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Ephesus Tour Guide Only

7/7/2020

Tour Guide Only Services for Ephesus and the Surrounding Area
Hire a local private tour guide in Ephesus !

For travellers who are travelling Turkey with a rent a car, we offer tour guide only services. Your expert Ephesus tour guide can meet you in front of Basilica of St. John or at your hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi.

Travellers will have the total freedom to decide what to see and where to go. Your tour guide will meet you at the desired location and will accompany you to the sites you would like to visit.

Tour guide only services are offered in English and Spanish only.

English speaking tour guidance fee for this private tour is 75 Euros (whatever your group size is)
Spanish speaking tour guidance fee for this private tour is 90 Euros (whatever your group size is)

The tour is limited with Ephesus and surroundings for 7-8 hours. Your tour guide can meet you at any time you like.

* Referenced rate is for tour guide only and does not include entrance fees and parking fees to the sites.

Tour Guide Only services for Ephesus

Please add this number to your phone book / contact list (otherwise it is not possible to send us a WhatsApp message) We will read and answer your questions at earliest possible.

For English speaking tour guide bookings on certain dates we are offering %20 discount !

Meeting point in Selcuk town with your tour guide will be in front of Basilica of St. John.:

Meeting point with your tour guide - entrance of Basilica of St. John

Driving from Izmir and Izmir Airport to Ephesus (Selcuk)
Western region of Turkey is a easy place to drive a rental car. If you are planning to rent a car at İzmir Airport, make sure that your rental car has a toll sticker or a toll transponder to pay the highway tolls. You cannot pay the tolls any other way Note that you can not pay tolls with cash! As you exit from Izmir airport, follow the green signs for Aydın (not İzmir). Green sign is for toll road. The toll for the drive from the Izmir airport to Selcuk (Ephesus) is about 3 Turkish Liras. In the toll road there are no signs here for Selcuk or Ephesus, so follow the signs for Aydın. After 30 minutes drive from Izmir airport is the Selcuk turn, Leave the toll road by this exit, following signs to Selcuk and Efes (Ephesus). After passing the toll gates in 10 minutes you will reach Selcuk (Ephesus). If you are going to use our tour guide only service, you will meet your tour guide in front of Basilica of St. John, therefore look for a brown sign as ''Basilica of St. John''

Ephesus Tour Guides
Private Ephesus Tours from Selcuk

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Dates for Discounted Private Ephesus Tours

3/17/2020

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We are offering %20 discount for Private Ephesus Tours with English speaking tour guides at the following dates:
For more information please do not hesitate to contact us.
Book early and save more!

* There is no deposit payment required for the tour bookings.
* Pay during the tour.
* For cruise passengers, there is no cancellation fee if your ship does not call to the port for any reason.

March 2020
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April 2020
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July 2020
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September 2020
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December 2020
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January 2021
01-31 January

February 2021
01-28 February

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Kusadasi Cruise Port - Gateway to Ephesus Ancient City and the sacred sites of Christianity

2/29/2020

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Kusadasi Cruise Port

Turkey’s most popular cruise terminal

Hundreds of thousands of voyagers pass through the Kusadasi Cruise Port terminal, the most popular cruise port in Turkey serving tourists travelling on Mediterranean cruises. It is also the leader in receiving tourists on board luxury liners arriving in Turkey from all over the world. The Terminal has undergone an extensive renovation in the past years. It has cafeterias, shops, taxis and public transport, and all the services necessary to make your arrival and departure from Turkey pleasant. The terminal is directly linked with downtown Kusadasi and is within a 20 minutes minutes’ drive away from the ancient city of Ephesus.

Kusadasi Cruise Port’s passenger terminal serves tens of thousands of tourists every year. All the world’s leading cruise ship companies choose Kusadasi Cruise Port as a port of call. We are convinced it is also the most beautiful port of entry. At the moment, the Kusadasi Cruise Port passenger terminal is able to handle ships of up to 3500 passengers on an ongoing basis, quickly and efficiently. Kusadasi Cruise Port is the most popular cruise port in Turkey in terms of servicing passenger and tourist ships.

The Cruise Ships that will be calling to Kusadasi Cruise Port in 2020:

We offer private tours of Ephesus and surrounding area from Kusadasi Cruise Port, for more information, please contact us.

