Private - Highlights of Ephesus Tour - Turkey Insiders Team

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5 to 8 hours (approx.)

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Overview

This is an exclusive private tour on your agenda. The sites that we are visiting must see sites in Ephesus area but we are also open to your requests so together we can make the day better and unforgettable. Enjoy your day with professional local tour guide with the comfort of your private vehicle.

What's Included

Private transportation
Hotel / Port Drop-off
Fuel surcharge
Hotel / Port Pickup
Parking Fees
Professional Guide approved by Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Gratuities
Entrance fee

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Pickup details

Your guide will meet you at the exit of Kusadasi Port or your guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby.

Meeting point

Camikebir
Liman Cd. No:, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

The Temple of Artemis

You will first visit The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, was a Greek temple dedicated to the goddess of Artemis, and built in one of the flat areas of Ephesus. Today one can see the ruins of the foundations of this marvelous construction of the Hellenistic Age, entirely made of marble and full of sculptured columns whose lower portions were carved with figures in high relief.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

You will then visit the world famous ancient Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, which is one of the most extensive ongoing archeological sites as well as one of the most well preserved ancient cities in the world. You enter through the Magnesia Gate where you will begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route will take you past the Odeon Theater, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theater. The theater, which seats 24,000, is the believed site where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring festival.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

After visiting this impressive site, you will break for lunch and then continue your tour with a visit to The House of Virgin Mary, which is considered a holy place for both Christians and Muslims alike. The House of the Virgin Mary is the official site recognized by the Vatican as the residence where the Virgin Mary spent her final days and it provides you with the opportunity to experience a special tranquility for prayer and meditation.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of St. John

the Basilica of St. John, which was built by the Emperor Justinian over the tomb of St. John the Apostle, the Basilica, now in ruins, once rivaled St. Sophia in size. See the remaining graceful columns and mosaics of the Basilica as you take in the panorama view of the rural Selcuk countryside and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Museum

The Ephesus Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum in Selçuk near the Ancient Greek city of İzmir, Turkey. It houses finds from the nearby Ephesus excavation site. Its best-known exhibit is the ancient statue of the Greek Goddess Artemis retrieved from the temple of the goddess in Ephesus.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Comfortable shoes, casual light clothes, hats, sunglasses are recommended.
The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion

Ephesus has uneven surfaces and requires to take a walk in the site.
We will not match you with another group of people. This is a private tour.
There is no dress code for any of the sites.
Ephesus Entrance Fee is 72 Turkish Liras
House of Virgin Mary Entrance Fee is 45 Turkish Liras
Terrace Houses Entrance Fee is 36 Turkish Liras

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private – Highlights of Ephesus Tour – Turkey Insiders Team?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025