Ephesus Tours From Kusadasi Port

Our top priority is to provide you with a unique best-quality culture-based guided tour in English or any language of your choice without the hassle of being taken to various factory outlets or shopping stops along the way!

Our Ephesus tours from Kusadasi port are personalized for individuals and groups, offer you the flexibility and the comfort as well as the expertise and convenience of a guided tour without the rigidity or crowds of a bus tour and are particularly ideal for cruise ship passengers who come to Kusadasi port.

You will be picked up in Kusadasi by your tour guide and the driver by a comfortable tour vehicle suited to the size of your party. The ride from Kusadasi to Ephesus takes about 20-30 min.

Ephesus has the largest collection of Greek and Roman ruins in the eastern Mediterranean; it is estimated that only 15-20 per cent of it has been unearthed.

Immerse yourself in the rich and complicated history. Marvel at the the depth of its culture and the spectacular architecture as you stroll down the Marble Street, enjoying highlights such as the Library of Celsus which contained 12,000 scrolls at its prime and the 25,000-seat Great Theatre.

Witness the prosperity of the city first hand by visiting the Terrace Houses, located on the hills as well as many ruins of posh shops along the Curete Street. Picture yourself sitting on one of the seats of Odeon which was used for both council meetings and concerts and enjoy the atmosphere of democracy.

House of the Virgin Mary, purportedly the last home of Mary, is a Catholic and Muslim shrine located on Mt. Nightingale about 7 Km (4 miles) from Selcuk. Fill up your bottles or directly take some sips from the 3 taps of mountain water representing wealth,health and fertility respectively. If time allows it, a short tour will take you to the ruins of Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St. John’s Church, Isabey Mosque in Selcuk and if you wish, a stop to grab a bite at local eateries.


All pickups and drop offs are included in our tours at your convenience.

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Join Us for Ephesus Tours

We kindly require you to visit Ephesus with us for an extraordinary tour. We offer you the most personalized, comfortableandluxurious sightseeing of your life.

Our Ephesus tours are planed according to your preferences. You will live the privileges of our private Ephesus tour with our professional tour guide with a large variety of vehicles with A/C along with the very reasonable prices. One-full day or half day sightseeing are planned to visit historical places as much as possible. Hence, all your entrance tickets are bought by your guide to let you have more time for sightseeing. In a private Ephesus tours you don’t waste your time for others’ interests and you are independent. You have the advantage of deciding your own start and conclude the schedule.

Also, with us you have the chance of having best rates. All our tours are all-inclusive.The fees of entrance to historical sites, lunch, transfers from Kusadasi Port and tax are included in your tour quotation.

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Top five destination in Greece

Greece is surrounded by the Aegean Sea on the east and south, and on the west lies the Ionian Sea. These coastal areas have led to the development of numerous islands and henceforth some interesting tourist destinations in Greece. A holiday on greece can well mean spending time in the mythical land or basking in the amiable weather of the Greek Islands. In this article you will get to know a bit of the top ten tourist destinations in Greece. Greece is an ideal tourist destination and a perfect place to go on a vacation for both families and individuals.Greece attracts thousands of visitors every year from all parts of the world. While planning a trip to Greece , one can choose from the various options that the tour agents provide. The best time to visit Greece is between the months of May and September. The wonderful weather during this time of the year provide the appropriate condition to enjoy to the fullest.

It is interesting to note that the islands of Greece operates as an individual tourist destination where one can experience the traditional ways of life of the Greek, enjoy the cultural influence,  practice water sports. Some of the islands of Greece like the Mykonos, Corfu and Rhodes, are appropriate place to enjoy for people who loves to party.

Ecotourism, geotourism and active tourism have formed a vital part of the tourism industry. By availing these tour packages one can go to visit mineral areas, protected areas, can also go for canoeing, river trekking and rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, jeep tours, and visit to some of the Greek National Parks.The art holiday in greece is one of its kind and people availing this holiday packages can go to experience archaeological sites. The churches, museums and monasteries of Greece also must be visited on a trip to Greece. Spa holidays have also attracted the attention of the tourists and are seeing a boom.

With good transportation system, it has become easier to reach Greece from around the world. This Mediterranean country has a lot to offer to the tourists and namely the top five destinations in greece are as follows:

* Santorini Island
* Mykonos Island
* Crete Island
* Rhodes Island
* Athens

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Travel Safety Tips for Women

Nervous about flying or travel? Take a look at the following safety tips that every woman should keep in mind when traveling.

