Ephesus Tour DiscountsEphesus is a world-famous historical attraction. Ancient City of Ephesus on the shores of the Aegean Sea is one of the most popular travel destinations of Turkey, welcomes millions of visitors every year. Ephesus houses a large number of Christian heritage sites. Discover exciting shore excursions, day trips to Ephesus and Ephesus Walking Tour. High value tours. Browse our collection of Ephesus private tours. We are offering %20 discounts for Private Ephesus Tours with English speaking tour guides and Private Ephesus Tour Guide Services 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 private tour and tour guide 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.
 
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Tour Guide Only Services for Ephesus and the Surrounding Area
For travelers 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. Seeing the sights with your own private guide is the best way to fully appreciate the richness of Ephesus.
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Suggested Tour Program (Duration: 5-6 Hours)
Meet with your guide in front of Basilica of St. John in Selcuk town. Visit the remains of the Basilica of St. John, see the tomb of St. John, Selcuk Castle and the remains of the Temple of Artemis. Afterwards drive to Bulbul Mountain to visit the House of Virgin Mary. It is believed that Virgin Mary and John the Apostle came to the Ancient City of Ephesus, after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Mary possibly spent her last years on top of a mountain near Ephesus. Then, you will continue on to visit ancient Ephesus, one of the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient sites in the world. See the Odeon, the Market Basilica, Curetes Street, Bath, Celsus Library, Marble Street and the Great Theater with a seating capacity of 25,000 people. ​Driving from Izmir and Izmir Airport to Ephesus (Selcuk)
The western region of Turkey is an easy place to drive a rental car. If you are planning to rent a car at Izmir 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 Izmir). 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 tollgates 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 Walking Tours
If you do not have a rental car and staying in Selcuk or getting to Selcuk with a train. We offer private walking tours of Ephesus, visiting the Basilica of St. John, Temple of Artemis, Ancient City of Ephesus and the Terrace Houses. This tour includes 6km walking. Guests meet the tour guide in front of Basilica of St. John or Selcuk Train Station and start exploring Selcuk and the ruins. For more information, please visit: Ephesus Walking Tour
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Ephesus Walking Tour
Hi, I am Denizhan, owner of the Ephesus Travel Guide and a licensed tour guide. My team of knowledgeable tour guides and myself put in our expertise, passion, and love for the ancient city of Ephesus. We offer private walking tours of Ephesus Ancient City, Basilica of St. John, Temple of Artemis, and the Terrace Houses.
Selcuk Walking Tour Selcuk is the modern name of Ephesus. This walking tour is recommended for travelers staying in the hotels of Selcuk. ​
Is Ephesus worth visiting?
Even if you are not a history buff, ancient Ephesus is worth a visit. It is an amazing sight. A person can easily spend half a day here wandering the ancient streets. The place holds so much meaning when you know what you're viewing. Highlights are the theater, terrace houses, temple of Hadrian, the library of Celsus, the mosaics, frescoes, and graffiti are all so interesting. What a beautiful sight! Great with a professional tour guide who can tell you all about what you are seeing, make sure you see all the relevant places, and answer every question. Amazing to see it all and walk the same streets that they did so many years ago! Archeological excavations have only uncovered a part of the known city, but it is enough to require a half-day to explore everything. If you have a knowledgeable tour guide, you can see the highlights in a couple of hours ... but bring plenty of water if it's a sunny summer day as you'll be surrounded by stone with little shade for most of your stay. ​
For travelers who will be staying in Selcuk Hotels or coming to Selcuk by train and do not have a car. We offer private Ephesus walking tours. Ephesus Ancient City and the surrounding sites and monuments are our areas of expertise. We have been one of the top-ranked tour operators in Selcuk. We constantly receive excellent feedback from our guests, we have been awarded by TripAdvisor,
We have excellently trained, licensed, and experienced tour guides. We know Ephesus as the back of our hand and we introduce its highlights but also its hidden gems to you. Suggested Walking Tour Program:
Duration: 5-6 hours
