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Dates for Discounted Private Ephesus Tours

3/17/2020

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.
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* 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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May 2020
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June 2020
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July 2020
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August 2020
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September 2020
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October 2020
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November 2020
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December 2020
01-31 December

January 2021
01-31 January

February 2021
01-28 February

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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.

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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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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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Private Ephesus Tours for Celebrity Cruises Passengers: Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Apex

1/3/2020

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Celebrity Constellation at Kusadasi Cruise Port - May 02 2016

Several Celebrity Cruise ships are scheduled to call to the Port of Kusadasi in 2020. Like in the past years we will be operating private Ephesus tours for Celebrity Cruise Passengers from Kusadasi Cruise Port. We already started receiving many requests and private tour bookings.

Kusadasi Cruise Port will be welcoming Celebrity Constellation during 10 Night Venice, Turkey & Greek Islands cruise. We have been receiving several private Ephesus tour bookings by Celebrity Constellation passengers.

If you are coming to Kusadasi with a cruise ship. It would be our pleasure to be in service to you as well. For more information please click here or contact us

Celebrity Constellation at Kusadasi Cruise Port - November 12 2016

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Private Ephesus Tours for Marella Cruises Passengers: Marella Celebration and Marella Explorer

12/19/2019

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Marella Discovery 2 at Kusadasi Cruise Port - July 02 2018

Marella Dream at Kusadasi Cruise Port

Marella Celebration and Marella Explorer of Marella Cruises (Tui Cruises) will call to cruise port of Kusadasi in 2020. Marella Celebration and Marella Explorer will stop at Kusadasi Cruise Port during 7 Night Ancient Kingdom and 7 Night Aegean Titans cruises.

Marella Cruises will have 9 port of calls to Kusadasi Cruise Port in 2020. The first call will be made by Marella Celebration on Saturday March 28 2020 during 7 Night Ancient Kingdom Cruise. 1250 passenger ship, Marella Celebration will stay at Kusadasi Cruise Port between 09.00-17.00. Marella Celebration is owned by TUI UK and operated by their UK based Marella Cruises. Marella Celebration is the former Thomson Celebration and Noordam of Holland America Line.

We offer private tours of Ephesus for Marella Cruises passengers. Our licensed tour guides meet the passengers outside the passenger terminal of Kusadasi Cruise Port.

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

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Tour Guide Only Services for Ephesus and Surrounding Area

12/19/2019

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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 90 Euros (whatever your group size is)
Spanish speaking tour guidance fee for this private tour is 100 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 a %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''

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2 Days Western Turkey Tour - Ephesus, Pamukkale, Aphrodisias...

4/11/2019

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Oeler Family with our tour guide Yesim visiting Bodrum Castle

We have just completed 2 Days Custom Tour of Western Turkey for Oeler Family from Dubai. They had wonderful time with our tour guide Yesim Kulak.

We offer private tours of Western Turkey. These tours can start from Izmir airport, Denizli airport, Izmir hotels, Kusadasi hotels, Pamukkale hotels or any other desired location nearby.

Finest marble works of Aphrodisias

Suggested tour program is as follows:

Day 1 - Fullday Tour of Ephesus
Meet with your guide in front of your hotel in Kusadasi. 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. JOHN and see the TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, one of the wonders of the ancient world. En-route to Kusadasi enjoy the scenery or shopping opportunity. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 2 - Fullday Tour of Pamukkale and Aphrodisias
After departing from Kusadasi, drive east approx. 3 hours. Visit Aphrodisias, see the finest works of marble from Roman Period and the 30.000 spectator capacity gigantic roman stadium. Continue 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.

Cost: 385 Euro (Total to be paid for your party of 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 in Kusadasi or Selcuk
Lunches

Rates Do Not Cover:

Entrance & Parking fees to the sites.
Drinks during lunches.

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 or US Dollar cash at the end of the tour. There is no prepayment required.

We recommend you to overnight in Kusadasi.
Recommended hotels to stay in Kusadasi:

Hotel Ilayda - 3 Stars

We offer custom private tours of Western Turkey such as above.
For more information, please contact us.

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Private Ephesus Tours from Selcuk Hotels and Selcuk Train Station

2/8/2019

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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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Private Ephesus Tours for Norwegian Spirit passengers

2/3/2019

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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.

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Ancient City of Ephesus

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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 Oympia at Kusadasi Cruise Port

Celestyal Olympia entering Kusadasi - May 09 2017

Celestyal Crystal at Kusadasi Cruise Port - March 03 2020

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

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3 Days Private Tour of Western Turkey

2/17/2018

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For the travelers who will be staying in Kusadasi, Sirince or Selcuk.
Pamukkale (Hierapolis), Priene, Miletus, Didyma, Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John

Pamukkale

Priene

Ephesus

Day 1
Pamukkale (Hierapolis)
After departing from your hotel, drive east approx. 3 hours. 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. For the ones interested there is an opportunity to swim at the ancient pools of Cleopatra. Kindly note there is an extra entrance fee approximately 15 Euros per person.
(If requested Aphrodisias or Laodicea ancient cities can also be added to private tours of Pamukkale.)