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2020 Entrance Fees and Opening Hours for Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and surroundings

2/23/2020

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Ephesus: 15 Euro per person (100 Turkish Lira)
House of Mary: 7 Euro per person (45 Turkish Lira)
Temple of Artemis: Free of Charge
Sirince Village: Free of charge
Isa Bey Mosque: Free of Charge
Terrace Houses: 7 Euro per person (45 Turkish Lira)
Basilica of St. John: 4 Euro per person (25 TL)
Museum of Ephesus: 4 Euro per person (25 TL)

Ephesus Ticket

Except Terrace Houses, there is no admission fee for children under 12 years old. For the proof of age, please bring passport copies with you. For Terrace Houses under 6 year old is free of charge.

* If you are going to visit other sites besides Ephesus in Western Turkey. There is a Museum Pass which provides multi visits to many sites without waiting in lines and you can make great savings. Valid for Ancient city of Ephesus, Basilica of St. John, Terrace Houses in Ephesus, Archaelogical Museum of Ephesus, Ancient city of Aphrodisias, Temple of Didyma, Ancient city of Smyrna, Ancient City of Miletus, Ancient City of Priene, Ancient City of Sardis, Ancient City of Pergamon, Asklepion of Pergamon and many others. For more information visit the following link: Museum Pass the Aegean - Multi visit pass for West Turkey

Opening Hours:

Ephesus Ancient City - Basilica of St. John - Archaeogical Museum of Ephesus

April - October
Opening Time: 8.00
Closing Time: 19.00

November - March
Opening Time: 8.00
Closing Time: 17.00

Terrace Houses

April - October
Opening Time: 8.00
Closing Time: 18.30

November - March
Opening Time: 8.00
Closing Time: 16.30

House of Virgin Mary

January - February
Opening Time: 8.00
Closing Time: 17.00

March - October
Opening Time: 8.00
Closing Time: 18.00

November - December
Opening Time: 8.00
Closing Time: 17.00

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Ephesus Entry Tickets - Admission Fees for Ephesus

2/22/2020

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Revised entry ticket costs (Admission fees) for Ephesus and nearby sites are as follows:

Ephesus: 15 euro per person (100 Turkish Lira)
House of Mary: 7 Euro per person (45 Turkish Lira)
Temple of Artemis: Free of Charge
Sirince Village: Free of charge
Isa Bey Mosque: Free of Charge
Terrace Houses: 7 Euro per person (45 Turkish Lira)
Basilica of St. John: 4 Euro per person (25 TL)
Museum of Ephesus: 4 Euro per person (25 TL)

* If you are going to visit other sites besides Ephesus in Western Turkey. There is a Museum Pass which provides multi visits to many sites without waiting in lines and you can make great savings. Valid for Ancient city of Ephesus, Basilica of St. John, Terrace Houses in Ephesus, Archaelogical Museum of Ephesus, Ancient city of Aphrodisias, Temple of Didyma, Ancient city of Smyrna, Ancient City of Miletus, Ancient City of Priene, Ancient City of Sardis, Ancient City of Pergamon, Asklepion of Pergamon and many others. For more information visit the following link: Museum Pass the Aegean - Multi visit pass for West Turkey

(Except Terrace Houses, there is no admission fee for children under 12 years old. For the proof of age, please bring passport copies with you.)

Library of Ephesus

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Private Ephesus Tours from Izmir Airport

2/16/2020

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

We organize private tours of Ephesus from Izmir airport. Travellers who stay in Istanbul can make a day trip to Ephesus. The closest airport to Ephesus is Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport which is a 45 minutes drive to the ancient city of Ephesus. Flight from Istanbul to Izmir takes approximately 1 hour..

We provide exclusive private tours of Ephesus including pick up and drop off from/to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport and Izmir Airport Hotels.

For travellers who will be flying from Istanbul we recommend the following flights (Please note that there two airports located in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Istanbul Airport is located in the European side and Sabiha Gokcen is located in the Asian Side of Istanbul.

