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In 2019, Viking Star operated by Viking Cruises will call to Kusadasi Cruise Port. We have started receiving enquiries from Viking Star passengers for private tours to Ephesus. Viking Star made its first cruise on April 2015. In the first cruise Viking Star called to Kusadasi Cruise Port on April 13th 2015. Viking Star passengers who are seeking an exclusive private tour of Ephesus can contact us.

Viking Star

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Transfer Kusadasi Izmir Airport

3/8/2019

Private Airport tansfers between Kusadasi and Izmir Airport

We offer private airport transfer service from Izmir Airport to Kusadasi, Selcuk and Sirince. We recommend the travellers tp book a private airport transfer in advance. We can provide a warm welcome on arrival at Izmir Airport with one of our professional drivers helping you with your luggage.

Once provide us with your flight number we will track your flight and adjust your pickup time to when your flight actually lands. That means that you don't pay extra if there are any delays to your flight and exceed the designated waiting time. And additionally we offer fixed rates on all rides so you know exactly what you have to pay once you book. There'll be no additional costs if you get stuck in traffic and your ride will be paid for automatically once it has been completed.

Affordable private transfers from between Izmir Airport and Kusadasi, Sirince and Selcuk.
We primarily provide luxury vehicles for airport transfer from Izmir Airport to Kusadasi. You only need to sit back and enjoy the ride,

For more information, about our private airport transfer service please visit:
Izmir Airport Transfers

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Tour privado de Pamukkale desde Kusadasi

2/21/2019

Pamukkale

Hemos comenzado a operar tours privados de Pamukkale desde Kusadasi y Selcuk. Debido a la larga distancia esta gira sólo es adecuado para los viajeros que pasar la noche en Kusadasi o la ciudad de Selcuk.

El nombre antiguo de Pamukkale es Hierápolis. Pamukkale es el nombre moderno que significa el castillo de algodón en Turco. Desde 1998, Pamukkale (Hierápolis) es parte de la lista de Patrimonio para la Humanidad de la UNESCO. Recomendamos la visita de este sitio patrimonio de la Unesco, además de Efeso.

Pamukkale es ubicado en la provincia de Denizli. Es uno de los más impresionantes lugares de Turquía..

Itenerio de la excursion privada de Pamukkale
Su guía le recogerá para el día completo en Pamukkale y Hierápolis. Para llegar a esta hermosa, natural e histórica región lleva como 3 horas en carro desde Kusadasi, pero esto será una experiencia agradable para usted. Vamos a visitar Pamukkale, que significa “castillo de algodón” en turco, con sus traventinas, terrazas de minerales de carbonato dejados por el agua que fluye de aguas termales. Hierápolis ha sido uno de los spas y centros de salud más importantes desde el siglo segundo para los judíos, los primeros cristianos y romanos. Al final del recorrido usted será trasladado a su hotel en Pamukkale.

Precio de la excursión privada a Pamukkale desde Kusadasi y Selcuk:
Coche privado con conductor y guía para 2 personas para todo el día 8 horas 220 Euros
Minibús privado con conductor y guía para 4 personas para todo el día 8 horas 240 Euros
Minibús privado con conductor y guía para 14 personas para todo el día 8 horas 290 Euros
Pequeño autobús privado con conductor y guía para 25 personas para todo el día 8 horas 400 Euros

El precio cubre
- Los servicios de un excelente Guía de habla español.
- Aire acondicionado de vehículos.
- Todos los gastos de transporte.
- Los impuestos, cargos por servicios
- Almuerzo
- Estacionamiento

Precio no cubren:
- Entradas a los sitios. (El costo aproximado de las entrada: 9 euros por persona)
- Bebidas durante el almuerzo

Para obtener más información, por favor haga clic aquí.

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Shopping in Kusadasi and Ephesus

2/20/2019

A souvenir – whether small or large, practical or decorative – can evoke a place, a culture, or an entire travel experience. Aside from all that, shopping while on holiday is just plain fun. Luckily, Kusadasi and Ephesus (Selcuk) is a shopper’s paradise, we are happy to highlight some of prospects for one-of-a-kind souvenirs that you can find during your in visit.

