Tay was a wonderful guide, very informatiive. Excursion was very interesting. Highly recommend this excursion
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Professional Licensed English-Speaking Tour Guide
- Local taxes
- ENTRANCE FEES (Pre-paid skip the line tickets included)
- Deluxe Lunch in Carpet Village
- A/C Transportation with Brand-New Mercedes Minibus
Excludes
- Drinks
- Tips
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Our team will be ready to pick you up where the cruise docks, as per your arrival time. Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.
Itinerary
Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.
Ephesus Ancient City is one of the best well-kept Roman Cities in the world ; where the most of cruise guests visit; was the capital of Asia Minor; the most important commercial center of western Anatolia; one of the seven churches of Christianity in Asia Minor; the city where Saint Paul preached and was mentioned several times in New Testament.
It is the place where Blessed Mary may have spent her final days. It is estimated that Mary came in the area together with Saint John who spent several years in Ephesus to spread the Christianity. Here is still active for worship where was declared as a shrine for Christians. The three Popes visited here as, Paul 6th in 1967, John 2nd in 1979 and finally Benedict 16th in 2006.
Deluxe lunch at carpet village.
Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one of the seven wonders of the world.
Carpet Weaving Village & Traditional Turkish Lunch Visit a traditional carpet weaving village to discover the art of handmade Turkish carpets, watch local artisans at work, and learn about centuries-old weaving techniques and natural dyes. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious traditional Turkish lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients in a peaceful village setting, offering an authentic taste of Turkish hospitality and cuisine.
Guaranteed return on time to cruise. You will be dropped off to Kusadasi port.
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Reviews
Great experience with Tay as our tour guide. Very informative on the different locations. The place he took us for lunch was phenomenal! He was considerate of our wishes and needs and very patient with us.. Would definitely recommend using this service in the future! The lunch was included with the package we chose which was inclusive.
Amazing knowledgeable tour guide. Catered to our personal needs. Explained what we should know and asked questions. Was also willing to take photos as well.
Taylan was exceptional! He was informative, funny kind, patient with the kids. We had a fantastic time.
Our guide, Eda, was exceptional. She is a local resident who really knew her stuff. If you are lucky to have her as your guide, your tour will be a memorable one. Lunch was delicious with locally prepared dishes. Enjoy....
We had such a wonderful experience with Taylan! He was so fun to be with and so knowledgeable. He even had a special birthday surprise for my 11 year old. He made the experience very memorable! Thank you!
This was a private tour for us and we enjoyed it. Our guide was so good. I’m happy with all but the mandatory “sales” stops. We saw beautiful things in the pottery, leather and carpet shops but I wasn’t a fan on the sales pressure.
Pick up was smooth. She had arranged a driver who stayed with us the whole time. We saw the home of Mary, Temple of Artemis, historic ruins of amphitheater and bath houses. Eda was very informative. Her knowledge of the history and explanations were enlightening. Thank you!
Great tour, guide was very knowledgeable about the sites. I would do it again. Driver was very safe.
Guide was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. Shared so many interesting stories. Also showed great concern for safety by always informing us of hazards and also shortcuts to insure an enjoyable tour. Our guide made this tour what it was… a fascinating, educational, and safe tour.
The tour of the Ephasis was amazing. Our guide Yeshim was lovely, and very knowledgeable. She and out bus driver looked after us very well.
Taylan was our amazing tour guide and . Resit was our driver extraordinaire. Taylan was knowledgeable and courteous. The plan they had allowed us to see all of the sites with minimal crowds in the busy season. The transportation was luxurious and top notch. Book the tour. You will not be disappointed.
One of the best excursions we’ve done. The city of Ephesus is a hidden gem - you will be able to actually walk through the ruins, and touch the pillars, stones, walls etc unlike many archeological sites you may visit. The Virgin Mary’s home was another highlight and the grounds around are breathtaking. Our guide Berkay was amazing! All the info, history and sites he described in a very interesting and engaging way… we were able to hear the history, then experience the various sites we went to. Highly recommend this tour. The Turkish rug making stop was interesting, but do be prepared for the sales pitch - again small thing, but something to note.
Eda was a great guide for our cruise stop in Kuşadası. Easy to find coming off the ship. She personalized our trip to exactly what we were looking for.
A great informative trip, loved learning about the culture of Ephesus and Mary’s house. The rug sales were interesting and the ceramics studio as well
Adam was extremely knowledgeable and took good care of us and the kids. He was well aware of the place and suggested the best places to stop, wait and shop, take pictures. He was very accommodative since the weather conditions were cold. He even arranged for hot food in the odd time of the day. He also brought food for the cats and dogs at the historic site, which made our experience more pleasant.
Adam ( Erdem) has been an amazing guide ✨ it has been such a great experience meeting all these marvelous places in Ephesus with him Top 🔝🙌🏼 thanks
We had a wonderful experience at Ephesus and Mary’s House with our fantastic tour guide Ozgur Varol. I’m usually not interested in these types of tours, however Ozgur made it interesting, informative, and fun. I will seek him out for my next tour here.
