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Private Ephesus Tours from Alacati and Cesme
Private Ephesus Tours from Alacati, Cesme Hotels and Cesme Cruise Port with licensed tour guides.
Private Ephesus Tours from Alacati and Cesme
Alacati gained great importance in history because of its secure port. Alacati Port is one of the safest ports in the south of Cesme Peninsula. The history of Alacati dates back to 3000BC. Alacatı started to develop at the beginning of 1800's. At the beginning of the 1800s, the phylloxera disease hit the vineyards in Europe and made all the vineyards inefficient. Alacati benefited from this. After 1830, disease-free, quality grapes and wines, which grow on fertile soil of the region, are opened to the world from Alacati Port. The most important factor in the development of the economy of Alacati at that time was wine production and olive oil production.
In the past, the dominant population in Alacati was the Greeks. The Turks, who were very few until the end of the 1800s, After the independence war, Turkish population started to increase. With the arrival of Turkish community, the vineyards started to close down.
Alacati today, is popular resort town, located 79 kilometres south of Izmir. It has rich thermal springs and fertile farm lands producing anise, onion, artichoke. The region has the Mediterranean climate. The winters are rainy, the summers are hot and arid. The winter population is 10.000, and in the summer rises to 50,000. The wind in Alacati is very suitable for windsurfing. Alacati houses world windsurf championships. The city is adorned with beautiful Greek homes from 19th century. Some these houses are converted into luxury boutique hotels. Especially Turkish vacationers prefer to spend their vacation in Alacati.
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, Cesme Hotels and cruise ship passengers calling to Cesme Cruise Port. These private tours can start from Alacati or Cesme and end in Izmir 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/Cesme.
Private Tour of Ephesus starting from Alacati or Cesme ending in Izmir Airport or your hotel in Alacati or Cesme or Cesme Cruise Port.
Temple of Artemis, Ephesus, Ephesus Experience Museum (8 hours)
After meeting your driver, start your journey from Cesme or Alacati to Ephesus. Drive through the fertile lands. After 2 hours drive, meet your Ephesus private guide in Selcuk. Your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Drive to ancient city of Ephesus. You will be dropped at the upper gate of Ephesus with your tour guide. Start your Ephesus walking tour. 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. Before departing Ephesus, witness an 18-minute audiovisual show at the Ephesus Experience Museum. This captivating exhibit provides a unique opportunity to delve into the rich history and cultural heritage of Ephesus through a dynamic blend of audio and visual presentations. Experience the richness of Turkish culture by savoring a traditional lunch amidst the serene surroundings of a country house. Following lunch, immerse yourself with local handicrafts, witnessing skilled artisans crafting intricate pieces that showcase the beauty and artistry of Turkish tradition. Your driver and tour guide will take you to Izmir 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
After meeting your driver, start your journey from Cesme or Alacati to Ephesus. Drive through the fertile lands. After 2 hours drive, meet your Ephesus private guide in Selcuk. Your first stop will be the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Drive to ancient city of Ephesus. You will be dropped at the upper gate of Ephesus with your tour guide. Start your Ephesus walking tour. 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. Before departing Ephesus, witness an 18-minute audiovisual show at the Ephesus Experience Museum. This captivating exhibit provides a unique opportunity to delve into the rich history and cultural heritage of Ephesus through a dynamic blend of audio and visual presentations. Experience the richness of Turkish culture by savoring a traditional lunch amidst the serene surroundings of a country house. Following lunch, immerse yourself with local handicrafts, witnessing skilled artisans crafting intricate pieces that showcase the beauty and artistry of Turkish tradition. Your driver and tour guide will take you to Izmir Airport or your hotel in Alacati or Cesme at the end of the tour.
- Cost of private tour of Ephesus starting from Alacati/Cesme and ending at Izmir Airport: 325 Euro (Total to be paid for 1-6 people)
- Cost of private tour of Ephesus starting from Izmir Airport and ending at Alacati/Cesme: 325 Euro (Total to be paid for 1-6 people)
- Cost of private tour of Ephesus starting and ending in Alacati/Cesme: 395 Euro (Total to be paid for 1-6 people)
- Cost of private Ephesus shore excursion starting and ending at Cesme Cruise Port: 410 Euros (Total to be paid for your party of 1-6 people)
* %20 discount is offered on certain dates. Click the following link to check out the discounted dates:
Discounted tour dates for Private Ephesus Tours
Rates Cover:
- 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.
Rates Do Not Cover:
- Entrance fees to the sites.
- Drinks during lunch
- 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.
Rates Do Not Cover:
- Entrance fees to the sites.
- Drinks during lunch
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, Turkish Liras or US Dollar cash at the end of the tour. There is no prepayment required for the booking.
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.
I would like to know if it is possible to book a private driver to take us from our hotel in Alacati (Viento Alacati) to Ephesus and House of Mary.
We do not need a tour guide, just a driver. Also, we do not need to include a lunch. We would just like 1 driver and the car to take us to the two places and back to our hotel.
Please could you let me know a price and if you have any availability for this option on Friday this week (13 September).
Thank you very much.
Scott
Thank you very much for your inquiry.
Kindly note that we only offer private guided tours.
We regret to inform you that we are not able to assist you with your request.
Kind Regards,
Denizhan Pekoz
Ephesus Travel Guide
I’m travelling solo and staying in ALAÇATI until October 2. Is there a tour I could join in on?
Accordingly we will write you the cost.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Denizhan Pekoz
Ephesus Travel Guide
Thank you very much for your inquiry.
It would be our pleasure to be in service to you.
Cost of private tour of Ephesus starting and ending at Alacati: 220 Euro (Total to be paid for your party of 2)
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 Alacati.
Traditional Turkish Lunch
Parking fees to the sites.
Rates Do Not Cover:
Entrance fees to the sites.
Drinks during lunch
* Except Terrace Houses, there is no admission fee for children under 8 years old. For the proof of age, please bring passport copies with you.
* There is no prepayment required for the reservation. To avoid disappointment, we recommend to make your private tour reservation at earliest possible.
Payment Terms:
Payment can be made in 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.
If requested at the end of the tour, we can take you to Izmr airport. There is no surcharge for airport drop off.
Looking forward to hearing from you
Denizhan Pekoz
Ephesus Travel Guide
We need Ephesus tour for two people, collect from Radisson Hotel, Cesme, return, on Monday 23rd or Tuesday 24th Sept.
What is the cost please?
regards,
Laurence
It would be our pleasure to be in service to you.
We have availability on September 24th.
Cost of private tour of Ephesus starting and ending at Radisson Hotel, Cesme: 350 Euro (Total to be paid for your group of 2)
* Above rate is NOT a per person rate. It is total to be paid for your group.
* The above rate is for a private tour. You will be the only ones in the vehicle besides your personal tour guide and driver.
* You will the skip the lines. Tour guides have priorities to obtain the tickets.
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 Radisson Hotel, Cesme
Parking fees to the sites.
Traditional Turkish Lunch
Rates Do Not Cover
Entrance fees to the sites.
Drinks during lunch
* 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
Private Tour Payments 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. Entrance fees can be paid with credit cards.
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 for any reason.
Tour Starting Times
This will be your private tour, the tour starting times are flexible. We can start and end the tour anytime you wish. But please consider that the sites have opening and closing hours once making a decision, please consider these hours.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Denizhan Pekoz
Ephesus Travel Guide
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