Leather Goods
Turkey is known for its production of fine leather goods, and Kusadasi is teeming with opportunities to shop for handbags, jackets, boots, shoes, belts, and more. This is a great opportunity to buy custom-made goods using some of the softest, highest quality leather in the world. Turkey is known with lambs leather which is very soft. Competing in the market with a product called pelluria which is cut with 0.5 mm blades. Pelluria is also known as Silk Leather since it has a silk touch feel.

Carpets and Kilims
Turkey is known with handmade carpets and kilims. An art form Turkey is proud of. The Ancient skill of weaving carpets has been decreasing from generation to generation in Turkey. Rugs were originally made for warmth and decoration in the home, as dowry pieces for brides.There are two main kinds of rug: carpets (hali),which are knotted, and kilims, which are flatwoven with vertical (warp) and horizantal (weft) threads.

Iznik Tiles and Pottery
For centuries Iznik tiles have been treasured by art enthusiasts around the world for their flawless quality and exceptionally rich colors. The Iznik tiles made today in the small workshops. Today·s Iznik tiles are created with the same painstaking handcrafted techniques as their historic counterparts.

Lokum, Turkish Delight
Lokum or also known as Turkish Delight is a famous sweet from Turkey. It is made of corn starch and sugar, flavored and often garnished with almonds, hazelnuts or pistachios. It has been a popular sweet since 1700's.

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Izmir, Izmir Airport - Selcuk Town (Ephesus) Train Schedules

2/8/2019

Izmir Airport > Selcuk Train

Selcuk is the modern name for Ephesus. It is a small twon having a population of 35 thousand. Selcuk is 70km south of Izmir. It is an hour drive from Izmir Airport. Airlines like AtlasJet have free shuttles for flights from Istanbul. Selcuk is also accesible by train from Izmir Airport and Izmir downtown (Basmane).

The same train also go to Denizli where Pamukkale (Hierapolis) is located.

The Train schedule between Izmir, Izmir Airport and Selcuk Town (Ephesus) is as follows:
(Click here for the official train schedule)

* For travellers who will be staying at hotels in Basmane district, we recommend them to take the 9.00am train from Basmane train station which will arrive to Selcuk at 10.15am. Our tour guide and vehicle can meet you at Selcuk train startion. After the tour you will be dropped back to Selcuk train station for your return journey. Return train will leave Selcuk at 6pm and arrive Izmir Basmane Train station at 7.15pm.

Izmir Airport > Selcuk (Ephesus) > Denizli (Pamukkale)
Train Schedule

Izmir Airport > Selcuk Train Schedule

Selcuk (Ephesus) > Izmir Airport > > Izmir Downtown
Train Schedule

Selcuk > Izmir Airport Train Schedule

Addition to TCDD trains, Izmir Municipality Izban electric trains also connect Izmir downtown and Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport with Selcuk town (Ephesus). There are still no direct Izban trains to Selcuk town. Travellers has to switch trains at Tepekoy station. From Izmir downtown and Izmir Airport to Tepekoy from 6am until 12.00am every 20 minutes there is a Izban train. From Tepekoy to Selcuk is not very frequent, only 10 times a day. Current timetables of Izban trains between Tepekoy and Selcuk is as follows:

Izban timetable from SELCUK > Tepekoy
05.56
07.05
08.15
10.20
12.46
14.14
15.45
16.55
19.12
21.20

Izmir timetable from Tepekoy > SELCUK
06.23
07.43
09.35
11.54
13.45
14.55
16.13
18.10
19.53
22.10

For travelers, who would travel with train from Izmir downtown or Izmir airport, we can meet them at Selcuk Train Station, after a private tour of Ephesus we can take them to their hotel in Kusadasi, Selcuk, Sirince Village or take them back to Selcuk train station. For private tours of Ephesus from selcuk train station, please contact us.