Airlines flying to Izmir Airport from Istanbul Airports:

Pegasus : http://www.flypgs.com/
Anadolu Jet: https://www.anadolujet.com/en
Turkish Airlines : https://www.turkishairlines.com/

* Generally a private tour of Ephesus takes approximately 8 hours. Therefore we recommned our guests to book 8am flight from Istanbul to Izmir and 6pm flight from Izmir to Istanbul. We recommend to book the below flights:

Izmir Airport Hotels Booking.com links:
Orty Airport Hotel
Tav Airport Hotel Izmir
DoubleTree By Hilton Izmir Airport

Flights from Istanbul Airports to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

Flights from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul Airports

Below please find suggested private Ephesus tour programs starting from Izmir airport and Izmir Airport Hotels :

IZMIR No. 2
Fullday - Ephesus + Lunch (6 hours)
Boarding your vehicle at airport of Izmir, drive south to Selcuk Town.. En-route see the cotton fields, vineyards and pine woods while driving along the blue Aegean shores. Your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of 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 and extraordinary Library of Celsus. At the end of a marble street leading from the library, gaze up at the impressive theater, built to seat 24.000 people. Enjoy a lunch in the grounds of a country house. Here you will see a private demonstration of the traditional carpet making process from dying to spinning to weawing at a school where young girls are trained in the craft. Your last stop will be the visit to the Isa Bey Mosque, a delicate masterpiece of Turkish architecture from the fourteenth century. Afterwards drive back to Izmir airport.

IZMIR No.3
Fullday tour of Ephesus, House of Mary & Basilica of St. John
(8 hours)
Biblical sites, including Mary's last-known dwelling place, the ancient city of Ephesus and a relaxing luncheon are featured in this fascinating, full-day excursion. As your vehicle makes its way along the Aegean Coast, you will pass some of the regions fertile lands. As you reach the silted valley, time seems to come to a halt and then reverse. After a steep drive up Mt. Pagus, you will arrive at a stone chapel. This converted house probably dates from the 1st century and was envisioned by a German nun as the site where the Virgin Mary spent her last days. Continuing to Ephesus, leave your coach at the parking area and proceed on foot through Magnesia Gate. As you stroll along the old marble streets, you will pass the Odeon and Upper Agora. You will also see the ornate Hadrian Temple, the remains of some Terrace houses, the beautifully restored facade of the Celsus Library, the Roman Baths of Scholastica, the Commercial Agora and the theater, which accommodates 25,000 spectators and is still used for occasional performances. After your visit to Ephesus, re-board your vehicle for an ejoyable lunch. Afterwards enjoy a presentation about Turkish weavings , see the girls at the looms knotting carpets and kilims. Learn about the natural dyes and learn the differences between Silk , flosh , wool and cotton weavings for handmade rugs. The proprietors will give a fascinating demonstration of the local traditional crafts. Next is the Basilica of St. John, one of the seven churches of Asia Minor, is your final stop before your return to Izmir Airport.

IZMIR No.4
Fullday (8hours) Ephesus & Villages
Meet with your guide in front of the Izmir airport passenger terminal. Depart the pier for the an hour drive to the magnificent 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 and 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. 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, 30 km from Kusadasi, 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. During the lunch, mingle with the local people of the village. Have a cup of traditional Turkish coffee at the main coffee house of the village. Your last stop will be the visit to the Isa Bey Mosque, a delicate masterpiece of Turkish architecture from the fourteenth century.

For applicable Ephesus Tour costs please visit: Ephesus Tour Rates

If you need more information please do hesitate to contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Entrance Fee - Ephesus - where else does this sites covers?
As mentioned, 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

> These are the sites you will be visiting during the visit to the ancient city of Ephesus:

2. Entrance Ticket - is your guide will assist me to purchase? Does your guide need a ticket?
> Yes, the tour guide will assist you to purchase tickets.
We will assign you a licensed tour guide.
There is no admission for licensed tour guides.

3. Once Confirmed - do I need to fill up all as mentioned below:
> Yes, please. We need the following information:

For private tour booking,
Kindly advise us the following:

Full names of the members of your group and their passport numbers.
Number of people in your group.
Date of Arrival
Name of the Cruise Ship/Hotel/Flight number
Time to start the tour
Tour code or name or name of the sites you would like to visit.

4. Cancellation Policy - as mentioned, Once you are within the 24 hour tour departure window, the tour becomes non-refundable. May I know, what method of transaction?
> In this case we will ask your credit card details.

5. Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off - at Hotel in Izmir
> No problem, we can meet you at a Hotel in Izmir.