* This is an intensive walking tour. Participants are expected to walk approximately 6 kilometers. Meet with your Ephesus tour guide at Selcuk Train Station or in front of Basilica of St, John. Start your walking tour, exploring the remains of the Basilica of St. John, which was built on the tomb of John the Apostle. Learn about the 5000 years of history of Ephesus. See the earlier settlement locations and Isa Bey Mosque. After you visit the Basilica of St. John, walk through the old Greek homes and see the remains of a Turkish Bath from the 14th century. Stop at a local pottery workshop and learn how the pottery has been made in the Ephesus area by a local artist. Enjoy Turkish Coffee or Tea, before walking to the Temple of Artemis. Visit the remains of one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Afterward, enter Ephesus Ancient City from the North Gate, see the remains of the ancient city of walls, the stadium of Ephesus, Grand Theater of Ephesus, Library of Ephesus, Latrines. Explore the Terrace Houses, the Roman Villas of the super-rich Romans who lived in Ephesus between the 1st and 3rd century AD. Afterward see the Temple of Hadrian, Trajan Fountain, and many more. Exit the site from the south gate. Board a taxi which will take you back to Selcuk town center. Private Walking Tour of Ephesus Cost: 65 USD (Total be paid for groups 1-5 people) * For groups over 5 people, please contact us. * Above rate is NOT a per person rate. It is total to be paid for your party. * We offer %20 discount on certain dates: Discounted Ephesus Tour Dates * For travelers, who do not want to walk 6km, we can assign them a vehicle. For more information, please contact us. Rates Cover:
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* There is no prepayment required for the reservation. To avoid disappointment, we recommend making your private tour reservation at the 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. We only accept cash payments. For more information and availability, please contact us. Private Ephesus Shore Excursions for Celebrity Cruises Passengers Celebrity Reflection at Kusadasi Cruise Port Several Celebrity Cruise ships are scheduled to call to the Port of Kusadasi in 2022. Kusadasi Cruise Port will welcome Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Apex. Celebrity cruises will make 18 port of calls to Kusadasi Cruise Port in 2022. Kusadasi is the main cruise port for Ephesus. Kusadasi Port is also known as Ephesus Port. Kusadasi town is 5 minutes walking distance to Kusadasi Port, located in the heart of the town. Highlight of the area is the Ancient City of Ephesus. We recommend travelers to do an Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port. How far is the cruise port in Kusadası from Ephesus? Kusadasi Cruise Port is just 25 minutes drive from Ephesus and has many beautiful shops, making it a pleasure to explore and a convenient distance from Ephesus. Ephesus was an ancient Greek city on the west coast of Anatolia (Modern Turkey), on the Ionian coast, and later an important Roman city. The foundation of the city dates back to the Neolithic 6000 BC. The city was colonized in the 10th century BC by Greek Ionian settlers. Ephesus is famous for the nearby Temple of Artemis, one of the ancient seven wonders of the world. Among the must see sites: the Celsus Library and the Grand theater that can hold 25,000 spectators. Ephesus was one of the seven churches of Asia Minor mentioned in Revelation. The Gospel of John may have been written in Ephesus. Like in the past years we are operating private Ephesus excursions 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 Cruise Ships during 12 Night Spain, Malta & Greek Islands and 12 Night Turkey & Best Of Greek Islands Cruises. We have been receiving several private Ephesus tour bookings by Celebrity Cruise 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 contact us and visit: Private Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi  Celebrity Reflection at Kusadasi Cruise Port Ephesus Tour from Izmir Airport
We organize Private Ephesus Tours from Izmir airport. Travelers who stay in Istanbul can make a day trip to Ephesus. The closest airport to Ephesus is Izmir Airport which is 45 minutes drive to the ancient city of Ephesus. Flight from Istanbul to Izmir Airport takes approximately 1 hour..
We provide exclusive Private Ephesus Tours including pick up and drop off from/to Izmir Airport and Izmir Airport Hotels. 
Ephesus Tour from Izmir Airport
​For travelers 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:
​* 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:
Price for Ephesus Private Tour from Izmir Airport: 180 Euros (Total to be paid up to 6 people)
* Above rate is NOT a per person price. It is total to be paid 1-6 people. * On certain dates we offer %20 discount. Discounted Ephesus Tour Dates * For groups, more than 6 people, please contact us. Rates Cover:
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* 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 making 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. Forcruise passengers, there is no cancellation fee if your ship does not call to the port in any reason. ​ * For private tour booking, Kindly advise us the following:
To book an Ephesus Tour from Izmir Airport and for more information please contact us. 2 Days Pamukkale and Ephesus Private Tour from IzmirExplore 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 Aphrodisias, Laodicea and Sardis. 