Izmir Airport Private Transfers to Selcuk
Tour Guide only services in Selcuk
Private Ephesus Tours from Selcuk

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Private Ephesus Tours from Selcuk Hotels and Selcuk Train Station

2/8/2019

Ancient City of Ephesus

Selcuk is the modern name of Ephesus. A small agricultural town, having a population of 35000 people. Due to the close proximity to the ancient city of Ephesus, some travellers prefer to stay in Selcuk town. Selcuk has many small hotels. For travelers who will overnight in Selcuk town, we recommend to visit farmers market on saturdays.

Selcuk is accesible by trains from Izmir or Denizli (Pamukkale). Modern trains are operating between İzmir – Izmir Airport – Selcuk – Denizli. Its a comfortable and cheap way to travel on this route. For more information about the trains schedules to Selcuk, please visit the following link:
Izmir, Izmir Airport - Selcuk Town (Ephesus) Train Schedules

Recommended hotels to stay in Selcuk
(booking.com links) :

Saint John Hotel
Cella Hotel

Nea Efesos Hotel

For travelers who stay in Selcuk town or travel to Selcuk by train, we offer private airport transfers from Izmir airport and private Ephesus tours. For travelers who travel with rent a car, we also provide tour guide only services where our tour guide meets you in your hotel in Selcuk or in front of Basilica of St. John or Selcuk Bus Station or Selcuk Train Station. Cost of tour guide only services is 80 Euros (whatever your group size is)

Suggested Tour Programs from Selcuk are as follows:

SELCUK - No:1
HalfDay (4 hours) Temple of Artemis + Ephesus + House of Mary
After meeting your guide drive through the fertile lands. Your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards proceed to the mountain where Virgin Mary is believed to spent her 9 years. The house is approximately 1000 feet above sea level and running as an active chapel. Roman Catholics believe that Virgin Mary came to Ephesus with Saint. John 5 years after the crucification. At the age of 63 she is assumed to heaven. Altough there is no fact that Virgin Mary lived here approximately 1.5 million people visit the site each year. After 30 minutes visit to the House of Mary, drive to ancient city of Ephesus. You will be dropped at the upper gate of Ephesus with your tour guide. Start exploring the city. You will be walking down the hill approximately 1.5hrs. You will see the Odeon, the basilica, domitian square, fountain of Trajan, Celcus library, Terrace Houses (optional), Marble street, the Grand Theater of Ephesus and the Harbour Street. You will be endng your tour at the bottom gate. Your tour guide will take you to another site or drop you at the desired location.

SELCUK - No:2
Fullday (6 hours) Tour of Ephesus - Christian Ephesus
Meet with your guide in Selcuk. Drive to the country. Your first stop on this fascinating tour is at the HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY. Then, you will continue on to visit ancient EPHESUS, one of the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient sites in the world. See the Odeion, the Market Basilica, Curetes Street, Bath,Celsus Library, Marble Street and the Great Theater with a seating capacity of 25,000 people. Afterwards visit the BASILICA OF ST. JOHNand see the TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, one of the wonders of the ancient world.

SELCUK - No:3
Fullday (7 hours) Ephesus & Villages
Meet with your guide in Selcuk. Drive to one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world:TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS. After seeing Temple of Artemis drive to the magnificent ancient site of EPHESUS. Ephesus is the best preserved of the Greek/Roman cities in Anatolia and while you are visiting the ancient ruins of this magnificent site, your tour guide will bring them alive. You will see the beautiful Celsus Library, restored and reconstructed according to its original form by the architect Friedmund Hueber in the 1970's. The most spectacular building of Ephesus is the Grand Theater, built during the Hellenistic age to hold 25,000 spectators. It is there that St. Paul preached. Opposite theTemple of Hadrian are the Terrace Houses, homes of Ephesus' wealthy citizens. The city was also the hometown of great philosopher Heraclitus. After a visit to Ephesus Antique Site, you will arrive at SIRINCE VILLAGE. This old Orthodox Village, 10 km from Selcuk, was once "Cirkince"(ugly). Indeed its inhabitants gave this name on the purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village. Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly and called it "Sirince" (pretty). Today the village is a perfect synthesis of Turkish-Greek culture as of the 1920's; after the Turkish Independence War, people exchange between Greek and Turks has occurred and all those typical Greek houses, though they kept their original outside characteristics, have received the local layout inside. At Sirince Village you will have chance of seeing the local life at a village and purchasing some small local souvenirs and handicrafts. The village is also famous for its local grape and other fruit wines. Your last stop will be the visit to the ISA BEY MOSQUE, a delicate masterpiece of Turkish architecture from the fourteenth century.