Day 2
Priene, Miletus, Didyma
Following the departure from your hotel, the first stop will be PRIENE. The ancient harbor city of Priene probably changed its location when the silt of the Meander River threatened to bury it. Now it is nearly 16km away from the sea. The original place of the city has never been found but it was probably a peninsula with two harbors. Priene was laid out on a Hippodamian system of grid plan at the foot of a spectacular cliff on mount Mycale and contained many famous examples of Hellenistic art and architecture. All the streets intersect at right angles. Next visit MILETUS, an ancient city located near the mouth of the Meandros River. Miletus owed its importance to its position on the trade routes. It was one of the largest cities in Anatolia. Highly prosperous, it founded many colonies and was the home of the ancient philosophers Anaximander, Anaximenes and Thales, the town planner Hippodamus and architect Isidorus. Having a prominent position, Miletus became the most important port in this area and it was the most active member of the twelve cities of the Ionian Confederation. From the 7th century B.C. the city has been controlled in turn by the Persians, Roman and Seljuk Turks. The last visit in the tour will be DIDYMA. The world Didyma meant "twins" and it was associated by some as being the meeting place of Zeus and Leto to have their twins Apollo and Artemis. Didyma was famed as a prophecy center dedicated to Apollo, which served a similar purpose as the Delphi of Anatolia. It was not a city but a sanctuary linked to Miletus by Milesians with a 12 mile sacred road.

Day 3
Ancient City of Ephesus, Haouse of Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John
Meet with your guide in front of the Kusadasi port passenger terminal. Drive to the country. Your first stop on this fascinating tour is at theHOUSE 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. En-route to Kusadasi enjoy the scenery or shopping opportunity

Applicable Costs:
Sedan + Guide: 590 Euro
Mercedes Van (Upto 4 people) + Guide: 690 Euro
Mercedes Van (Upto 12 people) + Guide: 740 Euro
Mercedes Van (Upto 14 people) + Guide: 790 Euro

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

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

For more information please contact us.

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Private Tours of Ephesus from Sirince Hotels

2/17/2018

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Today we had a family of 4 from California, USA who booked a private tour of Ephesus and private airport transfer from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Gullu Konak Hotel in Sirince Village. We visited Temple of Artemis, Ancient City of Ephesus, Kirazli Village and the Archeaological Museum of Ephesus.

Guests stayed at Gullu Konak Hotel in Sirince. Gullu Konak is located in the heart of Sirince Village. It is a cozy boutique hotel offering high standards of accomodation. For travellers who would like to have a Turkish Vllage experience, we recommend to stay in Gullu Konak Hotel in Sirince Village.

Sirince Village takes an hour drive from Izmir Adnan Menderes airport. It is not easily accesible by train or bus. We recommend to book a private transfer service from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Sirince Village.

Gullu Konak Hotel in Sirince Village

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Private Ephesus Tours with Russian speaking local tour guides

2/16/2018

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Ephesus Ancient City

We provide private Ephesus Tours for Russian speaking travelers. These tours are conducted by Russian speaking local tour guides.
Since we only provide private tours, you will be the only ones in the car besides your personal tour guide and driver.

The tours can be modified depending on guests interest, needs and timings. All our Russian speaking tour guides are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.

For more information, about Private Ephesus Tours with Russian speaking tour guides please visit:
Частные Эфес туры с русским Гиды

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Ephesus Tours with local private guides

2/16/2018

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Celcus Library in Ephesus

Take an Ephesus tour with a local guide whose passion for Turkey's history will make these magnificent Roman ruins come alive for you.

Wander the magnificent ruins at Ephesus with a knowledgeable guide. Experience Ephesus through the eyes of a local private guide. Browse our tour suggestions, each can be customized just for you.

Stroll through the marble streets and along mosaic-paved sidewalks to the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. See the stunning façade of the Celsus Library, one of Ephesus' finest buildings and the Ephesus Terrace Houses. Be sure to pay a visit to the House of Virgin Mary, believed to be the Virgin Mary's House during the last years of her life.

Your private tour guide will happily customize your private Ephesus tour to reflect your unique travel interests in this fascinating part of Turkey.

Tour Guide Legal Requirements:
In Turkey, tour guides must are have a valid license issued by the Ministry of Tourism. Obtaining the license requires
training and passing a set of exams. Licenses must be renewed on an annual basis. Licenses are often reviewed at control points in front of museums or archeological sites.

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

Hire a local private tour guide in Ephesus !

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

Private shore excursion for less than the cost of Celestyal Tour

For the travelers who will be staying in Kusadasi, Sirince or Selcuk.Pamukkale (Hierapolis), Priene, Miletus, Didyma, Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John

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

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

For the travelers who will be staying in Kusadasi, Sirince or Selcuk.
Pamukkale (Hierapolis), Priene, Miletus, Didyma, Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John