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Private Ephesus Tours for Muslim TravelersWe offer private tours of Ephesus and surrounding area for Muslim travellers. These private tours are leaded by licensed proffesional tour guides. The tour can start and end in Kusadasi, Selcuk, Sirince, Izmir Hotels, Izmir Airport and Kusadasi Cruise Port. The private tour includes visits to the Temple of Artemis, House of Maryam, Ancient City of Ephesus, Isa Bey Mosque and Cave of Ashabe-Kahf. Tour Program: After meeting with your tour guide drive to Selcuk town. Selcuk is the modern name for Ephesus. Your first visit will be the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards stop at a Cini workshop to see one of the Islamic Arts which is still being performed by the local artisans. Continue to House of Maryam, to see the possible house that Maryam, the mother of Isa (Jesus) spent her last years. In Islam, Jesus is considered one of the five greatest prophets sent by God to mankind. In the Quran, Jesus is referred to as Isa ibn Maryam (Jesus, the son of Mary). Afterwards drive to the Ancient City of Ephesus where you will spend approx. 2 hours visiting the ruins of the 4th largest city of the Roman Empire. Your next stop will be the Cave of Ashabe-Kahf, regarded as the cave which a group of early Christians sought refuge from Roman persecuters. Allah caused them to sleep for 300 years. This story is mentioned in the Holy Quran in Surah Kahf. Enjoy halal lunch and see another Islamic art form of weaving arts. Your last stop will be Isa Bey Mosque, a 14th century Turkish Mosque which has been actively used since 1375. Guests will have the opportunity to pray in this historical mosque. Return back to your hotel or airport. For the cost of the tour please contact us. Rates Cover:
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There is no prepayment required for the reservation. To avoid disappointment, we recommend to make your private tour reservation at earliest possible. Payment Terms: Payment can be made in Euro, Turkish Liras or US Dollar cash at the end of the tour. There is no prepayment required for the booking. Cancellation Policy You can cancel a tour 72 hours in advance of your tour departure without any charges. If you would like to cancel a tour, simply send us an email and we will be happy to assist you. Once you are within the 24 hour tour departure window, the tour becomes non-refundable. This is because our guide and vehicle have set aside space to accommodate your request and will often not be able to fill that space with another customer so close to departure. For cruise passengers, there is no cancellation fee if your ship does not call to the port in any reason. For more information please contact us.
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Overnight Trip to Akyaka from Kusadasi
kyaka not only has natural beauties but beautiful architecture.There are great works of wooden houses which are pioneered by Nail Cakirhan the famous architect. Today there is a construction code in Akyaka which makes Akyaka a spectacular location. We truly enjoyed walking through the streets of Akyaka and vieving the examples of Nail Cakirhan architecture.
Akyaka is located at the end of Gokova Gulf, by the fertile lands of Gökova plain. Once driving down the hill to Akyaka, you will have the spectacular views of the gulf of Gokova and the plain, approximately 20 minutes after Mugla city center at Sakar Pass. This area is also favorite by paragliders. Right by the town center there is a protected forest area which provides camping opportunities in the summer times. We enjoyed great walks with great views. There is a small restaurant by the Aegean sea which is run by the local association we enjoyed great lunches here. No dinners because there is not much light here at night. They do not serve any dinners in the off season time. We assume Akyaka becoming so crowded in the summer times. There are numerous boutique hotels to stay. We stayed in Portofino Hotel which is 2 minutes walking distance to town center. If you enjoy quiteness our recommendation is to go to Akyaka in April, May, October or November. You may enjoy renting a bike and cycling through the forests and Azmak stream. In the summertime there are boat tours through the Azmak and there are also boat trips to nearby bays for swimming. What a great location! Azmak stream and bamboos reminded us our Dalyan visit which was 2 years ago.
We recommend staying in Akyaka. In the summertime there are more opportunities to have more activities. There are so many beaches in the area, that you may enjoy swimming in the clear waters of the Aegean. For us one overnight was enough. We had 2 great days. We relaxed a lot.
Below we wanted to share some pictures of our trip. If you have any questions about Akyaka and how to go there, please do not hesitate to e-mail us. Client Review for Miletus, Priene, Didyma TourHi, Melanie. Just wanted to share with you that our tour of "Priene, Miletus and Didyma" was fabulous! We highly recommend your tour.... and especially the extraordinary guide we had, Dennis.
