Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour - Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, Sirince | La Vacanza Travel

Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour - Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, Sirince

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: Turkiye, Turkish Aegean Coast, Selçuk
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  • 5 hours
  • Selçuk
  • E-Voucher
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

When your ship moors in Kusadasi port, seize the moment and visit ancient Ephesus on this 5-hour private shore excursion. Meet your guide and travel to this spectacular archaeological site to see its well-preserved streets, shops, baths and temples, plus the Great Theatre and Library of Celsus. Stop, too, at the ruins of the once-mighty Temple of Artemis, one of the Wonders of the Ancient World, and visit the cobbled hill village of Şirince to sample its fruit wine. Enjoy the full attention of your knowledgeable guide on this private tour.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye

When your cruise ship arrives in Kusadasi, meet your private guide at the port and set off in your air-conditioned minivan to begin your shore excursion.

After about 30 minutes, arrive at Ephesus and enter this stunningly preserved Greco-Roman site via the Magnesia Gate. Then, walk with your knowledgeable guide around this once-bustling city, and hear how it was once the capital of the Roman Empire in Asia Minor, and enjoyed a golden age in around 2nd century BC.

Follow the marble-paved streets past the shells of shops and Roman baths, and see the remains of the Odeon, Fountain of Trajan and Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre.

Continue to the nearby site of the Temple of Artemis, built in around 550 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Then, visit Sirince, a pretty hill village perched above Ephesus. This former Greek settlement is known for its wine and crafts, and offers a charming glimpse into rural Turkish life.

Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye

Visit the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sirince, Sirince, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast

Taste the famous fruit wines of this pretty village

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private, air-conditioned minivan
  • Professional guide
  • Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Entrance fees
  • It is highly recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Ports

  • Kusadasi Port

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours


User's Reviews

amrutamd

30 Apr, 2022

They picked us up on time and very friendly. A very safe ride. Good knowledge about the history and helpful while shopping.

Nigel_W

08 Oct, 2019

Erman, our guide, was excellent, and he made our visit to Ephesus an outstanding experience. We also visited Sirince, which was delightful, and not at all busy when we were there. We anticipated lunching at one of the lovely restaurants there, but instead were whisked away to one of those places that caters en masse for visitors, which was very disappointing. Erman offered to show us a local pottery and Turkish Delight emporium, but it had been a very hot day at Ephesus, so we contented ourselves with stopping at the Temple of Artemis before returning to our ship. Apart from lunch, the organisation of the day was excellent.

Jean_F

17 Jul, 2019

We had a wonderful tour that included Ephesus and Sirince and the Temple of Artemis. Our tour guide Begu was great and provided a very entertaining description of the sights in Ephesus, lots of information but not boring. We saw a coffee making demo and rug making demo then had a delicious lunch. This was our first time in Turkey and we thoroughly enjoyed it thanks to Begu.

John_R

14 Jun, 2019

This was a top notch tour from beginning to end. Picked us up at the exact time we requested. Our guide spoke fluent English and was a wealth of knowledge of both Ephesus and of the local area. We were suprised on the way back with a complementary lunch and presentation on how Turkish carpets are made. -- an opportunity to buy yes, but absolutely no sales pressure. You cant go wrong choosing this tour.

MRAS_H

20 Feb, 2018

One of the best tours I have done with our own private guide and a large mini bus to takeus on the trip. Ephesus was outstanding and the visit to the hill top village was well worth the drive. We did go to a government sponsored carpet factory traniing women in weaving. We could have missed it out but at least there was no hard selling. There was only my daughter and myself on the excursion. Well worth the money and a delight.

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Amazing experience. Ulaash was veryinformative about all the history. Good lunch and very friendly. Eerkanis very sweet.

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