On the meeting time our professional tour guide welcome you from the port, your first destination will be house of mother Mary which is very important place for Christian believers. We will head to Selçuk town. Upon arrival, we are going to explore the grounds of the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the final resting place of Mary, the mother of Jesus. We are gonna visit the small chapel on the site, where you can offer prayers or reflect in the peaceful surroundings. Then take time to explore the interior of the house, which has been restored and contains a small altar and various religious artifacts. After your visit, take a moment to appreciate the serene beauty of the surrounding natural landscape.
Explore Ephesus Ancient City with your licensed guide and shared group of no more than 10 guests. Walk along the ancient streets and discover Roman architecture and daily life. The Library of Celsus and Great Theatre listed below are highlights within the Ephesus visit, not separate attractions requiring additional entrance tickets. The Ephesus entrance ticket is not included in the tour price.
See the celebrated facade of the Library of Celsus with your guide and enjoy time for photographs. This stop is part of your visit inside Ephesus Ancient City. It does not require a separate entrance ticket beyond the Ephesus admission, which is not included in the tour price.
Discover the Great Theatre with your licensed guide and learn about public life and entertainment in ancient Ephesus. This stop is part of the Ephesus Ancient City visit, not an additional excursion. No separate theatre ticket is required beyond Ephesus admission, which is not included in the tour price.
Immerse yourself in the heart of ancient civilization at the Ephesus Museum, a treasure trove of antiquity nestled in the modern town of Selçuk. This enlightening visit offers a closer look at the artifacts unearthed from the Ephesus ruins, each piece narrating its own story of the past. From the intricate statues of Artemis to the delicate frescoes and mosaics, the museum showcases the splendor and daily life of one of the most influential cities of the ancient world. Witness the famed Gladiator Room, revealing the life and combat of Ephesus' gladiators, or marvel at the exquisite Jewelry Room, displaying the luxury and craftsmanship of ancient times. Our visit to the Ephesus Museum promises a journey through time, where history comes alive, offering insights into the cultural, artistic, and religious practices of the ancient Ephesians. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of history, art, and archaeology.
Our journey through Ephesus' ancient marvels culminates in a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the illustrious Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Here, we'll immerse ourselves in the awe-inspiring legacy of this sacred site, marveling at its historical significance and the tales of devotion and artistry it harbors. As we explore the remnants of this once-majestic temple, we'll connect with the ancient civilizations that walked these grounds, leaving with a profound appreciation for the enduring splendor and mystique of Ephesus. Join us for this unforgettable exploration, where history comes alive in the most spectacular fashion.
We had the best guide who had a lot of knowledge. We really enjoyed it! We did however not appreciate the stop at the carpet shop… They had beautiful carpets but not something I budgeted for or wanted.
This was an awesome experience!! Dervan did an awesome job!! Very informative!! We loved seeing how the rugs are made!
Nico was an awesome tour guide. We definitely had a great experience. He was very personable. We had a great time. Highly recommend!
Nico was a great tour guide. We had a wonderful time exploring different parts of Turkey. It was my first time here and will for sure be back.
Nico was awesome! Thank you for making our first experience in Turkey amazing! He’s very educated on the history and culture!
Nico was an awesome tour guide. He took us to all the best places. He was extremely knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions.
The tour was great and our guide was super knowledgeable. The tour went at our pace and was customized as we went throughout the day. We added a stop and was able to see everything we wanted. Highly recommended.
We paid the amount in full before our cruise debarked. The company stated our name would be on a card outside. It was not. It also stated it would pick us up at 7am. When I called, I was told to wait at the Starbucks… a 5 minute walk. The lady showed up at 740am. From there she kept stating we were “rushed” to the sites. We cut our time short and didn’t do the carpet presentation. This was later turned into “that’s where we would have fed you” when we stated lunch wasn’t provided as shown in the trip. We went to all the sites and were provided a brief overview. Not very indept but it was okay. We were dropped back off at our ship. Before we boarded, the lady came running saying we owed 220 euro for the entrance fees. We pulled up the booking and although it does state “entrance fees” for 1 location, it was not for 220 euro. Additionally, she wouldn’t take no for an answer and told security not to let us through without paying. We firmly believe this is a scam company and do not recommend it to anyone!! Pay the extra for other companies who work with the cruise.
We did tour today of Ephesus with Melahat(Tour Guide) and she was amazing.She took her time to explain everything to us in detail and awnsered all our questions .She really made our experience very enjoyable and would definitely use Mel again next time we visit Turkey 🇹🇷.
Mel was the best guide! She made our day and customized EVERYTHING! Ask for Mel!!!! She is so friendly and knowledgable !!