SELCUK- No:4
Fullday (7 hours) Temple of Artemis + Ephesus + Kirazli Village
Your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Continue to Ephesus where you start at the Magnesia Gate and walk downhill through the city.Your tour guide will point out the sights, bringing the history of Ephesus to life as you pause at the Odeon, Upper Agora, Town Hall, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian and Domitianus, Memmius Memorial, Roman Baths,Terrace Houses and the extraordinary Library of Celsus. At the end of the marble street leading from the library, gaze up at the impressive theater, built to seat 24.000 people. Here St. Paul preached to Ephesians. Afterwards proceed to the quaint Village of Kirazli. Meet with locals, witness the unspoiled local life. See real Turkey !

For more information, contact us.

* For travellers who will be staying at hotels in Basmane district in Izmir, we recommend them to take the 9.00am train from Basmane train station which will arrive to Selcuk at 10.15am. Our tour guide and vehicle can meet you at Selcuk train startion. After the tour you will be dropped back to Selcuk train station for your return journey. Return train will leave Selcuk at 6.06pm and arrive Izmir Basmane Train station at 7.15pm.

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Doing day tour of Ephesus by train from Izmir Basmane Train Station

2/7/2019

For travellers who will be staying at hotels near Basmane district in Izmir, we recommend them to take the 9.00am train from Basmane Train Station which will arrive to Selcuk (Ephesus) at 10.15am. (Same train stops at Izmir Airport Train Station at 9.20am). Our tour guide and vehicle can meet you at Selcuk Train Station. After the private tour of Ephesus you will be dropped back to Selcuk Train Station for your return journey to Izmir or Izmir Airport. Return train will leave Selcuk at 6.00pm and arrive Izmir Basmane Train station at 7.15pm.

The train ride takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Costs approximately 10tl (1.5 Euro / 2 USD) per person (one way)

Izmir Basmane Train Station

Recommended Hotels to stay near Izmir Basmane Train Station (Booking.com Links):

Hotel Baylan Basmane (2 min walk)
Smart Hotel Izmir (3 min walk)
Oglakcioglu Park Boutique Hotel (4 min walk)
Kaya Prestige - 4 Stars (10 min walk)
Karaca Hotel - 4 Stars (15 min walk)
Hilton Izmir - 5 Stars (15 min walk)
Swissôtel Grand Efes Izmir (15 min walk)
Met Boutique Hotel (5 min walk)

Taking the train from Izmir Basmane Train Station to Selcuk is an enjoyable way to see the Western Turkey. The train passes through the rich fertile farmlands, orchards and vineyards stopping at the small farming towns and villages along the way. Train is the cheapest way to travel, though not the fastest and not the most comfortable way to travel between Izmir and Ephesus.

* You can not prebook train tickets. You can buy them with Turkish Liras cash at Train Staitions. It is recommended to be at the train stations 20 minutes before the departure of the train to avoid disappointment.

During the 8 hours private tour of Ephesus, following sites can be visited:

Izmir Basmane Train Station :

For the cost of a Private Tour of Ephesus from Selcuk Train Station please contact us.

