This experience was not only Excellent, but it was very comforting and knowledgeable. The wellness check on us dating around Turkey with our guide Seyhan was superb, excellent, marvelous, amazing!!! I would recommend anyone to not only introduce yourself to him, but also he is very knowledgeable and very patient and fun to be with. His professional Communication was key and was 100% given us on our vacation. Thank you again Seyhan for your hospitality, kindness and care. Until next time, please come to Kusadasi.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guiding
- Insurance
- Parking Fees
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees of Ephesus
- Entrance Fee of Virgin Mary House
- Entrance Fees of Turkish Bath(Prices vary depending on the hamam and massage packages you choose)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Our tour will start after our guide meets you at the KUSADASI CRUISE PORT or in the lobby of the hotels you are staying in (LISTED ONLY). Your guide will greet you with a sign with your name on it. ***FOR GUESTS STAYING AT THE HOTEL, ONLY LISTED HOTEL GUEST RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED.
Itinerary
EPHESUS is a visit to one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Ancient historians believed that Ephesus was founded by the Amazons, but now, it is believed to have been the Hittite city of Apasas. With your guide, you will see the Odeion, where the advisory council held its meetings, and the Roman Baths, as well as many other columns, monuments, and ruins, including the Celsus Library and the Grand Theater of Ephesus.(If entrance fees are to be paid in cash, Turkish lira is accepted. You can also pay by Visa Master card credit card.)
There is a small Byzantine church in the ruins of the Virgin Mary, which can be reached by passing the upper gate of the ancient city of Ephesus. It is believed that Mary, the mother of Jesus, lived and died here. The holy is respected and visited by Christians, healing is sought, and offerings are made.(If entrance fees are to be paid in cash, Turkish lira is accepted. You can also pay by Visa Master card credit card.)
After visiting the Ancient City of Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary, you will enjoy the traditional Turkish Bath.(If entrance fees are to be paid in cash, Turkish lira is accepted. You can also pay by Visa Master card credit card.)
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This was a wonderful experience. Sayhan, was an awesome guide with a wealth of knowledge and made the tour more meaningful and wonderful experience! Please tour with him!
Very knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed the tour to Ephesus, Turkish delight and Turkish carpet making. Would not have been as valuable without a guide.
Seher was an amazing tour guide and knows her history of Ephesus and Kusadasi! The entire tour of Ephesus, the food sampling and Turkish bath were well worth the cost
My family and I came to Kusadasi for a day and had an amazing time with Queen B. She had great energy from start to finish and had a ton of knowledge about Turkey, Kusadasi, and history in general. She knew the best spots and times for pictures so we got some great pictures. B was extremely flexible with our itinerary and took us to places we did not expect (in a good way). Our tour with Queen B has been the highlight of our cruise. My wife and I love to travel and plan to use B again for a tour in Istanbul. Amazing overall.
What a wonderful time we had today! Our guide Queen B was the best! She was very knowledgeable, friendly and very professional. I would definitely want her as our guide on our next visit here.
Efhesus was really amazing, the tour guide was very nice and gave us a lot of information and culture knowledge. I recommend it !!
Mel was exceptional! Two thumbs up. Excellent English, personable and educational! Highly recommend!!
Our tour guide and driver were amazing. The tour guide explained so much history. She also was good at getting to the monuments to beat the crowds. The food at the golden fringe was very fresh and had such good flavor. I also enjoyed the history of the carpet making.
Sude was an amazing tour guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable and was full of energy and had so much information about the places we went to visit with her. 1st class experience. AAA guide!
My family and I had an amazing experience in Turkey with Albert. We visited Mary’s House and mosque, and also got to know the Turkey’s carpet confectionery while enjoying a delicious lunch and a wonderful Turkish bath and massage afterwards. From beginning to end, Albert made our experience truly special. His hospitality, professionalism, kindness, and extensive knowledge were exceptional. He was attentive to our family’s needs, made us feel comfortable and welcome, and shared so much valuable information that made the experience even more meaningful. We truly appreciated the care and personal attention he gave us throughout the tour. I would definitely recommend Albert’s services to anyone visiting Turkey. If I return to Turkey in the future, I will absolutely contact Albert again for another memorable experience. Thank you, Albert, for your wonderful service and for helping make our family trip so special and unforgettable!
Seyhan was our tour guide- incredible. Nicest guy, super knowledgeable, very patient. Emre was our driver for the day- extremely nice, great driver. Couldn’t recommend these two any higher.
Seyhan was amazing as well as emre. Amazing tour. Very knowledgeable. Would definitely come back and use this tour again. Amazing.
Seher was amazing! Very informative, but very hospitable and friendly! She was the perfect guide, and made for an exciting day, where we could just explore and enjoy a day of history and culture!
Sehar was an amazing guide. Has so much knowledge about the history of Ephesus. The tour also gave us a look at the local customs which we greatly appreciated. Overall fanatastic experience and great hospitality
Our day in Ephesus was one of the highlights of our cruise , made even more memorable by our wonderful guide, Tugba. She was incredibly knowledgeable, not only about the history of Ephesus but also the stories, culture and current events that brought everything to life. Her explanations were engaging, clear and full of interesting details that made us appreciate the area so much more. We also thoroughly enjoyed the wider experience, from the leather fashion show and shopping to tasting fresh pomegranate juice, Turkish teas and Turkish delights. It was a lovely mix of history, culture, food and shopping, with enough variety to keep the day interesting and enjoyable. Tugba was warm, professional and very easy to engage with. She made the whole experience feel personal rather than simply like another tour.
