Ephesus & Ancient Churches Tour from/to Kusadasi Istanbul Bodrum
Ephesus & Ancient Churches Tour from/to Kusadasi Istanbul Bodrum
This tour is a private tour from Kotor port to Perast, Budva, Sveti Stefan, Kotor Old Town for cruise ship passengers.
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Kusadasi Port
If you book the option of “from/to Kusadasi Port” : Your private tour 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. And then drive to Ephesus district – approx 30 minutes from Kusadasi cruise port.
15 minutesIstanbul
If you book the option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels” or “from Istanbul to Kusadasi” : Our driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel and then transfer to airport for your flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Upon your arrival Izmir airport, you will be met by your guide & driver, and driven to Ephesus district - approx 1 hour from airport. The guide will be waiting you at the exit gate of arrival terminal in Izmir airport, and holding a signboard written “YOUR NAME” on it.
2 hoursKusadasi
If you book the option of “from/to Kusadasi Hotels” : Your private tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel and then drive to Ephesus district – approx 30 minutes from Kusadasi hotels.
30 minutesBodrum City
If you book the option of “from/to Bodrum Hotels” : Your private tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel and then drive to Ephesus district – approx two and half hours from Bodrum hotels
2 hours 30 minutesSelcuk
After drove approx XXX hours and minutes you will be arriving to Selcuk town for visit the Ephesus Ancient City and surroundings. There are 5 major Archeological attractions within 10 kilometers.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.
45 minutesAncient City of Ephesus
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.
1 hour 45 minutesBasilica Of Saint John
You will visit this ancient Basilica dedicated to the author of Revelation St. John. According to the legend St. John died in this church after having written the Fourth Gospel and the Basilica was built by the Emperor Justinian over St. Johns burial place.
45 minutesKusadasi Gazi Begendi Park
If you book the option of “from/to Kusadasi Port” or “from/to Kusadasi Hotels” or “from Istanbul to Kusadasi : 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 minutesOkuz 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. There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to Kusadasi cruise port.
Kusadasi Castle
This small castle is picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. ** The distance is 500 meters between Kusadasi cruise port and castle. There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to Kusadasi cruise port.
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
If you book the option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels” : At the end of tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
1 hourIstanbul
If you book the option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels” : Upon your arrival Istanbul, we will meet you at the airport and then we will drop you to your hotel in Istanbul.
1 hourBodrum City
If you book the option of “from/to Bodrum Hotels” : At the end of tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel in Bodrum.
2 hours 30 minutesIncluded
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off services in Kusadasi, Bodrum, Istanbul
- Port pick-up & drop-off services in Kusadasi (Valid for options of "from/to Kusadasi Port")
- Roundtrip domestic flight tickets between Istanbul and Izmir for option of "from/to Istanbul Hotels"
- One way flight ticket for option of "from Istanbul to Kusadasi" - Istanbul to Izmir
- Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
- Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicles
Not Included
- Drinks
- Entrance Fees (Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The entrance fees are excluded. Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line. You can pay that cost to tour guide during tour.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
- Children must be accompanied by two adults.If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.