Private Ephesus Tours from Izmir
Private Ephesus Tours from Izmir Airport
Izmir Airport - Selcuk Train Schedule
Private Ephesus Tours from Selcuk Train Station

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4 Days Tour of the Best Preserved Biblical Sites of Western Turkey - Revelation Tour

2/4/2019

Smyrna (Izmir) - Pergamon (Bergama) - Laodicea - Hierapolis (Pamukkale) - Ephesus

For many generations Christians, or those who simply have an interest in Christian history and traditions, have traveled to the western part of Turkey which was known as Asia Minor in the biblical times, filled with the incredible christian history and background. The Asia Minor is known for the 7 churches of the Book of Revelation. On top of that St. Paul travelled to the area several times. Near Ephesus, there is a possible house where Virgin Mary spent her last years. Ephesus and the surrounding areas had a history of spiritual awakening and Christian revival.

We have a background in sharing the Western Part of Turkey's Christian Heritage with others, having worked with a broad selection of churches and mission organisations over the years. We are always pleased to organise Biblical Tours of Western Turkey. We are sure that you will find them interesting whether you are a Christian or religious person or simply interested.

There are many possibilities for these tours, depending on how long you area able to tour for. A 1 day tour can take you to many sights of Christian interest in Ephesus. If you have 2 or more days there are many more possibilities such as a tour incorporating ancient cities of Pergamon, Laodicea, Hierapolis (Pamukkale) etc. Get in touch for more details.

For travelers who have limited time and interest to Biblical History. Our recommendation would be to visit the best preserved biblical sights at western part of Turkey and do day trips to them out of Selcuk or Kusadasi towns. Tours are leaded by expert licensed tour guides who has excellent biblical knowledge and locals of the areas.

Pergamon (Bergama)

Ephesus

Hierapolis (Pamukkale)

Below please find suggested tour program:

Day 1 - Smyrna (Izmir) - Pergamon (Bergama)
Depart from your hotel or Izmir Airport. Drive to Izmir, the third largest city of Turkey. Known as Smyrna in the biblical times. Visit the remains of Ancient Agora in Smyrna. From ancient Smyrna there is not much left. The remains of the ancient city is under the modern buildings. Smyrna is mentioned in the Book of Revelation known as the city of prosecution. Continue to the ancient city of Pergamon. Mentioned in the book of revelation in the new testament among the seven churches of asia minor. The city was known as the city where the throne of satan is located. Visit acropolis and asklepion, the ancient famous hospital Drive to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Tour Timings:
08.30am - Meet at Izmir Airport
09.30am - Visit Smyrna and Izmir city Center
10.30am - Leave Izmir
12.15pm - Lunch
1.30pm - Visit Pergamon Acropolis
3.00pm - Visit Asclepion
7.00pm - Arrive Kusadasi

Day 2 - Laodicea - Hierapolis (Pamukkale)
After leaving your hotel, drive south east through the fertile lands. Your first stop will be Laodicea. Once a trade city which was known with glossy black wool and eye salve trade. Mentioned in the Book of Revelation as the luke warm city. Afterwards visit ancient Hierapolis which is known as Pamukkale today. Natural thermal springs which has high density of chalk inside formed glacier looking terraces on the areas where flowed for thousands of years. Walk on the white terraces of Pamukkale. Drive back to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Tour Timings:
08.00am - Depart Kusadasi
11.00am - Visit Laodicea
12.15pm - Lunch
1.30pm - Visit Hierapolis and Pamukkale
7.30pm - Arrive Kusadasi

Day 3 - Basilica of St. John, House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus
After meeting your guide drive through the fertile lands. Your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards proceed to the mountain where Virgin Mary is believed to spent her 9 years. The house is approximately 1000 feet above sea level and running as an active chapel. Roman Catholics believe that Virgin Mary came to Ephesus with Saint. John 5 years after the crucification. At the age of 63 she is assumed to heaven. Altough there is no fact that Virgin Mary lived here approximately 1.5 million people visit the site each year. After 30 minutes visit to the House of Mary, drive to ancient city of Ephesus. You will be dropped at the upper gate of Ephesus with your tour guide. Start exploring the city. You will be walking down the hill approximately 1.5hrs. You will see the Odeon, the basilica, domitian square, fountain of Trajan, Celcus library, Terrace Houses (optional), Marble street, the Grand Theater of Ephesus and the Harbour Street. You will be endng your tour at the bottom gate.

