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Private Ephesus Shore Excursion – Skip-the-Line & Van

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Overview

The tour includes pick-up and drop-off at the port, and a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to transport you to the site.

Once you arrive at Ephesus, you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will take you on a journey through time to learn about the ancient city's fascinating history and see its most important landmarks.

You will walk along the same streets that were once used by Roman emperors, visit the awe-inspiring Library of Celsus, explore the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, and marvel at the well-preserved Great Theatre that once hosted 25,000 spectators.

Overall, a guided Ephesus tour from Kusadasi Port is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in Turkey's rich history and culture while experiencing one of the most spectacular ancient cities in the world.

Stores to visit:
Carpet Weaving Village
Leather Factory

What's Included

  • Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Lunch & Drinks
  • Entrance fee of Ephesus Ancient City 40 €
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The pick-up and drop-off location is the port itself. Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.The tour includes transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, so you can expect to be picked up and dropped off right at port's doorsteps

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Kuşadası Port

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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brothel

A peristyle house on the corner of Curetes Street and the Marble Road is known as the brothel, because in the excavations, a statue of Priapus with an oversize phallus was found in the house. The statue is now presented in Ephesus Museum.The construction of the building dates to the Trajan (98-117 A.D.) It has two entrances, one from the Marble Road and one from the Curetes Street. It has a hall on the first floor , and on the second floor there are number of small rooms. On the west side of the house there is a reception area with colored mosaics on the floor, symbolizing the four season. The chamber next to it is the bath of the house with an elliptical pool. On the floor of the pool, there is a mosaic describing three women eating and drinking, a waitress standing, a mouse and a cat nibbling crumbs.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Memmius Monument

Memmius Monument is situated on the north side of the Domitian Square. It was constructed during the reign of Augustus in the 1st century A.D by Memmius, the grand son of dictator Sulla. One can see the figures of his father and grandfather on the blocks today. The structure has four facades, in the 4th century A.D, a square fountain was built on the northwest facade.Dictator Sulla was a hero for the Romans in Ephesus. When the taxes were too high in Ephesus they were fed up with the yoke of Rome.They needed a miracle and it was Mithridates of the Pontic Empire on the Black Sea Coast.His famous motto was ‘Asia for Asiatic’. He killed 80,000 Romans with his army.Three years after his revolt, the Roman army, under the command of Sulla, conquered Mithridates and brought security.This monument was built to remind this conquer in 87BC.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Domitian

Located to the south end of the Domitian Street, it is the first structure in Ephesus known to be dedicated to an emperor. It was built on a high and wide terrace set by 50x100 meters in size, on vaulted foundations. The northern size of the terrace seems to be two-stories high, reached by stairs. The stairs are still visible today.The temple, built in pro-style plan, had eight columns on the short side and thirteen columns on the long side, and four additional columns in front of the cella. At the northern side there was an u-shaped altar, which is now displayed in Izmir museum.It was in the reign of Domitian that an emperor gave permission to built an Emperor Temple; that is the permission to be the 'neocoros' for the first time, which was a great honor for a city.When the unpopular emperor was killed by his servant, public quickly took vengeance and erased his name from many inscriptions.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

In the morning, our tour guide will meet with you at the Kusadasi port. And, we reach to Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Kuşadası Port

Guaranteed return on time to cruise. You will be dropped off to Kusadasi port.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
  • PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
  • Personalized greeting with name at the port is an additional 3 euros per person.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ephesus Shore Excursion – Skip-the-Line & Van?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Insurance
  • One Bottle of Water
  • Professional Licenced Tour Guide
  • Personal Expenses
  • Lunch & Drinks
  • Entrance fee of Ephesus Ancient City 40 €
  • Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
  • PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
  • EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
  • FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.
  • Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Personalized greeting with name at the port is an additional 3 euros per person.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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