6. Entrance Fee - if requested for early purchase, any extra charges incurred? Kindly advise and give quotes.
Approximate cost of entrance fees:
Ephesus: 11 euro per person (72 Turkish Lira)
House of Mary: 6 Euro per person (45 Turkish Lira)
Temple of Artemis: Free of Charge
Sirince Village: Free of charge
Isa Bey Mosque: Free of Charge
Terrace Houses: 6 Euro per person (36 Turkish Lira)
Basilica of St. John: 3 Euro per person (18 TL)
Museum of Ephesus: 3 Euro per person (18 TL)
> There is no need to prepurchase the tickets. There are never long lines at the sites. You can make the decision where to go with the recommendations of your tour guide.

7. Lunch - if requested, where and what is provided? Estimation of cost if a Turkish set meal? Kindly advise and give quotes.
> We will take you to a place where you can Enjoy home made meal. Lunch will be provided at the premises öf a weaving center. Lunch cost is included in the price.

9. Shopping - please recommend some shops and handicraft places.
> Turkish pottery , çini
> Turkish Carpets
> Turkish Delight and sweets
> Leather outlet för Leather jackets

10. Mode of Payment - can be paid in TL?
Yes, Payment can be made in Turkish Liras.

11. Transport - Vehicle Merc MPV deluxe Sedan EURO 160 is for 4 pax?
> We will assign you a Mercedes Vito which has 6 passenger seats + guide + driver

12. Is it a private tour? We are party of 4.
> We only offer private tours. You will be the only ones in the vehicle besides your personal tour guide and driver.

13. We can pick & choose sites, not all? Entrance priced mentioned.
> yes, you can choose the sites to be visited.

14. Tickets purchases by whom? No delay.
> our tour guide will assist you to buy the tickets. You will not wait in the lines.

15. Will there be any shopping or handicraft shop visit? Like to visit some.
> if requested yes. You are the one who is going to decide where to go.

Izmir Airport Transfers to Kusadasi, Selcuk, Sirince
Izmir Airport Selcuk Town (Ephesus) Train Schedule
Private Ephesus Tours from Izmir Hotels

Private Ephesus Tours for Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Spirit Passengers from Kusadasi Cruise Port

2/12/2020

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Norwegian Jade at Kusadasi Cruise Port - December 07 2014

Norwegian Jade. Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Spirit and Norwegian Star of Norwegian Cruise Line will have over 30 port of calls to Kusadasi Cruise Port in 2020. We had the pleasure to be in be in service to Norwegian Cruise Line Passengers in the past.

Norwegian Cruise Line cancelled Norwegian Spirit's Asia Sailings due to Corona Virus. Norwegian Spirit is scheduled to begin Eastern Mediterranean Cruises from Civitavecchia, Italy on February 14. During this cruise Norwegian Spirit will have several calls to Kusadasi Cruise Port. The Norwegian Spirit, which was supposed to spend 2020 in the Far East, canceled all its port calls in the Far East and will spend most of the year in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, including visits to Kusadasi Cruise Port, on cruises that will begin and end in the port of Piraeus.

Mediterranean ports, including Kusadasi Cruise Port, can expect to profit from the cruise industry’s distress in the coming tourist season. The Far East is largely being replaced by the Mediterranean. After all, the ships have to sail somewhere. What this also means is that Mediterranean ports, including Kusadasi Cruise Port, can expect to profit from the cruise industry’s distress in the coming tourist season. Cruise lines are expressing their trust in the Kusadasi Cruise Port, and we, on our part will make every effort to be at the service of Norwegian passengers in this difficult period they are now experiencing.

Kusadasi Cruise Port has already seen an impressive jump in the number of cruise ships scheduled to dock at Kusadasi Cruise Port. Between March 2020 and the end of Decemver, a total of 357 Cruise Ships will arrive at the port, compared to only 150 Cruise Ships during the same period a year earlier – a 240 percent increase.

We organize private Ephesus tours for cruise passengers calling to Kusadasi Cruise Port. We offer full day private tours of Temple of Artemis, Sirince Village, House of Virgin Mary, Ancient City of Ephesus, Basilica of St. John and a traditional Turkish lunch.

Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Spirit will have several port of calls to Kusadasi Cruise Port in 2020 during Greek Isles & Italy Cruises from Barcelona and Athens (Pireaus)

For more information about our private tours of Ephesus, please contact us.

