Private Tours of Ephesus and Western Turkey with the best local licensed tour guides. Private Shore Excursions from Kusadasi Port. Private Tour Guide Services for Ephesus. Ephesus Walking Tours. Private Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi, Selcuk, Izmir, Alacati, Cesme, Sirince, Pamukkale Hotels and Izmir Airport

Private Tours of Ephesus and Western Turkey with the best local licensed tour guides. Private Shore Excursions from Kusadasi Port. Private Tour Guide Services for Ephesus. Ephesus Walking Tours. Private Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi, Selcuk, Izmir, Alacati, Cesme, Sirince, Pamukkale Hotels and Izmir Airport

Discover Ephesus and Top Destinations in Western Turkey with an expert tour guide and a TripAdvisor Winner for 15 consecutive years.

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Trip from Kusadasi to Dalyan


This week with my wife Ezgi we spent two wonderful days in Dalyan. It takes 3.5 hours one way from Kusadasi to Dalyan driving through Aydin City Center, Cine, Gokova Bay, Koycegiz...

Dalyan is a unique site. You do not really feel like being in Turkey but somewhere in Amazons. Breathtaking king tombs of Royal Lycian Kings carved into rocky hills. Dalyan houses the ancient Lycian city of Kaunos. Today Dalyan is a popular tourist town but not spoiled unlike many others like Kusadasi. You may enjoy great walks by the lake. It is located between two popular resort towns Marmaris and Fethiye. Nearby Iztuzu beach is a protected area for caretta caretta turtles (loggerhead sea turtle). Turtles are the symbols for Dalyan. With the river boats it is possible to see the turtles. On the way to Iztuzu beach your river boat will meander through bushes and 4th century BC Lycian King tombs.

Recommended for travellers:
- Lunch by one of the riverside restaurants. The area is known with blue crabs.
- Visit the ancient city of Kaunos. From town center there are shared river boats which will take you to the ancient city of Kaunos.
- Visit Iztuzu beach. Enjoy a great swim at the clear waters of this beach. Watchout turtle eggs and crabs.
- There is a mud bath opportunity but I do not really recommend it. It is stinky. It is the same mud thousands of people go in.

Recommended Hotel to Stay in Dalyan:
We stayed in BC Spa Hotel in Dalyan. We made our hotel booking throughbooking.com. We truely enjoyed our stay in BC Spa Hotel which is in walking distance to Dalyan town center. Right outside the hotel there is a beautiful walking track where we enjoyed a walk at knight by the Koycegiz river. We recommend BC Spa Hotel for travellers.
Make sure you add Dalyan stop during your tour to Turkey. This is a must see site. For more information, hotel recommendations and transport enquiries please do not hesitate contact me
Below please find some pictures of our trip to Dalyan:
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Comentarios de nuestros clientes de nuestra excursión privada a Éfeso

A continuación encontrará una revisión de cliente para nuestra excursion privada a Efeso. Servimos a estos clientes el 1 de diciembre. Llegaron al puerto de Izmir con Norwegian Jade.
Gracias a nuestro guia , pudimos disfrutar de una visita a Efeso y a la casa de la Virgen María
con todos los detalles de la historia bien contadas y amenas.
Un 10 para Compañía y especialmente para nuestro guia Sr. Ender que hablaba correctamente
español . Gracias
Para obtener más información sobre nuestras excursiones privadas a Efeso, por favor haga clic aquí.
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KusadasiEphesusTours.com - это русский сайт туров по Эфесу

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Мы рады сообщить Вам, что мы недавно опубликовали русский сайт для частного Эфес экскурсии. В связи с высоким спросом на личное Эфес экскурсии с русскими гидами говоря. Мы решили опубликовать отдельный веб-сайт.

Все эти частные экскурсии Эфес специально разработаны для пассажиров круизных судов, которые приезжают в Кушадасы и Измир порт и туристов, останавливающихся Кушадасы и Измир отели.


Для получения дополнительной информации посетите: http://www.KusadasiEphesusTours.com
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Ephesus Guided Tours

Take a Ephesus Guided tour with a local Ephesus Tour guide whose passion for Turkey's history will make these magnificent Roman ruins come alive for you.
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Ephesus Guided Tour

Wander the magnificent ruins at Ephesus in a guided tour with a knowledgeable tour guide. Experience Ephesus through the eyes of a local private guide. Browse our tour suggestions, each can be customized just for you.

