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IN KUSADASI to Ephesus

 

Kusadasi is your gateway to Ephesus, a city created by the Ionians in the 11th century BC and later expanded by the Romans. Now considered one of the grandest reconstructed sites in the ancient world the region also saw the likes of Cleopatra, Mark Anthony, the Virgin Mary, and John the Apostle.

TOUR 1 : Private Ephesus

Anytime you want : Met by your private guide at Kusadasi port with your name sign and start for Ephesus trip. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsius, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. Drive back to Kusadasi. Some free time for shopping.

Including Professional Licensed Guide, transportation A/C, entrance fees.

Minimum Required time for this tour is 3 hours.

PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR RATES
Pax
Per Person
Min. 2 - 3
55-US$
Min. 4 - 5
52-US$
Min. 6 to 10
48-US$
Min. 11 - +
44-US$


Terrace Houses is optional with 10-$US extra per person.Minimum required time is 30 minutes.

 

TOUR 2 : Private Ephesus + The Temple of Artemis

Anytime you want : Met by your private guide at Kusadasi port with your name sign and start for Ephesus trip. Drive to the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. Drive back to Kusadasi. Some free time for shopping.

Including Professional Licensed Guide, transportation A/C, entrance fees.

Minimum Required time for this tour is 3,5 hours.

PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR RATES
Pax
Per Person
Min. 2 - 3
59 US$
Min. 4 - 5
55 US$
Min. 6 to 10
50 US$
Min. 11 - +
46 US$
 

Terrace Houses is optional with 10-$US extra per person.Minimum required time is 30 minutes.

TOUR 3 : Private Ephesus + House of Virgin Mary + The Temple of Artemis

Anytime you want : Met by your private guide at Kusadasi port with your name sign and start for Ephesus trip. Drive to the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary where she is believed to have spent her last years. On August 18th, 1961, Pope John XXll proclaimed the House of Virgin Mary at Ephesus to be sacred. Drive back to Kusadasi. Some free time for shopping.

Including Professional Licensed Guide, transportation A/C, entrance fees.
Minimum Required time for this tour is 4 hours.

PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR RATES
Pax
Per Person
Min. 2 - 3
65 US$
Min. 4 - 5
60 US$
Min. 6 to 10
55 US$
Min. 11 - +
50 US$

Terrace Houses is optional with 10-$US extra per person.Minimum required time is 30 minutes.

 

TOUR 4 : Private Ephesus + House of Virgin Mary + The Temple of Artemis + St. John Basilica

Anytime you want : Met by your private guide at Kusadasi port with your name sign and start for Ephesus trip. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary where she is believed to have spent her last years. On August 18th, 1961, Pope John XXll proclaimed the House of Virgin Mary at Ephesus to be sacred. Than visit the Basilica of St. John, who came here with the Virgin Mary and wrote his Gospel. Drive back to Kusadasi after visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Some free time for shopping.

Including Professional Licensed Guide, transportation A/C, entrance fees.

Minimum Required time for this tour is 5 hours.

PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR RATES
Pax
Per Person
Min. 2 - 3
75 US$
Min. 4 - 5
70 US$
Min. 6 to 10
65 US$
Min. 11 - +
60 US$

Terrace Houses is optional with 10-$US extra per person.Minimum required time is 30 minutes.

 

TOUR 5 : Didyma + Miletus + Ephesus

Following an early departure from the pier, the first stop will be Miletus, an ancient city located near the present Akköy at the mouth of the Buyuk Menderes (meander) River. Miletus owed its importance to its position on the trade routes. It was one of the largest cities in Anatolia with a population of between 80.000 and 100.000. Highly prosperous, it founded many colonies and was the home of the 6C BC philosophers Anaximander, Anaximenes and Thales, the town planner Hippodamus and architect Isidorus. Having a prominent position, Miletus became the most important port in this area and it was the most active member of the twelve cities of the Ionian Confederation. In the 7th century BC Lydians besieged the city. The city was then controlled in turn by the Persians, Roman and Seljuk Turks.

