Turkey · Archaeology

ALL INCLUSIVE : Private Ephesus & St. John Basilica with LUNCH

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore ancient Ephesus with a private licensed guide
  • 02 See the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, and Grand Theater
  • 03 Visit St. John’s Basilica near Ayosolug Hill
  • 04 Stop at the site of the Temple of Artemis
  • 05 Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch
  • 06 Travel with private air-conditioned transportation
  • 07 Included entrance fees with skip-the-line tickets
  • 08 Pickup and drop-off in Kuşadası included

Discover the ancient wonders of Ephesus on a private half-day tour from Kuşadası, combining archaeology, history, and religious heritage in one seamless experience. Walk along the marble streets of one of Turkey’s most celebrated ancient cities and admire remarkable landmarks including the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Baths of Scholastica, and the Grand Theater.

Your journey continues to St. John’s Basilica, traditionally believed to be connected with the final years and burial place of St. John, before a stop at the site of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. With private transport, a licensed guide, included entrance fees, and a traditional Turkish lunch, this tour offers a comfortable and flexible way to explore the Ephesus area.

Walk along the marble streets of one of Turkey’s most celebrated ancient cities and admire remarkable landmarks including the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Baths of Scholastica, and the Grand Theater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kusadasi, Izmir, Ephesus
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi hotel / Kusadasi Port at pre-arranged time. Pick up time will be given during your confirmation.After greeting, we will have 20 mins drive to Ephesus area. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.

Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.After Ephesus, we drive to St. John’s Basilica, 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.We will stop at Artemision Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to KusadasiWe wll arrive to Kusadasi passing by gazibegendi park to have the best view of Kusadasi and cruise terminal. Drop off to Hotels or to town center where Cruise terminal is. The end of our services

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. 3 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
  • Traditional Turkish Lunch
  • Private Professional Licenced Tour guide
  • Private AC transporttaion by Brand New vehicles
  • Private tour for your family and Friends only
  • Local Tax and Handling Fees

What's Not Included

Tips and personal expenses are not included.

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Pick up from Your Hotel and Kusadasi Cruise Terminal for cruise guests.Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.

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

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