmir is INCLUDED.
  Tour Level: This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
  Duration: 10 hours
  Pick-up & Drop-off Services: Pick-up from Istanbul Hotels / Drop-off to Kusadasi Hotels
  Guiding & Tour Language: Professional licenced guides who speaks English & Spanish.
  Starting point:
  İstanbul, Türkiye
  Pickup included
• from/to Bodrum Hotels
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  Tour Level: This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
  Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
  Pick-up & Drop-off Services: Bodrum Hotels
  Guiding & Tour Language: Professional licenced guides who speaks English & Spanish.
  Starting point:
  Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
  Pickup included
• from/to Kusadasi Port & Hotels
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  Tour Level: This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
  Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
  Pick-up & Drop-off Services: Kusadasi Port & Kusadasi Hotels
  Guiding & Tour Language: Professional licenced guides who speaks English & Spanish.
  Starting points:
  Kuşadası Port Türkiye, Camikebir, Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
  Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye
  Pickup included

• Transport by air-conditioned vehicles
• Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
• One way flight ticket for option of “from Istanbul to Kusadasi” – Istanbul to Izmir
• Roundtrip domestic flight tickets between Istanbul and Izmir for option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels”
• Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
• Hotel pick-up & drop-off services in Kusadasi, Bodrum, Istanbul
• Port pick-up & drop-off services in Kusadasi (Valid for option of “from/to Kusadasi Port”)

• Drinks
• Entrance Fees (Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.)

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• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions

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• This Tour is Provided by Travel Experts.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Istanbul.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.