A wonderful trip to Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and the House of Virgin Mary. Our tour guide Cetin Dogan was excellent throughout. He was very informative, explained all aspects of the historical sites and encouraged questions. His English is excellent and at all times explained the itinerary and timings. There are a few stop off points on the tour for purchases which are presented as demonstrations but they are very polite and do not press you. All in all this is a great value for money your which I wholly recommend.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Local Lunch in a weaving school
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Tour Guide
Excludes
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance fees to the sites and museums
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Your guide will meet you at the exit of Kusadasi Cruise Port, holding a sign with your name on it. After meeting your guide, you will walk together to your air-conditioned vehicle and begin your Ephesus experience.
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at the port of Kuşadası, you’ll be warmly greeted and transported to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most significant archaeological sites of the ancient world. Walking through the marble streets of this well-preserved city, you'll marvel at the grandeur of its architecture, from the Library of Celsus to the impressive Theater, where up to 25,000 spectators once gathered. Ephesus is a living testament to the genius of Roman urban planning, and as you explore, you will find yourself stepping back in time to an era when this city was the capital of Asia Minor.
From Ephesus, your journey continues with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, a revered site of pilgrimage for both Christians and Muslims. Nestled on the slopes of the green hills, this serene shrine is believed to be the place where Mary spent her final days. The peaceful surroundings offer a moment of reflection, allowing you to connect with the spiritual significance of this sacred spot.
a visit to the Temple of Artemis awaits. Although little remains of this ancient wonder, its historical importance cannot be overstated. Once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this temple dedicated to the goddess of fertility and hunting was an awe-inspiring structure in its prime. Standing amidst the ruins, you can imagine the grandeur of what was once the largest temple of its time.
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This was amazing experience my Aunt recommended us this amazing experience and it was for sure worth it!!!! Çetin was an amazing guide! Highly recommend it
Our guide, Umut, was friendly, patient, and looked after the group very well, and also gave us a lot of information about everything. He really brought the whole area of ruins to life for us. Ephesus was amazing. So happy we booked a tour, it definitely made the experience so much better!
Our tour guide, Mr. Umut, was wonderful in narrating the history of Ephesus. I loved everything. Totally worth it! Must visit!
Bilal, our guide, was amazing, friendly, and highly educational! He provided extensive knowledge. Loved this tour!
It was a brilliant whistle-stop tour of the area's highlights. What really made it was our guide, Cetin. His knowledge, enthusiasm, tips, and flexibility made the tour relaxing and enjoyable. It was a great way to see Ephesus, and I would recommend it!
Our Local tour guide was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic! Answered all my questions! Great people, great guide, affordable. 10 out of 10 experience!
A phenomenal country and fantastic tours delivered by the most passionate of guides!
The service they gave was first class on every level. The tour guide Cetin was so passionate about Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary and so helpful. The tour was great fun and exceptional value for money. I am already looking to book another tour with him and recommend him to other visitors.
Utku was an amazing tour guide. He has extensive knowledge of the culture and a fun, outgoing personality. Can’t say enough about him, definitely going above and beyond every step of the way. I didn't have anything to worry about, except for having a great time.
The Ephesus private tour with guide Umut was an excellent choice. He was fun and accommodating. He was greatly missed when we parted. I would highly recommend!
This Ephesus tour has been AMAZING! We loved everything about it, all thanks to Umut! (our local tour guide) He was very informed, wise, knowledgeable, and able to offer a variety of options. He was personal but also professional! He does what he does BEST! Thank you for making our tour the most memorable one ever! We are really thankful for having the opportunity to visit a place with so much wonder and magic! Thank you, we have loved every moment of it! And we will definitely visit it again!
Great tour, great guide, great time. Our tour guide, Umut, made it feel as though we were on a tour with a knowledgeable friend rather than on a tour. And having a local with us every step of the way made for a more educational and cultural experience. Ready for my next tour!
Everything went really smoothly. Our local guide cagri was absolutely amazing. He was well organized and always willing to help. Definitely recommend him for future tours.
We had a great time on the Ephesus. Umut added tremendous value to the tour with his knowledge of the area and culture. first-class guide, tours, and activities.
Very interesting and well-paced tour. We enjoyed it so much that we are thinking of returning to Turkey for an extended stay in the future.
The stories told, the guide's enthusiasm, and the experience itself made this an exceptional tour. I look forward to touring other Ephesus tours in the future.
The tour guide was very experienced and truly cared about each of us, wanting all of us to have a great time in Ephesus. Great experience with him.
Fantastic visit with an informative tour guide at Ephesus. We had a very friendly and motivated guide, Mr. Utku. We learned a lot and had enough time to explore.
Guide Utku was very knowledgeable, explained everything clearly, and maintained a friendly attitude throughout the tour. It was an AMAZING experience.
The guide accompanied us for 3 hours on this tour, providing us with useful, interesting, and comprehensive information, and sometimes repeating the important facts so that their gravity would sink in. Genuinely impressed by his knowledge and skills. All in all, to be recommended!
The visit was a great experience. Umut, brought us on a perfect tour, explaining in meticulous and interesting ways about the history of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. We really enjoyed the visit and would highly recommend it.
Amazing morning with cagri! We learned so much and got to meet lots of amazing people!
