​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. Drive by the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient would, afterwards see the remains of Basilica of St. John from outside. 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 12,000.  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
13.00 - Lunch 
14.00 - Enter Pamukkale
16.30 - Depart Pamukkale
19.00 - Arrive back to Kusadasi.

Cost of private tour Ephesus and Pamukkale starting and ending in Kusadasi: 400 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 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​

​* 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.

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

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

Suggested tour program is as follows:
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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. 2 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.


Private Tour Cost: 600 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
• Parking fees

Rates Do Not Cover:

• Entrance 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:

• Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel - 4 Stars
• LaVista Boutique Hotel
• Charisma Deluxe Hotel - 5 Stars
• Double Tree by Hilton Hotel - 4 Stars
• Korumar Deluxe Hotel - 5 Stars

• Hotel Ilayda - 3 Stars

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

Day 1
Private Tour of  Pamukkale (Hierapolis) starting and ending in Kusadasi.
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 8 Euros per person. 

Day 2
Private Tour of Priene, Miletus and Didyma starting and ending at Kusadasi
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
Private Tour 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 the Hourse 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

For private tour costs and availability, please contact us.
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Rates Cover:
- Services of an excellent English speaking Guide
-  A/C vehicle. 
- All transportation costs.
- Tax, service charges
- Parking Fees
- Traditional Turkish Lunch

Rates Do Not Cover:
- Entrance fees to the sites.
- Drinks during lunch

For more information, please contact us.

Winemaking flourished throughout the Aegean during the peak time of Ephesus in the 1st and 2nd century AD. As a major trade center, Ephesus imported and exported wines. Romans almost always diluted their wine with water. The ratio could vary depending on the situation, but sometimes they would even use equal parts water and wine. This made the drink safer (unrefrigerated wine could be quite strong), more refreshing, and a better accompaniment to food. Romans saw diluting wine with water as a civilized practice. Undiluted strong wine consumption was considered as barbaric. Wine was a staple beverage, consumed by all classes in ancient Roman Empire. Even slaves received a daily ration of wine.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through fertile landscapes of Ephesus. Indulge in the local wines of this exquisite country by joining our meticulously curated Ephesus wine tour. Designed for wine enthusiasts. Our expert Ephesus tour guide will lead you on a captivating exploration of Greek and Roman history and will connect you with passionate a winemaker who will share the rich insights and stories of the local wines. Join us in celebrating the history and culture of winemaking as you savor the unforgettable flavors and aromas that make each sip a truly remarkable experience. Cheers to an extraordinary adventure filled with wine, and history.

As you meet with your tour guide embark on an extraordinary journey filled with historical wonders. Your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient World. Afterwards immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Ancient City of Ephesus as you stroll through its colonnaded streets, guided by the wealth of Greek and Roman history. Transport yourself back in time to the enchanting city of Ephesus, gaining insight into the daily lives and magnificence of past civilizations. Amidst picturesque olive orchards and pine trees, relish a traditional Turkish lunch before indulging in local handicrafts. After this memorable visit to Ephesus, a panoramic drive through the countryside to Camlik Village where you'll discover a serene local vineyard called 7 Bilgeler. Amid lavender gardens, vineyards and lush hills, delight your senses with the essence of local wines, swirling the flavors and inhaling the aromas that echo the divine pleasure once enjoyed by the Greek Gods themselves. Learn about winemaking industry of Ephesus, which dates back more than 6,000 years, from an expert. You will be escorted on a tour of the facility and the cellar where the French oak barrels are stored. Sample the local wines with an assortment of local Turkish cheeses. 

For more information and availability, please contact us.

