Had a really good time with our guide Cem. He is very knowledgeable on all the places that we visited.
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What's Included
Includes
- Lunch
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
- Fully Air-Conditioned Private Vehicle
- Insurance
- Professional Tour Guide
Excludes
- Drinks
- Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue
- Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €
- Entrance fee of House of Virgin Mary 700 TRY
Departure & Return
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- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street.
The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.
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 the seven wonders of the world.
The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. The mosque is stuated in outskirts of the Ayasuluk Hills at Selcuk – Ephesus.
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.
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Reviews
Excellent day & very interesting guide with our host Aybi. Very patient, friendly & helpful. Lots of things to take in which Aybi explained to us all.
Really enjoyed this trip. Oscar our guide was super informative and happy to answer all of our questions. He took the time to learn our names too.
Our guide Oscar was extremely informative and efficient. There was nothing he didn’t know. The experience was carefully thought through, little waiting times. Lots of good experiences and a bonus lunch too. Our vehicle was very comfortable and spacious for travel. Overall an outstanding tour and unforgettable experience. Thank you
Ayvi was a great guide and easily switches between Russian & English , although she is Turkish. Good information and a lovely person . Trip was on time comfortable Mercedes minivan , great driver too! I enjoyed. Guided tour is necessary for Ephesus .
We had a wonderful day visiting the Ancient City of Ephesus, İsa Bey Mosque, and the House of the Virgin Mary. Our group consisted of four adults and two children, and we all really enjoyed the experience! A special thank you to our guide for making the tour interesting and enjoyable, and to our driver for a safe and comfortable journey. Everything was well organised, and we had a great time exploring these amazing historical places. Thank you for a fantastic experience! Highly recommended for families!
Yesim and Ossan were the best ! We have had the best possible tour of ephesus and yesim the tour guide was so nice , caring and knowledgable . then house of maria was great.
Excellent tour with highly experienced and educated professional guide Yesim. Visited Ephesus, Artemis temple and the House of Virgin Mary and received not only all possible information on the theme but also friendliness and kindness of our guide Yesim. The bus was comfortable and the driver very accurate. I received much more pleasant impressions than expected.
Incredible guide. The lady was super nice and explained everything very good. Even though it was raining, thanks to her the experience wasn’t less because it rained. It was a little crowded, but it wasn’t too bad luckily. It was very nice to see everything since i am a historic fan myself, its definitely good for people that are into roman and greek history.
We booked the trip through Sharexpress travel and our guide was called Aydı. She is really a professional who knows a lot and she could tell us a lot about the different places we visited. Recommended!
Absolutely insightful visit to Ephesus under the experienced & very knowledgeable guidance of Mermith from Turkey tours company.
Mehmet very knowledgeable about history! Excellent guide. Price included pick-up and lunch. Lunch was extremely good. Worth the price. Overall experience...excellent!
We had a great time, the tour included lots of interesting places to see, the guide Mehmet was great, provided us with many information, it was like a live lesson of history. Also, he has great sense of humor. The food was great, the driver was great, the only thing that was so and so was the visit to the leather shop, it was an interesting experience but I must admit I would have skip it. I highly recommend it. We paid 100 eur/person.
Mehmed and Hakkan were wonderfull. Pick up was punctual and easy. The tour was really informative and and Mehmed is a really funny and entertaining guy. He explained everything nicely, not a moment of boredom. He is very passionate and very gentle. It was soo much better than we expected. The food was good, lunch was in a buffet restaurant, local food. So worth it 👍🏽 regards from switzerland :)
Very informative tour, the guide was great it went on a bit longer than we expected. Glad we did it as Mehmet(the guide) was good himoured
Enjoyed every minute of the tour
We had a wonderful experience on the Ephesus Small Group Tour from Kusadasi/Selcuk. Everything was very well organized from start to finish, and our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the history of Ephesus really interesting and easy to understand. The tour was well paced, with plenty of time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the incredible ancient ruins. The pickup and meeting arrangements were also smooth and convenient. Overall, it was an excellent experience and very good value for money. We would definitely recommend the tour with Cem( sorry if I must pronounce your name)
We had a delightful day. It was a full day with a small group. Our guide was very informative.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and we had a full on day start to finish. The pickup was on time and very comfortable.
Cjada, was amazing! She was so passionate about the history that it shone through her retelling us about the ancient city & its people. She was happy to answer any questions we had as well as advising us about the shopping stalls and directing us towards the next step. She was like a teacher in the way she asked us questions to keep us engaged and interested. Overall the tour was great, we learned a lot about Ephesus.
Camal was excellent, extremely knowledgeable on the history of the area,region and nationally, the whole day was throughly enjoyable, we enjoyed lunch and free time at each site, he was very helpful and attentive ensuring all got to see and hear about everywhere we went
Cem told us A LOT about Turkije, verry interesting!!
Cemal, the guide was very knowledgeable and informative throughout the tour. He ensured we all knew where to meet up with him at various points throughout the trip. The driver and Cemal were very professional. I would highly recommend them. Fabulous day out!