2 Day Tour Ephesus Pamukkale from IzmirTour program and private tour cost are as follows: Day 1 - Private Tour of Ephesus starting from Izmir 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 Apjrodisias, Laodicea or Sardis before returning to Izmir. Private Tour Cost: 440 Euro (Total to be paid for a group 1-6 people) Rates Cover:
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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 Izmir 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. Private Ephesus Family Tours Ephesus Family Tours Ephesus Family Tours are designed to tour the very best of Ephesus with kids at your family pace. Our kid friendly Ephesus tour guides specializes in informative and exciting private guided Ephesus tours designed for curious children who like learning in an active manner making your cultural family vacation in Ephesus richer and more meaningful. An inspiring and educational Ephesus experience for parents and kids. it is all about discovering while having fun! If you are planning a family trip to Ephesus with your children and would you like to give them the learning experience of a lifetime, Ephesus Travel Guide with the team of knowledgeable and friendly licensed professional Ephesus tour guides offers engaging and comprehensive private guided Ephesus tours, Ephesus Family tours are adapted to the interests and abilities of children of all ages to satisfy the curiosity, energy-levels and attention spans of multiple generation families visiting Ephesus. Our child-targeted tour experiences take your kids and teens through the wonders of Ephesus. During the special designed private family tours of Ephesus, we make a stop at a local pottery workshop where kids enjoy trying to make pottery and paint them. Relish Turkish Delight and Baklava at a local candy store. Also a stop is made at a Horse Riding Park. Highlights of the Family Tour
 Ephesus Horse Riding Ephesus Family Tour description: After meeting with your tour guide, drive to the Temple of Artemis. Visit the remains of one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient World. From there see the Basilica of St. John, Selcuk Castle, Isa Bey Mosque and early settlement locations of Ephesus. Afterwards, stop at a local pottery workshop. Kids will have an interactive opportunity to make pottery on the kick wheels like it was made in the ancient times. Guests of all ages can indulge in pottery painting, clay hand-building and wheel throwing. Continue to the Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the best, well-preserved Roman cities of the world. Spend approximately 2 hours visits the ruins of a remarkable ancient city. Your next stop will be lunch at the grounds of a weaving institution. Enjoy a traditional homemade lunch with great varieties of Turkish cuisine. After lunch, enjoy seeing how the silk is extracted from the cocoons and how some local handicrafts are made. Contunie to relish Turkish Delight and Baklava at a local candy store. Sample a variety of Turkish candies. Your last stop will be at a Horse Riding Park. Enjoy a short family friendly horseback ride at the local theme park. There are calm horses suitable for children. The stables have animals such as chickens, goats and rabbits as well as a playground and a zip line for children. * Above tour program is a suggested tour, the tour can be modified the way you like. * Children seats are provided at the vehicles. For more information, about custom made private family tours of Ephesus please contact us.  Fantastic Family Trip  Great Tour for Families Private Ephesus Tours from Alacati and Cesme
Private Ephesus Tours from Alacati, Cesme Hotels and Cesme Cruise Port with licensed tour guides.
Ephesus Day Trip from Alacati and Cesme
Ephesus is the highlight of Western Region of Turkey. It is a must see site for all travellers visiting Alacati. We offer private tours of Ephesus for travellers who stay in Alacati Hotels. These private tours can start from Alacati or Cesme and end inIzmir Airport or start from Izmir airport and end in Alacati/Cesme or start and end in Alacati. Kindly note that Ephesus is 2 hours drive from Alacati.
Private Tour of Ephesus starting from Alacati or Cesme ending in Izmir Airport or your hotel in Alacati or Cesme
Temple of Artemis, Ephesus, House of Mary (8 hours)
After meeting your guide, start your journey from Cesme or Alacati to Ephesus. Drive through the fertile lands. After 2 hours drive, 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. Although 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 toIzmir Airport or your hotel in Alacati or Cesme at the end of the tour.
* %20 discount is offered on certain dates. Click the following link to check out the discounted dates: Discounted tour dates for Private Ephesus Tours
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- Services of an excellent English speaking tour guide - A/C MPV. - All transportation costs. - Tax, service charges - Traditional Turkish Lunch - Pick up and drop off as indicated. - Parking fees to the sites. Rates Do Not Cover: - Entrance fees to the sites. - Drinks during lunch
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​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, Turkish Liras or US Dollar cash at the end of the tour. There is no prepayment required for the booking. Admission Fees / Entry Ticket Costs for Ephesus and the nearby Attractions
Enjoy the best of Ephesus with a Licensed Tour Guide 2022 Entrance Fees and Opening HoursEphesus, House of Virgin Mary and the nearby attracionsHow much is the entrance fee for Ephesus ?