Very interesting tour and our guide was the best, very knowledgeable . I really enjoy the tour. The lunch was good , this had a stop at a carpet and clay shop very interesting also.
Ahmet was amazing! Very knowledgeable and took his time explaining all of the sites. He also takes the best pictures. We would highly recommend this tour.
Kusadasi stole my heart. We had a late booking but he took us in with an extra charge . He’s very friendly and knowledgeable of the tour. It’s worthy your money. Will go back again .
Devran is the absolute best. He and the driver made sure we were in good hands, got to sites at the best possible times, provided the most refreshing water and made sure we had the best photos. We learned so much and would recommend for anyone interested in Christian or Muslim history/culture. Devran provided the best insights. The tour allowed us to experience the rug and pottery schools/industry. The lunch was one to write home about. They were incredibly time conscious to make sure we didn't miss our ship. Highly recommend.
I literally called them the day of. Our boat had docked and I wanted to do a quick tour not some four hour excursion. Within 15 minutes he confirmed he could be there sent us a luxury Mercedes stretched limo bus and a private tour guide along with the Driver. The tour guide Nessim shortened the tours just to what we wanted and guided us around all the crowds, even though there were two massive cruise ships at dock. We didn’t wait longer than five minutes for anything and they took us out to lunch afterward and I gotta be honest. I’m used to excursion lunches being horrible. This lunch was so authentic right in the middle of a beautiful countryside with excellent food and a beautiful carpet museum that’s part of the ministry of education that sponsors the art amongst 6000 different locals. Just a phenomenal time! I cannot recommend them high enough! An absolute must!!!!
It was a great tour!!! Saw all of the things we wanted and Necdet was very informative on the history of Ephesus!!! The food was fun to try!
We would highly recommend touring with this company. Our guide, Devron, was very informative and accommodating. In addition to our tours he stopped for local coffees and sweets. Our day in Turkey was so enjoyable.
This was a fantastic tour led by Devran and his team. We visited Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, the House of the Virgin Mary, and local shops to learn how to make ceramic pots and Turkish carpets. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind, and accommodating. My sons (10 and 17) loved it. I highly recommend it.
This was a fantastic tour. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to visit Ephesus or looking for a great Turkish experience
Devran was an amazing tour guide. He's very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was exciting with beautiful scenic views and interesting places to visit.
Devran our guide was amazing.. very knowledgeable and explained everything for us. We went to all of the sites and ephesus was amazing especially with Devran explaining the history for us.
Outstanding! Extremely knowledgeable of the local history, well spoken English and professional. Also worth mentioning is that when we stopped to eat at a restaurant, he analyzed our bill and found that we were overcharged. Immediately took action and let the restaurant manager know speaking the local language. Just looking out for all of us each step of the tour with safe tips and advice. Thank you for making it an unforgettable trip to Kusadasi.
This was such an amazing and rewarding experience . Devran is a great guide and brings so much to the tour and I highly recommend going with him.
Reservations were last minute but were easy and reasonably priced. Communications with service quick. Our guide Devran was polite, professional and very thorough. Recommended.
My favorite guide and tour ai have ever taken. It was A-1 service. Private car and Guide assistance and pickup. The guide and driver went the extra mile to make this experience memorable! 10 service!!!
Devran was an amazing, knowledgeable, and charismatic tour guide that you feel was your good friend just five minutes after meeting him. He was very polite, attentive, and informative throughout the entire tour, but still allowed time for self exploration of the site and for photos. If you do lunch, it's fantastic!
The views were incredible and Devran was an amazing guide!! A wealth of knowledge about Ephesian history. And he was very personable and down-to-earth. Would absolutely request him if I came back and recommend him to anyone!
DEVRAN was a wonderful guide. Very kind and knowledgeable. Very hot in June but he had us take our time. Lunch was delicious. Highly recommended.
Myself and my boyfriend were very impressed with the tour that our guide Devran provided! We had booked a small group tour, however the other couple that had booked onto the same tour upgraded to a private tour, so it ended up just being the two of us. We were picked up at 9:30am from our hotel and the shuttle that transported us to each site was very comfortable, had air-conditioning and bottles of water. We went to the Artemis Temple first, followed by a stop at a family-owned pottery business, where we had a demonstration and tour. The tour guide did say that we weren’t obliged to buy any products, however I did feel inclined to buy a little bowl as the staff were friendly and offered us a selection of teas, and the pottery products were very pretty. We then went to the House of the Virgin Mary and main Ephesus sites. Devran explained the history in depth and then allowed us to explore by ourselves for a few minutes. Note that entry to sites is not included in this booking - 400TL entry for House of Virgin Mary and 1,410TL for Ephesus. Lunch was included in our tour. The restaurant that we were taken to provided a standard buffet. Note that drinks are not included and are at an extra cost. We arrived back at our hotel at around 2:30pm. Overall I was positively impressed by this tour. Great value for money and would 100% recommend.
