Biblical Ephesus (by Bible oriented tour guide)

$ 169.00 / up to 4 people

  • Duration

    6 Hours
  • Language

    English - Spanish
  • Depart from

    Kusadasi or Izmir Port / Hotels
Ephesus - St.John's Basilica - Ephesus Museum - Temple of Artemis

Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi / Izmir port or hotel with a sign written “Your Name“ on it, anytime you want.

After greeting, we will have 20 mins. drive to Ephesus area. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.

Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theater was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.

Then we will visit recently renovated Ephesus Archeological Museum, where important and valuable artifacts from Ephesus & Terrace Houses are exhibited in.

After House of Virgin Mary, drive to Basilica of St. John, it is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.

We will stop at Artemis Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Kusadasi / Izmir town center or port. The end of our services.

Optional Visit

Terrace Houses is located on skirt of Pion Mountain. These houses were settled by wealty citizens of Ephesus and fancy decorated with wall frescoes and floor mosaics. There are many steps to ascend from bottom to top.

Prices

Only Guide & Vehicle Total Price in USD
English Speaking Tour Guide & Minivan
169.00 US$ up to 4 people
English Speaking Tour Guide & Midivan
189.00 US$ up to 10 people
English Speaking Tour Guide & Midibus
319.00 US$ up to 20 people
English Speaking Tour Guide & Bus
529.00 US$ up to 44 people

Payment Conditions

We do not ask for pre-payment during your reservation, so, the total amount can be paid at the end of the tour to your guide in cash or by credit card( Master or Visa ) in USD or in EURO.
Your guide will have pre-paid tickets, so, you do not need to wait in the line to take tickets.

Includes

  • Professional English Speaking tour guide (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Japanese speaking guides can be organised when request)
  • Private transportation with A/C vehicles
  • Parking fees
  • Local taxes

Excludes

  • Entrance Fees
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips to driver and tour guide

Book Tour * required

Entrance Fees

  • 40.00 $US
    Ancient City of Ephesus
  • 18.00 $US
    Terrace Houses
  • 8.00 $US
    Basilica of St. John
  • 12.00 $US
    Ephesus Museum