Private Tour
ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses tour with LUNCH
Overview
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Private Tour and NO HIDDEN COSTS . Entrance Fees are included in our Private Tour. During this guided tour of Ephesus, Terrace Houses, and Temple of Artemis with lunch, enjoy A/C transportation .
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
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
When you compare our rates with others, please check includes and excludes carefully
Most of the other travel agents do not include entrance fees to their rates
There is not any HIDDEN COSTS in our rates
Private Tour and NO HIDDEN COSTS . Entrance Fees are included in our Private Tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
ENTRANCE FEES ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines )
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
Personal Tour guide for your family and friends
Turkish LUNCH
Drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Your private guide will meet you at Kusadasi port or hotel with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, at pre-arranged time. After greetings, drive to Ephesus in around 25 minutes.
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 State Agora, Odeon, Memnius Monument, the Temple of Domitian, , Polio Fountain, Curetes Street, The Trajan Fountain, The Baths of Scholastica, Hadrian Temple, Latrina, Celcus Library, the gate of Mihridates and Mazues, Commercial Agora 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.
Options
Private with Terrace & Lunch
Private : Private guided tour of Ephesus, Terrace Houses with lunch. Entrance fees are included . No Hidden Costs in this program
Pickup included
Reviews
182 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Book it. You’ll be thankful.
Kendall H,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful experience. Private tour with three friends and myself. We had a nice, comfortable van to ourselves. Our guide, Emray was fantastic. Taught us many things that we never knew before. Ephesus was breathtaking and he made great choices for us to dodge the crowds. The Terrace Houses are NOT to be missed. A highlight! We thankfully chose to skip House of Virgin Mary because we had zero interest. Lunch was really good. Very tasty. Had to go to the obligatory rug shop. Demonstration of rug creation was great. Sales pitch that followed was less so, and a little higher pressure than I would prefer, but we made it out unscathed. BOOK THIS TOUR if you’re visiting Ephesus. You’ll be glad you did.
Ephesus
Rosanne C,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was fabulous Pilar Sezer. She was kind, flexible and knowledgeable. We saw so much in a very small period of time. Lunch was very good and the rug and people were not pushy but kind as well. This is the way to see Ephesus!
Perfect day in Ephesus
Caitlin S,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience! Aleyna was a fantastic guide and everything went very smoothly. Take plenty of water and an umbrella for shade, and coins or small bills to use the restroom before entering Ephesus.
Book this private tour to the Ancient City of Ephesus and the Terrace Houses! You won't regret it.
Theresa A,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our family of four (two teenagers - 16, 18) thoroughly enjoyed our private tour to the Ancient City of Ephesus on August 6, 2025. Ephesus and the Terrace Houses are incredible! We are very happy we booked a private tour with Curio Travel instead of a group tour. Our tour guide, Cenk, met us as we exited the port. He walked us out to the street where our driver (in a very comfortable, airconditioned van) met us. Our driver (forgot his name) was friendly and professional. He drove safely throughout the day and got us back to the port with time to leisurely walk back to our cruise ship. Cenk was friendly, professional, and full of knowledge and pride for his country. His telling of the history of this archeological site helped us visualize life of the ancient people that inhabited this place. It was very hot and humid, so he did his best to look for shade as we visited the sites. He kept all of us engaged throughout the tour, which in the heat with teenagers was a little challenging. He welcomed our questions and took family photos of us when requested. After Ephesus, we had lunch at Agouro Restaurant, which is a restaurant Cenk recommended. Our meal was fresh, delicious, and plentiful! It was one of our favorite meals on our port stops. After lunch we visited a place where we watched women weave Turkish rugs. We were fascinated by the intricate designs and the manual labor that goes into these beautiful rugs. We were not interested in purchasing anything, and the host was gracious when we declined. We are glad we went to watch the women do their craft and have a cultural experience, but we wish we skipped this part and headed back to the port to walk around and shop. By the time we got back to the port we were tired and headed straight to the ship. I highly recommend this tour, and if you can request Cenk, you won't be disappointed. If you go during the heat, you may want to purchase an umbrella and/or a fan (they sell them as you enter), bring plenty of water, and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Ganja is a fantastic tour guide.
Douglas C,
Aug 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ganja was a terrific tour guide. Her knowledge about everything we saw really added to the experience.
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