According to some historians, the legendary city was believed to have been founded by the Phrygian King Tantalos and his family. One prominent figure in this fascinating tale was Tantalos' daughter, Niobe, who was said to have had the impressive number of seven sons and seven daughters. However, Niobe's abundance of children seemed to bring her great trouble. Leto, who could only boast of having two children, became envious and embarrassed by Niobe's impressive brood. In a tragic turn of events, the twins of Leto, Artemis and Apollo took action by brutally murdering all fourteen of Niobe's children. Overwhelmed with grief, Niobe sought solace on Mount Sipylus, where she too was turned to stone.
Tantalus was a person who was very popular among the gods and won the admiration of the gods. But one day he decided to test their strength by inviting them to a lavish banquet. In a shocking display, Tantalus cooked and served his own son Pelops to the holy guests. Understandably horrified by this terrible act, the gods refrained from participating in the meal, except for Demeter, who was still grieving the loss of her daughter Persephone and succumbed to her grief by eating a portion. The gods quickly administered justice and severely punished Tantalus by banishing him to the depths of Hades. His punishment was torture like no other; Suffering from unbearable thirst, Tantalus found himself stranded in the middle of a lake. Just as he tried to drink water, the water drained and he was left empty-handed. Fortunately, Pelops was resurrected by the gods and continued to carve out an important path for himself in history. He launched a successful attack on the city of Spylos and eventually founded the famous Peloponnesian region.

The first settlement of the region is today in Bayraklı. It dates back to 5000 years ago. Legends say that the first settlement of this place was made by powerful Amazons from Northern Anatolia. Amazon Queen Smyrna not only laid the foundations of her presence in these lands, but also gave her name to the region. 

Smyrna became an Aiolian settlement during the 10th century BC migrations from Greece. Later it became an Ionian city. The Ionian refugees took the control while the Ailoian inhabitants were away for celebrations of a feast. Aiolians of Smyrna were welcomed by other Aiolian cities. The city was attacked and ruined by Alyattes of Lydia and was under the Lydian rule till the Persians came to the area in 546 BC. In 334 BC Alexander defeated the Persians in the Battle of Granikos near today's Canakkale. Alexander stayed in the city for a few days. While he was hunting in Mt. Pagos, he fell a sleep and in his dream, saw 2 goddesses saying him to move the city to where he is now. Like before the founders of the all ancient cities, inhabitants consulted to an Apollo Temple. They went to Claros for approval. According to Strabon the new city was built by Antigonos and Lysimachos following him. Lysimachos named the city of his daughter "Eurydike". However, this name did not last long. Strabon also mentioned that Smyrna was the most beautiful among the cities. Homer, the author of the earliest and finest epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey lived in Smyrna in the 8th century BC. He made his living as a court singer and storyteller.. According to Strabon there was a temple constructed after the death of Homeros, named as "Homerion".

Today from the remains of Ancient Smyrna, travelers can only see the remains of the Roman Agora. Agora was built after the earthquake in 178AD by the Roman Emperror Marcus Aerelius and was dedicated to his wife Faustina. It was one of the largest agoras of the Roman World. Romans named Agora as Forum. The basement of the Agora is quite impressive. The basement was used as shops and their storages. There is also a cistern which was able to provide water for 7.000 people. Grafittis in Ancient Greek can be seen by the travelers.

​Smyrna is among the 7 churches of Asia Minor mentioned in the book of Revelations. It is the second church mentioned in the Book of Revelation after Ephesus. Among the 7 churches, Like Philadelphia Smyrna was among the two churches which was not criticized of their faith. In the letter to Smyrna. The message speaks of false Jews and impending persecution, but encourages perseverance which will be rewarded.

The strong allegiance to Rome plus a large Jewish population which was actively hostile to the Christians made it exceptionally difficult to live as a Christian in Smyrna. The most famous martyrdom of the early church fathers was of the elderly Polycarp, the 'twelfth martyr in Smyrna', St. Polycarp was one of the diciples of John the Apostle. He is considered to be the first bishop of S,yrna. In 155 AD, St. Polycarp faced a great challenge: accept Caesar as Lord or face the consequences. St. Polycarp chose to remain true to his beliefs, refusing to bow to the demands of the Roman authorities. The Romans decided to unleash lions on him in the ancient theater of Smyrna. Surprisingly, the lions, satiated from the previous meals, chose to spare his life. The Romans then resorted to an alternative method: They tried to burn Polycarp at the stake but were unsuccessful. In a final act of cruelty, a Roman soldier dealt the fatal blow, ending the earthly life of this stubborn saint.