For anyone who has been to Ephesus (or even not been), these 3 ancient ruins are wonderful to explore particularly because there aren't the massive crowds like at Ephesus and you get to see a bit of the Turkish countryside and coastal area that is beautiful. Dennis was the perfect guide: a good amount of info but never too much to bore or be overwhelming, and he knew exactly where to go for us to still see the sights but never where the crowds where. At Priene (our favorite), we approached the tour differently than the bus groups did and so often times, we were the only ones in the area he took us to...great way to appreciate the scenery here and for photos!! Please feel free to share this info with Julie and Barry and/or post it anywhere you'd like. We will highly recommend this tour! Tripadvisor review for our 2 Day Ephesus and Pamukkale Private Tour.We have just received a wonderful tripadvisor review from a client that we served on October 25th. I leaded a private Ephesus and Pamukkale private day tour for the referenced guests. Very glad that they have enjoyed the tour. We have 664 reviews published on tripadvisor. To see unbiased reviews of our guests about our private Ephesus tours please click here. Tours privados de Efeso com guias de língua portuguesaNúmero de pessoas Brazilan vindo a Éfeso com navios de cruzeiro aumentou recentemente. Começamos a ter inúmeros pedidos de Excursões privadas de Éfeso com Português Falando guias de turismo. Começamos a oferta Excursões privadas de Éfeso com guias falando Português. Para mais informações sobre os Excursões privadas de Éfeso que oferecemos, por favor entre em contato conosco. Visitas guiadas privadas a Efeso com guias turísticos que falam portugues.Oferecemos excursões guiadas de Éfeso com guias de língua portuguesa. Estes passeios podem começar a partir de Kusadasi, Izmir, Selcuk e Sirince. Todos os nossos guias são licenciados pelo governo turco. Nossa reputação foi estabelecida com a confiabilidade ea qualidade de nossos guias. Acreditamos que a nossa empresa oferece o maior número de excursões profissionais e completas a Éfeso. Para mais informações sobre nós mesmos e excursões, por favor visite: http://www.ephesustravelguide.com/excursoes-privadas-de-efeso.html Tours Privados de Efeso con guías turísticos de habla españolOfrecemos tours privados de Éfeso para los huéspedes de habla espanol. Estos tours son dirigidos por excelentes guías turísticos de habla español que están autorizados por el gobierno turco. Tours puede comenzar desde el puerto de Kusadasi, Puerto de Izmir, aeropuerto de Izmir, hoteles de Kusadasi y hoteles de Izmir. Durante la visita a Efeso, también se puede visitar la Casa de la Virgen María, la Basílica de San Juan y pueblos del Sirince. Durante la visita a la antigua ciudad de Éfeso, se visitará el Templo de Adriano, la Biblioteca de Celso, el Gran Teatro de Éfeso y muchos más. Para obtener más información, visite la siguiente página web: Excursiones Privadas a Éfeso y la Casa de la Virgen Maria Customized Private Tour of Kusadasi and Surroundings for travellers who has been to EphesusFor travellers and cruise passengers who have been to Ephesus we offer the following private tour from Kusadasi and Selcuk. We recommend this tour only for travellers who been to Ephesus and do not want to go to Ephesus again. Below tour do not include visit to Ephesus.
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Wonderful Istanbul Tour with Hall FamilyToday we had wonderful tour with Hall Family. I picked them from Istanbul Port where Norwegian Jade docked. Since the family had 2 adults and 2 kids to give us more freedom and cost effective I offered them a guide only service. After meeting them from the Port of Istanbul we took a cab and went to Sultanahmet district. (We paid 10 Turkish Liras to the cab). Our first stop was the Hipodrome, Saw the obelisk, Serpentine column. Continued to Blue Mosque and afterwards Church of Hagia Sophia. One of the recent movies Argo was scened in this magnificent building. After the visit to the Church of Hagia Sophia we stopped at a pastry shop. Had a liiitle rest and sampled Simit (Circle Bread with sesame seeds) and enjoyed some Turkish Tea. Walked througn some old Ottoman Royal Family cemetery and visited Grand Bazaar. Walked through the colorful shops and maze streets of Grand Bazaar. Continued through Mahmutpasa Street. Saw where the locals shop. Showed them some of the buildings scened in the last James Bond movie: Skyfall. Visited Spice Market. Stopped at one of my high school friends shop and tasted Turkish Delight. Walked around Spice Market saw the Ottoman pet shops that has been running over 400 years. Stopped and enjoyed Baklava with wallnuts. Crossed over Galata Bridge. Saw the boats making fish sandwiches and fisherman catching sardines. Walked through the 19th century bank neigbourhood and Jewish residential area of Karakoy. Took pictures of the narrow streets and Genoise Tower of Galata. Reached the crowded local shopping street of Istiklal. Stopped by the Church of St. Anthony. Sampled hot halva by Koska and had lunch in Pera Diner Cafe at Nevizade. Kids were tired but they did very well. Mr. Hall wanted to continue to the tour but wanted to drop the