AIRLINE SAFETY

• Avoid rushing in an airport; this makes you a prime target for pickpockets.
• Observe suspicious people/activities around you.
• Contact security if you anticipate a problem .
• Stay close to your luggage; never leave your briefcase or unchecked baggage unattended.
• Use your business address on bag tags - NEVER use your business name or home address.
• Place additional ID inside your checked luggage.
• Use sturdy tamper-proof combination lock luggage vs. key-lock luggage.
• Don’t use expensive designer luggage.
• Never place valuables or prescription medications in checked luggage.
• Take important telephone numbers with you.
• Leave your itinerary and contact information with corporate travel.
• Avoid the subway during early morning or late hours.
• Ensure that you have the proper documentation; passport, visa or international driver's license.

HOTEL SAFETY

• Use the main entrance of the hotel.
• Hide your gender from potential troublemakers - when checking into a hotel, register under your last name and first initial only.
• Ask the agent to give your room number discreetly or in writing so that others cannot overhear.
• Ask if the room you are assigned has a deadbolt.
• If you are traveling alone, ask for an escort (such as the bellman) to accompany you to your room.
• If the hotel offers underground parking, ask for an attendant to park your car.
• Ask for a room near the elevators and take the elevator not the stairs.
• Use all locking devices when you are in your room including the hotel safe for valuables.
• Keep luggage locked and place it in the closet when you are not in the room.
• Know the location of all exits, fire alarm boxes and the nearest stairwell.
• Do not display “Please Clean Room” sign, this will draw attention to the fact that you are not in your room.  Instead call the front desk to request housekeeping services.
• Do display the “Do not disturb” sign when you leave for the evening so that anyone passing by will think that you are in the room.
• Avoid using the door sign provided to order food service. This would allow anyone reading the sign to know that you are ordering for one person only. Call the room service to order meals instead.
• Leave your TV or radio on at all times.
• Don't be afraid to refuse a room if you're not comfortable with your safety. Check that the connecting doors windows and sliding doors are locked and the locks work properly.  In general, avoid first floor rooms with sliding doors.  Additionally, keep in mind that many fire truck ladders do not reach higher than the sixth floor.
• Keep your room key secured and out of sight at all times.
• Many hotels in foreign countries will keep your hotel key at the front desk in a box with the room number labeled on it in plain view.  When asking for your key, take care who may overhear you stating your room number.
• Consider carrying a small door wedge and keeping it tucked under the door, or using an alarm that can be set to go off if someone opens the door. (These can be located at travel and luggage stores). 
• Never open your hotel door to anyone (i.e. maintenance, flower deliver etc.) until you call down to the front desk to verify the service.

STREET SAFETY

• Safeguard passport and carry a photocopy.
• Avoid opening your purse or wallet. Keep several dollar bills and change for tips and pay phones in a pocket easily accessible.
• Women should carry a purse over one shoulder only or wear a money belt. 
• Keep your hands free; women are more vulnerable when their hands are bound up in straps of purses or bags.
• Be verbal; talk loudly if you feel threatened, as this will control your breathing and release energy to help you gain control over the situation.
• Be confident. Be smart. Travel well trafficked, crowded streets. Walk like you are part of the crowd and are not alone. Be aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts, If something seems amiss, return to a safer surrounding, such as a hotel. Look and act as though you know where you are headed, walk with your head up and look around you. Walk briskly and with a purpose
• Don’t get caught off guard. Make note of the times of sunrise and sunset and avoid being out alone at night.
• Minimize direct eye contact with men. Dark sunglasses will help.
• Don't accept gifts from strangers. It may be considered an invitation to more.
• Try to sit next to other women on trains/busses. Women will help women. Ask for directions from families or women with children.
• Don't flaunt it.  Avoid being conspicuous.
• Don't wear expensive jewelry.  Robbers won't know the difference between real and fake until it's too late.  The exception to the jewelry rule is to wear a simple wedding band so people believe that you are married.
• Keep your eyes peeled. On the next red eye flight, know where your valuables are at all times.
• Ask questions. Ask an employee at the airport or your concierge for more information about the safety of your destination.
• Keep advised, via the local media, of the current security situation in the area.
• Avoid using ATM machines at night unless the area is open and well lit.
• When you need to go… take your valuables with you. 
• Surprise them. If a car is following you, turn quickly and walk in the opposite direction.
• There's safety in numbers. If you feel that you are being followed, immediately go into a store and wait to see him or her pass. Ask a person in the store to walk out with you to make sure the person is gone.
• Avoid a foreign cutpurse (pickpocket). On sidewalks, keep your handbag and other valuables away from the street side. On escalators, keep your handbag away from the opposite ramp.
• Park in the light. When driving, look for a parking lot that is well lit and secure. If you are followed in a parking lot, bang on cars to set off car alarms.
• Keep them guessing. If you take a cab, carry a mobile phone and call your room and pretend you are talking to someone and announce that you will be arriving in ten or fifteen minutes. Mention the cab number.
• Speed dial. Carry a concealed cellular phone. Put the local police on speed dial. 
• Surround yourself with noise and lights.  A personal alarm, whistle, and a small flashlight are good ways to frighten attackers.
• Never look at maps in public. Memorize them in advance, or look at them in your hotel room or ladies room. 
• Carry embassy contact info.  If you are going to a far-flung or potentially dangerous destination, always have with you a list of local embassies, with their phone numbers and dialing codes.  Let the local embassy know you are there, and leave a list of numbers with your office. 
• Research the country you plan to visit. Seek to understand the local culture, customs and dress. (Dress according to the social and cultural norms in each country, loose fitting clothing that covers arms and legs is usually appropriate.)
• If you become the victim of a crime, immediately contact the local police, US diplomatic or consular office and your supervisor.