Located at the corner of the agora in Smyrna, there stands a majestic terebinth tree. According to legend, this venerable tree originated from Polycarp's staff. Polycarp, a renowned Christian bishop and martyr, was believed to have planted his staff in the ground, which miraculously sprouted into the magnificent terebinth we see today. This ancient tree serves as a tangible reminder of the enduring legacy of Polycarp and his devotion to his faith.

Smyrna, the physically persecuted church. The Christian community in Smyrna was considered as a poor community and without prestige and political power. While in contrast richly adorned temples to the pagan deities. There is no Christian commonwealth; they were a tiny minority in the community devoted to a multitude of gods. The Contrast between the city and the church is marked. The Church in Smyrna had suffered but had been faithful. Physically the church in Smyrna suffered from persecution from the Jews, and they were poor, they had few luxuries and possessions, yet spiritually they were rich in the sight of Christ. Jesus sees their affliction, he knows about it, this must be of comfort to this persecuted church. The Jewish community outside the church spoke of evil of the Christian community. John promised the Christians as a result of faithfulness even unto death, they would receive a crown of life.
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In the ancient times Smyrna was famous with its wine called "Pramnos". This wine was mixed with cheese, flour and honey. They used honey to sweeten the wine and added water before drinking. Drinking wine without adding water considered as a barbaric behavior. Pramnos wine of Smyrna was mentioned by Homer.

​The name Smyrna may also have been taken from the ancient Greek word for myrrh, which was the chief export of the city in ancient times. Myrrh is a gum-resin extracted from a tree. Myrrh resin was used as a perfume, incense, medicine and embalming body. Myrrh is mentioned in the New Testament as one of the three gifts that the Wise Men "from the East" presented to the Christ Child. Myrrh was also present at Jesus' death and burial. Jesus was offered wine and myrrh at his crucifixion. According to John's Gospel, Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea brought a 100-pound mixture of myrrh and aloes to wrap Jesus' body. The Gospel of Matthew relates that as Jesus went to the cross, he was given vinegar to drink mingled with myrrh. The Romans often added the myrrh to wine to prevent it from vinegarizing (turning sour), which also provided a narcotic to deaden pain.

Excavations in the Smyrna Theatre are currently ongoing, revealing the magnificence of what is claimed to be one of the most stunning marble theaters in Asia. The essence of this excavation project has been to unearth the grandeur of this historical gem, with experts estimating its capacity at a staggering 20 thousand people. As the digging progresses, the theater's intricate beauty is slowly emerging.
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Smyrna is called Izmir today. The transformation of Smyrna into Izmir resulted from a series of historical events and cultural changes that shaped the fate of the city. Following the establishment of the Republic of Turkey by Ataturk, the city went through a significant transformation as Turkey pursued a Turkification policy. Within the scope of this process, the names of many cities and settlements of Greek, Armenian and foreign origin were changed to Turkish. In the case of Smyrna, it was renamed Izmir in order to emphasize the national identity of the country and promote unity among the people. This decision carried symbolic weight, reflecting the country's desire for independence and the break from the Ottoman past.

​Today, Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey with a population of nearly 4 million. Izmir stands as a vibrant, secular and cosmopolitan city in Western Turkey.

We offer private airport transfer service from Izmir Airport to Kusadasi, Selcuk and Sirince.  We recommend the travelers to 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 (Ephesus). 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

We offer private transfers from Kusadasi, Selcuk and Sirince to Pamukkale Hotels and from Pamukkale Hotels to Kusadasi, Sirince and Selcuk.  Besides, we also offer Private Pamukkale Tours from Kusadasi, Selcuk and Sirince.

