Best of Ephesus: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Ephesus Tour

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

A local expert guide in the language you prefer will save your time and give chance to see more sites, learn more about the history of the region, also will give you an opportunity to skip-the-line priority instead of waiting lines in museums.

Tour can depart from Kusadasi Cruise Port or your hotel that you can mention during booking the tour.

Day 1 Program; Ancient City of Ephesus, Great Theater, Celsius Library, Temple of Hadria, Harbor Street, House of the Virgin Mary,Temple of Artemis.

Day 2 Program; White Travertines, Calcium Pools of Pamukkale, Cleopatra Pool, Hierapolis Ancient City.

Day 3 Program; Pergamon Ancient City, Zeus Altar, Red Courte one of the Seven Churches, Asklepion, Ancient Theatre of Pergamon, Sirince Village, Ottoman-style traditional houses, Local Wine Tasting, St. John Basilica of Bible.

The very best sites of the visit are listed above to provide you with private tours who are experts on history and architecture.

What's Included

Skip-the-line priority
Transportation With Private Van(if option selected)
Private Tour Guide Service
Private Tours
Pick-up and Drop-off Service(if van option selected)
Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
Food & Drinks
Accommodation
Tips to the guide & driver (suggested)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick you up from KUSADASI PORT from Cruise Ship or from your hotel in Kusadasi, Selcuk areas. Please advise hotel name or cruise ship details during booking so our team will arrange pick-up & drop-off service for you.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Ephesus Ancient City

    8 stops
  • 1
    Ancient City of Ephesus

    Ephesus Ancient City which was the shining star of the Aegean region since the early period of human beings in Asian Minor, today we will visit them with accompany of a professional tour guide.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Ephesus Terrace Houses

    Ephesus Terrace Houses are the perfect examples of the interior design of ancient Roman style with pools and mosaics which are still shining today.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu

    The Great Theater of Ephesus was the largest theatre in the region which worth visiting with a tour guide which resembles the gorgeous time of Ionian states.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Temple of Hadrian

    The famous temple of Hadrian is located in the center of Ephesus Ancient city which had colonized the towns around the Aegean Sea.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    The Temple of Artemis

    Artemis Temple (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world) was dedicated to the Goddess of beauty by ancient Roman civilization

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    The Virgin Mary's House is the last adobe of Mother Mary who spent the last days f her life here and also the shrine is visited by Pope as well.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Isa Bey Mosque

    The Mosque of Isa Bey is a relic from the Seljukian era of Anatolia with its unique structure.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Selcuk

    The town of Selcuk is the center of the Ephesus area with the most important highlights of ancient Greek and Ionian city-states.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour

    3 stops
  • 9
    Pamukkale

    The famous calcium pools of Pamukkale rich in calcium minerals are the source of the natural white travertines.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Hierapolis & Pamukkale

    Hierapolis Ancient City is founded next to the Pamukkale thermal water as people were taking care of themselves by mineral-rich underground water of the region.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 11
    Cleopatra Pools

    Cleopatra Pools are the deep pools that allow swimming in the region even if the outside is cold. Hot thermal water will allow you to relax and enjoy your trip.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • Day 3

    Pergamon Ancient City Tour

    6 stops
  • 12
    Sirince

    Sirince Village and Traditional Ottoman Style wooden houses with local architecture

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Basilica of St. John

    St. John Basilica is one of the key points of Seven Churches of Turkey Tours mentioned in the Bible.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 14

    Taste local produced wine of Sirince village

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Pergamon Ancient City

    The magnificent city of Pergamon is our destination today with deep and rich historical accumulation with Greek history.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 16
    Pergamon Amphitheater

    The steepest hill was converted into the theatre by ancient Pergamonian people and see the marvelous civilization relics.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 17

    The leftovers of these people will mesmerize you and with the explanation from your professional tour guide, you will be able to comprehend the Greek civilization that ruled the Aegean Sea for centuries.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

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

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