FOR CRUISERS: Biblical Ephesus Private Tour (Skip-the-Line & On-Time Return)

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Cruise Port/Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off (mentioned on the details)
Transportation with A/C Minivans with separate Driver
GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
Professional LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKET (according to the option chosen), allow you to bypass long lines
PRIVATE TOUR that ensures more personalized service

Gratuities recommended
Food and Drinks (optional)
Entrance Fees if the option is not selected

Overview

• GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT / • SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL) / • FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS / • PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY, MORE PERSONALIZED SERVICE / • LEAD BY LOCAL TOUR GUIDES FOR BETTER INSIGHT / • REASONABLE THAN SHORE EXCURSIONS / • FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES / . Discover the HOUSE OF MARY, BASILICA OF ST. JOHN, AND EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY, the largest open-air museum of Turkey that is listed in UNESCO World Heritage, with our LOCAL & LICENSED TOUR GUIDES. Planning a visit & logistics to that important destinations takes serious time in your limited Cruise Journey. During this hassle-free day trip, you can settle back and relax while our team handles the LOGISTICS, SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRANCE TICKETS, LUNCH, and all others. So, the only thing you need to do is ENJOYING YOUR DAY!

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*****CRUISE PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE CRUISE PORT***** • We highly recommend you to meet our team, after 30/45 minutes your ship docked to the Port. So, you might beat the crowds, school buses, and hot weather in order to have a better experience during your Tour in Ephesus. • After you sent your reservation, please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and coordinate your meeting time. • This tour doesn't include Entrance Tickets & Lunch. The Skip the Line Entrance Tickets & Local Lunch can be arranged by our team due to your request. Please contact us and advise our team, if you wish to have all-inclusive and pre-arranged for your day. *****HOTEL PASSENGERS WHO WILL JOIN FROM THE HOTELS***** • We have pick-up and drop-off services from CENTRALLY located KUSADASI and SELCUK TOWN Hotels. • We have pick-up and drop-off services from Izmir Hotels and Izmir Cruise Port with an additional fee of 100 USD in total for up to 15 personas. • Please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and learn your certain meeting time.

What To Expect

1. Kusadasi We meet you at the Cruise Port! Our team will be waiting next to Information Desk at the Exit Gate of Cruise Port by holding a sign which is your name written on it. After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree on your meeting time. There are several Cruise Ships with different timings. So, you might decide about the best meeting time which is fitting your schedule.

2. Ancient City of Ephesus UNESCO listed place Ancient City of Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were organized, Domitian Temple that is one of the first temple dedicated for a human, Celcus Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time, Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatre in the world with 24.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached to Ephesians, Marble Street, Roman Baths, Fountains, Temples, Agora, Love House, Public Toilets, Terrace Houses ( Optinal ) famed with gorgeous mosaics and wall paintings.... 2 hours

3. Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House) The House of Virgin Mary is one of the pilgrimage centres of Christians where the Mary came to Ephesus with John the Apostle and lived her last 10 years. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, and 'unofficially' confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II also visited the shrine in 1979. Pope Benedict XVI visited this shrine in 2006. Whether or not she died in Ephesus was not known until Anne Catherine Emmerich’s vision. A disabled German nun who had never been to Ephesus, had a vision of the House of the Virgin Mary and described it in detail to the German writer Clemens Brentano who later published a book about it. Catherine Emmerich died in 1884. In 1891 Paul, Superior of the Lazarists from Izmir read about her visions and found a little building which corresponded with Emmerich’s descriptions. Then, the archeological works started which allows us to visit Mary's House and see the result today! 1 hour

4. Saint John Kilisesi 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 of basilica. 45 minutes

5. The Temple of Artemis Artemis was the Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who replaced the Titan Selene as Goddess of the Moon. The ancient temple was built around 650 BC to the cult of Artemis, was constructed on a site already sacred to the Anatolian Mother Goddess, Cybele. The temple was financed by the wealthy king of Lydia and the marshy ground was selected for the building site as a precaution against future earthquakes. During the time, it has been destroyed and collapsed many times due to the natural disasters. 15 minutes

6. Kusadasi We will drive through the Kusadasi Town and will have a panoramic view while listening the key informations from our Local Tour Guide.

7. Kusadasi Shopping Center You are able to see local handicrafts and experience local shopping if preferred. You will be also able to collect informations from your Local Tour Guide about: best traditional handicrafts, best places to go, things to be carrefull, and best tips for hassle free experience...

8. Kusadasi Castle Also called Pigeon Island! One of the earliest settlements of modern Kusadasi. We will pass by and have an opportunity of seeing it in a distance. It is located very close to the Port, you might be able to have time after your tour if you are interested.

9. Kusadasi At the end of our tour, we will return to the Cruise Port. PLEASE NOTE THAT: There are several Ships with different arrival and departure times. We carefully check all the timings, confirm with the passengers, and coordinate the return time. OUR TOURS ARE WITH GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We highly recommend you to meet our team, after 30/45 minutes your ship docked to the Port. So, you might beat the crowds, school buses, and hot weather in order to have a better experience during your Tour in Ephesus.
Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Hotels which is centrally located in Kusadasi or Selcuk Towns
Pick-up and Drop-off services available from the Izmir Cruise Port and Izmir Hotels with an additional fee of 100 USD for up to 15 Persons.
After you sent your reservation, please contact our reservation team via our e-mail or WhatsApp and coordinate your meeting time.

Cancellation Policy

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