Ephesus Travel Guide offers professional and reliable drivers for private transfers between Pamukkale and Kusadasi, Selcuk, Sirince.

To save time and money, while your luggage is well stored in the vehicle, we can make a guided tour of Ephesus, the most important archaeological site in Turkey and the surrounding sites such as: Temple of Artemis, the Basilica of St. John, House of Virgin Mary. 

The duration of the transfer between Pamukkale and Kusadasi/Selcuk/Sirince is approximately 3 hours. We generally stop 10 minutes midway for restrooms or to stretch legs. 

Cost of private transfers are as follows:
Private transfer from Kusadasi to Pamukkale Hotels: 165 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people)
Private transfer from Pamukkale Hotels to Kusadasi:  165 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people)
Private transfer from Selcuk to Pamukkale Hotels: 165 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people)
Private transfer from Sirince to Pamukkale Hotels: 175 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people)
Private transfer from Pamukkale Hotels to Selcuk:  165 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people)
Private transfer from Pamukkale Hotels to Sirince:  175 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people)

Rates cover

• Professional Chauffeur
• A/C MPV
• Tolls, Gas, Transportation Costs

* For groups over 6 people, we can assign them a larger Mercedes Minbus. For costs, please contact us.
* Mercedes V-Class is able to hold 6 large suitcases. If you have more bags, we can assign you a larger vehicle.
* Kindly note that according to Turkish Law, we can not provide transfers directly to/from Pamukkale and Ephesus tourist destinations. We offer private transfers between the hotels or between Airport and hotels or after the tour to the hotels and airport. To Pamukkale and Ephesus tourist destinations we provide private guided tours. 

For questions and to book a private transfer or a private tour, please fill the contact form or send us a WhatsApp Message to: +90 536 22 55 658

Offriamo escursioni private di Efeso e la casa di Maria Vergine dal Porto di Kusadasi. Queste escursioni private sono condotte da guide turistiche autorizzate che parlano correntemente l'italiano. Potrete godere del comfort di un veicolo di lusso dotate di aria condizionata. Faremo la vostra esperienza Efeso, indimenticabile.

Offriamo servizi personalizzati a un prezzo eccezionale. Siamo specializzati in escursioni a terra private per crocieristi. Noi assicuriamo il vostro tempo a Efeso sarà davvero indimenticabile!

Tutte le nostre guide turistiche di lingua italiana sono fluente, e ben informato locale turco cultura, storia e arte.
Il nostro obiettivo è quello di stupire con Efeso monumenti storici, mentre vi offre l'opportunità unica di vedere la "altra Turchia" - quello che non potrà mai sperimentare tour in autobus di 50 posti (in cui si spende così tanto tempo sulle linee, in grado di sentire o capire la guida, o di essere in uno di quei fastidiosi "negozi preferiti" che solo perdere tempo). Meglio di tutti, il prezzo per i nostri tour è spesso meno di quanto si dovrebbe pagare per un tour in autobus. La nostra filosofia è quella di portarvi dove volete andare, quando si vuole andare, e per arrivare lì e tornare a destinazione in modo sicuro, e con ricordi che durano una vita!

Quando si torna a casa, vogliamo farvi sentire come hai speso il tempo con i vostri parenti in Efeso. Ecco perché lavoriamo così duramente per personalizzare ogni itinerario. I nostri italiani guide di lingua sono esperti per evitare la congestione del traffico e la folla, che vi offre una visita indimenticabile con tutto l'entusiasmo possibile, ma senza lo stress. Abbiamo veramente capire le esigenze dei nostri clienti e la volontà di personalizzare i nostri tour per soddisfare i vostri desideri.

