Basilica of St. John

Ephesus & Ancient Churches Tour from/to Kusadasi Istanbul Bodrum

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This tour is a private tour from Kotor port to Perast, Budva, Sveti Stefan, Kotor Old Town for cruise ship passengers.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicles
  • Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
  • One way flight ticket for option of "from Istanbul to Kusadasi" - Istanbul to Izmir
  • You will get your lunch in a traditional Turkish restaurant
  • Roundtrip domestic flight tickets between Istanbul and Izmir for option of "from/to Istanbul Hotels"
  • Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off services in Kusadasi, Bodrum, Istanbul
  • Port pick-up & drop-off services in Kusadasi (Valid for option of "from/to Kusadasi Port")
  • Drinks
  • Entrance Fees (Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.)
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The entrance fees are excluded. Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line. You can pay that cost to tour guide during tour.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
  • Children must be accompanied by two adults.If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.

What's included in the package

Itinerary

If you book the option of “from/to Kusadasi Port” : Your private tour guide will be holding a signboard written "YOUR NAME" on it and meet you at the exit gate of Kusadasi port on your meeting time. And then drive to Ephesus district – approx 30 minutes from Kusadasi cruise port.

If you book the option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels” or “from Istanbul to Kusadasi” : Our driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel and then transfer to airport for your flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Upon your arrival Izmir airport, you will be met by your guide & driver, and driven to Ephesus district - approx 1 hour from airport. The guide will be waiting you at the exit gate of arrival terminal in Izmir airport, and holding a signboard written “YOUR NAME” on it.

Kusadasi

If you book the option of “from/to Kusadasi Hotels” : Your private tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel and then drive to Ephesus district – approx 30 minutes from Kusadasi hotels.

Bodrum City

If you book the option of “from/to Bodrum Hotels” : Your private tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel and then drive to Ephesus district – approx two and half hours from Bodrum hotels.

Selcuk (Pass-by Only)

After drove to Selcuk town for visit the Ephesus Ancient City and surroundings. There are 5 major Archeological attractions within 10 kilometers.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 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 discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.

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Ancient City of Ephesus

Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.

Admission Ticket Not Included

You will take your lunch by a Traditional Turkish Restaurant in Selcuk. Vegetarian meals option is available.

You will visit this ancient Basilica dedicated to the author of Revelation St. John. According to the legend St. John died in this church after having written the Fourth Gospel and the Basilica was built by the Emperor Justinian over St. Johns burial place.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park

If you book the option of “from/to Kusadasi Port” or “from/to Kusadasi Hotels” or “from Istanbul to Kusadasi : You will drive back to Kusadasi and stop at the Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) for take photos of the Kusadasi Bay.

Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI (Pass-by Only)

This caravanserai was built by the Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade in the region. This historical building is opposite to Kusadasi cruise port. ** The distance is 130 meters between Kusadasi cruise port and caravanserai. There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to Kusadasi cruise port or your hotel in Kusadasi.

Kusadasi Castle (Pass-by Only)

This small castle is picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. ** The distance is 500 meters between Kusadasi cruise port and castle. There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to Kusadasi cruise port or your hotel in Kusadasi.

If you book the option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels” : At the end of tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight back to Istanbul.

Istanbul

If you book the option of “from/to Istanbul Hotels” : Upon your arrival Istanbul, we will meet you at the airport and then we will drop you to your hotel in Istanbul.

Bodrum City

If you book the option of “from/to Bodrum Hotels” : At the end of tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel in Bodrum.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Additional Information

Your private guide will meet you at the exit gate of Kotor port on your meeting time and will show you a signboard written "YOUR NAME" on it. If you are staying at hotel in Kotor area, your private guide and driver will meet you at your hotel and drop back you same hotel after the tour.

Meeting / End Points

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 4 reviews

What do other 4 guests say about Ephesus & Ancient Churches Tour from/to Kusadasi Istanbul Bodrum

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Deadina_L
5
Oct 2022
Loved all of the ports, I will still have to see upclose the Sveti Stefan. Melani and the driver were so punctual friendly knows the trade, and accomodatimg. Thank you very much “ Molina Vhala!
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Diana_G
5
Oct 2019
We had a delightful driver and guide on this tour We really enjoyed seeing the sights and learning more history about Kotor.
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Floridatraveler5675
5
Sep 2019
We book this tour to get to know some of this new Port in the cruise for us The tour was amazing . Our tour guide was Mladen with excellent knowledge about the history First we visited Perast with the Our Lady of the Rocks Island Then We went to Budva that is such a beautiful place and we had ...

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SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicles
  • Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
  • One way flight ticket for option of "from Istanbul to Kusadasi" - Istanbul to Izmir
  • You will get your lunch in a traditional Turkish restaurant
  • Roundtrip domestic flight tickets between Istanbul and Izmir for option of "from/to Istanbul Hotels"
  • Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off services in Kusadasi, Bodrum, Istanbul
  • Port pick-up & drop-off services in Kusadasi (Valid for option of "from/to Kusadasi Port")
Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Entrance Fees (Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.)
Additional Information
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The entrance fees are excluded. Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line. You can pay that cost to tour guide during tour.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
  • Children must be accompanied by two adults.If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.