Private Tour Ephesus and Istanbul

Flying from Athens

Private Sightseeing. Private Vehicle , Private Chauffeur and Private Guide

Combine With your Crystal Cruise , Royal Caribbean Cruise, Norwegian Cruise Line , or any other Mediterranean cruises

Arrive ANY DAY! This is the perfect add on to your Crystal Cruises or other Mediterranean cruise, or to your convention / conference / business meeting in Athens .

Extensions are available to Cappadocia , Bodrum or you may start your land tour in Istanbul then we bring you back to Kusadasi to board your cruise . Add Izmir Private tour , or combine with a cruise shore excursion in Istanbul ? More cruise shore excursions in Greece, or Egypt . En Espanol ?

If you are among those who wish to break away from the crowd and experience more intimate experience . Families and children are always welcomed. You'll always have your PRIVATE air conditioned vehicle and private guide

DAY 1 - Athens / ISTANBUL / Izmir / Kusadasi - Daily : Year Round
Please advise the name of your hotel in Athens, unless you booked your hotel stay with us.
Our local rep. will assist with your transfer to the airport .
Air ticket is included in our rate : Athens/ Istanbul, in economy class, tax included.
In Istanbul , please connect to your connecting flight to Izmir .
Depending on flights schedule, there may be non stop or direct flight Athens Izmir

We meet your flight and escort you to your hotel : Kismet or Korumar or similar in Kusadasi . Remainder of the day at leisure. Welcome Turkish Pastry & Lokom, in your room. Private Transfers. Private chauffeured air conditioned Vehicle

DAY 2 - EPHESUS (BL)
Full day Private tour including lunch : Ephesus
After breakfast at the hotel: Drive to the country side. Your first stop on this fascinating tour is at the House of the Virgin Mary. Then, you will continue on to visit ancient Ephesus, one of the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient sites in the world. See the Odeon, the Market Basilica, Curetes Street, Bath, Celsus Library, Marble Street and the Great Theatre with a seating capacity of 25,000 people. See the

After lunch visit the Ephesus Museum in Selcuk and see the Temple of Artemis, one of the wonders of the ancient world. View Basilica of St John and Isa bey Mosque. En-route to Kusadasi enjoy the scenery and the local arts , enjoy shopping opportunity

DAY 3 - EPHESUS - Sirince Village - Izmir Airport (BL)
Breakfast is included at the hotel , then on to Sirince Village : This old Orthodox Village, 30 kilometers from Kusadasi, was once "Cirkince"(ugly). Indeed its inhabitants gave this name on the purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village. Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly and called it "Sirince" (pretty). Today the village is a perfect synthesis of Turkish-Greek culture as of the 1920's; after the Turkish Independence War, people exchange between Greek and Turks has occurred and all the typical Greek houses, though they kept their original outside characteristics, have received the local layout inside. At Sirince Village you will have chance of seeing the local life at a village and purchasing some small local souvenirs and handicrafts. The village is also famous for its local grape and other fruit wines. During the lunch, mingle with the local people of the village as you will be a guest in their village for a simple cup of traditional Turkish coffee at the main coffee house of the village. Depending on the number of guests, a gypsy woman may read your fortune after you finish your coffee .
Off to Izmir Airport . Bon voyage .

Private transfers. Private Touring

Rate per person in double in USD:    $ 1050 .00

Rate per person in single :    $ 1540.00

Kusadasi Port

Rate doesn't include :

• Any International air fare from/to your home country .
• Visa Fee
• Trip/travel insurance, please ask us for the flyer .
• Tips to driver and guide
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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Private Cruise ship Shore excursions in Greece & Turkey

The cruise regular shore excursion are generally a good introduction to the city, most of the seasoned cruise travelers prefer to go sightseeing with a private guide.

The difference between ship organized and private tours is best described as "package versus tailor-made." Some people may feel all right joining a large tour group whereas sometimes it is difficult to hear the guide and the group moves only as fast as its slowest participant.

Others may not get their questions answered at all as there may be twenty other people in the group trying to do the same.

In contrast, a small tour group with tailor-made program is way more enjoyable and ensures personal attention for everyone. You will spend as much time as you want.

Therefore, if you want to maximize your limited time, the private escorted tour tailored to your unique wishes and interests is an ideal solution.

All our private shore excursions tours are carefully designed to give you the best possible experience. Our knowledgeable, friendly and qualified tour guide and driver will ensure that your visit ashore is truly memorable. When you tour with us in Turkey as part of a private shore excursion , your tour guide will get you into sites without waiting in lines that is especially valuable given the limited time you have to spend in Turkey.