Fantastic tour! We were picked up at a central hotel on time and we boarded on a spacious coach, which made the travel very comfortable. There were only 5 of us, which made the tour a bit more private. The guide Zeynep was extremely friendly and has a stock full of knowledge about the culture and history of Turkey. She is very accommodating too. Although we were following a schedule, we did not feel rushed and we were given enough time to explore the sites by ourselves and plenty of opportunity to take photos. During mid-day, we went to this very quaint and quiet small restaurant. There were only 7 of us in the whole restaurant including the driver and guide, which made the dining experience more private. The lunch itself was an absolute delight! We were treated with different kinds of Turkish dishes, in which everything was so delicious, the servings were more than enough to fill our empty stomachs. Overall, this was an amazing experience from a first time visitor, exceptionally friendly and warm people and great food! I could greatly recommend this tour!
Review by: Patrick S, April 2018
Historians, tourists and the pious will live this tour to walk in the steps of the ancients.
Review by: Dennis K, March 2018
absolutely spectacular
Review by: Audra D, February 2018
We really enjoyed our tour. The guide was amazing, knowledgeable and helpful. It was a fabulous and fascinating day.
Review by: Susan G, January 2018
We appreciated our guide Ismail's knowledge of Ephesus and the surrounding sites. The visit to a rug weaver and show room was especially _br/_ interesting. We enjoyed our day and the door to door service. We recommend this tour highly.
Review by: Senthilvel K, December 2017
Amazing place, excellent tour pickup and very friendly guide. The actual tour gets over by lunch - again food was delicious. But for rest of the afternoon its just visiting Carpet Weaving, Pottery and Lokum Shops.
Review by: SAJJAD A, November 2017
The guide took us to a supposed free included meal and had a hard sales pitch for high priced turkish rugs, pressured sales tactics! I hated the idea personally and my wife and I did not like how the guide kept telling us that the rugs are an investment and a 5000USD rug is a very normal purchase! Ridiculous. I was on vacation. Its not right to try pressure sales pitches on a paid tour!_br/_ The Ephesus and the sights were excellent, though.
Review by: ANTONIO M, October 2017
FAntastic visit with a fantastic guide! Top car and top meal in local business craft association._br/_ Must do!
Review by: Sadna B, September 2017
This tour was excellent, our tour guide Ismail was highly informative and knowledgeable. He allowed us enough time to explore on our own and provided us with very interesting information about the sites we visited. St Marys House was peaceful and an absolute must- PS take a piece of paper and a pen to leave your message in the wall. The walk in Ephasus was like walking through history - I just wish that I could remember every story. It was a really hot day so I am sure this is an event better experience in good weather. The lunch was amazing and even though I am allergic to carpets, the visit to the carpet factory was very interesting.
Review by: Arianna O, September 2017
The visit to Ephesus was great. It was a very hot day, so if going during summer time bring a hat and water with you cause there is little shade in the ruins. Car was new and travel was very flexible and accommodating of everyone needs. Both driver and guide were very professional. Worth the money. I would definitively recommend this, as the city is very well preserved and a unique mix of history and cultures.
Review by: emilonas, August 2017
An amazing place to visit an absolute must_br/_ Tour guide was ok_br/_ Take lots of water and a hat. No shade and on a hot day can be extremely hot. The reflection of the marble and stone make it much hotter._br/_ Lunch provided was amazing. Only disappointment was being harnessed to buy a Turkish carpet. Salesman gather around like flies amd don't take no easily.
Review by: Douglas P, August 2017
Fantastic trip. Our guide Orkan was knowledgable and personable. A great guide through the history of ancient Ephesus. I highly recommend this trip.
Review by: Andrey K, July 2017
Great tour. A lot of great historical and religious places are placed inside 8 hours of the tour. Majestic ruins of Efes, sacred place of the Virgin Mary's House, lesson of the Turkish carpets manufacturing and two more ruined temples - Saint John's and ancient temple of Artemis - all these places leave great impression._br/_ Tour coach has 10 places but we have only 5 people and that's great to have a tour for such a small group. Gokce was our guide and she's great._br/_ I highly recommend this tour to everyone who wants to visit Ephesus
Review by: Sharon R, February 2017
This was a nice tour and gave you an opportunity see both Ephesus and St. Mary's House. The guide was knowledgeable. It was frustrating if you wanted to take photos, because the guide was moving quickly.
Review by: Louis B, December 2016
GREAT guide Cejan but the itinerary was weak. Much more to do in the area than visit some re-discoved Christia site from19th Century.
Review by: John B, October 2016
Orkan was our guide and he was fantastic. The limo van had a table and comfortable seats so the ride was enjoyable. Orkan was personable and knowledgeable. His English was good so it was a pleasure to visit on this tour. This visit was beyond our expectations. We had plenty of time to go on our own and while we shopped they all waited until we were ready to depart. You must take this trip on the sites were amazing and if you are religious this is one of the wonders of the world. I would highly recommend it.
Review by: chris D, June 2016
great guide and location
Review by: Maria-Violeta H, June 2016
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Jing S, May 2016
It was a very smooth and pleasant trip. We booked the group tour, and it turned out to be only us 2. The guide Orkan is very nice and speaks good English, and the vehicle is new and comfortable. The tour to the carpet school was also interesting, though I found the price there is a bit high.
Review by: Daniel N, April 2016
Wonderful tour. A must if in Turkey. If you are coming from Istanbul, book your own air and sign up for the tour from Izmir, it will save you a lot of money.
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