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Private Ephesus Excursions for Seabourn Passengers: Seabourn Encore from Kusadasi Port.Seabourn Encore will call at Kusadasi Port this year. First call of Seabourn Encore will be on April 20th 2024. There will be 14 port of calls of Seabourn Encore to Kusadasi Cruise Port in 2024.
Kusadasi is Turkey's most popular cruise port, a beach town and the gateway to the ancient Greco-Roman city of Ephesus. Ephesus, now a ruin and an important archaeological site. Ephesus was once one of the most important Roman cities in Asia Minor. It was built in the Hellenistic period and fell under Roman control. Here you will find the remarkable facade of the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theater that once housed 25,000 people and the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We offer the highest quality private shore excursions conducted by local expert tour guides in the most cost-effective way for our guests from Seabourn Ships. Our private Ephesus tours are led by finest English, Spanish, German and Russian speaking licensed tour guides of the area. The cost of the private Ephesus tours are much less than the ones offered by Seabourn. As a former Seabourn employee, (worked on Seabourn Sun as an Asst. Shore Excursions Manager) I am well aware of guests needs and expectations. Let us take you to an unforgettable Ephesus private tour of one of the major Roman cities: Ephesus. For more information please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Private Ephesus Tours for Norwegian Cruise Line Passengers from Kusadasi Port
2 days Private Tours of Ephesus and Pergamon TourWe provide exclusive 2-day Private Tours of Ephesus and Pergamon departing from Izmir Airport and Hotels of Izmir, Kusadasi, Selcuk, and Sirince. Our meticulously crafted tour program offers a detailed itinerary that can be tailored to suit our guests' preferences, including accommodation options and flight schedules. Our goal is to ensure a personalized and enriching experience for all our guests. For further details or inquiries, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us directly. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to creating a memorable and bespoke tour just for you. 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: 515 Euro (Total to be paid for your party of 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. 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. Private Tours of Ephesus and Pamukkale for Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest and Azamara Pursuit PassengersAzamara Cruises is scheduled to do 20 port of calls to Kusadasi Port in 2024.
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 Kusadasi Cruise Port 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: Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi Port Pamukkale Tours from Kusadasi Port For the the booking please contact us. We are looking forward to the calls of Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest and Azamara Pursuit. Izmir to Ephesus by trainTraveling from Izmir to Ephesus by train offers a comfortable and enjoyable way to experience the beautiful Turkish countryside. The journey starts from Izmir Basmane Train Station. As the train progresses, you will be treated to breathtaking views of rolling hills, quaint villages and lush green landscapes that showcase the true beauty of Western Turkey. Train travel allows you to relax and immerse yourself in the picturesque landscape and provides a pleasant respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. When you arrive at Selcuk Train Station, you will be amazed by the incredible historical sites of the region. Exploring the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus is like stepping back in time. Whether you're a history buff or simply looking for an unforgettable adventure, traveling from Izmir to Ephesus by train is an experience that will leave you with fond memories and a deeper appreciation for the wonders of Western Turkey. For travellers who will be staying at hotels near Basmane district in Izmir, we recommend them to take the 7..05am train from Basmane Train Station which will arrive to Selcuk (Ephesus) at 8.33am. (Same train stops at Izmir Airport Train Station at 7.25am). Our tour guide and vehicle can meet you at Selcuk Train Station. After the private tour of Ephesus you will be dropped back to Selcuk Train Station for your return journey to Izmir or Izmir Airport. Return train will leave Selcuk at 3.50pm and arrive Izmir Basmane Train station at 5.22pm. The train ride takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. |
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Ephesus Travel Guide by TransBalkan Tours is a fully licenced tour operator and a member of TURSAB. License: A 776.