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Bollywood films shot in Ephesus and Kusadasi

2/10/2020

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Turkey is becoming popular for Indian filmmakers. One of the main reasons that Indian filmmakers are so excited about Turkey is because it has several new things to offer to the Indian audience, besides of-course the ease of shooting at the locations.

Vaada Raha (2009) and Pehli Dafa (2017) are the only two Bollywood movies which some parts of the movies are filmed in Kusadasi and Ancient City of Ephesus.

Vaada Raha... I Promise was filmed in 2009. Some parts of the film was shot in Ephesus, Kusadasi and Istanbul. For Indian travellers and travellers who enjoy Bollywood movies, we recommend you to watch Vaada Raha.

Other bollywood movies that are filmed in other parts of Turkey:

Race 2
Game
Guru
Dil Dhadakne Do
Baby
Ek tha Tiger
Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahan (Filmed in Side and Pamukkale)
Mission Istaanbul: Darr Ke Aagey Jeet Hai!

We offer private tours of Ephesus and Pamukkale for travelers from India. Let us take you to the destinations where Vaada Raha and Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahan movies are filmed.
For more information about our private tours of Ephesus and Pamukkale please contact us.

Below please find a video of one of guests from India about their travel experience in Ephesus.

Private Tours of Ephesus
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2 Days Private Tour of Ephesus and Pamukkale

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2 Days Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour from Izmir

1/22/2020

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Explore two of Turkey’s highlights which are listed in the UNESCO world heritage list.
2 Days Private Tour from Izmir.

First day, depart for Ephesus to explore the Greco-Roman ruins. Overnight in Pamukkale.
On the second day visit Pamukkale (Hierapolis), which is known with the white travertine terraces and pools that are formed by calcium carbonate. Walk on the terraces and visit the ruins of ancient city of Hierapolis.

Includes excellent English speaking tour guide, lunches, luxury transport,
If requested airport pickup and drop-off.
Optional visits to Ancient cities of Laodicea and Sardis.

Pamukkale

Ephesus

Tour program and cost are as follows:

Day 1 - Private Tour of Ephesus starting from Izmr and ending in Pamukkale.
Meet your licensed tour guide and air-conditioned vehicle at your hotel in Izmir or Izmir Airport. Depart for Ephesus, Drive approximately 1.5 hours to see the remains of what was once ancient Rome’s capital in Asia Minor. Your first stop will be the ancient city of Ephesus which was the home to over 200,000 people. The peak time of the city was between the 1st and 2nd century AD. Modern-day excavations have revealed an incredible collection of ruins. See the highlights of the ancient city and visit the House of the Virgin Mary. Enjoy lunch at see the traditional local handicrafts, and make a final stop at the ruined Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Afterwards, drive to Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 2 - Private Pamukkale Tour starting from Pamukkale and ending in Izmir
After breakfast, Drive to Pamukkale, a natural and historical site listed as UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy Pamukkale’s white travertine terraces, formed by natural hot springs that has high calcium carbonate. Visit the ruins of ancient city of Hierapolis. Optional visits to Ancient cities of Laodicea and Sardis before returning to Izmir.

Cost: 440 Euro (Total to be paid for a group 1-6 people)

Rates Cover:

Services of an excellent English speaking tour Guide
A/C Mercedes MPV
All transportation costs.
Tax, service charges.
Pick up and drop off from/to Hotel / Airport in Izmir.
Traditional Turkish Lunches
Parking Fees to the sites

Rates Do Not Cover:

Entrance fees to the sites.
Drinks during lunch
Hotel accomodation in Pamukkale

There is no prepayment required for the reservation. To avoid disappointment, we recommend to make your private tour reservation at earliest possible.

Payment Terms:
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.

* If requested we can pick you or drop you to Izmir airport. There is no surcharge for these services.
* If requested guests can be transported to Denizli Cardak Airport at the end of Day 2. There is a surcharge of 50 Euros for this private transfer service.

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 more information, contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions :

Q1 - I understand that we would be responsible for our overnight accommodation in Pamukkale.
> We do not make hotel bookings. You make your hotel booking directly.
We recommend the following hotels: (booking.com links)

Q2 - How long will we have free for swimming in Pamukkale?
> You will have approximately one hour for swimming in Pamukkale antique pool.

