Private Tour from Kusadasi Port to Ephesus and Surroundings - Including Lunch

Tour at a glance

Itinerary

1. 1

   Your private guide will be holding a signboard written "YOUR NAME" on it and meet you at the exit gate of Kusadasi port on your meeting time.

   5 min Admission free
2. 2
   Selcuk

   After met with your private guide, you will drive to Selcuk town for visit the Ephesus Ancient City and surroundings. The drive duration is approximately 30 minutes.

   30 min Admission free
3. 3
   Ephesus Ancient City

   Your first visit will be the Ephesus Ancient City. Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.

   1h 30m Admission not included
4. 4
   Ephesus Terrace Houses

   Also, this tour is covering an extra visit to Terrace Houses of Ephesus ruins. The terrace houses are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as "the houses of rich", important for the reason give us information about family life during the Roman period. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other at right angels.

   30 min Admission not included
5. 5
   The Temple of Artemis

   The next stop of your tour will be at the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus ancient city.

   15 min Admission free
6. 6
   Selcuk

   You will take your lunch in a traditional local restaurant and have experience about delicious Turkish meals.

   1h Admission free
7. 7
   Sirince Koyu

   After lunch, you will continue to Sirince village which is located on the top of a mountain and famous with wines that you can taste. This pretty old Orthodox village, 12 km away from Ephesus and 30 km from Kusadasi, was once Cirkince ("ugly"). Indeed its habitants gave this name on purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village. Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince ("pretty"). As the village is located on the top of a mountain, you will enjoy the impressive wine yards' and peach trees' views on his way. You will find wines made from apples, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, peaches, melons, watermelons, cherries and many other sorts of fruits.

   2h Admission free
8. 8
   Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park

   You will drive back to Kusadasi and stop at the Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) for take photos of the Kusadasi Bay and your cruise ship.

   10 min Admission free
9. 9
   Kusadasi Castle

   This small castle is picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. You can take panoramic photos of this castle from Gazi Begendi Park (Hill), and you can walk to this small castle after we dropped you to the port. ** The distance is 500 meters from Kusadasi cruise port.

   Pass by (no stop) Admission free
10. 10
    Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI

    This caravanserai was built by the Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade in the region. This historical building is opposite to Kusadasi cruise port. ** The distance is 130 meters between Kusadasi cruise port and caravanserai.

    Pass by (no stop) Admission free

Meeting & pickup

Hotel pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point.

This tour is avilable for departures from Kusadasi cruise port.

Schedule

Good to know

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
• We will buy the entrance tickets of the museums/ruins/churches etc. before your tour, so you will be skipped the long ticket lines. You can pay the cost of entrance fees to tour guide on tour date. This payment could be cash or by the credit card.
• Local tour operator may request the details of ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.