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Our guide Güfte was amazing! Thanks to her our visit to Ephesus was the highlight of our 10 days trip. Without doubt I recommend her. We were very impressed with Ephesus and we learned a lot. It was really a very nice tour and we are grateful to Viator and specially to Güfte. Gracias a Viator y a nuestra conocedora y amable guía Güfte por tan maravillosa visita a Ephesus!

Excellent English speaking guide. Very knowledgeable of subject matter. Wanted to please our requests of places to visit and our physical limitations. Would recommend her to anyone

This tour was excellent. Gufte and Ayfer were guide and driver I would definitely recommend. We were met at the port. The day was easy and informative to such a historic destination.

We had a wonderful day with Gufte. It was not only her expert knowledge, but her kind, cheerful personality that made for a memorable day. She was also very flexible and patient when we received an unexpected message from home during our tour. We have done many tours on our travels over the years and this was absolutely top tier!

Our contact from Puerto Travel and our guide were amazing . Great follow to and very clear instructions . They picked us up from our cruise port in Kusadasi . Our guide Gufte was wonderful knowledgeable and accommodating

Highly recommend this tour , our guide Gufte was friendly informative and knowledgeable, we had a great day

The booking was so easy and they were very accommodating adding more family to the original group . They also were able to help us create a wonderful experience for our 83 year old mom who was not able to walk very much . Kufte our guide was so personable and knowledgeable . The driver took extra care of us even driving and walking with our mom to situate her in a comfortable place to sit . They went above and beyond . Most importantly the Kusadasi / Ephaesus tour was filled with so many cultural experiences . The archeological sites are in perfect condition and Kufte was able to give us so many insights and historical facts. We enjoyed our time so much that we will use the same company to organize our tour of Istanbul .

Our tour guide, Gufte, was outstanding. She was amazingly knowledgeable and easy going. She presented us with several options along the way without any pressure whatsoever. Highly recommend her.

It's well directed, with lots of interesting explanation along the way. Our tour guide was professional, courteous, caring, and fun!

The Ephesus tour was outstanding. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Convenient port pickup and return made the whole day hassle free.

Great experience with our tour guide Gufte! We had a great time and learned so much about Ephesus and Kusadasi.

Great day out at Ephesus and Virgin Mary house and our guide Gufte was excellent, she spoke English very well and was very knowledgeable about the places we visited and it was a pleasure to be in her company

We truly enjoyed the tour! Our tour guide Güfte is every attentive and knowledgeable. We got to learn rich details of the Ephesus Ancient City. It was an immersive trip into the ancient Greek/Roman time, which was the highlight. Besides, the timing and pace were well controlled, we didn't feel rushed but were able to efficiently navigate it. I'd highly recommend book the tour to Ephesus with this agency and have Güfte as your guide!

Ephesus is not to be missed. I’ve visited multiple times and there is always something new to see. Having a tour that started us at the top and picked us up at the bottom really helped make the day even more enjoyable. Our guide pointed out many highlights. I was surprised we weren’t advised or encouraged to visit the terrace houses, though. As it was a small group, the guide did his best to tailor to the wishes of the majority. As we were only two, we didn’t feel right requesting the offerings of the guide when the others just wanted to go back to the ship for lunch. This made the tour much shorter than we’d anticipated, so we were disappointed in that respect, but it’s out own fault for not speaking up. Maybe a bit more structure would ensure no one feels like they missed out on everything they thought they were getting.

We had a wonderful experience touring Ephesus! We were picked up in a comfortable, spacious Mercedes van with a separate driver, which allowed our guide, Hussain, to sit with us and share the history of the area as we traveled. He was very knowledgeable and made the experience so interesting. Ephesus was incredible, and the entire tour was comfortable, informative, and well organized. Highly recommend!

Beautiful Kusadasi! Can’t say enough about this. We had pick up at the port. The guide and driver were great. It was an air conditioned van! Lots of walking to be expected but we were not rushed and we walked into history past. Fascinating and highly recommended!

Derya was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The transportation was very comfortable and clean. I would highly recommend this tour.

Everything was on time and top notch! Our guide Octavian was very interesting and knowledgeable; he did great! Transportation arrangements were excellent! I would highly recommend this experience!

Our guide Derya was excellent. She shared information easily sometimes a little too much. She took us to a Turkish restaurant which was absolutely fabulous. She explained exactly what we were eating. The trip was just very good very well planned and I would do it again with the exact same guide she was very personal and professional the vehicle and the driver were awesome and everything was as advertised only better!!