Q3 - We would anticipate being dropped off at the Ismir Airport for our flight.
> In the second day you will be dropped off to Izmir airport approximately at 7.30pm.

Q4 - So we would be safe booking a flight departing Ismir at 10:00 PM if we are expected to arrive at 7:30PM? The guide will ensure we stay on schedule?
> Yes, no problem.

Q5 - If we skip the visit to either Laodicea and Sardis would we have more time to spend swimming in Pamukkale? Is there one you'd recommend skipping over the other?
> Yes, skipping one site will give more time for you at Pamukkale. In this case recommend you to skip Sardes. In this way you would have 1.5 hours more in Pamukkale and can spend 3.5 hours.

Q6 - How do we book our trip with you? How does payment work?
> For the booking, all we need is both of your names and the pick up address.
Payment can be made in Euros, Turkish Liras, British Pounds and US Dollars cash at the end of the tour. There is no prepayment required for the booking.

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Ephesus and Pamukkale in one day from Kusadasi, Selcuk, Sirince

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Museum Pass the Aegean - Multi visit pass for West Turkey

1/5/2020

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Valid for Ancient city of Ephesus, Basilica of St. John, Terrace Houses in Ephesus, Archaelogical Museum of Ephesus, Ancient city of Aphrodisias, Temple of Didyma, Ancient city of Smyrna, Ancient City of Miletus, Ancient City of Priene, Ancient City of Sardis, Ancient City of Pergamon, Asklepion of Pergamon, Hierapolis (Pamukkale), Ancient city of Laodicea and many others.

Museum Pass The Aegean

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued multi visit passes for the museums and sites located at the Aegean Region (Western Part) of Turkey. Museum Pass the Aegan is available to foreign visitors and residents at museum and archeological site ticket offices. All you need is your passport and 185 Turkish Liras. Payment can be made in cash and with visa or mastercard.

Museum Pass the Aegean will save travellers time and money. Travellers will not be waiting in lines to purchase tickets at the museums. Travellers can visit multiple museums and sites within a week time. Museum Pass the Aegean is valid for 7 days. Travellers can make great savings with good itinerary planing.

Museum Pass Aegean costs 325 Turkish Liras.

Museum Pass the Aegean will allow you free entrance to all museums and archeological sites operated by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism in the provinces of İzmir, Aydın and Muğla, which cover Ancient city of Ephesus, Basilica of St. John, Terrace Houses in Ephesus, Archaelogical Museum of Ephesus, Ancient city of Aphrodisias, Temple of Didyma, Ancient city of Smyrna, Ancient City of Miletus, Ancient City of Priene, Ancient City of Sardis, Ancient City of Pergamon, Asklepion of Pergamon, Hierapolis (Pamukkale), Ancient city of Laodicea and many others.

* Note that House of Virgin Mary in Ephesus is not covered by Museum Pass the Aegean.

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Private Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi Cruise Port with local tour guides

1/5/2020

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Kusadasi Cruise Port Meeting Point

We provide custom made tours to Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, House of Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John, Sirince Village, Kirazli Village and Isa Bey Mosque from Kusadasi Cruise Port.

Our team of licensed tour guides offer exclusive private tours to Ephesus for cruise passengers travelling to Kusadasi Cruise Port. These private tours of Ephesus are conducted in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French and Russian languages.

The Cruise Ships that will be calling to Kusadasi Cruise Port in 2020

For more information about our private tours and applicable costs, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Ephesus and Pamukkale in one day from Kusadasi, Selcuk, Sirince

1/4/2020

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Ephesus and Pamukkale in one day from Kusadasi

For travelers who has limited time in Turkey, we offer private tours of Ephesus and Pamukkale in one day from Kusadasi, Selcuk and Sirince Village. Combine two of Turkey's must-see highlights into one day. You will be spending approximately 1.5-2 hours in Ephesus and approximately 2.5 hours in Pamukkale. At the end of your private tour we can take you back to Kusadasi, Selcuk Sirince Village or drop you at a hotel in Pamukkale. Kindly note that it takes 3 hours drive from Ephesus to Pamukkale. This is a long tour. We recommend to visit Pamukkale and Ephesus in two days. This tour is offered for travelers who has limited time.

