Private Tour and Skip the Line in EPHESUS From Cruise Port
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Overview
Today's program will bring you to the house of Virgin Mary where we believe she spent the last days of her live. After the house of the Virgin Mary, we will see the ancıent city off Ephesus a must-see if you are in Turkey. After Ephesus we go to visit the ruins of the temple of Artemis, the Basilic of Saint John, and the İsabey mosque
-The tour provides a professional English guide
-Travel in comfort by air-conditioned busses.
-Including private transportation from the Kuşadası port
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional English Tour Guide
- Parking fees
Not included
- Entrance Fees
- Lunch and Drinks
Itinerary
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1
The House of the Virgin Mary
House of Virgin Mary is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John. This place was offically declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in 1986, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage. Pope Paul VI visited shrine in 1967. The visit to the House (church) takes about 45 minutes and after our visit; there will be a 5 min drive to Ephesus.
1h Admission not included -
2
Ephesus Ancient City
Ephesus is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial and early Christian periods. Ephesus is an important site for Christianity; being one of the seven Churches of Revelation. Apostle Paul probably spent two and half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. In two hours, you will be exploring the city by walking on the marble streets, accompanied by our English speaking tour guide. In our tour, we will be seeing Odeon, State Agora, Prytaneion, Memmius Monument, Domatian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, Hadrian Temple, Latriens. The visits to Private House (So-called brothel, ‘Terrace Houses’) is an optional visit for an extra 25 ₺/person and your guide should be informed before hand. After Terrace Houses, we will carry on with our exploration with Celsus Library, Marble Road, Commercial Agora, Great Theather, Arcadiane (Harbour Road).
2h Admission not included -
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The Temple of Artemis
We will carry on with the visit to Temple of Artemis; which is one of the 'Seven Wonders' of antiquity. Here, there will be good chance to shoot photos of Church of St.John and Mosque of İsa Bey from the best angle as well.
30 min Admission free -
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Basilica of St. John
It is a Church stands over the burial site of St.John ( The Evangelist) and constructed by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century.
30 min Admission not included -
5
Isa Bey Mosque
Isa Bey Mosque is one of the best and important example which reflects the end of the Seljuk Empire period in late 14 C A.D. In addition, this mosque bears the imprint of Umayyad mosque in Damascus in which is one of the Islamic centers for scientists and scholars. The ruler of Aydinoglu Beylik, Aydinoglu Isa bey, wanted to reflect the splendeur and strength of the Seljuk Empire.
30 min Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Schedule
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
Super guide! Wonderful care to attention and details! Our guide, Nessan (sorry for spelling) was the best! Thank you!
Ask for Mehmet & Omir! If you want to experience the breathtaking history of Ephesus and the surrounding region with zero stress, absolute luxury, and elite coordination, look no further. We had a world-class day, and it was entirely due to our phenomenal guide, Mehmet, and our incredible driver, Omir. From the very second we stepped off the ship, they took complete control of our day in the best way possible. 🚗 THE LOGISTICS & THE GUIDE (Flawless Coordination) Omir is an exceptional driver. His vehicle was spotless, beautifully air-conditioned, and he navigated the roads with absolute smoothness. Mehmet is an absolute treasure. He is incredibly knowledgeable, deeply informative, and shared the fascinating history of Ephesus in a way that kept us fully engaged. Most importantly, he knew exactly how to navigate the crowds, getting us in and out of the historical sites seamlessly without wasting a single second in lines. ❤️ PURE KINDNESS What truly sets this duo apart is their genuine kindness and hospitality. At one point, we desperately needed to use the restroom but didn’t have any local cash/coins on us. Without a second thought, they stepped in, paid for us, and handled it. It’s those small, personal, and thoughtful gestures that show they aren't just doing a job—they truly care about their guests. 🛍️ WORLD-CLASS ARTISAN SHOPPING They customized the day perfectly to our tastes, taking us to the absolute finest, highest-end local workshops and showrooms in the area. No cheap tourist traps here—only top-tier, authentic craftsmanship:  Leather: We visited a premium, luxury leather fashion house that specializes in custom design and high-end jackets.  Ceramics: They took us to a fantastic master-level ceramic gallery, where we got to see incredible, artisan pottery and hand-painted tilework being created live.  Carpets: We stopped at an outstanding, authentic local carpet cooperative, which has the absolute best, most gorgeous hand-woven silk and wool carpets you can find in the country. There was zero high-pressure sales stuff—just beautiful appreciation for high-end art and luxury goods. 🏆 THE VERDICT After weeks of traveling, this was exactly the kind of seamless, premium, stress-free day we needed. Mehmet and Omir made us feel like absolute royalty. If you want a top-tier, elite tour of Ephesus, request this exact team. They are the absolute best in the business!
We had such a lovely tour of Ephesus with Gül! The archeological site is so stunning in person and our guide was so organized, punctual, and knowledgeable. Loved how she presented all the information and took us around while being mindful of our group's needs. Our driver Evren was also very professional and picked us up and dropped us off without having to wait long in the heat. They coordinated well together. We were picked up and dropped off at the port easily with plenty of time to spare before the gangway went up. Also the Turkish food at the co-op was so delicious. We are happy we went with Apasas!
The whole experience was excellent and very memorable! Gul, our tour guide was exceptional! She was very knowledgeable, friendly and I truly learned a lot about the history and culture of this beautiful country! I would highly recommend this tour with her as the guide!
The tour was great, the bus that we went with was comfortable and cool. Our tour guide’s (Gül) english was a bit hard for me to understand but I enjoyed it very much:)
The trip gave us a perfect experience. Gul was a fantastic guide in giving us such a full and interesting insight into everything we saw.
Brilliant viewing of Ephesus, Mary’s house and The Temple of Artemis with superb tour guide Gül. Picked up and dropped off right outside the boat and there was a perfect balance of walking and sightseeing. Would recommend for those interested.
Our guide Gul and our driver Evran were excellent from start to finish. Superb communication before we disembarked the cruise ship; well structured for a multi age family group; compassionate for older members of the tour with specific needs. Visited Mary’s House, Ephesus and Temple of Artemis. Good balance of attention and free time. Offered a craft tour, but this was not forced on us when we declined. Amazing wealth of knowledge - we are now experts on Ancient Türkiye! Highly recommend.
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