kids back to the ship to the kids club. We took a cab back to the ship and dropped the kids to the kids club and continued to our tour. We walked to Kabatas and took a public ferry to Uskudar. Enjoyed a 15 minute cruise on the Bosphorus passing by Dolmabahce Palace. Walked in Uskudar Market and Antique stores. Sampled Sahlep (White Chocolate Taste Hot Drink with Cinnamon). Walked by the Maiden`s Tower which is one the symbols of Istanbul and scened in James Bond World is Not Enough Movie. Had great pictures of Bosphorus, Norwegian Jade and Maidens Tower. Finally we took a public boat back to Kabatas and walked bavk to the ship. The Hall Family enjoyed the tour very much. By walking they saw much more than their fellow passengers and by getting a guide only service they paid much less than their fellow passengers. If you would like me to do a smillar walking tour of Istanbul for you. I will be in Istanbul till April 21, 2013. My Fullday (8 Hours) Guide only charge is 100 Euro. Please click here to contact me. Mr Hall`s tour review on tripadvisor: Trip from Kusadasi to DalyanThis 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:
Private Ephesus Shore Excursion from Celebrity ReflectionToday in Kusadasi Cruise Port, we have only one cruise ship: Celebrity Reflection of Celebrity Cruises. Celebrity Reflection stopped in Kusadasi during 11 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise. We have two groups from Unites States who booked private excursions of Ephesus with us. The ship will arrive to the Port of Kusadasi at 10am and will stay until 7pm. We have two groups wo booked a private excursions of Ephesus from Kusadasi Port. I will have group of 4. I will take them to Temple of Artemis, Ephesus and Terrace Houses. Our tour guide Mr. Orcun Kamit will have a group of 6 people from Canada. Istanbul Walking Tour Highlight: GalataToday with my wife. We had a walk through Galata neighbourhood on our own. Once again we were impressed with the beauty of 19th century NeoBaroque and NeoRenaissance style buildings. Once the richest in Istanbul lived. Noble Greeks, Jews, Armenians and Turks lived together happily. Each building has an individual story. Unfortunately so many of them are not in good condition. Some are turned into trendy cafes, restaurants and designer stores. First settlement to Galata is made by Genoese trade colonies representing Republic of Genoa in 1273 during the Byzantine Era of the city. The Genoese built the famous Galata tower in 1348. After the city, conquered by the Ottomans, Latin and Catholic population continued living in the neighbourhood. Greeks and Jews started moving to the area. In the 19th century Galata and Karakoy became major business center. Gatala became a finance center with its bankers and stock exchange. Karakoy harbor was one of the busiest harbors of Europe. There are 3 theories regarding the origin of Galata word. According to Italian historians the word is derived from Calata meaning downward slope. According to Greek Historians, the word is derived from Galaktos meaning milk. There is a possibility that the area might be used by the ancient shepherds in the ancient times. According to the last theory Celtic tribe, Galatians may have camped here in the Hellenistic period. The nearby Grand Rue de Pera (today known as Istiklal Avenue) became a shopping center second only to the Grand Bazaar. An entertainment center with its cafes, theaters, bars, restaurants and pastry shops. Galata had a cosmopolitan population. Mainly French, but also almost all other European languages were spoken there. Italians , Germans, French, British, Armenians, Greeks, Jews, Hungarians, Poles and Russians had their own communities. Each community had its own places of worship, not only based on its religion but also based on its different sects. Therefore, many churches and synagouges of different groups were located close to each other. There were quite many Muslim structures at Galata such as Galata Mevlevi Convent, Arab Mosque, Asmali Mosque, and Aga Mosque. There were many foreign schools in Galata. French, British, Italians, Germans and Austrians opened high schools in Galata. All these schools are still running. The rich and noble muslim families also send their children to these schools. Most of the Ottoman and Turkish scholars were educated in these schools. Below please find some of the must see highlights of the area. During your visit to Istanbul make sure you see these sites besides the historical highlights like Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Grand Bazaar... Let us organize you a private walking tour of Istanbul. Galata Tower Original name is Christea Turris, meaning Tower of Christ. Built by the Genoese in 1348. Galata Tower was the tallest building in the city at that time. Used as an observation tower for spotting fires. According to the legend in the 17th century an Ottoman genius Hazarfen Ahmet Celebi flew from this tower with artificial wings over the Bosphorus. Today the tower is running as a night club with Turkish Belly Dance shows. It is possible to see great views of Istanbul from the top balcony. There is an elevator. The cost to take this elevator is 10 Turkish Liras. Bereketzade Mosque First mosque built in