It was really great, a beautiful place. We were with tour guide CETIN, definitely the best choice, very funny and knowledgeable. Exploring with CETIN felt like being shown around by a passionate friend and expert historian. He made our visit personal, enriching, and truly memorable. We can’t recommend him highly enough!
They did a great job with so many details about the history of all the locations. We especially enjoyed Ephesus. Our guide was very knowledgeable and a great guide.
This would not have been the case if we had not had a knowledgeable guide like Bilal. Great vibes, caring, and always trying to customize the experience to our liking.
That was the best experience. Everything was so good and comfortable. We were enjoying in the trip. Thank you for everything.
Wonderful place, with an organized program and all transfers included. We brought back great memories and we are thankful for the great experience! A special thanks to Umut our local guide in Ephesus, always cheerful and patient with our little kid of 7. I truly recommend them for their professionalism, great advice on what to visit, and for their outstanding availability.
A fantastic experience from beginning to end! The tour guide we had was great: friendly, well-informed, and not just reciting from a memorized script. He was excellent! I would recommend him with absolutely no reservations.
Solid itinerary that allowed us to really experience Ephesus. Great guide & awesome scenery, which was well explained by our knowledgeable guide. Plus, he took excellent care of my children and me, and was an absolute joy to be with all day long. The whole experience was superbly planned & executed - we simply enjoyed the tour.
I've been on a private Ephesus tour and am already making plans for more. The guide was very knowledgeable about the buildings, art pieces, and destinations they were showcasing. Great tour, I recommend it.
Whenever I travel anywhere, I like to take a tour to get to know the place and all the popular areas. This tour was very informative and fun, our local guide Bilal did a great job and was super knowledgeable about the city of Ephesus. He also had some good jokes and kept us entertained! Would highly recommend this tour if you're traveling to Kusadasi, and ask for Bilal if you can.
We booked the tour to the city of Ephesus. Umut was our host for the day. He peppered the basic facts with fun information and even a few oddities. He has a wonderful personality, and he made the whole day better by being his delightful self. Highly recommended!
We visited many places and learned a lot more than we knew about the area because of our tour guide, who has an ample amount of knowledge about the history of Ephesus. I recommend this tour to anyone interested in learning about Ephesus' history.
The tours offer a mix of beautiful hidden gem locations, history, stories of the fascinating people who made an impact, and architecture. It's a fun and educational way to discover and explore, and it's delivered with enthusiasm and humor. Plus, you get a great walk.
Our tour guide was great! We enjoyed our lunch stop. The excursion through Ephesus was particularly special. Thank you for an awesome experience.
All our arrangements in Kusadasi were as expected, and the local guide we were assigned throughout our tour was accommodating and insightful in every way. I recommend this family when planning your tour to Ephesus.
Umut was an amazing guide!!! He kept our interest for 3 hours. I saw so many beautiful places and learned a lot in a fun and informative way. Everyone on the tour loved it!!
I had a great experience tour in Ephesus with Umut as our tour guide. From the very beginning, you could feel his passion for Ephesus — it was truly infectious! He was incredibly friendly and covered all parts of the town, keeping us engaged at all times and providing excellent travel tips. 100 percent recommended!
Highly recommend this tour. Experienced professional guide, with a sense of humor and respect for travelers. We really loved the tour and learned a lot!
This was an excellent guided tour, and Umut was a great guide. He took us on a route that went beyond the obvious city centre sights, allowing us to see areas that we would not have discovered otherwise. He provided a huge amount of information on a wide range of topics; he answered questions; he was relaxed and approachable; he used jokes and humour to supplement the factual stuff. I highly recommend Umut and this tour!
Umut was absolutely charming, friendly, and incredibly informative. He gave us a wonderful personal insight into Ephesus, making the experience both engaging and memorable. His knowledge of the area and warm personality truly brought the city’s history and culture to life. He showed us all the key sites with enthusiasm, making the tour feel so special. A lovely gentleman and a fantastic guide – highly recommended!
Umut did a fantastic job making me feel like you were living in the past from his historical accent. He is a lovely human who cares about his guests' safety as well as his city. This is a nice way to see the Country and learn some history about Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, etc. I think children would really enjoy this tour as Umut is performing the whole time while presenting the city to you in an interactive way.
Our guide was Umut. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He had a vast wealth of knowledge in Ephesus. Gave us tips on where to eat and drink. Great walk and a top person.
Utku was a great guide; we enjoyed ourselves so much with him. He shared lots of interesting facts and stories about Ephesus. We recommend this tour, especially with Utku! Very knowledgeable, humorous, amiable, and interesting, just what you need from a tour guide.
Bilal was a fantastic guide, funny and informative. Took us to some great spots, recommended places to visit, and food to try locally. Great experience. I didn’t want the tour to end!
Our tour guide, Umut, was so knowledgeable and a very lovely person. Showed us so many interesting places and provided interesting historical context as well.
Our guide, Umut, was awesome. His knowledge of Ephesus and its history was awe-inspiring, and I learned many things. He was able to respond to all our questions (which were numerous!), even though they were completely offscript. He was also invaluable in recommending places to visit, eat and drink (inexpensively) both within and outside the city. Completely enjoyed our time with him and highly recommend him.
The visit was excellent, especially because Pedro, our guide, made it very interesting and enjoyable. Without a doubt a great choice if you want to have a good experience in Ephesus on your own, in a familiar and well-cared-for environment.
Very interesting talk; it was a very pleasant experience
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