Private Tour of Ephesus From Port of Kusadasi with Private Guide

Private Tour of Ephesus From Port of Kusadasi with Private Guide

Discover the hidden secrets of ancient Turkey on this private 3.5-hour tour of Ephesus from Kusadasi Port. Follow a private guide through the historic streets of UNESCO World Heritage–listed Ephesus — widely considered among the world’s finest Roman cities. Take in top attractions including the Fountains of Trajan, the Great Theater, the Library of Celsus and the Odeon. During your tour, follow the Arcadian Way, marvel at the ruins of the Temple of Artemis and gain insight into life under Roman rule in centuries passed.

Meet your private guide at Kusadasi Port, then hop into your air-conditioned vehicle and relax on route to the town of Selçuk — gateway to Ephesus, and a place where Byzantine and roman aqueduct arches line the landscape.

On arrival, explore the historic city of Ephesus — widely considered among the most important cultural centers of the ancient word. Walk from the upper gate to the lower gate, and take in UNESCO–listed sites of interest such as Agora, the Fountains of Trajan, the Great Theater, the Library of Celsus, the Odeon, the Scholastic baths and the Temple Of Hadrian.

Follow the Arcadian Way — where Mark Antony and Cleopatra once rode in procession — and hear stories of Alexander the Great, the Virgin Mary and many other famous visitors who are believed to have walked the grand marble streets.

Next, visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — and listen as your private guide sheds light on the site’s historic significance. Afterward, explore the streets and shops at your leisure then return in comfort to Kusadasi Port to conclude your tour.