Turkey · Archaeology

Private PANORAMIC Ephesus & Surroundings

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private panoramic tour of Ephesus and surrounding sights
  • 02 Outside view of Ephesus from the Upper Gate
  • 03 Photo stop at the Virgin Mary Statue
  • 04 Exterior visit to the Basilica of Saint John
  • 05 Professional guide with historical and cultural commentary
  • 06 Round-trip transport from Kuşadası port
  • 07 Free time for photos during the tour

Discover the highlights of Ephesus and its surroundings on a private panoramic tour from Kuşadası. Ideal for cruise travellers and visitors short on time, this experience offers an easy introduction to one of Turkey’s most important ancient regions, with commentary from your professional guide as you travel.

Enjoy outside views of Ephesus from the Upper Gate, stop for photos at the Virgin Mary Statue, and continue to the Basilica of Saint John for an exterior visit. Along the way, you’ll also have time for photos in Kuşadası and the chance to browse traditional handmade goods before returning to the port.

Discover the highlights of Ephesus and its surroundings on a private panoramic tour from Kuşadası.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kusadasi Cruise Pier, Istanbul Denizcilik, Yeni Yolcu Terminali - Ege Port, Camikebir, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi port holding a sign with your name on it at the pre-arranged time. After meeting with your professional guide, your journey will start.

Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

Then, we will drive to Ephesus Ancient City. You will have a panaromic tour of Ephesus from outside of the Upper Gate. Your guide will explain you the historical, archeological and cultural background of the ancient city in the vehicle. You can ask your questions to your guide, if you may have. Then you will have a free time to take photos.

Virgin Mary Statue, Acarlar, Selcuk/Izmir, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

Then we will head to the Virgin Mary's Statue for photo break and enjoying the panaromic view.

The Basilica of Saint John, Isa Bey Mahallesi, 2013. Sk. No:1, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

We will continue with an outside visit to the Saint John's Basilica where 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. 

Selcuk, Selcuk, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast

You will have some shopping oppurtunities such as the traditional hand make goods of Turkish culture. 

Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park, Kusadasi, Turkiye

After the tour drive back to Kusadasi town center and have a short photo break at a high point of the town facing with the view of Kusadasi cruise port and Aegean Sea.

Kusadasi Cruise Pier, Istanbul Denizcilik, Yeni Yolcu Terminali - Ege Port, Camikebir, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye

Drive back to Kusadasi Cruise Port at the end of the tour.

End of our services

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Kuşadası.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Kuşadası.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Kuşadası..

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