PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: opt Museum Entrance Tickets

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
⛔️ GROUP TOURS force you to follow fixed schedules and visit places based on their timing, regardless of your interests! You’re stuck with fast and slow travelers alike, having to keep up with the group. Plus, you have to pay all ENTRY FEES IN ADVANCE, whether you're interested in the sites or not. Why pay for places you don't want to visit and feel obligated to go just because you paid? ⛔️

⚠️ Our PRIVATE TOURS give you the flexibility you need. Entry fees are not included, so you only pay for the places that genuinely interest you. In the morning, we discuss your interests and tailor the itinerary accordingly. ⚠️

✳️ With our PRIVATE TOURS, you have complete control, visiting only the places you want to see. Would you rather spend your day WAITING FOR OTHER TRAVELERS and FOLLOWING A FIXED ITINERARY, or ENJOY A PRIVATE TOUR CUSTOMIZED JUST FOR YOUR FAMILY? The choice is yours! ✳️

We will meet you at the Kusadasi Cruise Port!
After booking this tour, please contact our team to agree & secure your meeting time.

Ephesus Ruins is the largest open-air museum in Turkey, showcasing the grandeur of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Walking through this remarkable archaeological site, visitors step back in time as they discover the Senate Building, the Ancient Hospital, the Temple of Domitian, the iconic Nike Statue, Hercules Gate, Trajan Fountain, the elegant Temple of Hadrian, the world-renowned Celsus Library, and the awe-inspiring Grand Theatre of Ephesus—along with countless other treasures that bring history vividly to life.

In the early years of Christianity, the Evangelist St. John resided in Ephesus, dedicating his life to spreading the teachings of Jesus and gathering new followers to the faith. Historical accounts suggest that after returning from his exile on the island of Patmos, St. John spent his final days in Ephesus, where he eventually passed away. His devoted disciples buried him on the southern slope of Ayasuluk Hill. Centuries later, in the 4th century A.D., the Roman Emperor Justinian honored his memory by commissioning the construction of one of the largest and most significant basilicas of early Christianity directly over the sacred burial site of St. John the Evangelist.

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.

Terrace Houses were the houses of rich & upper class people in Ephesus City have been lived, famed with gorgeous mosaics, frescoes and wall paintings. One of the best preserved site in the Ephesus in which archeological works still continue.

*OPTIONAL VISIT*
Please be aware that the entry ticket of this place is not included in the cost of the tour. If you are interested in visiting this place, you are responsible with the entry ticket of it. You can pay it to Museum on the day of the tour.

*OPTIONAL VISIT*
Please be aware that the entry ticket of this place is not included in the cost of the tour. If you are interested in visiting this place, you are responsible with the entry ticket of it. You can pay it to Museum on the day of the tour. Otherwise, you can skip visiting this place.

You will have the opportunity to discover authentic local handicrafts and, if you wish, enjoy a genuine shopping experience. Your professional local tour guide will be at your side to provide valuable insights—highlighting the finest traditional handicrafts, recommending the best places to visit, advising on what to watch out for, and sharing expert tips to ensure a smooth, enjoyable, and truly hassle-free experience.

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.

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

In the end of our tour, we return to the Kusadasi Cruise Port according to your ONBOARD TIME!

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 our return time to Cruise Port.

OUR TOURS ENSURE GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN TO THE BOAT!