Stroll through the marble streets and along mosaic-paved sidewalks to the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.  See the stunning façade of the Celsus Library, one of Ephesus' finest buildings and the Ephesus Terrace Houses. Be sure to pay a visit to the House of Virgin Mary, believed to be the Virgin Mary's House during the last years of her life.

Your private tour guide will happily customize your private Ephesus tour to reflect your unique travel interests in this fascinating part of Turkey.

Tour Guide Legal Requirements:
In Turkey, tour guides must are have a valid license issued by the Ministry of Tourism. Obtaining the license requires
training and passing a set of exams. Licenses must be renewed on an annual basis. Licenses are often reviewed at control points in front of museums or archeological sites.

For more information, contact us.

Book a guided tour with an inspiring and knowledgeable guide

Ephesus Guided Tour

Ephesus tours by a private tour guide in Ephesus

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Salep is a Traditional Turkish Hot Drink

If you are travelling to Turkey in winter time you should try Salep. In some places it is also known as Sahlep. Tastes like melted white chocolate with cinnamon shavings on top.

Salep is made out of dried powdered root of Orcid. It is a traditional Turkish winter HOT drink. Have been served since the reign of Ottoman Empire. The starch is mixed with hot milk and some cinnamon on top.

Best place to have Salep is Ozsut Patiserie shops.
Salep, like Turkish Delight and Turkish coffee is a must to be experienced drink during your travel to Turkey. But it is only available in winter time.

Salep is also used for ice cream making in Turkey. A region called Maras is known with their sticky ice cream made out of Salep. Best to experience is Mado Patiserie pistacio ice cream.
Sahlep - Turkish Winter Drink

Sahlep - Turkish Winter Drink

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Kusadasi town has been attracting cruise ships since 1950s.

 Due to the prximity to the ancient city of Ephesus. A lot of cruise ships prefer to call to the Port of Kusadasi. Cruise ships has a major impact in the growth of Kusadasi. In 1950s Kusadasi was a small, agricultural town having couple of thousand inhabitants. Today we are talking almost 1000 cruise ship calls with thousands of tourists. For you to see the diffrence below please take a look at the below photos. Both of themare taken at the parking area of Kusadasi Port. One was taken in 1956 and the other was taken in 2011. Pictures talk
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Kusadasi Port - 1956

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Kusadasi Port Parking Area -2011

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Ephesus Tour Review by Ms. Nancy Beaurivage

Below review is written by one of our clients Ms. Nancy Beaurivage whom we served in early june. The clients took a cruise on Celebrity Mediterranean Cruise. We had the pleasure being in service to the referenced guest in Kusadasi (Ephesus), Istanbul and Rome.

Dear Denizhan,

We booked a walking tour with you for the 4 of us in early June during a stop on a Celebrity Mediterranean cruise and a private tour with car, driver and guide in Ephesus. I apologize for the delay in contacting you regarding our experiences on these tours. Your advice concerning the walking tour was right on - every major site that we wanted to see was in a relatively small area. Our tour guide Delek(sp?) was a personable, well-educated guide and we enjoyed the tour. The only slight negative was that she seemed distracted at times and would take take phone calls. All of us can not say enough good things about our Ephesus guide, John Gurel. His command of the English language, in-depth personal knowledge of the site, concern for our comfort, love of Turkey and wanting to share his country with us far exceeded our expectations. We learned so much from him about Turkey- ancient history, current events, culture, daily life, food, drink, art and even more. He stimulated such an interest that all of us want to go back to Turkey for a longer visit in the near future. And not the least, he was fun to spend time with- the time we spent with him was a high-light of our cruise. I truly believe most American visitors would feel the same way and I hope you will consider utilizing his talents as frequently as possible. You also arranged transfer from the ship in Rome to the airport and a short tour along the way. Our driver, guide, there was Lucca and he was great, as well! It was a pleasure to work with you :it was easy, a great value compared with the ship's tours, excellent guides, you were very responsive- getting back to us almost immediately when we e-mailed you, every thing was organized and there were no problems. I have been recommending your company when I tell others about our vacation. Also, I will be posting my thoughts on Cruise Critic, as well. Wishing you continued success,

Nancy Beaurivage
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A visit to Ephesus can take from 1 to 4 hours

Ephesus is a large ancient city. The city covers an area of 550 acres (224 hectares). It is the most excavated archaeological site of Turkey. A visit here can take anywhere from 1 to 4 hours depending on your interest and pace.  The site has two gates named as the Upper Gate, also known as the South Gate and the lower gate, also known as the North Gate. During the visit to the Ancient City of Ephesus, some guests also tour the Terrace Houses. Terrace Houses visit generally takes approximately 30 minutes.