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. 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 Is Ephesus open every day? Ephesus is open to visitors every day of the week, and visiting hours may vary depending on the summer and winter seasons. It is closed until noon on the first day of religious holidays. What time Ephesus open? Ephesus Ancient City - Basilica of St. John - Archaeogical Museum of Ephesus
Terrace Houses
House of Virgin Mary
The best way to visit Ephesus is to hire a Ephesus Tour Guide that is reliable and professional.  How much does it cost to go to Ephesus?
Private Ephesus Tours from Samos Library of Celsus, the third largest library of the Ancient World. There are daily ferries from Samos to Kusadasi. It takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to reach from Pythagorio, Samos to Kusadasi. The highlight of the Aegean region is the Ancient City of Ephesus which is 25 minutes drive from Kusadasi. For travellers who are staying in Samos Hotels, we recommend to visit Ancient City of Ephesus. We offer private tours of Ephesus from Kusadasi Port for travellers who are travelling to Kusadasi from Samos. These private tours are operated with fluent English, German, Russian Spanish and Portuguese speaking licensed tour guides. It costs 36 Euros per person for a same day return trip from Pythagorion, Samos to Kusadasi. Ferries operate every thursday and sunday between May and October. Ferries depart from Pythagorion port at 8.00am and arrive Kusadasi at 9.30am. Return ferry is at 5.00pm which will arrive back to Pythagorio at 6.30pm. This will give you approx. 7 hours to visit Ephesus and surrounding areas. To book ferries from Pythagorion to Kusadasi, please visit: https://tours.3st.gr/rhenia/#!/booking Select: TURKEY gr boat ticket return - Boat ticket Pythagorio Kusadasi Pythagorio If you have difficulty of buying your round trip ferry ticket from Samos to Kusadasi online, send an e-mail to one of the local travel agencies in Samos who can can help you. SamosBooking: info@samosbooking.gr By Ship Travel: info@byshiptravel.gr When you book your ferry ticket, please contact us for your Ephesus Private Tour.  Pythagorio Port Ferry Check-In Point Samos Ephesus Day TripjSuggested private tour program is as follows:
FullDay (6 hours) Temple of Artemis + Ephesus + House of Mary + Traditional Turkish Lunch After meeting your guide at Kusadasi Cruise Port, 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. Although 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 yourtour 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. Enjoy a traditional Turkish 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 weaving at a school where young girls are trained in the craft. Return back to Kusadasi Port. For more information and costs please contact us. 3 Days Tour of the Biblical sites in Western Turkey 7 Churches of RevelationSmyrna (Izmir) - Pergamon (Bergama) - Laodicea - Hierapolis (Pamukkale) - Ephesus - Sardis - Philadephia - Thyatira For many generations Christians, or those who simply have an interest in Christian history and traditions, have traveled to the western part of Turkey which was known as Asia Minor in the biblical times, filled with the incredible Christian history and background. The Asia Minor is known for the 7 churches of the Book of Revelation. On top of that St. Paul travelled to the area several times. Near Ephesus, there is a possible house where Virgin Mary spent her last years. Ephesus and the surrounding areas had a history of spiritual awakening and Christian revival. We offer private biblical tours of the 7 Churches of Revelation visiting the Biblical Sites in Western Turkey.  Biblical Tour Review We have a background in sharing the Western Part of Turkey's Christian Heritage with others, having worked with a broad selection of churches and mission organisations over the years. We are always pleased to organise Biblical Tours of Western Turkey, visiting seven churches of revelation and beyond. We are sure that you will find them interesting whether you are a Christian or religious person or simply interested. There are many possibilities for these tours, depending on how long you area able to tour for. A 1 day tour can take you to many sights of Christian interest in Ephesus. If you have 2 or more days there are many more possibilities such as a tour incorporating ancient cities of Pergamon, Laodicea, Hierapolis (Pamukkale) etc. Get in touch for more details. What are the names of 7 Churches of Revelations today?The Seven Churches of Revelation are ancient churches that St John wrote about in The book of Revelation of the New Testament. All the 7 churches mentioned are located at the western part of modern Turkey. Biblical sites in Western Turkey: Below please find suggested tour program: Day 1 - Basilica of St. John, House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus After meeting your guide at Izmir Airport or at an Izmir airport hotel, 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. Although 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. Drive approximately 3 hours to Pamukkale. Ovenight in Pamukkale. Tour Timings: 08.00am - Depart Izmir Airport or an Izmir Airport Hotel. 