Private Ephesus Tour from Bodrum Port / Hotels
Highlights
Private Tour
EASY
English
Description
Your unforgettable tour begins with a morning pickup from your hotel or Bodrum Cruise Port.Enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Ephesus, the ancient Greek city near the Menderes River, once a thriving Ionian seaport and cultural hub in Western Turkey.
Explore Ephesus' remarkable ruins, from its grand theater to the Celsus Library.Next, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her final years.After a delicious lunch, marvel at the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
After the tour, relax on your return drive to Bodrum, where we’ll drop you off at your hotel or cruise port, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience.
Itinerary
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Bodrum
Bodrum is Departure City of this tour
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Selcuk
Our First city to stop for lunch
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Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus, on the south-west coast of modern Turkey, embodied a peculiarly fertile synthesis of architecture and [sensitive content]356BC the Greeks built the Artemesium (a colossal Ionic temple dedicated to Artemis the fertility goddess) which was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.During the 2nd century BC, Ephesus was the fourth largest city in the eastern Roman Empire, famous for its Artemesium, the Library of Celsus and its medical school..
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Mother Mary's house
The house of Virgin Mary is a typical Roman architectural example, entirely made of stones.In the 4th century AD, a church, combining her house and grave, has been built.The original two-stored house, which consisted of an anteroom (where today candles are proposed), bedroom and praying room (Christian church area) and a room with fireplace (chapel for Muslims).
A front kitchen fell into ruins and has been restored in 1940'[sensitive content]day, only the central part and a room on the right of the altar are open to visitors.From there one can understand that this building looks more like a church than a house.Another interesting place is the "Water of Mary", a source to be found at the exit of the church area and where a rather salt water, with curative properties, can be drunk by all.
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The Temple of Artemis
The new Artemis has been rebuilt in the 2nd century BC.Located on top of the previous one, it had tremendous dimensions: 127 columns of each 17,5 meters high.Unfortunately this one has also been destroyed by fire, reconstructed and again demolished by earthquakes, rebuilt and at last looted by Goths one year later.
The statue of many-breasted Artemis was the symbol of the temple but also of abundance, hunting and wild life.
The genuine statue of Artemis, removed during the fire, is today exhibited in the Ephesus Museum.Many copies of this statue found during the latest excavations date back from the Roman period.
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Please Note
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EXLUSIVE PRIVATE TOUR FOR YOUR PARTY ONLY - NO SHARING WITH OTHER GROUPS!
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Enjoy a personalized journey tailored to your party.Want to make it even more enjoyable? Invite friends or cruise travelers to join and explore Ephesus together on your terms with flexibility and comfort.
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FOR CRUISE GUEST!
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We highly recommend meeting at the port approximately 30 minutes after your ship docks to avoid crowds, and the afternoon heat.Meeting early ensures a more enjoyable and relaxed tour of Ephesus.
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WE GUARANTEE ON-TIME RETURN TO YOUR SHIP.
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ADVANTAGES OF PRIVATE TOURS OVER GROUP OR BUS TOURS
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A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPURTUNITY: Your visit to Ephesus may be a unique experience.A private tour allows you to make the most of it with a personalized itinerary.
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FLEXIBLE AND PERSONALIZED SCHEDULE: Unlike group tours, private tours give you full control over what to see, when to start, and when to conclude.You set the pace, ensuring a tour tailored to your interests.
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DEDICATED ATTENTION: In private tours, the guide focuses entirely on you and your group, ensuring you don’t miss any fascinating details or key highlights.
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NO WAITING OR DELAYS: You won’t have to wait for large groups to gather or stop for unforeseen situations.Private tours keep the experience seamless and efficient.
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EXCLUSIVE COMFORT: Enjoy your own Van and expert local tour guide without the need to share with others.
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HASSLE-FREE EXPERIENCE: Your guide will handle tickets and entry arrangements, saving you time and effort while you focus on enjoying the ruins and museums.
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OPTIMAL LEARNING AND INTERACTION: Private tours provide better opportunities to ask questions, hear the guide clearly, and engage deeply with the history and culture of Ephesus.
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.