Ephesus Biblical Tour House Of The Virgin Mary And Ancient City

Tas was an amazing tour guide that we booked. He was very knowledgeable. We highly recommend him as a tour guide and the whole tour was amazing.

Mr. Tas was absolutely amazing! We learned so much history and he tailored everything to our needs. He was very patient with guests who had some walking difficulties and he was extremely responsive communicating with us. The tour was great, the rug demonstration was very informative and the lunch was delicious! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!

We returned to Ephesus and our guide Tas and driver Boss were superb. Initially we went to the museum and then lunch and then Ephesus. Tas was mindful of the safety of the group and by the time we arrived at Ephesus the rain had stopped and we had a wonderful tour, Tas was knowledgeable and able to respond to specific questions from the group. Highly recommended.

Our tour guide Tas was so knowledgable and friendly. It was truly one of our best tour experiences. It was just my husband and I and he was very flexible to do whatever we wanted. He knew all the best spots for pictures and then took them for us. I would highly recommend any tour with Tas.

Gokce was our guide today and she was amazing! We are a family of four with two young children and she was so helpful. Would recommend this tour to everyone. The lunch was so tasty and lots of different dishes to eat.

Gigi was an excellent guide. Very informative and made us feel like family. The food that was included with the tour was excellent and tasty! We would definitely recommend this tour and definitely ask for Gigi!

We had a great time touring Ephesus and it was very informative!

Our tour guide was phenomenal! She was very informative and let us set our own pace for everything. The restaurant included in the tour was delicious as well! Highly recommend!

We had a great experience with Gigi guiding us thru our tour of Ephesus. She was very knowledgeable and very welcoming, and easy to speak with.

Taz was very knowledgeable, friendly, everything you want in a guide. Book with him.

Gigi did a wonderful job on explaining the areas we visited we loved having a private tour and although areas were crowded she seemed to time the day out perfectly. The lunch location and carpet demo was nice. They are just not my style. Gigi and driver did a great job my family loved it! We loved Turkey!

Our guide Selin was amazing. She was professional, respectful, patient, and knowledgeable. She made the tour about us. I highly recommend Selin, Otti Travel, and Viator. We would absolutely use them again.

What an amazing day! Tas our guide was extraordinary!! We were able to tailor the trip just as we wanted. Visiting the Virgin House of Mary and attending Mass was especially meaningful. We all loved having a local lunch and learning about the rug weaving (so much so that I bought 2 rugs!!) Walking through the ancient ruins and learning so much history was fascinating as well! It was a beautiful and memorable day filled with history, culture and faith! Thanks Tas!!

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Turkiye. We were here for a week to include Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Ephesus. Our guide Tas gave us an amazing overview of the history of the area to include Biblical history. We visited the terrace houses, the temple of Artemis, ancient Ephesus area, and St. John’s Basilica. We had a full day, but actually could’ve spent more than a day here. Our driver, Boss, was kind and had a comfortable van for us. I would highly recommend this tour and appreciate the hospitality that was shown to us by the Turkish people. I felt safe the entire week we were here.

Our private tour of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, St. John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis was an absolute highlight of our travels, and my wife and I could not have been happier with the experience. The transportation provided by the tour operator was fantastic - prompt, clean, and highly comfortable throughout the day. What truly made this journey unforgettable, however, was our amazing tour guide, Senem. Since she lives in the area, her local knowledge is unmatched. She expertly timed our itinerary to avoid the massive crowds, ensuring we had a peaceful, unhurried experience at each historic site. Every stop felt perfectly paced, giving us ample time to marvel at the breathtaking ruins of the ancient city and absorb the sacred atmospheres of the religious sites without feeling rushed. We had specifically requested a tour focused on historical facts and biblical context, and Senem exceeded all our expectations by making Acts 18, 19, and 20 truly come alive. It was incredibly moving to walk in the footsteps of St. Paul, and it was clear that Senem put immense effort into preparing for our specific requests, effortlessly weaving deep theological history with rich archaeological data. Beyond her impressive wealth of knowledge, Senem is remarkably thoughtful, kind, and constantly went the extra mile to make us feel fully taken care of. We cannot recommend Senem and this tour operator highly enough to anyone looking for a deeply educational, flawlessly organized, and personally tailored experience in Ephesus.