CAR SAFETY

• Make sure rental car names are not displayed on the car. 
• Get a map and directions before leaving the car rental location. 
• Keep your keys in your hand while walking to your car. 
• Have a cellular phone on you at all times.
• Place luggage in your trunk and keep vehicle locked and windows rolled up. 
• Leave space between your car and the vehicle ahead of you when stopping. 
• If you are involved in a minor car accident, motion the driver to the nearest police, fire station, hospital or well-lit store.
• Do not stop for any flashing lights. Drive to the nearest police/fire station or lighted area.
• Avoid driving alone and be aware of your surroundings when using public transportation. 

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Dubrovnik — A Croatian Jewel

Centuries of insight and accord make this medieval town the pearl of Southern Dalmatia, whose spirit and history are worthy of our deepest admiration.The luminous city at the foot of hill Srd is a highlight of the Adriatic and the whole of Croatia.

The town’s greatest attraction simply lies in its spectacular appearance, its medieval character, all combined with the rich and colorful vegetation of the Mediterranean region. Here, history, culture, and nature all meld into one harmonic unity. Apart from its historic atmosphere, Dubrovnik offers a remarkable number of cultural programs. Dubrovnik Summer Festival is a medley of performances and concerts taking place in the open air during warm Dubrovnik evenings. If you feel like spending a lazy day in the sun, you might luxuriate on one of Dubrovnik's city beaches; but, better yet—take the ferry to Lokrum Island. This island is a national park, with a rocky nudist beach, a botanical garden and the ruins of a medieval Benedictine monastery.

Founded 1300 years ago, Dubrovnik's appeal lies in the majestic old town of Stari Grad, with its marble-paved squares, steep cobbled streets, tall houses, convents, churches, palaces, fountains and museums, all cut from the same light-colored limestone. Dubrovnik’s city walls were built between the 8th and 16th Centuries. Just inside the walls, the Franciscan Monastery houses the oldest European pharmacy, which has been operating since 1391. One of its fortresses, built on a high cliff above the sea, bears an inscription that reflects the spirit of this old town: NON BENE TOTO LIBERTAS VENDIAURO (Freedom is not to be given away for all treasures of the world)

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The Ghan - Australia

Looking for a unique way to visit the Land Down Under?

Hop on The Ghan, Australia’s world-famous luxury train, and let it transport you to the country’s mysterious Red Center. You’ll experience the fascination of one of the most unique train journeys of the world. Marvel at the spectacular colors of the Outback, the spinifex plains and the salt pans of Australia’s vast interior, and the rugged McDonnell Ranges.

Named for the early Afghan explorers who blazed the first trail into the interior, Ghan passengers make the same journey – albeit with the utmost in luxurious accommodations. The Chairman’s Car, an elegant, selfcontained carriage, can accommodate eight people in style. The dining room features an ever-changing menu with native Australian cuisine and an impressive selection of fine wines. The spacious Gold Kangaroo Lounge is often the center of activity for the journey. The club-like setting makes it an excellent place to socialize or sit back and enjoy the passing parade of Australian landscapes.

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Zanzibar - Heaven on Earth

This is an island paradise off the coast of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean, better known as East Africa. Zanzibar Island, locally known as Unguja, is 60 miles long and 20 miles wide characterized by beautiful sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs and the magic of historic Stone Town - said to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa. Stone Town was deservedly declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. It was able to keep its urban townscape virtually intact as well as many fine buildings that reflect its
particular culture, that brought together and homogenized different cultures of Africa, the Arab region, India, and Europe.

In addition to the breathtaking beaches and the amazing culture, you can find a great deal of other activities. One of the most exciting things is water sports. Go scuba diving, snorkeling, water skiing or deep-sea fishing. If you prefer the land, take a worthwhile excursion to Jozani Forest - home of the rare Kirk’s Red Colobus monkey. The forest has an excellent nature trail allowing various routes, depending on how energetic or adventurous you feel. And last but not least, don’t forget the wonderful local food.

The Zanzibarian cuisine offers magnificent seafood buffets and spicy island fare, always fresh from the ocean ensuring a healthy diet throughout your vacation.

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