Great tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide! Devran took great care of our tour group the entire day, making sure we enjoyed our time, got all the photos we wanted and made sure we were comfortable throughout the hot day. The stop for lunch was also delicious!
Devran was awesome! He is very knowledgeable about the history and area. We had the best time, and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Davran was the best tour guide we had on our cruise stop in Turkey. He was punctual, funny and detailed. The information he provided was very informational but not overbearing like our prior tour guides. He was able to accommodate us last minute and forever indebted.
Devran was an amazing tour guide !! Funny and very knowledgeable! He was super punctual and responsive to every question ! Our group was 8 people I loved having him to ourselves 🥰🥰 . A must to experience! Thank you Devran !
The sights, the sounds, the people, the culture. The land and wind, all absolutely gorgeous. Very big thanks to our tour guide: Devran
Devran is friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of Ephesus! The rug making center was amazing to watch and the food was really good. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Devran was helpful . We went to emphasis and Virgin Mary’s house. He Took us to all the places we ask him to take us . He was patient, helpful, and great information provided. I will recommend him to all my friends and family.
recommended Davran as you tour guide ..he did Did a good job with knowledge of the history of ismer.. we can't wait to have him tomorrow for New indvanture
as a family of four we are just back ftom our tour, and it was absolutely brilliant!!! devran is so very polite and has a brilliant amount of knowledge!!! the food on our lunch stop was also extremely nice!!! i would honestly recommend a tour with devran for families of all ages (we had our teenage son with us aswell as my 70 year old mum) and everyone had a great time!!! thank you :-)
A fantastic tour, our guide was very welcoming and knowledgeable. He allowed us to go at our own pace and made the whole day easy and enjoyable even giving us tips on places to shop and visit whilst we were in port. We rate him much better than any cruise line excursion. He makes us want to visit Turkey again!
Devron was a wonderful guide. He was waiting at the port with a sign with our name in big letters. He was happy to see us and off we went. He was willing to discuss any subject that was brought up on the drive to our tour. We talked about politics and socioeconomic issues and he was very eager to learn about these issues from our perspective as well. Very pleasant conversation. He was very knowledgeable about the subject matter and answered questions and gave us time to take pictures and he took pictures for us a well. It came a downpour during our second stop and he made the best of it until it stopped raining then resumed the tour. He catered to our limitations and rerouted the tour as necessary. He even helped us find some Tobasco Sauce type spice for my husband's eggs while on the ship! We highly recommend Devron, we had a very nice day tour with him and his wonderful driver!
Awesome tour guide, he was very friendly and helpful. He made sure my aunt that is 70 years old was able to see all the highlights l. We had an amazing time. Thanks again!
We had a great day at ephesus... Devron was a very kind and gentle guide and explained so many things and made us experience ephesus in a very deep level... We really enjoyed it and i would recommend anyone to go on a tour with Devron... I definately hope ill come back to Turkey and will definitely do some more tours with this agency... Everything was well arranged.. I dont have any negative points👌 excellent
İt was very nice Trip. thank you Devran you are very helpfull and friendly to us Thank you for everything
It was a perfect day. It was very happy for me to get to know you. The places visited are unforgettable historical marvels and it was very nice to listen to these moments with you. Thank you very much and see you again.
Our tour guy dervan was great and funny helpful knowledgeable he answered all our questions and he stay with us at the airport to make sure we are ok and we like to go back to see him again thank you for everything
Dicle was a magnificent guide for all of Ephesus! The tour was supposed to take 4 to 6 hours and it took us 8 hours! Ephesus, the Basilica of St. John, the House of Mary, the carpets and the leather! I highly recommend her!
Very good guide (Dicle) and driver (Mete)
A very interesting tour with Melisa, a great guide that with great sympathy has taken us to know the most important places in the area: the house of the virgin Mary, Ephesus and Artemis. Lunch was included, it was hearty and very good. It has also taken us to see how carpets are made, if you want to buy otherwise, not and fur clothes with model passes included. Highly recommended this excursion, thank you Melisa!!!
Melisa has been our guide, a very nice girl who has made us a perfect visit. It's been very nice. Thank you so much!!!
The trip in to Ephesus was great fun! Detailed explanation with jokes and lots of anecdotes. Highly recommended!
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