Cemal was a friendly and informative guide. He kept a Good energy doing a long day of exploring.
We had a great trip today with Cemal who was pleasant and very knowledgeable about the trip to ephesus and Our Lady's house..a great day out..
Cemal was brilliant guide full of information for everything and very helpful
This was a fantastic way to see Ephesus and the surrounding sites, made even better by our guide Volga, who was sweet, warm, and clearly loved sharing the history of the area. She explained everything in a way that was genuinely interesting and fun rather than dry or overly academic, which made the whole day much more engaging. One thing worth noting: our group included a number of Russian speakers who didn't speak English, even though this was billed as an English-language tour. Volga speaks Russian and handled this gracefully, translating for both groups throughout the day. The downside was that this obviously ate into the time and depth of explanation any one group got, since she was essentially doing double duty. To her credit, she tried to balance it fairly, giving more time to English explanations since that was the tour's original designated language and the larger group, but it's worth knowing going in that this can happen and may dilute the experience somewhat if you're hoping for undivided attention in your own language. The itinerary took us to the House of the Virgin Mary first, before heading to Ephesus itself. In hindsight this was smart in one sense — we beat some of the crowds there — but it also meant the crowds at Ephesus were quite heavy by the time we arrived. We were there on a Sunday, so this may have partly been local weekend tourists rather than a reflection of the tour's general timing, but worth factoring in if you have flexibility on which day you book. The tour also includes a stop at a leather goods store, presented as a "fashion show," which is really a sales pitch for their leather products. I'd gone in aware this was likely a commission-based stop, and while I know some reviews online describe feeling pressured or scammed, I personally didn't feel that way — I ended up buying a leather jacket for $440, which felt like a reasonable deal at the time. Time will tell how it holds up, but I didn't feel deceived or pushed into it. Just go in with clear eyes about what that stop is, and don't feel obligated to buy anything if it's not for you. Overall, despite the shared-language logistics and leather store detour, this was a great tour. Volga's knowledge and warmth carried the day, and I left with a much richer understanding of Ephesus and its history. Recommended, especially if you go in knowing what to expect from the itinerary.
The guide was professzional. The tour was well planned. The town of Efesus was increadible. Really worth to visit. In conclusion it was a nice day!
Cerday was the best guide, great experience.
Ceyda was a great tour guide, very kind and knowledgeable! We really appreciated her!
Very easy to get along with the tour experience, informative guide, yeah it was coooool. I wasn’t going to go originally but I’m glad I did and didn’t expect so much value out of the trip. So it exceeded my expectations let’s say. Thank you very much!
Very nice experience with nice multi language group. Congratulations for the guide and for the driver « oh my captain, my captain »😉
I love this experience, our guide was wonderful
It was amazing experience with lots of well thought out planning by the guide and driver. The sightings were amazing and the guide was very knowledgeable. There were also some surprises that made the day feel even more complete and fun.
Bercay was a great guide. He was very interesting and informative. He had excellent historical and geographical knowledge. I was very impressed with having to visit to the ceramic and leather outlets. That wasn't mentioned in the blurb.
I have to say that it was one of the best tours that I have ever been on, what a brilliant experience! Our guide Berkay was amazing and very knowledgeable, we will be back again!!!
We had a wonderfull day with Berkay. He was such a good guide, really knows how to explain history and communicate with people. ı would recommend him for the future tours.
We had a wonderful experience visiting Ephesus with our 4-year-old son. 🏛️ The ancient city is absolutely beautiful and fascinating, and it was amazing to see so much history up close. Our son enjoyed the experience too, which was a lovely bonus! A special thank you to our guide, Oskar, who was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. He explained everything in an interesting and easy-to-understand way and made the whole visit enjoyable for both adults and our little one. We really appreciated his kindness and professionalism. Definitely a must-visit when staying in Kuşadası! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The trip was fun and chill, the guide was good and has a great way of telling stories about the history
Our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable and informative.
The guide was great with excellent knowledge and incredibly friendly. Having said that the stop off at a leather shop was not made clear at point of booking. This took the edge of what was otherwise a great day with lots of great sights accompanied by expert knowledge.
We had a great experience visiting Ephesus and the House of Mary, and our guide made the day truly special. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and explained everything so clearly, making the history come alive. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Ephesus
Aybike Was an absolutely fantastic guide! Totally recommend! Highly professional and friendly. Thanks Aybike!
Love the tour and the experience
Ephesus is very beautifull. The clothes nice but too expensive
Berkay was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable, friendly & very flexible with our preferences. Tour covered many highlights, although I’d be OK if the leather workshop was skipped.
Everything was top notch especially the tour guide Cayda was very professional, friendly and cooperative. Loved the experience and guidance given by her. Highly recommended.
Very Interesting, but the leather show/ prices are a joke.
Very interesting and complex excursion about Ephesus city and surroundings
Our guide was excellent.Driver and guide did good job together.We liked delight and leather place.Ceramic also good art and Cemal 10/10 guide and person
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