Turkey · ANCIENT SITES AND RUINS
Ephesus is the one everybody comes for, and its marble street is worth the heat. These 15 take in the Library of Celsus, the terraces at Hierapolis and the Lycian tombs, with entry tickets, guide arrangements and the shade situation spelled out.
Review of a private Kusadasi shore tour to Ephesus, the Virgin Mary’s House, and Artemis Temple with port pickup and return.
“Private tour, they did what we wanted as I was very limited with my bad knee, knee brace and a rollator walker.”
Review of the Kusadasi Ephesus shore excursion with Mary's House, tickets, Turkish lunch, port pickup, guides, timing, and shopping stops.
“This is a nice excursion, and Meti is a knowledgeable guide. However, you should be aware that the second half of the trip is a “forced” shopping visit to carpet and leather makers. While the products are high quality, it is awkward for those who just thought they were going to some ancient ruins.”
Review of a private Ephesus shore tour from Kusadasi with a licensed guide, flexible stops, optional lunch, and guaranteed return to your ship.
“We came in on the Norwegian viva and booked this private tour to Ephasis and St John’s church. Fatima was our guide and man did We strike gold by getting her. Her knowledge was incredibly impressive. We asked if she knew anything about the biblical history and she wowed us with her knowledge. She was the best tour guide we’ve ever had. We learned so much. It was easy to find them coming off the ship, the transportation was very clean and on time and overall, it was an amazing experience. I would highly recommend this tour company . Iglesias tour turkey is the best! Do not miss it. More…”
Explore Ephesus, Mary’s House, and Artemis with a licensed guide, included entry fees, air-conditioned transport, and port return.
“Our guide Emre was extremely knowledgeable and not only gave us an education on Ephesus and the House of Mary but also on Turkey and the area as a whole. He even has a degree in archeology and was able to be very intricate in explaining the excavation and restoration process. He gave us time to wander and take photos and was very kind with a great sense of humor. The van was clean with air conditioning! This tour was a 10 out of 10.”
Review of Antalya’s Pamukkale and Hierapolis day tour, with travertines, ancient ruins, lunch, transport, guide tips, and Cleopatra Pool updates.
“It wasn't until the trip had started that we found out that one of the three places to Visit (Cleopatra's pool, and the main point of going) was closed. This meant that we spent a full three hours at Pamukkale with very little shade. It also took almost 6 hours to get there by the time we had rest stops and lunch. I know it isn't the fault of the tour company, but the roads are dreadful so strap yourself in for a bumpy ride. I also wasn't impressed that the minivan ran out of water before we reached our destination.”
Review of a private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi, with flexible sightseeing, local guides, port pickup, and on-time return.
“Hakan, the guide, is very knowledgeable and good. I enjoyed the trip very much. He organized the attractions with the intention of minimizing the time to line up. He took us to a nice local place for a reasonably priced lunch.”
Review of the Antalya and Kemer Pamukkale tour, with Hierapolis, Cleopatra Pools, lunch, guide tips, timing, and honest value advice.
“The trip was amazing. Even though the journey is long, it’s absolutely breathtaking and we enjoyed the journey itself. It was my second time in Pamukkale and I must say that Levent was great guide. He went to Hierapolis with us to explain us a bit about history. We had enough free time to explore city or enjoyed the terraces. Overall everything was great and I would definitely recommend the trip. Levent as a guide and Jaffar as a driver are amazing positive duo. Thank you guys.”
Review of a Kusadasi shore tour to Ephesus, Mary's House, and Artemis, with port transfers, tickets, local guides, and cruise-safe timing.
“We came in on the Carnival Miracle. Fatima provided a personalized, informative and unique perspective tour of Ephesus, Mary's House and local culture. The communication from start to finish was great. We got back to the port in time as well. I highly recommend!!!”
Explore Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and Mary’s House from Kusadasi with private transfers, lunch, and a flexible guide.
“Mel was the best tour guide ever! She spoke perfect english, was super helpful and informative. She even customized our tour so we could spend more time at the sites we were most interested in. The food and shopping experiences were top notch! And her personality was just a treat for us to experience. Honestly we felt like best friends by the end of the tour.”
Review of the Antalya to Pamukkale day trip, covering Hierapolis, travertines, meals, transport, costs, guides, and practical tips.
“First of all, I truly enjoyed the amazing natural phenomenon in Pamukkale and the ancient town of Hierapolis—both are must-sees at least once in a lifetime. Our guide, Apo, was a nice guy—agreeable, humorous, and helpful. He gave us great suggestions for how to spend the free 3 hours, which made the experience even better. The lunch was also a highlight: the food was well-cooked and very tasty. However, I was a bit confused about the breakfast situation. I didn't understand (my mistake) that it wasn't included. Besides the fried eggs—which I knowingly paid for—I also helped myself to some butter, jam (20–30 grams each), and three salad leaves, which…”
Explore Ephesus, Mary’s House, and the Temple of Artemis on a flexible private shore tour with an on-time cruise return.
“Amazing tour with Ozzy and Halil who took us all over Ephesus tour, Virgine Mary’s house, Fashion show and so on. Many thanks for all the explanation, was very complete”
Explore Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis from Kusadasi Port with entry tickets, lunch, a local guide, and guaranteed return to your ship.
“Excellent pre-trip communication with tour operator and we easily found the tour guide after getting off our ship. There was good communication between the guide and the driver- who always appeared to pick us yo when we were finished at a stop - no waiting!”
Explore Ephesus, the Virgin Mary House, and Artemis Temple on a five-hour Kusadasi cruise tour with lunch and a small group guide.
“Our guide was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and funny. One of my favorite experiences. She helped introduce the culture and showed just how amazing Ephesus is. I will be returning to Ephesus. Because of my experience with Melike.”
Review of Antalya’s Pamukkale and Hierapolis day tour, with transport, hot springs, lunch, guide quality, costs, and practical tips.
“This is a must do tour in Turkey as it takes you to famous Pamukkale thermal pools and I highly suggest to take a dip as not only that it’s good for the health, it does heal your skin and makes it smoother immediately after! The tour was smooth and our driver and guide Ercan were really accommodating and helpful, we had a great time! Highly recommended!”
Review of the Ephesus tour from Izmir, covering ancient ruins, lunch, Temple of Artemis, guides, shopping stops, timing, and value.
“This was such a great experience! I’m so glad I went and so glad I had Alpi as my guide! The tour was so enriched and enhanced with his extensive knowledge of Ephesus but also of the history of Turkey! The tour went very smoothly and Ephesus was 100%worth it to see! Highly recommend this tour!”
The coast, the caves, the old stones and the bazaars.
