FROM/TO IZMIR: Best of Ephesus Private Tour

• GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT OR AIRPORT
• SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL)
• IDEAL FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
• PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR FAMILY, MORE PERSONALIZED SERVICE
• LEAD BY LOCAL TOUR GUIDES FOR BETTER INSIGHT
• FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES
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Explore the; EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, TERRACE HOUSES, BASILICA OF ST. JEAN, AND TEMPLE OF ARTEMİS with our Licensed Local Tour Guides! During your limited time, we handle everything that you might need!
Picking you up from Cruise Port, Hotel, or Airport with A/C Minivan and Local Tour Guide, heading to the Ephesus and exploring the all Highlights surrounding the Ephesus Ancient City!

During this hassle-free day trip, you can settle back and relax while our team handles the LOGISTICS, SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS, LUNCH, and all others.
So, the only thing you need to do is ENJOYING YOUR DAY!

After booking this tour, we coordinate your pick-up time! At the day of travel, we pick you up from your place (Izmir Cruise Port, Izmir Airport, or Centerally Located Hotels in Izmir). Then, we hit the road to Ephesus which will take approx. 1 hour drive.

Ephesus Ruins is the largest open-air museum of Turkey which is dated to the Greek and Roman periods. Inside the Ruins of Ephesus, we explore Senate Building, Ancient Hospital, Domitian Temple, Nike Statue, Hercules Gate, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian Temple, Celsus Library, Grand Theatre of Ephesus and many more…

Terrace Houses were the houses of rich & upper class people in Ephesus City have been lived, famed with gorgeous mosaics, frescoes and wall paintings. One of the best preserved site in the Ephesus in which archeological works still continue.

In early A.D, Evangelist St. John lived in the Ephesus in order to spread Christianity and collect more followers to the way of Jesus. And, according to many sources, he died around Ephesus after he returned from exile in Patmos.
And, buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill by his students.
Roman Emperor Justinian constructed one of the biggest Basilicas of Christianity in the 4th Century A.D over the burial of St. Jean the Evangelist!

Artemis was the Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who replaced the Titan Selene as Goddess of the Moon.

The ancient temple was built around 650 BC to the cult of Artemis, was constructed on a site already sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess, Cybele. The temple was financed by the wealthy king of Lydia and the marshy ground was selected for the building site as a precaution against future earthquakes.

During the time, it has been destroyed and collapsed many times due to the natural disasters.

We will pass by Selcuk Town, and you will be able to see the local life in this tiny town located next to Ephesus Ruins.

You are able to see local handicrafts and experience local shopping if preferred. You will be also able to collect informations from your Local Tour Guide about: the best traditional handicrafts, best places to go, things to be carrefull, and best tips for hassle free experience…

In the end of our tour, we will hit the road back to Izmir and drop you. Please note that the pick-up & drop-off places; Izmir Cruise Port, Izmir Airport, and Izmir Centerally located Hotels.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you join this tour from Izmir Cruise Port, or from Airport, OUR TOUR OFFERS YOU GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN!

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Pick up and Drop off services available from the below mentioned places;
• * Centrally located Hotels in Izmir * Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport * Izmir Cruise Port
• The travelers who stay out of the above mentioned pick-up & drop off list may handle their own transportation to agreed meeting place.

• INCLUDING ENTRANCE TICKETS
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  ENTRANCE TICKETS: Pre-purchased MUSEUM ENTRANCE TICKETS will allow you to bypass all the lines at the entrances. Highly recommended!
  ONBOARD: Guaranteed ON-TIME return to the Cruise Port!
  Pickup included
• EXCLUDING ENTRANCE TICKETS
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  ENTRANCE TICKETS: Museum Entrance Tickets can be purchased on your own at the ticket offices of each visited Museums.
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• Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
• GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
• Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
• SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKET (according to the option chosen), allow you to bypass long lines
• Pick-up & Drop-off available only from Mentioned Places
• PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service

• Gratuities recommended
• Food and Drinks (optional)
• Entrance Fees if the option is not selected

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– Pick up and Drop off services available from the below mentioned places;
* Centrally located Hotels in Izmir
* Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
* Izmir Cruise Port
– The travelers who stay out of the above mentioned pick-up & drop off list may handle their own transportation to agreed meeting place.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by BEST TURKEY TOUR.
• 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 4.5 Stars based on 14 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.