This was our second time visiting Ephesus and first time with our family. We decided to book a private tour in hopes of escaping a few of the crowds. Adam was our guide and was super knowledgeable and managed the crowds with ease. This made for an enjoyable, relaxing day. We really enjoyed our lunch and we were pleased that they catered for our gluten allergy. The tour of the ceramics and rugs was good however by the end we were done with the shopping. No one pressured us for a sale but I still did find it uncomfortable. I also didn't really feel comfortable with the high pressure to leave a 5 star review. Thank you for everything.
Beautiful tour, well organized, the guide was very friendly and nice, always attentive to make sure we were having a good time, highly recommended.
Yeliz was amazing she took us right to the entrance and thru the line we stood at the entrance and she explained a lot of stuff that became very relevant in the tour as it all came together she always took us to the best photo spots and her history and insights were spot on. I would have paid 5x what we paid. You are getting a deal. The van was so comfortable hat off to the driver.
Excellent guide. Very informative. Was interested in us and what we wanted to see. Loved to hear about Ephesus from someone who is very knowledgeable and cares about it. We loved meeting Garfield the cat
This was the best way to see the city. Our guide, Melis, was wonderful. She was knowledgeable and sensitive what we wanted to see. Thanks you!!!
What a fantastic experience. Melis was exceptionally good, you could tell she loved her job. Great time and learned a lot too. Fantastic. Highly recommend it.
I would highly recommend to book a tour with Utku! He was such an amazing guide and his history knowledge was remarkable. My mom and I enjoyed the first tour so much with him, so we booked a second tour. Serkan was also extremely helpful. Both of them have exceptional English and it's easy to communicate. Book a tour with them, you won't regret it!!!
Yesra very helpful. She wait for me eventhough i am a slow walker. Every details of the building she explained in a very simple way.
This has been one of the best tours we have had to a site like this. Our guide, Yesra, has been thorough, knowledgeable and has educated us in a perfect way. The drive was swift and comfortable and we were taken to the sites and back to the ship promptly. We can’t recommend this tour enough and especially with Yesra. She a not only a good guide but also very kind, social and professional. Her English is also next to perfect and we want to extend a big thank you to her. You made our day!
Yesra was a wonderful tour guide. She was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay, and was so happy to share about all the places and local food.
Thoroughly enjoyed my tour with Yesra. I found the tour very interesting and educational! She’s definitely one of the more knowledgeable tour guides I’ve ever had!
Yesra was incredibly knowledgeable on the history of Turkiye and the sites that we visited. She has a lovely personality and was very accommodating as a tour guide. She was also very attentive to our needs. Highly recommend Yesra as a tour guide for especially new visitors/ tourist to Turkiye.
Our tour guide was Yesra. She is very passionate and knowledgable about the attractions and their surrounding areas. She also recommended some must-try dishes and was attentive to our needs at all times. Thanks Yesra!
Today is our Girls trip day day 4. We went to Ephesus and Virgin Mary so far and our guide Yesra was doing fantastic job. We are so confident and comfortable to travel with her and she is helping us to make our dream vacation to next level. We felt we were so lucky to get Yesra as our guide and Yesra become one among us. Love you 😍 Turkey 🇹🇷 and love you Yesra. We are going to miss you both. Regards, Ela
Our tour guide Yesra, has become a part of our friends group! She's full of local knowledge and joins in, in all the fun, yet keeps us on track to get us to the right place at the right time! Highly recommended!! 👍✌️🫰
Very friendly, made us to laugh, taking us to view, very kind & smiling for every request made by us.. Who made our trip a fabulous experience with Yesra guidance.. Star Performer..
Yesra is very good she has taken care of us like in polite and good manner for last 3 days. So enthusiastic and motivating for taking videos and photos. Highly recommended👍
Yesra is an amazing responsive friendly guide with excellent information about the places visited . Always keeping us active , very polite , accommodating all our requests. Would highly recommend her as guide - Angai
Recently, my wife and I decided to explore the ancient lands of Ephesus, Turkey. We arrived at the airport full of expectations and were greeted by a guide who, from the beginning, proved to be a true keeper of stories. He welcomed us with rare cordiality. His words, of surgical precision, unearthed ancient secrets. It wasn't just talking; It seemed as if he had lived through each era he narrated. We strolled through the Temple of Artemis, admired the Library of Celsus and sat in the Grand Theater. At each step, our guide offered us constant revelations, opening horizons. We left Ephesus with a light soul and an enriched mind, as if we had traveled not just a physical space, but a journey through time. The guide's dedication and passion for the city made our visit memorable and transformative. We left Ephesus with a light soul and an enriched mind, as if we had traveled not just a physical space, but a journey through time. Here is our sincere thanks and a heartfelt recommendation. Anyone who wants to understand Ephesus deeply will find them the ideal partner.
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