Suggerita escursione privata e la seguente:
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Escursione privata della antica città di Efeso, la casa di Maria, Tempio di Artemide (5 ore)
Partiremo dal porto in un veicolo privato e ci dirigeremo verso la città di Efeso, che raggiungeremo 30 minuti circa, partendo dal porto di Kusadasi. La nostra escursione a Efeso si concentrerà in particolare nella zona degli scavi archeologici di Efeso, una delle più grandi e affascinanti del Mediterraneo: Efeso era la capitale romana dell'Asia e tra la città più importanti dell'antichità. Qui potremo ammirare la Biblioteca di Celso, voluta in onore di Gaio Giulio Celso Polemaeno, illustre personaggio che ricoprì tutte quante le cariche previste dal cursus honorum romano, il Gran Teatro, la Strada del Marmo. Dopo la visita all'antica città di Efeso, ci dirigeremo verso La Casa di Maria. La Casa di Maria è la dimora dove venne portata da San Giovanni dopo la dipartita terrena di Gesù. Molto piccola, dato il numero continuo di pellegrini si entra si dice una preghiera e si esce immediatamente. Appena fuori si possono riporre delle piccole candele che si prendono nella chiesetta e si incontra subito una fonte con acqua potabile. Accanto vi è un muro ove i pellegrini appendono bigliettini ove trascrivono speranze e/o desideri. Il posto, per chi crede e si estranea dall’escursione, è pieno di fascino e di atmosfera. La nostra ultima tappa sarà il Tempio di Artemide, una delle sette meraviglie del mondo antico.

Privato prezzo Efeso Tour per crociere dal porto di Kusadasi (Intera giornata escursione 5-7 ore)

• Minibus privato con autista e guida per 1-6 persone: 230 euro
• Minibus privato con autista e guida per 8-12 persone: 280 euro
• Minibus privato con autista e guida per 13-15 persone: 330 euro
• Bus privato con autista e guida per 16-30 persone:  430 euro

* Se accetti una guida turistica di lingua inglese, possiamo offrirti uno sconto minimo di 30 euro. Per i costi contattateci.

Le copertine dei prezzi

• I servizi di un eccellente, guida parlante italiano
• Veicoli con aria condizionata.
• Tutti i costi di trasporto.
• Le imposte, i costi di servizio

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Prezzo non copre:

• Ingresso e parcheggio siti.

Costo approssimativo dei biglietti d'ingresso:
Efeso + Museo dell'esperienza di Efeso: 40 euro a persona
Tempio di Artemide: gratuito
Casa di Maria: 13,5 euro a persona (500 TL)
Basilica di San Giovanni: 6 euro a persona
Sirince Village: gratuito
Efeso + case a schiera + Museo dell'esperienza di Efeso: 52 euro a persona
Museo archeologico di Efeso: 10 euro a persona

* Per i biglietti d'ingresso si accettano carte di credito e lire turche. Non si accettano contanti in euro.
* Non ci sono mai lunghe file nei siti. Non è necessario acquistare in anticipo i biglietti. Le guide turistiche hanno la priorità per ottenere i biglietti. Gli ospiti dei tour guidati non aspettano mai in fila.

(No tassa di ammissione ai siti per i bambini sotto i 8 anni. Per la prova di età, sono richieste copie di passaporti.)

Deposito non richiesto per la prenotazione. Il pagamento del viaggio può essere fatto durante il tour in contanti in euro.

Recensione cliente, su TripAdvisor:
“perfetto per la sosta della nave da crociera”
non garantendo la crociera la visita in italiano, abbiamo optato per questa agenzia trovata in internet e non ci siamo pentiti della scelta. non parlando molto bene l'inglese nostra avremmo capito nulla. invece la nostra guida parlava benissimo l'italiano: sono stati puntualissimi pur facendoci visitare sia Efeso che la casa della Vergine. la ns. nave si fermava pochissimo ed avevamo paura di non fare in tempo, invece abbiamo visto tutto con spiegazioni ed aneddoti . non possiamo fare altro che
raccomandare l'agenzia di Denizhan Pekoz e la nostra guida Hadi Akdemir​

Aspettiamo la vostra prenotazione.
Per ulteriori informazioni, sui nostri tour privati si prega di contattarci e visitate il sito: 
http://italiano.efesotour.com/

We offer private excursions of Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary from Kusadasi Cruise Port with Italian speaking, licensed tour guides. Our Italian speaking tour guides know what people like to see in Kusadasi and Ephesus area. Our Italian speaking tour guides are all university graduates with many years experience and licensed by the ministry of culture and tourism. They are fluent in Italian and have received very good professional training in tour guiding, history and archaeology. They love their work and ready to offer you an excellent service.

