For Cruise Guests : Biblical Ephesus PRIVATE TOUR/ Kusadasi Tours
62334P30
62334P30
Overview
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
- Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
- Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- All Taxes
- All Parking fees
Not included
- Entrance fees ( We will arrange the tickets in advance, so you will skip long ticket lines
- Food and drinks
- Gratitude (suggested)
Itinerary
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1
The House of the Virgin Mary
It is the place where Blessed Mary may have spent her final days. It is estimated that Mary came in the area together with Saint John who spent several years in Ephesus to spread the Christianity. Here is still active for worship where was declared as a shrine for Christians. The three Popes visited here as, Paul 6th in 1967, John 2nd in 1979 and finally Benedict 16th in 2006.
45 min Admission not included -
2
Ephesus Ancient City
Ephesus Ancient City is one of the best well-kept Roman Cities in the world ; where the most of cruise guests visit; was the capital of Asia Minor; the most important commercial center of western Anatolia; one of the seven churches of Christianity in Asia Minor; the city where Saint Paul preached and was mentioned several times in New Testament.
2h Admission not included -
3
Basilica of St. John
It is believed that the Evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. The tomb of St John was under the central dome.
30 min Admission not included -
4
The Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemision is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Antic world. The location of temple in only one place in the world where you can see 3 different religious ‘ worship places as Temple, Mosque and Church in the same angle.
15 min Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
We highly recommend you to meet at port after 30 / 45 minutes your ship docked to port in order beat crowds / school buses and hot weather in the afternoon. It is better to meet early to have a better tour in Ephesus before the crowds. THIS TOUR IS ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS. IF YOU ARE NOT FROM A CRUISE SHIP, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR
Schedule
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- WE DO NOT GIVE TOURS IN SPANISH, OUR TOURS ARE ONLY IN ENGLISH.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
Our tour guide Heken was great, friendly, kind, and knowledgeable about Ephesus. We would have liked a little more depth about the spread of Christianity and Apostle Paul's life as this was a biblical tour, but that is just personal preference. All in all had a great experience and day with Heken! Thank you
The tour took me to all the sights I wanted to see. The guide was personable, knowledgeable, interesting, and entertaining. I couldn't have asked for a better guide or presentation.
Loved it! Customized to your preferences. Eda our tour guide was very informative, kind and flexible with our requirements. Our driver, Aiden, also very polite. Thank you! We love Turkey! ❤️
Great insight provided to the ancient sites. I appreciated being taken directly to the sites with details provided along the way
Guide was kind, friendly, and made sure we saw all the sights we were interested in. I chose this tour based on reviews and webpage info. While I had hoped for a more biblically based approach and insights, it was still a good tour. At one point I did feel like the tour was a "front" to a carpet and pottery sales company; however, there was no pressure to buy, but it took away from the specialness of the tour. I would recommend the company to others. Just know you will need to have sufficient cash on hand to pay for the lunch (it was really good local food) and any attraction you choose to go into. The dedicated Driver was also safe and courteous. Always on time and waiting with a cool vehicle when we returned.
Metin was our guide and immediately we knew he was going to make it a perfect day with a caring and educational tour. We had ample free moments to supplement the tour and details of the sites. We covered the House of Virgin Mary, a detailed walk through Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and then, old style rug weaving demonstration and the ancients style of pottery making. We also visited a reputable leather dealer with a classic Turkish lunch. The transport was first class. Metin is clearly knowledgeable and we could tell he was well known as the locals told us we were lucky to have him as our guide. One bit of advice, don't worry about feeling obligated to buy things at some of the stops. Bartering works but it's easy to say no thanks. Metin was the best and we wish him the best.
Outstanding experience! Seda (our guide) was very knowledgeable about the local culture as well as the ancient city of Ephesus. She took the time to answer our questions and had great conversations with her. Also stopped for a wonderful Turkish lunch and where John the apostle wrote his gospel Highly recommend!!
Our cruise ship docked at Kusadasi and we wanted to do a private tour of the ruins of Ephesus rather than a large group tour. We chose Ephesus Port Tours and we were completely satisfied. Our guide Dilek was an excellent guide, very informative, and very professional. She took us first to a pottery making demonstration, then the amazing ruins of Ephesus. She explained all the different sights and connected them to Biblical stories. We also visited the tomb of St. John and a carpet weaving demonstration. I highly recommend Ephesus Port Tours!
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 7h.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day.
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
Product code 62334P30
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