You can travel back in time by walking through the preserved streets of Ephesus. Some spends an entire day visiting the site, but the average time needed once inside is about two to three hours. Like most Roman-built cities, Touring Ephesus is not difficult, but to avoid wasting time or in the summer days getting cooked under the sun, we recommend the guests to hire a private tour guide. 

In our Private Ephesus Tours, we generally start the tour from the Upper Gate and end at the Lower Gate. If there is a driver waiting for us. This way saves us a lot of energy and time. For solo travelers who want to do this way, there are taxis that charge approximately 5 Euros to take you back to the Upper Gate. 

Bring a hat and sunscreen no matter what season it is, and you can even ask for an umbrella in the summer. There is very little shelter from the sun, and two to three hours outside will make you feel more like exhausted than your healthy state. You'll also want snacks and plenty of water for all these walks. Inside, close to the Close to Celsus Library, there is one small convenience stand. Right outside the site there are numerous vendors who may help you with these necessities. There is no water fountains at the site that you can use to fill your water bottles. In Turkey, we do not drink tap water.

Ephesus was once an entire port city and the site now is huge! If you visit Ephesus with a tour guide, your itinerary will be well planned, so you won't have to worry. If not, plan ahead and come prepared to ensure you have a successful trip. For travelers who need a Ephesus tour guide, we do provide tour guide and private tour services. For more information, contact us.

Tour Ephesus and the surrounding area with a professional local guide

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Tour privato di Efeso e Casa della Vergine Maria da Samos

Tour privato di Efeso e Casa della Vergine Maria da Samos

Tour privato de Efeso e Casa della Vergine Maria da Samos

Ci sono traghetti giornalieri da Samos a Kusadasi. Ci vogliono circa 1 ora e 30 minuti per arrivare da Pythagorion, da Samos a Kusadasi. Il clou della regione egea è l'antica città di Efeso, che si trova a 25 minuti di auto da Kusadasi. Per i viaggiatori che soggiornano negli hotel a Samos, dovresti visitare l'antica città di Efeso. Offriamo tour privati di Efeso dal porto di Kusadasi per i viaggiatori che viaggiano a Kusadasi da Samos. Questi tour privati sono gestiti da fluenti guide turistiche italiane.

Costa 40 euro a persona per un viaggio di ritorno in giornata da Pythagorion, da Samos a Kusadasi. I traghetti operano ogni giovedì e domenica tra maggio e ottobre. I traghetti partono dal porto di Pythagorion alle 8:00 e arrivano a Kusadasi alle 9.30. Il traghetto di ritorno è alle 17.00 e arriverà a Pythagorion alle 18.30. Questo ti darà circa. 7 ore per visitare Efeso e le aree circostanti. Per prenotare traghetti da Pythagorion a Kusadasi, per favore visita:
https://www.feribot.net/feribot/?lang=en
Come porto di partenza selezionare Samos (Pythagorion), GR
Come porto di destinazione selezionare Kusadasi, TR (Efeso)
Tour di Efeso da Samos

Porto di Pythagorion - Punto di imbarco per il traghetto

Il programma di tour privato consigliato è il seguente:
Antica Città di Efeso, Tempio di Artemide, la Casa della Vergine Maria - 5-6 ore 
Incontrerete la vostra guida di fronte al terminal del porto di Kusadasi. La vostra guida avrà un cartello con il vostro nome. Lasciato il porto di Kusadasi con la sua auto privata accompagnato dalla sua guida al Tempio di Artemide, una delle sette meraviglie del mondo antico. Visita la prima città greco-romana del mondo antico, Efeso. Esplora il Tempio di Adriano, il tempio Domitians, cancello Ercole, famosa Biblioteca di Celso, grande teatro e altri siti romani. Si visita anche la Casa della Vergine Maria, dove si ritiene che trascorse i suoi ultimi anni. Papa Paolo VI ha visitato il sito nel 1967 e ha confermato la sua autenticità. Il 29 novembre, 2006.