09.00am - Visit Basilica of St. John 10.00am - Visit House of Virgin Mary 11.30pm - Visit Ephesus 2.00pm - Lunch and see the local handcrafts 4.00pm - Depart Selcuk Town 7.00pm - Arrive Pamukkale for overnight. Day 2 - Laodicea - Hierapolis (Pamukkale) - Sardis - Philadephia - Thyatira After leaving your hotel, drive south east through the fertile lands. Your first stop will be Laodicea. Once a trade city which was known with glossy black wool and eye salve trade. Mentioned in the Book of Revelation as the luke warm city. Afterwards visit ancient Hierapolis which is known as Pamukkale today. Natural thermal springs which has high density of chalk inside formed glacier looking terraces on the areas where flowed for thousands of years. Walk on the white terraces of Pamukkale. After lunch drive to the ancient Philadelphia Church at Alasehir, the youngest of the Seven Churches of Revelation, visiting the remains of an early church and the city walls. Continue to Sardis, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia. Walk the Royal Avenue and see the site of the Church of Sardis. Finally at Akhisar we visit the Church of ancient Thyatira, another one of the 7 churches, set in an ancient commercial town with strong ties to Troy and Sardis. Drive to Bergama for overnight. Tour Timings: 08.00am - Depart your hotel in Pamukkale 8.30am - Visit Laodicea 10.00am, - Visit Hierapolis (Pamukkale) 12.15pm - Lunch 2.00pm - Visit Philadelphia 3.00pm - Visit Sardes 6.00pm - Visit Thyatra 8.00pm - Arive Bergama for overnight. Day 3 - Pergamon (Bergama) - Smyrna (Izmir) Depart from your hotel for the ancient city of Pergamon. Mentioned in the book of revelation in the new testament among the seven churches of asia minor. The city was known as the city where the throne of satan is located. Visit acropolis and asklepion, the ancient famous hospital. After lunch drive to Izmir, the third largest city of Turkey. Known as Smyrna in the biblical times. Visit the remains of Ancient Agora in Smyrna. From ancient Smyrna there is not much left. The remains of the ancient city is under the modern buildings. Smyrna is mentioned in the Book of Revelation known as the city of prosecution. Your tour will end at Izmir airport. Tour Timings: 08.00am - Depart your hotel in Bergama 08.30am - Visit Acropolis 11.30am - Visit Asklepion 12.15pm - Lunch 3.00pm - Visit Smyrna 5.00pm - Arrive Izmir Airport
 7 Churches of Revelation Tour Review Private transfers between Pamukkale and Kusadasi, Selcuk, SirincePrivate Transfer from Kusadasi to Pamukkale Hotels.How do you get from Kusadasi to Pamukkale?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: 120 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people) Private transfer from Pamukkale Hotels to Kusadasi: 120 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people) Private transfer from Selcuk to Pamukkale Hotels: 125 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people) Private transfer from Sirince to Pamukkale Hotels: 130 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people) Private transfer from Pamukkale Hotels to Selcuk: 125 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people) Private transfer from Pamukkale Hotels to Sirince: 130 Euros (Total to be paid 1-6 people) Rates cover
* 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 tourust 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
Private Tours of Ephesus and Pamukkale for Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest and Azamara Pursuit Passengers Azamara Journey at Kusadasi Cruise Port Azamara Cruises is scheduled to do 20 port of calls to Kusadasi Port in 2022. On May 11th Azamara Pursuit will be calling back to Kusadasi Cruise Port during 7 Night Greece Intensive Voyage. Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest will follow Azamara Pursuit to Kusadasi Cruise Port. We offer Private Ephesus Tours and Private Pamukkale Tours with various tour itineraries for Azamara Journey and Azamara Pursuit passengers calling to the cruise port of Kusadasi with excellent licensed local tour guides and luxury vehicles in various sizes. Please visit the following links to choose the right private tour itinerary for you with reasonable prices than the cruise ships offer. For more information please visit the following linkcs: Private Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi Cruise Port Private Pamukkale Tours from Kusadasi Cruise Port For the the booking please contact us. We are looking forward to the calls of Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest and Azamara Pursuit.  |
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