Private Ephesus Tour from Bodrum Port with Local Lunch
This private tour from Bodrum Cruise Port is designed for travelers who seek more than just a standard sightseeing experience. While many tours skip over the Ephesus Experience Museum, we include a special visit to this state-of-the-art, immersive museum that brings ancient Ephesus to life through cutting-edge technology, projections, and sound design.
In addition to walking through the ancient streets and grand monuments of Ephesus, you’ll also feel the spirit of the city as it once was—through storytelling, visuals, and sensory immersion that many visitors never get to see.
Your journey is guided by a professional licensed expert and conducted in a private vehicle, ensuring a comfortable, flexible, and in-depth cultural encounter tailored to your pace and interests. It’s the perfect choice for cruise passengers looking to make the most of their short time in port.
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ONLY FOR ENGLISH
Pickup included
What's included in Private Ephesus Tour from Bodrum Port with Local Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Your private guide and driver will greet you just outside the terminal exit with a sign bearing your name. After a brief introduction, you will begin your comfortable drive toward Ephesus in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
Ancient City of Ephesus
Explore one of the most magnificent and well-preserved ancient cities in the world. Walk the Marble Street, see the Great Theater, Celsus Library, Roman Baths, the Agora, and more.
Step into the Ephesus Experience Museum, a cutting-edge digital journey that brings ancient Ephesus back to life. With immersive 360° projections, holograms, and interactive storytelling, you’ll walk through the bustling streets, grand temples, and daily life of this magnificent Roman city—just as it was 2,000 years ago. Travelers will witness key historical moments, including the arrival of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, and the teachings of St. Paul. This museum offers a climate-controlled, easy-walk environment—perfect for all ages and mobility levels. A truly enriching and memorable experience that deepens your understanding of Ephesus before or after your site visit.
Inclusions
- Port pickup and drop-off (Bodrum Cruise Port only)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
- Enjoy a lunch in a peaceful rural village
- entry ticket to the Artemis Temple
- Parking fees, tolls, fuel surcharge
- entry ticket to the Experience Museum
- entry ticket to the Ancient City of Ephesus
- Drinks during lunch
- Gratuities (optional)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Your private guide and driver will meet you right at the Bodrum Cruise Port terminal exit, where licensed guides wait with personalized signs. After disembarking, please walk through the customs gate and look for a guide holding a sign with your name on it. The port area can be busy, but our team will be clearly visible and ready to welcome you. This tour is exclusively designed for cruise guests docking in Bodrum, and timing will be carefully planned to ensure you return to the ship well before departure. Pickup included only from Bodrum Cruise Port. If you are staying at a hotel in Bodrum or arriving from another location, please contact us before booking.