Tour Timings:
08.30am - Depart Kusadasi
09.00am - Visit Basilica of St. John
10.30am - Visit House of Virgin Mary
12.00pm - Visit Ephesus
2.00pm - Lunch and see the local handcrafts
5.00pm - Arrive Kusadasi

Day 4 - Sardis, Philadephia, Thyatira
After departing Kusadasi. Drive 2 hours to Sardis, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia. Walk the Royal Avenue and see the site of the Church of Sardis. Continue to the ancient Philadelphia Church at Alasehir, the youngest of the Seven Churches of Revelation, visiting the remains of an early church and the city walls. Finally at Akhisar we visit the Church of ancient Thyatira, another one of the 7 churches, set in an ancient commercial town with strong ties to Troy and Sardis. At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to Izmir airport for your next destination.

Tour Timings:
08.00am - Depart Kusadasi
10.00am - Visit Sardes
12.00pm - Visit Philadelphia
2.00pm - Visit Thyatira
6.00pm - Arrive Izmir Airport

The cost of the above private tour: 700 Euro (Total to be paid for the group of 1-6 people)

The price includes:

Excellent local licensed Englsih speaking tour guide.
Mercedes Minibus
Transportation costs
Service charges
Lunches

The price does not include:

Hotel Accomodation
Tickets and parking costs to the sites
Drinks during meals

For more information, please contact us.

Recommended hotels to stay in Kusadasi:
(booking.com links)

Hotel Ilayda - 3 Stars

Ephesus Biblical History
Christian Heritage Tours of Ephesus
Cave of St. Paul in Ephesus

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Private Ephesus Tours for Oceania Cruises Passengers: Riviera and Sirena

2/3/2019

Riviera of Oceania Cruises at the Port of Kusadasi

Sirena and Riviera of Oceania Cruises will call to the Port of Kusadasi in 2019. On July 12th during 10 Night Grecian Glory Venice To Athens Cruise, Riviera will call to Kusadasi Cruise Port.

We offer you private tours of Ephesus much less price than what you would pay on a ships excursion. Instead of being with 30 other people. Once you book with us you will have your own private tour guide, driver and vehicle. Our tour guides are all licensed by the Turkish Government and all are experts of the area. A customized private tour of Ephesus will put you in charge. Your private guide can alter the tour to include other similar sights. You can also ask in advance to have the tour focus on a particular aspect or culture you’d like to learn more about. The options are endless in our Ephesus tours. A relaxed atmosphere tailored to your interests. Don’t worry about being rushed to the next stop before you’ve had a chance to really take in that impressive monument. Our private Ephesus tours offer a laid back setting in which to enjoy just the type of sights you’re interested in, without feeling rushed. All you can get these less than ships excursion prices.

Contact us today for your customized Ephesus tour. For suggested tour itineraries from Port of Kusadasi please click here.

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Private Ephesus Tours for Norwegian Spirit passengers

2/3/2019

We offer exclusive private Ephesus tours for Norwegian Spirit passengers. Norwegian Spirit call to the Port of Kusadasi and only stay half day at the Port of Izmir. We customize private tours of Ephesus depending the port timings of Norwegian Spirit at the Port of Kusadasi

Suggested private Ephesus tour programs for Norwegian Spirit passengers are as as follows:

