Private Ephesus And Turkish Bath Tour From Kusadasi Port

It was a wonderful day with the best experiences! Hakan Senyen is a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and made the experience wonderful!

Hakan was very attentive to our needs. The pick up was timely. He knew the best places to stop and take pictures, eat, and was incredibly informative about the history, culture, foods, government, and tourism of Turkey. When we return, we will hire him again. He made sure we were on time and always answered questions we had woth respect for our needs and Turkey. THANK YOU, HAKAN!!

Hakan was very well informed!!

Sibel was our tour guide, and she was amazing. Very knowledgeable, and did a very good job sharing the history in a way that helped you connect with it. I loved walking Ephesus where the Apostle Paul spent time on his third missionary journey. The Turkish bath was suggested by a friend who previously visited Turkey, and it did not disappoint. I recommended adding the massage. Sibel and the driver were very timely. The lunch provided was good and in a nice setting.

Amazing experience! Wonderful tour of ancient Ephesus with a wonderful tasty authentic Turkish lunch and ending with a Turkish bath and massage! So relaxing and our tour guide Sibel was amazing and informative and made the trip wonderful!

Deniz our guide was amazing!! The tour was absolutely perfect. Took us to Ephesus got us right in and gave us an overview and guided tour which was perfect in length.. We then went to where they make the Turkish rugs and learned how they made them. Lunch was fantastic! We ended with a Turkish bath and was absolutely superb. We highly recommend this tour!

Excellent tour, clean comfortable van. Very friendly tour guide Daviz.

Sybil was easily located righty off the ship. She walked us to the meeting spot where a comfortable air conditioned Mercedes was waiting. We were a party of 4 so we got basically a private tour. We made our way to Ephesus and toured the ruins. I’m not a history buff but she really made it interesting. We were also given time to visit the museum and/or shops etc. Next was the Turkish rug stop. I have to say the hands on tour/ display of rugs was totally amazing. We all admitted we were blown away with the time and talent it takes to make each rug. Then on to the Turkish bath. This was a very relaxing, interesting and amazing experience! Sybil was interesting and friendly and made us feel comfortable. Highly recommend!! Ty!

Alpern gave us the best tour! He was so knowledgeable about the ancient city of Ephesus, and he was enjoyable to be with. I didn’t know I would enjoy seeing these ruins as much as I did. Also, the Turkish bath was an experience that was enjoyable. My husband was hesitant, and didn’t love it as much as I did, but he has a fun story to tell ;)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Book this excursion! We had such an amazing day in Kusadasi and I would absolutely recommend this tour, especially if you’re visiting from a cruise ship. Getting picked up was a breeze. They stayed in communication with me from the moment I got off the ship, which made everything completely stress-free. The van was spotless, spacious, and very comfortable, and our driver did a perfect job getting us around safely all day. Our tour guide was AMAZING! Our first stop was Ephesus, where he walked us through everything and taught us so much about the history and what we were seeing. He was extremely knowledgeable and made the experience so much more interesting than just walking around on our own. He also took photos of us throughout the tour and did an amazing job — we ended up with some really great pictures! Admission to Ephesus is not included in the tour price, but we knew that before booking. You can easily pay with cash or card when you arrive. Our guide also provided us with water throughout the day and always showed us where the restrooms were whenever we needed one. After Ephesus, we went to the rug-making place and had a traditional Turkish lunch with our guide. This was actually one of my favorite parts because we were able to sit down together, talk, ask him anything we wanted about Turkey, and compare life in his country with ours. It made the experience feel much more personal. The rugs are definitely expensive, and there is absolutely no pressure or requirement to purchase one. However, I ended up buying a small silk rug that is unbelievably gorgeous. After seeing the quality and craftsmanship up close, you really cannot compare these rugs to the ones being sold around the cruise port. Next, we visited a leather shop. We didn’t purchase anything there, but if you’re into leather, they have a huge selection. Our final experience was the traditional Turkish bath. We also chose to add massages, which we LOVED, but you definitely don’t have to get one if you don’t want to. The Turkish bath itself lasted around 20–30 minutes and was such a unique experience to try while in Turkey. I brought a bathing suit and felt completely comfortable wearing it. At the end of the tour, they dropped us off right in front of the shopping area near the port, which was the perfect way to finish our day. We had plenty of time to shop and still made it back to the ship with plenty of time to spare. If you’re like me and have anxiety about getting back to the cruise ship on time, this is the excursion to book! I never felt rushed or worried about missing the ship. We were able to see and experience so much in one day, and having such an amazing guide and driver made the entire experience even better. 10/10 experience — I would absolutely book this tour again!