The next visit after Miletus  will be Didyma. The world Didyma meant "twins" and it was associated by some as being the meeting place of Zeus and Leto to have their twins Apollo and Artemis. Didyma was famed as a prophecy center dedicated to Apollo, which served a similar purpose as the Delphi of Anatolia. It was not a city but a sanctuary linked to Miletus by Milesians with a 19 km/12 mi sacred road.

Drive to Ancient Ephesus,we visit the Gate of Magnesia, Girls’ High School, State Agora, Odeon, Bouleterion, Curetes Street, Town Hall, reliefs of the Gods Hermes, Apollo and Zeus, Monument of the Roman Dictator Sulla, Hercules Gate, Temple of Hadrian, Celcus Library, Hellenistic theatre, Temple of Artemis. Visit Turkish Handycraft Production Center and shopping facilities.
At the end of the tour, you will return to Kusadasi port.

Including Professional Licensed Guide, transportation A/C, entrance fees.

Minimum Required time for this tour is 8 hours.

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PRIVATE TOUR RATES
Pax
Per Person
Min. 2 - 3
90 US$
Min. 4 - 5
85 US$
Min. 6 to 10
81 US$
Min. 11 - +
75 US$

Terrace Houses is optional with 10-$US extra per person.Minimum required time is 30 minutes.

 

Tour 6: Jeep safari and Ephesus

Any time you want met by our guide at Kusadasi port with your name sign by our safari guide and tour guide and start for our private tour. get on our jeeps and drive to Kirazli Village visit Kirazli village and coffee break. Visit old mosque. then drive to ephesus via Camlik , Gokcealan, yenikoy and arrival in Ephesus. visit Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. 

After BBQ lunch short break in Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Drive to kusadasi through Kustur beach.
the end of our services.

This package includes;
Professional tour guide, professional Jeep safari guide, entrance fees to the sites, transportation by Jeeps and lunch.

Minimum Required time for this tour is 8 hours

PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR RATES
Pax
Per Person
Min. 2 - 3
109 US$
Min. 4 - 5
99 US$
Min. 6 to 10
69 US$
Min. 11 - +
59 US$

Terrace Houses is optional with 10-$US extra per person.Minimum required time is
30 minutes.

 

TOUR 7: Private Ephesus + Sirince Village

Anytime you want : Met by your private guide at Kusadasi port with your name sign and start for Ephesus trip. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsius, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. Then drive up to the pretty old Turkish-Orthodox village Sirince, located on the top of a mountain, where anyone will enjoy the impressive wine yards' and peach trees'. The village has synthesis of Turk-Greek culture, where we visit a typical house, mosque and nicely restorated Orthodox church. All the narrow streets of the village belong to the women, selling handcrafts of all kinds, olive oil. Another attraction of Sirince is its wine: try its taste in small cafés or in the former municipal school restorated. Drive back to Kusadasi. Some free time for shopping.

Including Professional Licensed Guide, transportation A/C, entrance fees.

Minimum Required time for this tour is 6 hours.

PRIVATE TOUR RATES
Pax
Per Person
Min. 2 - 3
85 US$
Min. 4 - 5
80 US$
Min. 6 to 10
75 US$
Min. 11 - +
70 US$

Terrace Houses is optional with 10-$US extra per person.Minimum required time is
30 minutes.

 

TOUR 8: Private Sirince Village

Anytime you want : Met by your private guide at Kusadasi port with your name sign and start for Sirince trip. drive up to the pretty old Turkish-Orthodox village Sirince, located on the top of a mountain, where anyone will enjoy the impressive wine yards' and peach trees'. The village has synthesis of Turk-Greek culture, where we visit a typical house, mosque and nicely restorated Orthodox church. All the narrow streets of the village belong to the women, selling handcrafts of all kinds, olive oil. Another attraction of Sirince is its wine: try its taste in small cafés or in the former municipal school restorated. Drive back to Kusadasi. Some free time for shopping.

Including Professional Licensed Guide, transportation A/C, entrance fees.

Minimum Required time for this tour is 3,5 hours.

PRIVATE TOUR RATES
Pax
Per Person
Min. 2 - 3
70 US$
Min. 4 - 5
65 US$
Min. 6 to 10
60 US$
Min. 11 - +
55 US$