Istanbul in 1453 right after the conquest of the city. Named after Bereketzade Ali Efendi who is assigned as the governor of Galata by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet the Conquorer. In the premises there is a small cemetery. Camondo Stairs Donated by the wealthy Sephardic Jewish banker Abraham Camondo in 1785. Built in baroque style for his children to easily climb the hill from the Banker Street up to the fashionable 19th century neighbourhoods. Banker Street at that time was named after Camondo Family as Rue de Camondo. Camondo family at that time was among the wealthiest in the city. Abraham Salomon Camondo founded Ottoman Imperial Bank in Karakoy. Unfortunately there is no descendants left from this famous family. Abraham Salomon Camondo died in Paris at the age of 88 and buried at Haskoy, Istanbul. His last descendants were deported and murdered in Auschwitz Concentration Camps during WW2. British Seamen Hospital It was built by a British artchitect as a quarantine hospital for British sailors during the Crimean War. Looks like a fort and having a tower which can be noticed in a far distance. Today runing by the Turkish government as an Eye Hospital. Serdar-i Ekrem Street The busiest, liveliest and the most popular street in Galata. Has many fancy designer boutiques, vintage shops, cafes, jewelry stores... Named after a pasha of Ottoman Empire who has an Austrian origin, served as an high ranking officer for Ottoman State in the 19th century. Famous Dogan Apartment (built 1895) is also located in this street. Many Turkish celebrities live here. The u shape building has breathtaking views of Istanbul. Crimea Memorial Church Built in 1858 in the memory of British soldiers who had participated in the Crimean War. All the stones are supplied from the island of Malta. It is the largest active protestant chuch in Istanbul. Weekly mass services on sundays are provided in this magnificent neo-gothic structure. Private Ephesus Tours with Russian speaking local tour guidesWe provide private Ephesus Tours for Russian speaking travelers. These tours are conducted by Russian speaking local tour guides. Since we only provide private tours, you will be the only ones in the car besides your personal tour guide and driver. The tours can be modified depending on guests interest, needs and timings. All our Russian speaking tour guides are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism. For more information, about Private Ephesus Tours with Russian speaking tour guides please visit: Частные Эфес туры с русским Гиды Hollywood movies that are filmed in IstanbulThere are quite many Hollywood movies that are filmed in Istanbul. Especially Istanbul was scened in 3 major Hollywood films in 2012. We recommend watching these before coming to Istanbul. In our walking tours of Istanbul we will take you to the areas that are scened in the following movies: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE - 1963 From Russia with Love is the second spy film in the James Bond series, and the second to star Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. In the film, James Bond is sent to assist in the defection of Soviet consulate clerk Tatiana Romanova in Istanbul. TOPKAPI - 1964 Elizabeth Lipp (Melina Mercouri) visits Istanbul. In Topkapi Palace, she was fascinated by Topkapi dagger. She plans to steal the original dagger from Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. The World is not enough -1999 The nineteenth spy film in the James Bond series, and the third to star Pierce Brosnan as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. The film's plot revolves around the assassination of billionaire Sir Robert King by the terrorist Renard and Bond's subsequent assignment to protect King's daughter, Elektra, who had previously been held for ransom by Renard. During his assignment, Bond unravels a scheme to increase petroleum prices by triggering a nuclear meltdown in the waters of Istanbul.. Taken 2 - 2012 After the events in Paris in Taken, relatives of the criminals whom Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) killed while searching for his daughter,start searching for Bryan Mills (an CIA agent) Bryan`s ex wife having relationship problems with her new husband. Bryan suggests that Kim (daughter) and ex-wife to join him in Istanbul after he has finished a work assignment there. Argo -2012 Militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran on November 4, 1979. More than 50 of the embassy staff are taken as hostages, but six escape and hide in the home of the Canadian ambassador. With the escapees' situation kept secret, the US State Department begins to explore options for "exfiltrating" them from Iran. Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck), a CIA specialist is assigned to abduct them from Tehran. He meets a CIA agent at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia before going to Iran. Skyfall - 2012 Skyfall is the twenty-third James Bond film. In Istanbul, MI6 agents James Bond and Eve chase a mercenary, Patrice, who has stolen a computer hard drive containing details of undercover agents placed in terrorist organisations by NATO states. |
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