Cannot say enough good things about our experience with Smart Turkey Tours. My mom and I took a Mediterranean cruise and one port of call was Ephesus. I booked the Ephesus, Turkish Bath Tour and added the House of Virgin Mary stop. In conversation when deciding on our tour I shared my mother is elderly and walks with a cane but not mobility restricted. Our guide ensured every part of our trip was as accommodating & accessible as possible without missing out on the spectacular points as he mentioned. I highly recommend this company and specifically this tour to anyone as you still see all the highlights then end with an amazing Hammam Turkish bath. The entire experience was 10/10. Also our tour guide, Aytug, was phenomenal. I wanted an evil eye charm and he added a stop to a better quality store instead of the locals outside the Ephesus stop because the vendors sold as he put it “genuine fake”. I ended up with the perfect silver bracelet among a few other authentic Turkish items. Lastly, the timing of all the stops were perfect with minimal waiting!

We had the best day. The tour was great but our tour guide made the day. He was so knowledgeable and explained everything in a way we could understand. He had a very open personality and answered every question. Ozgur was amazing

My family and I had the best tour ever, best value ever too! Ismael well versed in local and historical knowledge! If I ever come back Id do it all over!

Celal was our tour guide & he was phenomenal. He was very efficient at getting us to Ephesus & extremely knowledgeable of the sites & history. Answered questions kindly & patiently. So personable & made our tour incredible. Thank you

Cell was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide

Ishmael was amazing. The experience is what’s far beyond my expectations. I can’t explain what I experienced in words. I recommend this tour for any and everyone it was amazing and I am truly thankful.

Our guide, Mehmet was awesome! Very personable and had a lot of knowledge about the area. I 100% recommend this tour.

Wonderful experience...we especially liked the Turkish Bath and massage.

Deniz was an amazing guide who took us through Ephesus, a local rug market and the Turkish bath. Very knowledgeable and engaging.

We loved our tour! They picked us up right from the port! Then we went to Ephesus city!!! Girka explained everything to us! Loved how flexible and kind they are! Then we went to a leather factory where we saw a little show displaying the products but we didn’t feel pressured to buy even tho we did! After that we had lunch in a beautiful garden and saw some Turkish rugs being handmade and lastly we boarded the bus back for the Turkish bath it was perfect day we missed the late afternoon heat! Would definitely recommend if your coming to kusadasi!

Tour guide talked with passion and love for the history

Great experience and the guide, Oscar, was fantastic. The ruins are amazing!

Deniz was wonderful! Excellent pick up. Great Ephesus tour. Very knowledgeable. Fantastic suggestions. Read our group well. Lunch was delicious and the Turkish bath is a must do!!

Great experience. Our guide Ercűment Őzden was full of information and very helpful.

We had a great time our guide was really good only wish we didn’t book with trip a deal who have been a complete disappointment

It was a wonderful day! We didn’t know what to expect & it was all a wonderful surprise. We got so much information at Ephesus - it was humbling. Lunch was great - so much food! And the Turkish bath was a perfect wrap to the day & a great start to our vacation. All 10/10

Gokche was an amazing tour guide! She was very informative, friendly, and so welcoming! She made us feel very welcome to Turkey, and can’t wait to visit Turkey for a longer trip and experience more! She took us to Fircha, a family owned pottery making shop. Bought beautiful pieces of art. Went to the Turkish baths, very relaxing and a great experience! I would definitely recommend her and this tour! Over 5 starts! Thank you!

Fantastic opportunity to experience local Turkish customs. The Turkish bath was something I would definitely do again. We took our 13 year old daughter and she enjoyed it too. The rug making was cooler than expected and our guide, Ismael was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and a delight to get to know. We had a wonderful day with him and our driver. They were both very accommodating.

Amazing tour! The best money can buy for the most unforgettable experience! Loved the history and culture. Loved the Turkish bath. So relaxing. ismain (our guide) was amazing! We will definitely hands down do this tour again! You won’t regret it!

