Awful experience. Tour guide didn't show up, they sent us to a local travel agency (Kropki) where we had to pay an additional 50€ for less (didn't include lunch). 1h later, and we're still sat in the same place. Avoid - felt like a scam.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Fully Air-conditioned Brand new vehicle with Separate Driver
- professional biblical local tour guide
- WiFi on board
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
- Entrance of ephesus (40 Euro 46 usd )
- Lunch 15 Euro
- Kusadasi Port pickup and drop-off
- Parking Fees
- entrance of house of mary 15 euro 20 usd
Excludes
- personal expenses
- DRİNKS
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- This tour is exclusively for cruise ship passengers. Your guide will meet you inside Kusadasi Port holding a YEKMAN TRAVEL sign. Pickup and drop-off are at the port only; hotel, home, and other address pickups are not available.
Itinerary
The ancient city of Ephesus is the most beautiful and best preserved ancient city in the world, where ancient Greek and Roman culture is blended. During your Ephesus tour, our biblical professional local tour guide will accompany you with his historical and cultural knowledge while visiting the Odeon,the Temple of Emperor Domitian, the Gate of Hercules, the Fountain of Emperor Trajan, the Temple of Emperor Hadrian, the Celcus Library (the third largest library in the ancient world) and the world's most beautiful ancient theater with a capacity of 25 thousand.
You will have the opportunity to see the temple of Artemis, the goddess of fertility, family and hunting and this temple is one of the seven wonders of the world.
Turkish Weaving School Experience Discover the rich tradition of Turkish hand-woven carpets through an immersive cultural experience. Our program includes a guided introduction to traditional weaving techniques, the history of Anatolian rugs, and the unique craftsmanship behind each design. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch at the Carpet School, followed by a visit to the Weaving Workshop, where you can observe master weavers at work and learn about natural dyes, knotting techniques, and the creation process from start to finish. This experience offers a perfect blend of culture, education, and artistry—ideal for anyone interested in the timeless beauty of Turkish carpets.
Leather Craftsmanship in Selçuk, İzmir Discover the exceptional quality of Turkish leather at the renowned leather jacket workshops in Selçuk, İzmir. Known for their skilled craftsmanship and modern designs, these ateliers produce high-quality leather garments that attract leading fashion brands from around the world. Visitors can enjoy an impressive fashion show, showcasing elegant jackets and contemporary styles made from premium Turkish leather. With its combination of tradition, innovation, and superior materials, Turkey has become a preferred destination for global brands seeking excellence in leather production. Experience the artistry, precision, and creativity that make Turkish leather a true symbol of quality.
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana Evi), a historic pilgrimage site near Ephesus. Admission ticket is included in the tour price.
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Reviews
Great tour, our tour guide Hugo wants excelente, food was delicious and plenty, the logistics to visit every place was great so we found them not too crowded or hot.
This was an amazing experience. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The transport to and from Ephesus was comfortable and very clean. Lunch was delicious.
Excellent day, good communication and very informative.
Great tour! Give it a 5/5. Had a great time visiting Ephesus and the surrounding areas.
They have a personal driver and tour guide (Nico) who picked us up from the airport and dropped us off for we came for a day trip from Istanbul. Nico was very informative and knowledgeable which made the whole tour amazing.
We were 4 people with our tour guide Tahsin. Very professional, kind, flexible and caring. We have the choice on our tour and we stopped at places not planned. I recommend to everyone for they were on time and Tahsin very helpful and knowledgeable.
Devran was an amazing guide, and the tour was incredibly thorough, well organised, and informative. I really enjoyed the experience from start to finish.
Amazing Guide and very informative. Devran was very jolly and patiently went through all the attractions with us. Highly recommend.
Devron was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, made a great experience. Included a fashion show and carpet weaving tour! Highly recommend to anyone in Izmir for the first time
It was my mom’s & my first time visiting Turkey. As Christian’s we wanted to find a Biblical Tour in Ephesus (Selcuk). We were blown away by Devran’s knowledge in religious history of all religions & his knowledge in ancient history as we traveled through the old city of Ephesus. He cracked jokes with us & was very accommodating throughout the entire trip. I would highly recommend booking a private tour with Devran.
I highly recommend this trip with Devran. He went above and beyond to take special care of us and allowed us to see everything on our list. He gave us such interesting information on all the sights and was exceptionally fun at the same time. We visited Mary’s house, Ancient Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and St. John’s Basillica. We also saw a pottery demonstration, a rug making demonstration and visited a leather shop. We packed so much into one day. We came away tired but energized by our trip. I wanted to know about Ephesus from a biblical perspective and Devran shared some interesting insights. He was professional, informative and really fun.
Devran is a very knowledgeable and personable guide, host, and “ambassador” of Ephesus, of the local sights, of the culture, and the local artisans. We were tremendoubly impressed by the personal care and attention which we received. Before starting I was initially not interested in the secondary stops on the tour, but as it unfolded I was thoroughly delighted, and I was amazed by the quality and elaborate presentation of the delicious lunch of local cuisine which was provided. Amazing value and a most memorable experience for which we are truly grateful. Highest recommendation!!!
The kindest and nicest and most knowledgeable tour guide I have ever been on a tour with. He sent a picture of himself, was on time and took us to the best sites in the city. He kept us informed of our schedule and stops and gave us a lunch for kings. I would rate this tour a 10 out of 10. Everyone should always use Devran when booking ANY tour in Turkey. He went the extra mile with a private car and tour service.
The tour was fantastic. Great tour guide and driver. The transport was comfortable and air conditioned which was great. Standard buffet lunch provided and the tour group size is only small. Does include a trip to a pottery museum where you are shown the process of making traditional Turkish pottery, but this is still interesting, does not last too long and there is no pressure to buy anything. Overall would highly recommend this tour.
We loved the tour. The service of the guide and driver has been very good and the places it includes are spectacular. I recommend it 100%.
Octavio great guide, very happy for his work and explanation, I recommend the tour, in 5 hours he knew the most important.
Great tour and experience! Hugo (our guide) very friendly and attentive to what we needed to live a great experience. We were lucky that it didn't rain and it wasn't full so everything was perfect.
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