Had a great time on this exclusive tour for me and husband. It was truly special visiting the sacred and historical sites. Our tour guide, Gokce/ Gigi was also amazing, helpful and she kept the tour interesting for us. Our driver Mehmet was equally friendly and a safe driver on the road too. Highly recommend!

I'm writing this review entirely on my own initiative, without being asked, because our guide truly deserves it. We had a wonderful experience on this tour of the House of the Virgin Mary and the Ancient City of Ephesus, and much of that is thanks to Gökçe Erkek. She was punctual, kind, attentive and extremely professional from start to finish. What impressed us most was her deep knowledge: she explained everything with real technical precision, from the history and architecture of the ancient city to the religious significance of the House of the Virgin Mary, and patiently answered all our questions. Thanks to her, we understood what we were seeing rather than just walking past ruins. We highly recommend this tour, and especially Gökçe, to anyone visiting this place who wants a meaningful, well-explained visit to Ephesus.

Zafer was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and personable. We loved the tour and lunch stop. Excellent food!

Impacting sites and history of aniciant cities and religious spots

Excellent… excellent…. Tour guide Gigi was at the top of her game! Excellent tour guide. The lunch was exceptional along with the setting.

Gigi was amazing!!!! . We enjoyed knowledge of her the country, and how she was so knowledgeable of biblical monuments. Her worm personality and welcoming smile!!! Thank you again Gigi. I look forward to touring with you again in the future.

Gigi was an awesome guide. She was prompt and met us exactly where she said she would be. She reviewed the itinerary and asked if it was still ok or if we wanted to make any changes. We had a rainy beginning so she was very conscious of the terrain - marble is very slippery. Gigi is very knowledgeable and a great conversationalist. We had a great day ending the tour with a delicious Turkish meal. Gigi made sure we knew how to get back on our ship before parting ways. Highly recommended the tour as well as Gigi. Awesome tour and guide.

Gigi was a fantastic guide! She was a wealth of knowledge about all parts of Ephesus. She met us at the port then walked us to the van. She then accompanied us to all the Ephesus sights explaining everything along the way! We ended the trip with a great Turkish dinner. I would highly recommend this tour and especially GiGi .

This was the absolute BEST tour we have done!! We were so much looking forward to this tour and it did not disappoint and was beyond our expectations!! The stops each allowed ample time to visit and learn the history. Everything was on top and both the driver and Tas were wonderful!! Tas is very knowledgable and is excited to share all he knows with you. Admission fees were included and made our entry very efficient. We would highly recommend taking this tour and with Tas!!

It was very busy, but our guide Melis made sure we bypassed all the crowds so we could enjoy the best sites.

Highly recommend the Ephesus Biblical tour. Our tour guide, Tass, was exceptional. He was extremely knowledgeable, funny, and fluent in multiple languages. Highly recommended!

Tass was exceptional. He was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. His Ephesus Biblical tour was the highlight of our trip! I would definitely recommend Tass as a tour guide if you visit any location in Turkey.

Highlight of our cruise. Selin was on time, very knowledgeable and went out of her way to ensure our day was absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend.

Outstanding! Faruk was amazing. In all our travels we never have had a tour guide that was as knowledgeable as Faruk. This is defintely a tour that you should take!!!!!Thank you Faruk. It was wonderful.

We enjoyed the biblical tour with Gigi today. We visited the house of Mary and the Basilica of St John The Baptist. We finished up the tour with the best Turkish meal and some shopping. Gigi was the best tour guide, she made it fun and very informative! I highly recommend this tour in Turkey!!!

