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Why Choose Puerto Travel?
Exclusively Private: Enjoy a journey designed only for your party, ensuring a personalized pace from your Cesme or Alacati hotel.
Expert Storytelling: Our licensed guides don’t just show ruins; they bring Ephesus to life, sharing the deep history of the Great Theatre and Celsus Library.
Spiritual Serenity: Visit the Shrine of Mother Mary, a peaceful biblical site where history and faith meet in a tranquil setting.
Ancient Wonders: Explore the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders, and see how different religions coexisted for centuries.
Insider Access: Our guides know the best angles for photos and the quietest corners to escape the crowds.
Premium Comfort: Travel in our latest-model, air-conditioned vehicles for a smooth and punctual experience.
With Puerto Travel, you step into the past with a perfectly planned journey where ancient glory meets modern VIP service.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please share your hotel details so we can arrange your pickup and drop-off accordingly.
Before the tour date, we will contact you with the pickup time and your tour guide's
contact information.
Itinerary
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1Ancient City of Ephesus
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cesme or Alacati and drive to Selcuk to visit Ephesus. Ephesus draws millions of people every year with its history and spiritual importance. Ephesus used to be a major Roman City and a busy trade hub. Also, as the home of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World, Ephesus was a popular city. It was also an important center for Christianity since St. Paul preached at the Great Theater, and St. John is believed to have spent his last years. Ephesus is mentioned in the Book of Revelation as one of the Seven Churches of Asia. We'll visit the Celsus Library, Great Theater, Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, Hercules Gate, Domitian Temple, and more. You'll get to experience the atmosphere of this ancient city, feel its history, and take in the sights that make Ephesus one of the most remarkable ancient cities in Turkey.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2Ephesus Terrace Houses
These are exclusive residences situated on the slopes opposite the Temple of Hadrian along Curetes Street. Commonly known as the “rich houses,” they were uncovered during recent excavations. The houses near Curetes Street feature colonnaded porticoes, while step streets connected directly to the house entrances. We will stop at Terrace Houses and explore the Houses of Rich Ephesians.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Ephesus Experience Museum
We will visit Ephesus Experience Museum, offering a journey throught the history of Ephesus and daily life of Roman era. The Experience museum brings Ephesus to life through 3D projections, interactive storytelling, and digital reconstructions. The museum provides a sensory and educational experience, making it an excellent addition to exploring the actual ruins of Ephesus.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Virgin Mary's House
The House of Virgin Mary is a Catholic and Muslim shrine located in Bülbüldağı, located in the vicinity of Ephesus. This sacred place was awarded to the visit of various popes and the Patriarchate Blessing.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5The Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis, also known as the Temple of Diana, is considered one of the seven wonders of the world. Only one or two pieces of marble remain from the temple. After the tour , we will drop you off to your hotel in Kusadasi or Cesme.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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