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Customizable Private Guided Ephesus Tour for your family

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4 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Customizable Private Ephesus Tour For Your Family and Friends
You do not have to choose your program at the time of booking. You can DECIDE during your tour.
Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi port or at the receptions of listed hotel with a sign written “Your Name“ on it, After greeting, you are going to decide for your program. Please view the list of places you may visit.

Ephesus Ancient City
Terrace Houses,
The House of Virgin Mary,
St. John Basilica,
Ephesus Museum,
Sirince Village,
The Temple of Artemis
TRADITIONAL TURKISH LUNCH in a Local Restaurant
and many more

You can decide whereever you want to go after you greeted by your guide at Kusadasi Port
Our guide will have pre-paid tickets for all attractions. You can pay for them after the tour to our tour guide.

What's Included

  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Private transportation with A/C Brand New Van
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips to driver and tour guide
  • Entrance fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)
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The meeting time at Kusadasi port varies for each ship. Generally, the meeting time is 45-60 minutes after your ship arrives. The Kusadasi Port meeting time will be sent via email.Customizable Private Ephesus Tour For Your Family and Friends You do not have to choose your program at the time of booking. You can DECIDE during your tour. Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi port or hotel with a sign written “Your Name“ on it, After greeting, you are going to decide for your itinerary with your guide. Please view the list of places you may visit in your private tourEphesus Ancient City Terrace Houses, The House of Virgin Mary, St. John Basilica, Ephesus Museum, Sirince Village, The Temple of Artemis TRADITIONAL TURKISH LUNCH in a Local Restaurant and many moreYou can decide whereever you want to go after you greeted by your guide at Kusadasi Port . Entrance fees are paid to our guide after the tour

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Kusadasi

Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi port or hotel with a sign written “Your Name“ on it, anytime you want. You may visit any or all of the places listed below: You decide together with your guide depends upon your interests and times
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

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 theatre 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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Terrace Houses

If you wish You may include The recently opened Terrace Houses where the wealthiest Romans lived are an excellent example of sensitive excavation and presentation. The mosaics and frescos are spectacular
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

If you wish, You may visit The House of Virgin Mary, Tradition has it that Virgin Mary was brought here by St John after the Crucifixion and lived her final years near the city of Ephesus on an isolated mountaintop. A lovely chapel is constructed on the site tended by Franciscans and open to visitors. It has been designated a pilgrimage site by the Pope.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of St. John

If you wish, you may visit Saint John Church where Apostle John spent his final years and he was buried.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ephesus Museum

If you wish, you may visit Ephesus Museum
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Isa Bey Mosque

If you wish, you may visit Isa bey Mosque,
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sirince Koyu

If you wish, you may drive up to the pretty old Turkish-Orthodox village Sirince, located on the top of a mountain, where anyone will enjoy the impressive wine yards’ and peach trees’. The village has synthesis of Turk-Greek culture, where we visit mosque and Orthodox church. All the narrow streets of the village belong to the women, selling handcrafts of all kinds, olive oil. Another attraction of Sirince is its wine: try its taste in small cafés.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Artemis

If you wish, You may visit to temple of Artemis to see the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grotto of the Seven Sleepers

If you wish, you may stop at Grotto of the Seven Sleepers
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park (pass by)

Drive back to Kusadasi through Gazibegendi Park to have the best view of Kusadasi town and port
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Kusadasi

Arrival to Kusadasi. You will be dropped of either to your hotel or to Kusadasi center where is 100 meters to port or directly to the port
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • You do not have to choose your program at the time of booking. You can DECIDE during your tour.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Customizable Private Guided Ephesus Tour for your family?

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Customizable Private Guided Ephesus Tour for your family?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT.
  • Private transportation with A/C Brand New Van.
  • Landing and facility fees.
  • Local taxes.
  • Professional Licenced Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tips to driver and tour guide.
  • Entrance fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Customizable Private Guided Ephesus Tour for your family is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • You do not have to choose your program at the time of booking. You can DECIDE during your tour.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Customizable Private Guided Ephesus Tour for your family will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Private transportation with A/C Brand New Van
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Local taxes
  • Professional Licenced Tour Guide
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips to driver and tour guide
  • Entrance fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • You do not have to choose your program at the time of booking. You can DECIDE during your tour.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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