What a wonderful experience we had with Tas. He is so knowledgeable about the area. Tas English was the best. We were 3 senior ladies & he guided us nicely & fixed a special meal for one of us. He is the best. I highly recommend him.

Mr Taş was a fantastic guide. Had extensive knowledge about Ephesus. He is Very very kind and made everybody smile, laugh and enjoy every minute. Couldn’t recommend Mr Taş any more!

Selin was a great tour guide for my Fiancée and I. Extremely knowledgeable and personable! Highly recommend booking with her. Burak is also a fantastic driver and got us to each location quickly and safely.

“Gigi” was great. So nice to have someone who knows the historical aspects of the sites. She was able to arrange the itinerary to minimize crowds/lines. The vehicle was spacious and comfortable.

Was an amazing experience. Tas was an excellent guide, he knows a lot, take the time to explain everything carefully. The driver was excellent too The lunch also have very good

Tas was an excellent tour guide, very friendly and kind. He was extremely patient with us when we were asking many questions and taking our time. He was a wealth of information and had answers for every question we had. It was an extremely informative tour as well as fun and very enjoyable! Thanks so much Tas, it was joy getting to know you!

The tour was amazing! Our guide, Tas, was incredibly welcoming from beginning to end. He was highly knowledgeable and provided an in-depth explanation of the history behind every site we visited. Additionally, the transportation was extremely comfortable, and the port pickup and drop-off were perfectly on schedule. We highly recommend Tas as your tour guide

We had a wonderful time on this tour! Our tour guide, Tas, was very knowledgeable and provided a wealth of information about Turkey and all the sites we visited. We were picked up in a van where Tas accompanied and guided us to and through all the sites. We visited the basilica of St. John, the house of Virgin Mary and Ephesus. We even visited a rug company where they went into great detail showing us how the rugs were meticulously made. The rugs were unbelievably gorgeous! Tas was our personal tour guide throughout and we were in great hands. He designed a tour for us that made efficient use of our time. Overall, we had an incredible time and would not hesitate to book Tas for other tours that he may provide in the future.

EXCELLENT!! Tas our tour guide was very welcoming from beginning to the end. He was able to answer all our questions and gave us detailed information about the history of the places we visited (St Johns Tomb , Ephesus and The Virgin Mary's House) The food was delicious and the transportation to and from Kusadasi cruise port was extremely comfortable. I highly recommend him as a tour guide on your next trip to Kusadasi

Gege very helpful and informative. We had good opportunities, best the queues vertically well organised and a nice lunch

Gigi was such an experienced guide, her knowledge was exceptional and she made our tour very interesting. Would definitely recommend her to future travelers

Tas was an amazing guide, very helpful, knowledgeable, accommodating to our needs, the lunch was yummy 😋 I went we my family and we all had a great day!

We had a fantastic time and the perfect host, Tas was amazing and so friendly and knowledgeable. Such a great trip.

Tas, you were the perfect guide! What an amazing day and experience we all had. Was wonderful! Highly recommend. Thanks, Cheryl

Amazing tour. Thank you so much. Had the best day. Love from us all. Sophie x

Tas was an amazing tour guide. His commentary along with the beautiful sights make a perfect combo for a tour.

Our tour guide Tas is knowledgeable and clear when sharing the history for the sights. He is patient and accomofative. Highly recommend him as an excellent guide

Very interesting tour of Ephesus, Mary’s House and St John’s Basilica. Excellent guide, well informed, great English, all very good.

Gigi was an exceptional guide! She attended college in the area and had an incredible knowledge of Ephesus and Turkish history. She answered every question we asked with confidence and explained everything in a way that was interesting and easy to understand. She was also super friendly, patient, and very accommodating throughout the tour. Her knowledge and personality made our visit to Ephesus truly memorable. We highly recommend Gigi!