Great guide. Knew where to go for best pics. Informative. Great price. Mercedes vehicle. Long day with great stories

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Güfte during our port visit to Kuşadası! She gave our family of six a private tour of the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Güfte met us directly at the port, where she and her driver had comfortable private transportation waiting for us. From the very beginning, everything was easy, organized, and stress-free. Güfte is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. She explained the history of each site in a fascinating and engaging way, while also helping us understand the importance of these places and the impact they have had on the world today. She really brought the history to life for our entire family. We especially appreciated how flexible and attentive she was. She adjusted the tour throughout the day based on our family’s interests, pace, and needs, making the experience feel truly personal rather than like a standard tour. Güfte came highly recommended by a friend, and she absolutely lived up to that recommendation! I would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Kuşadası and looking for a knowledgeable, personable, and professional private guide. Our day with her was unforgettable, and we are so grateful she helped our family experience the history and beauty of Türkiye!

Gufte was a wonderful tour guide, super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour very enjoyable. Unfortunately, the lunch restaurant was a big disappointment. The food was overpriced for the small portions and low quality, and it felt like a tourist ripoff. We enjoyed the tour and Gufte, but we would definitely recommend the company partner with a different restaurant.

We had an absolutely incredible experience touring Kusadasi and Ephesus today! Our guide Gufte was truly exceptional and made this one of the highlights of our trip to Turkey. From the very beginning, she was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly flexible. Rather than simply following a standard itinerary, she took the time to understand what we were interested in and personalized the entire day around us. We never felt rushed, and she was more than happy to adjust the schedule as we went, which made the experience feel relaxed and completely tailored to us. Her knowledge of the area and its history was fantastic. Gufte brought Ephesus to life with interesting stories and details while keeping everything engaging and enjoyable. She also gave us wonderful local recommendations and made sure we were comfortable and having a great time throughout the day. What really stood out was how genuinely invested she was in making our day special. It felt much more like spending the day with a knowledgeable local friend than being on a typical organized tour. If you are visiting Kusadasi or Ephesus, I cannot recommend her highly enough. Five stars doesn’t feel like enough! We would book with her again in a heartbeat. Thank you for giving us such a memorable day in Turkey! 🇹🇷❤️

What an AWESOME tour & our AMZING tour guide Gufte made it a memorable experience that we will cherish forever. We did not think we would enjoy touring Turkey, but it was a pleasant treat! The food was delicious & we learned so much about the history of Turkey!!

Fantastic tour with great tour guide. Learnt alot a out Ephesus and the Virgin Mary and life in those days. Only negative is stop at leather factory definitely not required

We are a group of 6 adults who did the Ephesus tour with Yunis. Booking was straightforward. Communication with the tour operator and guide was easy via WhatsApp. We knew what to expect and were kept informed. Pickup was right on time. The van was modern, comfortable and air conditioned. It ended up that we were the only group and Yunis made it feel just like a private tour, customizing the itinerary to match our preferences. Yunis was polished and professional, giving historical and local insights as we walked together through the whole site. We went in at the top gate, down the main street and Yunis pointed out the temples, fountains, houses and taverns. He showed us an active archeological dig, explaining how Ephesus was discovered and how much has been excavated. We saw the Library of Celsus, the amphitheater (that is actually a theatre because it is a semi circle - thanks Yunis!) and the new Ephesus experience museum. What a spectacular and awe inspiring place and what a treat to be guided by such a professional. Amazing!

Fantastic tour experience. Puerto Travel Kusadasi was brilliant communicating with us prior to the trip and accommodating when our cruise itinerary changed. Gufte our guide was so lovely and knowledgeable about Ephesus and the region. We highly recommend them.

Our tour guide was Güfte. She was amazing and I would personally recommend her. She speaks perfect English, has been a guide for over 13 years and is a local of Kusadasi. She is so knowledgeable and shared her wealth of expertise. We traveled in a comfortable air conditioned Mercedes van and the driver even provided us with ice water. There were opportunities to see cultural Turkish experiences and buy rugs, pottery and leather. Sadly we had no space in our luggage so didn’t get anything. There was no pressure and the experience was great. I would highly recommend and ask for Güfte!

Güfte was an incredible and very knowledgeable tour guide and showed me and my fiance an amazing time and took us all around the ancient city!

We had a wonderful private tour guided by Güfte, and we enjoyed the experience very much - it was initially planned as a small cruise group, but ended up as a family only affair. She was very knowledgeable and generous with historical and cultural information, efficient with scheduling, flexible with time and preferences, as well as very pleasant as a companion. We appreciate the attention to details of the tour organizers and we feel fortunate to have been paired with such a great guide. To thank you, we’ll recommend you to others interested to visit this beautiful region in Türkiye.

Great guide, and wonderful experience. Lunch provided was excellent.

Gufte was a wonderful tour guide! Very knowledgeable and personable! We ended up getting a private tour - just the three of us - in an air-conditioned very nice van. She took us to specialized places for us, too. Highly recommended!

Gufte was great as our guide. We were able to see House of Mary, the ruins of Ephesus, Ephesus museum, Temple of Artemis, a family owned pottery shop and a shopping center. She was great with explaining the history at each site and giving us as much time as we wanted to explore each area. Her communication was great on where to meet her and what items to bring with us. Other than the heat, it was a great experience!