Tour with Tugrul was well worth the time and money. Ephesus was extremely crowded, but Tugrul took us off the typical route, avoiding some of the crowds, and spent the time teaching us about history all whilst watching our steps on the slippery marble areas. From there we stopped for lunch and finally landed at a Turkish bathhouse. Bathhouse had a scrub, bubble wash, and light massage included. We decided to add on an extra massage as well which made the experience more relaxing after a long day in the sun! Would recommend this tour!

From pick up, to all the excursions. To the food, the hospitality. Everything was just spectacular!!! The driver, the tour guide. There are just not enough words to describe the experience. We were given historical information. We saw many different sites and gardens. Ate freshly prepared local food. They even made a cake for our friend's birthday! We experienced a Turkish bath. Witnessed an awesome presentation of leather coats and handmade rugs. ALLLL INCLUDED in the price we paid!!!! Just know that you will not be disappointed. It's an experience to have.

Great value. All day tour is great for cruise guests. Authentic food and Turkish bath! Gonestly, Our guide felt like a friend. 😊

We had an exceptional tour, stopping for Turkish delights, a farm to table lunch and wrapping up the day with Inda who gave me an amazing Turkish Bath Experience! Our guide Ismael was one of the best guides I have ever had.

I never knew I needed a Turkish Bath. It was EVERYTHING!!!!! Ismael was the best

Absolutely fantastic experience we would recommend to anyone visiting Ephesus. Safak is a phenomenal guide. Incredibly knowledgeable about the history, the sites, the country etc Loved learning about rugs at the family factory. The hammam was wonderful. A very different yet enjoyable relaxing experience. We highly recommend this tour!

The experience was so much fun and our guide Ibrahim Battal was fantastic he really made us feel like we were not tourists but family. Also it was my birthday and he specifically communicated with the lunch spot and got me a cake! His energy was also fantastic making the trip through Ephesus not one to forget! It was so cool to learn all about him and the wonderful country of Turkey! Would recommend

Ibrahim Battalion was our tour guide, and he was amazing! It was my son’s 18th bday and he did special things along the way for him, which made his day extra special. I couldn’t believe how kind and smart he was. We felt like VIP guests! Thank you so much!

Even better than the description suggests. Our guide was knowledgeable about all the details of the ancient city, which made the experience much richer. The duration was just right. We loved the brief introduction to Turkish carpet-making and a lovely Turkish lunch outside. Very memorable and highly recommended.

Even better than the description suggests. Our guide was knowledgeable about all the details of the ancient city, which made the experience much richer. The duration was just right. We loved the brief introduction to Turkish carpet-making and a lovely Turkish lunch outside. Very memorable and highly recommended.

Drivers & tour guide was wonderful. Expert English, pleasant and patient.

lovely day educational very sweet friendly guide

Gokhan was amazing the whole experience was wonderful. The bus was also like a little limo. The whole experience was so worth the money. Would have paid so much more for this kind of trip in the U.S.

We had an amazing day with Deniz in Ephesus! Deniz was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the history of Ephesus come alive with fascinating stories and insights. The tour was well-paced and gave us plenty of time to appreciate this incredible ancient site. Afterward, we enjoyed a Turkish rug-making demonstration, which was both interesting and impressive. It was fascinating to learn about the craftsmanship and tradition behind these beautiful handmade rugs. Lunch was delicious, featuring a variety of authentic local Turkish dishes that gave us a wonderful taste of the region's cuisine. The perfect ending to the day was a traditional Turkish hammam bath and massage. It was incredibly relaxing and left us feeling refreshed after a day of sightseeing. Everything was well organized, and Deniz ensured we had a memorable and enjoyable experience from start to finish. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Ephesus!

Excellent tour of a portion of Turkey I never knew existed. The Turkish bath is a must one in a lifetime experience.

Excellent tour! Selchuk was excellent. Knowledgeable, professional and entertaining. Tour and bath were fantastic!

Selcuk our guide was amazing. Very informative and moved at our pace. He tailored his information to our interests which was great with two daughters 18 & 22 along for the tour of the old city and Mother Mary’s home. Mehmet our driver was also great, friendly and prompt. Made sure he was visible always and got us to our points of interest on time and safely.

Our tour guide Selcuk was amazing! He was so informative about everything we saw and made it personal to himself and our family! The spa was amazing as well. Everyone was so friendly and cared to learn more about you. Would definitely recommend when coming to visit!

Selcuk was our tour guide and he was amazing! He shared lots of information within our tour and showed us the best picture spots. Overall it was a great experience and definitely recommend!