Suggested Pamukkale and Ephesus in one day tour program is as follows:
Meet with your guide in front of your hotel in Kusadasi, Selcuk or Sirince Village. (Recommended time to start the tour is 8am) Drive to the country. Your first stop on this fascinating tour is the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient would, afterwards see the remians of Basilica of St. John from outside. Continue to the HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY. Drive 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. After the visit to the ancient city of Ephesus, drive to Pamukkale. On the way to Pamukkale, stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Upon arrival to Hierapolis (Pamukkale) Enter the site from North Gate and walk through the Ancient Necropolis (Cemetery). So far Italian archaeologists excavated over 1200 tombs in the area. The total number is expected to exceed 3000. No where in the world you can see such a gigantic ancient cemetery. Afterwards see the Roman Bath, walk through Domitian Gate, Frantinus Avenue to see the other remains. View the huge Roman theater having a capacity of 10000. Walk on the calcium deposit terraces of Pamukkale. Enjoy the stunning views. The water temperature is 32 degrees. At the end of the tour we can drop you at a hotel in Pamukkale or drive you back to Kusadasi, Selcuk or Sirince Village.

* This tour can also be offered for travellers who are staying in Pamukkkale hotels. We can pick you up from your hotel in Pamukkale and at the end of your Pamukkale and Ephesus tour, we can drop you at your hotel in Kusadasi, Selcuk or Sirince Village.

Tour timings are as follows:
8.00 - Depart Kusadasi
8.30 - Arrive Ephesus and visit
10.30 - Depart Ephesus
13.30 - Lunch
14.30 - Enter Pamukkale
17.00 - Depart Pamukkale
20.00 - Arrive back to Kusadasi.

Cost of private tour starting and ending in Kusadasi: 280 Euro (Total to be paid for your party of 1-6)
* Above rate is NOT a per person rate. It is total to be paid for your group.

Rates Cover:

Services of an excellent English speaking tour Guide
A/C Mercedes MPV
All transportation costs.
Tax, service charges.
Pick up and drop off from/to as indicated.
Traditional Turkish Lunch
Parking fees to the sites.

Rates Do Not Cover:

Entrance fees to the sites.
Drinks during lunch

* Except Terrace Houses, there is no admission fee for children under 8 years old. For the proof of age, please bring passport copies with you.

* There is no prepayment required for the reservation. To avoid disappointment, we recommend to make your private tour reservation at earliest possible.

Payment Terms:
Payment can be made in Euros, Turkish Liras, British Pounds and US Dollars 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 more information and costs please contact us.

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Private Ephesus Tours for Oceania Cruises Passengers: Marina, Riviera, Sirena, Nautica

1/3/2020

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Riviera of Oceania Cruises at the Port of Kusadasi

Marina, Sirena, Nautica and Riviera of Oceania Cruises will call to the Port of Kusadasi in 2020. 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 Viking Cruises Passengers from Kusadasi Cruise Port: Viking Jupiter, Viking Sea

1/3/2020

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In 2020, Viking Jupiter and Viking Sea 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 of Viking Cruises 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.

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Private Ephesus Tours for Princess Cruises Passengers: Crown Princess, Island Princess

1/3/2020

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Royal Princess docked at the Port of Kusadasi

For 2020, there will be 2 port of calls of Princess Cruise Line. Crown Princess and Island Princess will be calling to Kusadasi Cruise Port. One of the calls will be made by Crown Princess and the other will be made by Island Princess

3,600 passengers capacity Crown Princess will be docked at Kusadasi Cruise Port on November 15th 2020 during 17 Night Mediterranean & Greek Isles Cruise. Island Princess will be at the Kusadasi Cruise Port on November 26th during 14 Night Mediterranean & Israel Cruise.

We offer private tours of Ephesus for Royal Princess and Pacific Princess passengers. Please visit our website for private Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi Cruise Port.

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Tour Guide Only Services for Ephesus and the Surrounding Area​Hire a local private tour guide in Ephesus !

For English speaking tour guide bookings on certain dates we are offering %20 discount !Meeting point in Selcuk town with your tour guide will be in front of Basilica of St. John.:

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Tour Guide Only Services for Ephesus and the Surrounding Area
Hire a local private tour guide in Ephesus !

For English speaking tour guide bookings on certain dates we are offering %20 discount !

Meeting point in Selcuk town with your tour guide will be in front of Basilica of St. John.:

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