It was a wonderful experience. The guide, Tugba was very pleasant and she made the tour a memorable experience
Tugba is a fantastic tour guide. It was a great experience in Ephesus
Tugba was a great tour guide and she had a lot of knowledge about the history of Ephesus where we visited.
Was a wonderful experience with Tugba
Interesting. Our guide Tugba was great, very informative, patient and friendly. We had an enjoyable visit.
What a great day! Our guide Albert was so knowledgeable and accommodating. It was filled with history and information on Türkiye, and even included a traditional rug making demonstration. Thanks again for a great day, Albert.
Albert was an amazing guide. He told us a lot about the history of Turkiye on the way to Ephesus, had good humour and was very patient, answering any questions we had. We thoroughly enjoyed the day out, visiting Ephesus and then the house of the Virgin Mary. Akon the driver was very good too, particularly with some of the narrow roads. Albert had a lot of knowledge about Ephesus and didn't rush us through like some guided tours.
Great Day trip, Albert was very friendly and informative. Would highly recommend visiting Ephesus. Akin was a good driver as well.
Alpert was an amazing guide! He was extremely knowledgeable about Ephesus and the surrounding area. Very hospitable and funny! Lots of great history about Türkiye!
Albert was a fantastic guide, his level of knowledge was outstanding and he ensured our day was enjoyable and at the pace we wanted.
Tugba was an amazing guide! She has a wealth of knowledge and insight into Esphasus and made the afternoon very special and enjoyable! She made sure we were comfortable and was able to answer all questions. Excellent job Tugba! It was a great experience!
A really well put together tour and our guide Tugba was superb. Would highly recommend.
Seher was a terrific guide. Great tour
Amazing day with our guide, Seyhan. He was very knowledgeable about the historical and archaeological sites we visited. He has us beat the rush from two cruise ships so we didn’t waste time standing in line. We were also educated on rug making, Turkish leather after having a sampling of Turkey dishes during lunch. We finished the day with the traditional Turkish bath and massage.
Amazing tour with Seyhan today. He showed us the House of Mary, Ephesus, and a traditional Turkish meal. Our extended to to making rugs and a leather store before hitting a Turkish bath. Fantastic day!
Our guide Seyham was fantastic. Friendly, very knowledgeable about the historic and commercial places we visited. I highly recommend him as a guide.
We really enjoyed our tour with Seyhan. good Massage with.zoolie and great experience with Seyhan.
B was absolutely wonderful. she took care of us. Took us exactly where we wanted to go. We had a great time definitely recommend
We had a wonderful experience in Turkey! Aleyna, our guide was so knowledgeable, energetic, and adaptable. We never felt rushed, but felt welcome! Thank you, Aleyna!!!
Our tour was great and Aleyna was amazing. She was very knowledgeable of the history of Ephesus and its impact on the ancient world. Her recommendations allowed us to be immersed in Turkish culture for a day. We highly recommend this tour and Aleyna as a tour guide.
Aleyna was the most fantastic tour guide. She ended up making Turkey our favorite day of the trip. The took us to so many wonderful places, lunch was delicious and we all got different items off of the stops that were unique.
Aleyna was an amazing tour guide. Recommend to all visitors.
Very interesting and knowledgible experience regarding ancient world history. Enver our tour guide is very good.
B was a great tour guide. She made our day a wonderful experience. Highly recommend her. She adapted to our changes and groups preferences.
Really great experience with a.first class guide in Hakan. We soaked up so much knowledge about Ephesus- (transfers were great) had a tasty lunch and then a fun Turkish bath and massage. Notably with only a day in Turkey - this represented a great opportunity to have a bit of local culture, food and relaxation. Would recommend!
The private tour to Ephesos was filled with a lot of highlights! Our guide Aleyna was wonderful, very friendly and attentive! She explained the historical important points of Ephesus and showed us everything you need to see! She also asks what you like to see, so very open for everyone! The lunch was typical and delicious, to see weaving a turkish carpet was really impressive and amazing! Everybody was very friendly at every location! The last highlight was the Hammam, we were totally relaxed and happy afterwards! Very recommended for cruise ship travellers!!
Aleyna was our guide, she was very attentive and kind, explained us everything about history, culture and local experiences that was unforgettable. We feel very safe and special. The car was comfortable and big with makes a difference in a hot day. All the stops were very interesting and we learned a lot. The food was also very taste. I recommend this tour 100%.
Albert was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Our Ephesus excursion with Oznur was wonderful! She is very knowledgeable, sweet, and accommodating. Despite our short time in port, we still managed to shop, enjoy delicious local food, and visit a craftsmanship workshop featuring carpentry and weaving. The ride was comfortable, and the ruins were fascinating. Ephesus is a beautiful city rich in history—I only wish we’d had more time to explore. Highly recommend this tour and Oznur as a guide!
Oznur did a great job! Highly recommend!
Oznur was amazing and very informative. Will definitely recommend her!!!
We had an incredible tour with our guide Seyhan. He was so friendly and knowledgeable and let us choose which sites we wanted to visit and made sure to get us back to our cruise ship port with plenty of time. I feel like we learned and saw so much in one day! I highly recommend this tour and hope we can visit again someday.
Amazing experience with Seher that I recommend to everyone who wants to make the most in the less time. We have visited the most valuable monuments here and we have visited places to know the Turkish culture, without been forced to buy anything. We have been comfortable all the time
Our experince was culturally rich, historically insightful, and full of traditional Turkish cusine. Great value for money. Our guide Seher was very friendly and took care of us very well. She took us to very hospitable and interesting Turkish locations. Both classic tourist spots and little known family businesses which gave us a more authentic Turkish experience.
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