Tour privato di Efeso dal porto di Kusadasi o dagli hotel di Kusadasi:
(Intera giornata escursione 5-7 ore)
  • auto privata con autista e guida per 2 persone per tutto il giorno 7 ore: 150 euro
  • minibus privato con autista e guida per 6 persone per tutto il giorno 7 ore: 160 euro
  • minibus privato con autista e guida per 12 persone per tutto il giorno 7 ore: 190 euro


Le copertine dei prezzi
  • I servizi di una guida eccellente di lingua italiano.
  • veicoli con aria condizionata.
  • Tutti i costi di trasporto.
  • Le imposte, i costi di servizio
  • Il pranzo tradizionale Turchia


Prezzo non copre:
  • Ingresso e parcheggio siti.
  • Bevande durante il pranzo
  • biglietti del traghetto

Il costo approssimativo di biglietti:
Efeso: 8 euro a persona
La Casa della Vergine Maria: 5 euro a persona
Tempio di Artemide: libero

* Per le prenotazioni, si prega di segnalare quanto segue:
- Il tuo nome e cognome
- Numero di persone nel gruppo
- Data di arrivo.
- Nome della vostra crociera
- E 'tempo di iniziare il tour


Deposito non richiesto per la prenotazione. Il pagamento del viaggio può essere fatto durante il tour in contanti in euro. 
  • Biglietti e parcheggio non è incluso nel costo dei viaggi.
  • Le escursioni possono essere modificati durante il tour.
  • Se richiesto, siamo in grado di offrire l'ingresso, tasse di parcheggio e pranzo inclusi tour.
  • Nessuna tassa di cancellazione se la nave non chiama la porta per qualsiasi motivo.

In attesa della vostra prenotazione.
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Private Turkey Tours with local tour guides.

Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Istanbul...
​(3 days in Istanbul, 2 days in Western Turkey, 2 days in Cappadocia)

Private Turkey Tours

Private Turkey Tours

We offer Private Turkey Tours with local tour guides. Below please find a suggested one week private tour program. This tour program can be modified. For us to provide accurate costing please advise us the number of people in your group and your travel dates.
​Day 1 - Istanbul
Transfer to your hotel in the old city of Istanbul.

Day 2 - Full day excursion to Istanbul (Breakfast)
Walking tour of the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Church, Hipodromo, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar. We will spend the night in Istanbul.

Day 3 - Istanbul> Izmir> Kusadasi (Breakfast, Dinner)
Visit Spice Bazaar and cruise the Bosphorus. In the afternoon, transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport to take your flight to Izmir, the third largest city in Turkey. Transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi. We will spend the night in Kusadasi

Day 4 - Pamukkale full day excursion (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Trip to Pamukkale (3 hours) Visit the ruins of ancient Hierapolis and walk on the terraces of calcium carbonate. Option to swim in the ancient thermal pools. We will spend the night in Kusadasi

Day 5: Full day excursion to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
In the morning visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Then it leads to the House of the Virgin Mary. Visit the probable house where the Virgin Mary spent her last 9 years. Visit the ancient city of Ephesus. After lunch, learn about handmade Turkish rugs. We will spend the night in Kusadasi.

Day 6 - Kusadasi> Kayseri> Cappadocia (Breakfast box, Dinner)
Early in the morning, transfer to Izmir airport to take the flight to Kayseri. After arriving at Kayseri, start your private tour of Cappadocia. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Cappadocia in Goreme, Esentepe and Pasabag. Visit to the open air Museum of Goreme where you can see where the first Christian settlements took refuge in times of persecution. See the incredible frescoes. We will spend the night in Cappadocia.

Day 7 - Cappadocia full day tour> Istanbul (Breakfast)
Today you have the option to start the day with a hot air balloon ride. Starting before sunrise, you will have time to join this optional activity before the day begins. You will be transferred back to your accommodation around 07:00 a.m./7: 30 a.m.
After breakfast, start your private tour at 09:30. See a new area of ​​beautiful landscapes. You will see some of the most beautiful valleys of Cappadocia. We will also visit one of the Underground Cities that is famous in Cappadocia. See how the early Christians hid from the persecutors. Enjoy a great panoramic view at the Uchisar Castle. Return to Istanbul. We will spend the night in Istanbul. End of services
For pricing and availability, please contact us.

The price includes:
  • Excellent local guides with English speaking license
  • Luxury vehicles
  • Tickets and parking costs to the sites
  • Transportation costs
  • Service charges
  • 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
  • 3 Domestic flights
  • Accommodation in 4 star hotels

The price does not include:
  • Thermal pool in Pamukkale (9 Euro per person)
  • Balloon ride in Cappadocia 
  • Drinks during meals
For more information about our Private Turkey Tours, please contact us.