Recommend excursion and costs are as follows:
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 Marycame 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 Ephesus tour guide will take you to another site or drop you at the desired location.


Cost of private excursion of Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary with an Italian speking tour guide from Kusadasi Cruise Port:

• MPV for 1-6 people: 230 Euros
• Mercedes Minibus for upto 7-12 people: 280 Euros
• Mercedes Minibus for upto 13-15 people: 330 Euros
• Bus for upto 30 people: 430 Euros

* If you agree to have an English speaking tour guide, we can offer you a minimum discount of 30 euros. For costs please contact us.

Rates Cover:

• Services of an excellent Italian speaking tour Guide 
• A/C vehicle. 
• All transportation costs.
• Tax, service charges.
• Pick up and drop off from/to Cruise Port of Kusadasi

Rates Do Not Cover:

• Entrance & Parking fees to the sites.

(Except Terrace Houses, there is no admission fee for children under 11 years old. For the proof of age, please bring passport copies with you.)

Approximate cost of entrance fees:
Ephesus: 12.5 euro per person (40 Turkish Lira)
House of Mary: 6.5 Euro per person (20 Turkish Lira)
Temple of Artemis: Free of Charge

Important Notice:
There is no prepayment required for the reservation. To avoid disappointment, we recommend to make your private Ephesus 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. If you would like to pay with a credit card. We accept credit card payments via Paypal. Therefore we ask the payment to be made at least 1 week prior to the service date.

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.

Day 1: Pergamon Tour
Meet with your tour guide at Izmir Airpor or at your hotel in Izmir or Kusadasi or Selcuk or Sirince. Drive to the north of  Izmir, pass fertile fields and olive trees, to the present day, modern town of  Bergama, once known as Pergamon, a great center of culture. The ancient city was  a capital of the Pergamon Kingdom, and it was here that parchment paper was invented. Today, Pergamon is one of Turkey's finest archeological sites. Drive up to the Acropolis, to see the remains of the citadel and the city walls, the foundations of the Zeus Altar, and the Royal Palace. The famous Pergamon Library  once contained 200.000 scrolls which were a gift to Cleopatra from Mark Anthony.  Walk through the ruins and see the restored Trajan Temple and the remains of the Athena and Dionysus Temples. On the steep slopes of the Acropolis you  will visit the Theatre, which once held as many 10.000 spectators, view the town  and its surroundings from this site. Continue to the town en route, see the Red  Basilica which was used as a temple dedicated to the Egyptian godess of Serapis.  Enjoy lunch in local Restaurant of Bergama and have a taste of Turkish food. In  the afternoon, visit the Asclepion, a healing center from the 4th century BC and  one of the most important sites of Pergamon. Here patients had herbalistic,  aquatic and psychological treatment. Visit the Temple of Asclepios, the theatre,  and walk through the sacred corridor and down the ancient, arcaded, marble-paved  boulevard. Drive back to your hotel.

Day 2: Ephesus Tour
Meet with your tour guide at 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 Theatre 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. End your tour at Izmir Airport or your hotel in Izmir or Kusadasi or Selcuk or Sirince.

Cost: 560 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 as indicated.
• Parking fees to the sites.
• Traditional Turkish Lunch

Rates Do Not Cover:

• Entrance fees to the sites.
• Drinks during lunch
• Hotel Accomodation

* 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.

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, please contact us.