Unforgettable Private Ephesus Tour: Mary's House & Ancient Wonders
PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR YOUR PARTY ONLY! Embark on a PRIVATE TOUR through Ephesus with a seasoned LOCAL GUIDE. Explore the UNESCO-listed Ancient City, retracing the footsteps of Apostle Paul and John. Stand where St. Paul preached at the Grand Theatre, capture iconic moments at Celsus Library, uncover the wonders of the Temple of Hadrian, and more. Marvel at the opulent TERRACE HOUSES OF ANCIENT EPHESUS, showcasing Roman-era luxury with stunning mosaics and frescoes. Experience tranquility at the House of Virgen Mary (can be changed to BASILICA OF ST.JOHN THE APOSTLE upon request), a significant Biblical site. Your expert guide will offer tons of informations, and photography tips, ensuring you capture the essence of each site. This personalized PRIVATE TOUR caters exclusively to your PARTY, ensuring an intimate experience. Upon request, indulge in a LOCAL LUNCH to complete your day of exploration. Uncover the beauty of Ephesus in a PRIVATE TOUR, tailored to your preferences.
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Elizabeth_H, 10/12/2025 6:15:48 AM
Wonderful day with Josh. He showed us everything we wanted to see. Very knowledgeable. He started us out early to avoid crowds as much as possible. Well worth it Nice farm to table lunch too ( extra cost). Definitely recommend if you are on a cruise.
X8352IFphilb, 10/6/2025 7:23:52 AM
Gulsah is a very professional and extremely knowledgeable guide. We had a fabulous day. The driver was also excellent and the car was spotless. Thoroughly recommend this tour to others.
Steve_C, 10/4/2025 7:49:28 AM
Fatima was a wonderful guide that took us to all of the local spots. The culture and history was fascinating and we loved this stop most of all of our stops on Voyager of the Seas on Royal Caribbean. We are so glad we did a private tour with Fatima, she customized our tour for our family and we all loved everything we saw and did.
L2645KCphilb, 10/4/2025 6:31:27 AM
Gulsah was wonderful. So much knowledge for the places we visited. Our driver was also excellent. Overall, a great day highly recommended. Best thing we did doing our tour of Ephesus
HannahUrbina_U, 10/2/2025 7:36:12 AM
Josh was the best tour guide, very knowledgeable and we enjoyed our time touring Ephesus, carpet making, local food and food. Our driver did a great job, and we were very comfortable.
Fiona_C, 10/1/2025 3:27:59 PM
Really good communication from the tour company and excellent guide - Alper - and driver Would highly recommend Guide made it clear that it was our tour and we could decide order of visits and what we wanted to do , if you are looking for a professional, reliable tour during your visit to Kusadasi we would recommend
matthewk502, 10/1/2025 5:53:03 AM
Wonderful tour! Promptly picked up at the port. Short drive to the location. Oscar is a wealth of knowledge and very friendly. The ruins are spectacular and having been to Rome and Jerusalem, coming here is a necessity for Christian pilgrims to come in contact with your faith. Then we went to a lovely cultural location to learn about the Turkish rugs and jewelry, plus a great lunch!
Andrea K, 10/1/2025 5:49:15 AM
Personalized tour full of wonderful information and hospitality. Would highly recommend. Lunch was in a perfect setting and guide and driver were on time and perfect hosts.
Aileen_K, 9/26/2025 6:37:56 AM
Fabulous tour with a great guide Valerie who was so informative and a lovely person to spend the day with. Our party of 4 included 3 ladies in their 80s, and Valerie was very sensitive to our needs in terms of walking, shade, stops to sit/ rest, avoiding crowds where possible & getting us back to the ship in really good time. Our driver was so professional, and never kept us waiting for him. The communication beforehand from the tour company was great, very clear & we knew what to expect from the day. Early start, our ship docked at 7am, our guide was waiting for us, so we were in the car & on the road by 7:30am. We started with the Virgin Mary’s house & were in & out before the crowds, which made the experience very special. Then to the Ephesus site, which was amazing, we started at the top so walked downhill. We had asked for a lunch stop to be included during the day, so we went to a local carpet-weaving cooperative, supported by Turkish Departments of Education & Tourism, had a lovely lunch, great fresh local food, followed by a tour of the carpet-making process. Our last stop was the Temple of Artemis, then back to the ship by 2pm. All in all, a really great day, we’d highly recommend this company, guide & driver.
55gingerb, 9/24/2025 7:57:37 AM
What a day! Oscar was incredible. He emerged us in the Turkish culture. My eyes were opened to the beauty. The sites and history were amazing.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- UPON YOUR SHIP'S ARRIVAL AT THE PORT, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET WITH OUR TEAM WITHIN 30 TO 45 MINUTES. BY DOING SO, YOU CAN BYPASS THE CROWDS, SCHOOL BUSES, AND HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS, ENSURING AN ENHANCED AND MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS.
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• Upon your ship's arrival at the port, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to meet with our team WITHIN 30 to 45 MINUTES. By doing so, you can bypass the crowds, school busses, and harsh weather conditions, ensuring an enhanced and MORE ENJOYABLE TOUR EXPERIENCE OF EPHESUS. • Entrance Tickets of House of Mary and Ephesus Ruins are included if the included option is chosen. On the day of the tour, if you would like to visit any other place, you are responsible with the entrance ticket of that place.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund