• Kuşadası Port, Turkey - The private guide will be waiting with a sign displaying “YOUR NAME” at the exit gate of Kusadasi port at the scheduled meeting time.
• Selcuk - After meeting the private guide, the journey to Selcuk town begins to explore the Ephesus Ancient City and its surroundings. The drive takes about 30 minutes.
• Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The first stop is the last residence of the Virgin Mary. Upon arrival, the natural beauty surrounding the monument is captivating. The House of Virgin Mary is situated on the Aladag Mountains, 5 miles from Ephesus. During the third Ecumenical Council in 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the house’s discovery, the Archbishop of Izmir declared it a pilgrimage site in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited and prayed there.
• Ancient City of Ephesus - Ephesus was a significant harbor city in the ancient world and is mentioned in the Book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. The Celsus Library and theater are notable highlights. Visitors will explore the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets, and many other important historical structures in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.
• Ephesus Terrace Houses - The terrace houses, located on the hill opposite the Hadrian Temple, are also known as “the houses of the rich” and provide insights into family life during the Roman period. They were constructed according to the Hippodamian plan, where roads intersected at right angles.
• Sirince - This charming old Orthodox village, 12 km from Ephesus and 30 km from Kusadasi, was once called Cirkince (“ugly”). The residents named it so to deter outsiders and keep the village’s beauty to themselves. Over time, visitors realized the village was far from ugly and renamed it Sirince (“pretty”). Situated atop a mountain, the village offers stunning views of vineyards and peach trees. Wines made from apples, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, peaches, melons, watermelons, cherries, and various other fruits can be found here.
• Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park - The return to Kusadasi includes a stop at Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) to capture photos of Kusadasi Bay and the cruise ship.
• Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI - This caravanserai, built by Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha, supported maritime trade in the region. It is located opposite the Kusadasi cruise port. ** The distance between Kusadasi cruise port and the caravanserai is 130 meters.
• Kusadasi Castle - This picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. Panoramic photos of the castle can be taken from Gazi Begendi Park (Hill), and it is a short walk from the port. ** The distance from Kusadasi cruise port is 500 meters.

• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Port pick-up and drop-off
• Professional tour guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
• Guaranteed to skip the long lines

• Meals, Drinks
• Entrance Fees (Your guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.)

• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
• Local tour operator may request the details of ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
• Your guide will have pre-paid tickets of the museums/ruins/churches etc. before your tour, so you will be skipped the long ticket lines. You can pay the cost of entrance fees to tour guide on tour date. This payment could be cash or by the credit card.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.