KUSADASI - No:1
Halfday (3.5 hours) Tour of Ephesus & Temple of Artemis
Meet with your guide in front of the Kusadasi port passenger terminal. Drive to the country. See the TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, one of the wonders of the ancient world. Then a visit to EPHESUS is a visit to one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world. Ancient historians believed that Ephesus was founded by the Amazons, but now, it is believed to have been the Hittite city of Apasas. With your guide, you will see the Odeion, where the advisory council held its meetings and the Roman Baths, as well as many other columns, monuments and ruins, including the Celsus Library and the Grand Theater of Ephesus. En-route to Kusadasi enjoy the scenery or shopping opportunity.
Ephesus Tour with Denizhan Pekoz

KUSADASI - No:2
HalfDay (4.5 hours) Temple of Artemis + Ephesus + House of Mary
After meeting your guide drive through the fertile lands. Your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards proceed to the mountain where Virgin Mary is believed to spent her 9 years. The house is approximately 1000 feet above sea level and running as an active chapel. Roman Catholics believe that Virgin Mary came to Ephesus with Saint. John 5 years after the crucification. At the age of 63 she is assumed to heaven. Altough there is no fact that Virgin Mary lived here approximately 1.5 million people visit the site each year. After 30 minutes visit to the House of Mary, drive to ancient city of Ephesus. You will be dropped at the upper gate of Ephesus with your tour guide. Start exploring the city. You will be walking down the hill approximately 1.5hrs. You will see the Odeon, the basilica, domitian square, fountain of Trajan, Celcus library, Terrace Houses(optional), Marble street, the Grand Theater of Ephesus and the Harbour Street. You will be endng your tour at the bottom gate. Your driver and tour guide will take you to another site or drop you at the desired location.

For private Ephesus Tour costs, please click here.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Norwegian Spirit

Ancient City of Ephesus

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Private Ephesus Tours for Marella Discovery Passengers

2/3/2019

Marella Discovery 2 at Kusadasi Cruise Port - July 02 2018

Marella Discovery of Marella Cruises will call to cruise port of Kusadasi in 2019.

We had a group of 5 who booked a private tour of Ephesus. We offer private tours of Ephesus for Marella Cruises passengers. Our licensed tour guide meet the passengers outside the passenger terminal of Kusadasi Cruise Port.

Marella Discovery 2 will have 2 more port of calls to Kusadasi Cruise Port in 2018 during 7 Night Aegean Meze cruise and Marella Discovery will have 3 port of calls to Kusadasi in 2019

For cruise ship passengers calling to Kusadasi and Izmir Ports, we organize private tours of Ephesus. For more information please visit: Private Tours of Ephesus or contact us.

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Private Ephesus Tours for Star Flyer Passengers

2/3/2019

Star Flyer at Kusadasi Cruise Port

Star Flyer of Star Clippers will be making 6 port of calls to Kusadasi Cruise Port in 2019. During 7 Night Northern Cyclades cruise, Star Flyer will be calling to Kusadasi Cruise Port. The first call of Star Flyer is scheduled to be to Kusadasi Cruise Port on May 6th 2019.

We offer pirvate tours of Ephesus for Star Flyer passengers. For more information about our private tours of Ephesus, please contact us.

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Private Ephesus Tours for Celestyal Cruises Passengers: Celestyal Olympia and Celestyal Crystal

2/3/2019

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Private shore excursion for less than the cost of Celestyal Tour

Celestyal Crystal at Kusadasi Cruise Port

Celestyal Olympia and Celestyal Crystal of Greek Celestyal Cruises will be calling back to the cruise port of Kusadasi on March 16 2019. . Celestyal Olympia will be the first cruise ship which will be calling to Kusadasi Cruise Port for 2019. Celestyal Olympia and Celestyal Crystal will call to the Port of Kusadasi every saturday during 4 Days Greek Islands And Turkey Weekend Cruise and every tuesday during 5 Days Greek Islands and Turkey Cruise. At both days the ships will stay at the Port of Kusadasi from 7am till 1pm.

Due to limited time that Celestyal Ships stay at the port of Kusadasi, we offer private half day tours of Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary for Celestyal Cruises Passengers. In these private tours guests can save money compared to Celestyal Ship Tours and maximize the sightseeing during their limited time at the port of Kusadasi.