Gufte was great as our guide. We were able to see House of Mary, the ruins of Ephesus, Ephesus museum, Temple of Artemis, a family owned pottery shop and a shopping center. She was great with explaining the history at each site and giving us as much time as we wanted to explore each area. Her communication was great on where to meet her and what items to bring with us. Other than the heat, it was a great experience!

The tour was great. Gufte was well informed and was willing to adjust her pace to our needs. Our tour price did not include admission to the sites, but it was a great value for being picked up at the cruise port in a comfortable van, driven around, and brought back to the ship over 6 hours later.

Our tour guide was fantastic. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept the tour going at a nice pace. It was a great experience.

This was a great way to see Ephesus- our lovely guide was very informative and spoke English well, I thoroughly enjoyed the day,

Had a wonderful time our tour guideGufgr was great. Saw some pretty cool ruins. They had a great movie experience very happy.

We had a little mix-up with our tour, we had friends on one and they were supposed to be with us so they were kind enough to take us all together with them getting no fee and the other getting to Keep the money from our tour. They were so fair and kind. Would highly recommend this company!

An amazing Tour with an amazing Tour Guide, Gufte! We had an amazing tour of Ephesus and Gufte share all her knowledge with us. She went over and above what was expected and also fitted in a tour of a Carpet Weaving School and a Turkish Delight Factory even though this was not part of the original tour! The Vehicle was New and extremely comfortable. Would highly recommend this tour!

Very exciting brilliant experience guide was local and very informative the bus was new and air conditioned

Our six-hour tour of Ephesus was an incredible experience, starting with our friendly guide, Hugo, who spoke both Spanish and English. It was very hot the day of our tour, so Hugo suggested we visit the ancient city early before the worst of the heat. While there we also visited the Terrace Houses, which required an extra entry fee. We then were taken to a leather manufacturer, where we experienced a runway show of leather jackets and a strong sales pitch to buy their products. We also were taken to a Turkish carpet factory, where we again were subjected to a strong sales pitch to purchase a carpet. After that we ate a traditional Turkish lunch, followed by a trip to the House of the Virgin Mary. Overall it was a great day of experiencing ancient Turkish history.

We had a wonderful day with Güfte! She was very knowledgeable and helped us understand the huge historical significance of everything we saw. We highly recommended this tour for anyone visiting Kuşadasi.

We had an absolutely wonderful time exploring Ephesus with Gufte, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. Her knowledge of the site was incredible, she brought the ancient city to life with fascinating stories and historical context that you’d never get from a guidebook. From the Library of Celsus to the Grand Theatre and the Terrace Houses, every stop was made richer by her insights. Beyond the expertise, Gufte was warm, patient, and genuinely enthusiastic, happy to answer all our questions and make sure everyone in the group felt included. She also paced the tour perfectly, giving us time to take photos and soak in the atmosphere without ever feeling rushed. If you’re visiting Ephesus, do yourself a favor and book Gufte. She made our trip truly memorable, and we left with a much deeper appreciation for one of the ancient world’s most remarkable places. Thank you, Gufte, for an unforgettable experience!

Pick up and drop off were easy. The Tour itself well organised. We had a mini-Bus to ourselves. The Guide was very good!

We used The Puerto Travel and our guide, Gufte was excellent and very knowledgeable. She was also very patient with my husband who has been having limited mobility issue. The hotel pick-up was punctual and was smooth. Having a small group of only 4 has made a difference. I recommend this travel company and the guide . I wouldn’t mind using them again in the future.

From start to finish our trip was wonderful we saw all the main sites and our tour guide gufte was amazing with her knowledge and was always happy to ask any questions. Our group was small so I think we got a better experience. We even got to go to a family pottery factory and a Turkish delight factory, which we didn't expect but another fab addition to the trip. Ephesus is must see for anyone and the highlight of the trip the library and see you the artimis statue at the end of the museum experience. We finished off at the temple of artimis a sad story to end on but wrap the trip up perfectly. Thank you to our guide gufte for walking us through the day

Communication from time of booking to drop off was wonderful! We left a few minutes late as cruise passengers were delayed getting off the ship but all's well that ends well! Derya gave great info while being very personable! Driver Ogun (sp might be wrong) was on the spot as needed and drove courteously. The carpet "school" stop was really educational and food was great-they even accommodated my food allergy! It was NOT a pushy sales experience which is always a turnoff! Great representation by the Turkish Min of Education & Tourism/Culture to a first time visitor! I def hope to come back!

Daria was fantastic! Very enthusiastic and such a lovely person! We toured in a very comfortable and immaculate Mercedes van which was always cooled when we returned (36C). I would highly recommend this tour! Picked us up and returned to cruise ship terminal on time. Enjoyed the lunch and carpet making experience.