Suggested Tour Itinerary is as follows:
KUSADASI - No:1
Halfday (4hours) Tour of Ephesus & Temple of Artemis
Meet with your guide in front of the Kusadasi port passenger Terminal. Drive to the country. See the TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, one of the wonders of the ancient world. Then a visit to EPHESUS is a visit to one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world. Ancient historians believed that Ephesus was founded by the Amazons, but now, it is believed to have been the Hittite city of Apasa. With your Ephesus tour guide, you will see the Odeion, where the advisory council held its meetings and the Baths, as well as many other columns, monuments and ruins, including the Celsus Library. En-route to Kusadasi enjoy the scenery or shopping opportunity.

KUSADASI - No:2
HalfDay (4.5 hours) Temple of Artemis + Ephesus + House of Mary
After meeting your guide drive through the fertile lands. Your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards proceed to the mountain where Virgin Mary is believed to spent her 9 years. The house is approximately 1000 feet above sea level and running as an active chapel. Roman Catholics believe that Virgin Mary came to Ephesus with Saint. John 5 years after the crucification. At the age of 63 she is assumed to heaven. Altough there is no fact that Virgin Mary lived here approximately 1.5 million people visit the site each year. After 30 minutes visit to the House of Mary, drive to ancient city of Ephesus. You will be dropped at the upper gate of Ephesus with your tour guide. Start exploring the city. You will be walking down the hill approximately 1.5hrs. You will see the Odeon, the basilica, domitian square, fountain of Trajan, Celcus library, Terrace Houses (optional), Marble street, the Grand Theater of Ephesus and the Harbour Street. You will be endng your tour at the bottom gate. Your driver and tour guide will take you to another site or drop you at the desired location.
(This tour is sold for 74 Euro per person by Celestyal Cruises.)

Celestyal Olympia at Kusadasi Cruise Port - July 04 2017

Applicable Costs:
Sedan + Tour Guide for 2 people: 120 Euro
Mercedes Van + Tour Guide for 5 people: 130 Euro
Mercedes Minibus + Tour Guide for 10 people: 140 Euro
Mercedes Minibus + Tour Guide for 14 people: 150 Euro
25 seater Bus + Tour Guide for 24 people: 190 Euro

Rates Cover:
- Services of an excellent English speaking tour Guide
- A/C vehicle.
- All transportation costs.
- Tax, service charges

Rates Do Not Cover:
- Entrance & Parking fees to the sites.

* In addition to private tours with English speaking tour guides, we also provide private tours with Spanish, German,
Portuguese, Russian, French and Italian speaking licensed tour guides. There is a surcharge for non-English speaking tours. For costs please contact us.

* For Celestyal Cruises passengers who will be disembarking from the ship in Kusadasi. After the private tour of Ephesus and surroundings, we can take them to Izmir airport. Get in touch with us for a personal quote.

There is no prepayment required for the reservation.
Payment can be made in Euro, Turkish Liras or US Dollar cash at the end of the tour. There is no prepayment required for the booking

Cancellation Policy
You can cancel a tour 72 hours in advance of your tour departure without any charges. If you would like to cancel a tour, simply send us an email and we will be happy to assist you. Once you are within the 24 hour tour departure window, the tour becomes non-refundable. This is because our guide and vehicle have set aside space to accommodate your request and will often not be able to fill that space with another customer so close to departure. For cruise passengers, there is no cancellation fee if your ship does not call to the port in any reason.

* We offer %20 discount on certain dates. Book early and save more. To see the discounted dates for private Ephesus tours please click here.

If you have questions or need more information please do not hesitate to contact us.

Celestyal Olympia entering Kusadasi - May 09 2017

Celestyal Oympia at Kusadasi Cruise Port

Private Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi Cruise Port
Shopping in Kusadasi and Ephesus
Private Airport Transfers from Kusadasi to Izmir Airport

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