Our guide was great and explained things very clearly to our children aged 11 and 9.
Review by: David D, September 2015
Our tour was perfect! From the moment we stepped off the boat, our guide Tay and driver were so attentive and knowledgeable. We learned so much, went at a pace that was perfect for the four of us and could not have asked for a better experience.
Review by: Tam D, September 2015
Outstanding Amry was very knowledgeable and friendly. He went extra miles to ensure that we are satisfied with the tour. He deserved to be recognized as a history professor.
Review by: Karen D, June 2015
Although I was unable to go on this tour due to getting sick, my husband enjoyed it. We had private tour guide and he was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. I was able to join them in the afternoon and we visited a carpet shop out in the country side about 10 miles from town. We bought one of the rugs to remember our six weeks vacation!!! I cannot wait to get it as it will look beautiful along with the three others that we already have. Being on a private tour is the only way to go!!!
Review by: aaarogers, June 2015
We were a family of 5 including a 3, 5 and 73 year old and this was a great tour. Our tour guide Emry was great! He was extremely knowledgeable of the tour spots as well Turkey in general. He allowed us to go at our own speed slow... and answered all questions and kept the tour fun. After we had seen the major attractions he offered to take us to the leather and carpet shops. We passed on the leather, but he assured us that the carpet shop would be fun for the kids and they would not pressure us to purchase - he was right, it was a nice stop and we all enjoyed it. This was a great tour and we would highly recommend it -- if we hadn't had Emry to take us through and explain everything, we would have just wondered around aimlessly and not enjoyed the all the history that is there to see!
Review by: WVnomad, December 2014
Alex was awesome and we had a great time!
Review by: c.westhafer, November 2014
The tour company, and our guide, Alex get our highest marks. Probably the highlight of our entire cruise. So professional, yet very personal guide, who was very knowledgeable about Ephesus.
Review by: linda.powell, October 2014
Ephesus is not to be missed but you need an excellent guide. Guide quickly walked us through Ephesus; with limited commentary. We had been here previously 7 yrs ago with an excellent guide; we made a point of asking specific questions. If we hadn't he would not have taken the time to point out/explain. He was more interested in taking us to a carpet outlet; he was somewhat insulted when we declined.
Review by: Kathleen G, October 2014
We learned so much from our wonderful guide Eman. He made the experience one that we will never forget. His knowledge and insights were remarkable. If you schedule this trip ask for him. You will not be disappointed
Review by: Jim, October 2014
Very educational! Great tour!
Review by: Douglas S, September 2014
Our trip to Ephesus was very enjoyable and informative. Comfortable transportation. Excellent, knowledgeable guide. Pace was excellent and relaxed.
Review by: Myala H, September 2014
Ephesus was fantastic. Highlight of the cruise. Glad that we booked a private tour rather than do something through the cruise ship. It was a lot more expensive than the group your but worth it for a special occasion
Review by: Balibarb, August 2014
First I have to start with our tour guide Emre, he was fantastic! Incredibly Knowledgeable, very easy and interesting to listen to.Ephesus is a magnificent ancient city to visit he made us feel as if we could visualize the city the way it was 2000 years ago. He kept us in the shade as much as possible and walked ot our pace. He took us to off the cruise ship locations avoiding crowds and enabling us to experience authentic local sights. We went to a turkish rug manufacture and the entire production of the rugs were explained to us , without any pressure to purchase. We were served light refreshments and a choice of Turkish coffe( which I must say was the best coffee I have ever had), Turkish tea, local wine or their local spirtit ( Riki) . Then we went on to a leather factory. Here they put on a fashion show for us and my 2 daughters were able model some of the beautiful leather coats and jackets. The leather products were magnificent . Turkey was a highlight of our trip due to Emre and the wonderful sights to see. I found it very easy to contact the local tour company before we left. I will definitely use Viator exclusively for my tours.
Review by: Carol M, August 2014
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Ephesus in the very capable hands of our guide Emray. He was very knowledgeable and attentive, walking us through Ephesus at our own pace, pointing out good photo points and always finding shade when we needed to talk longer about the site and it's history. He identified what we wanted from the trip and made sure that we got what we wanted from it. We returned to our ship very satisfied that we had seen everything we wanted and had it well explained but because we had gone at our own pace we were not exhausted even on the hottest of days. Would recommend the trip and the guide wholeheartedly,
Review by: alva c, December 2013
THE BEST GUIDE WE HAD IN THE HOLE TRIP WAS ALEXANDER. THE VAN WAS CLEAN , VERY BIG AND COMFORTABLE. THE DRIVER ALSO EXCELENT. I WILL ALWAYS , ALWAYS WILL USE VIATOR FOR OUR TOURS. NEVER AGAIN I WILL TRUST ANY OTHER SOURSE. CONGRATULATIONS.
Review by: pennysue, October 2013
Couldn't have been better. Alex was a super tour guide and treated us with kindness and courtesy._br/_
Turkey was a very pleasant surprise. Beautiful scenery and very clean. We stopped to eat at a local place where Alex and his wife enjoy the food...delicious. He asked if wanted to go to the Bulbul Mountain Looms, a local school for making carpets including a silk farm. Quite interesting and I was lucky enough to purchase a beautiful carpet. Carpet making is one of Turkey's top industries. Alex asked if we were interested in seeing these made and later asked if we were interested in prices. I would like to clarify that this was not pushed on us at all (at least they made it seem that way). Ephesus has marble pathways, is quite interesting, but not easy for people with walking challenges. Alex was very considerate in keeping our slow pace. It is sad to see the many feral cats and homeless dogs everywhere.
Review by: Lori, October 2013
The guide was pathetic. It seemed that he did not want to be our guide. He took us to the required spots, and gave us perfunctory information. I was completely disappointed with the House of Virgin Mary. He could have told us about the water fountain and the wishing wall. We had no tools to take a few minutes to "get ahead" of the larger crowds. What should have been "memorable" for us was not.
Review by: Janet U, September 2013
I had visited Ephesus previously with a tour guide who was most informative so I had an expectation of the what the tour should entail. Two others in our party had not been to Ephesus. At the beginning of the tour our guide immediately started on the hard sell of visiting a carpet and a leather factory. We were very polite and said it really did not interest us we just wanted to see the historical sites. From that point on he could not really be bothered with us. We got very little information about the virgin Mary's house, and we were raced through Ephesus in record once again with very little explanation, a very disappointing experience. It was very obvious that other tour guides were giving their clients very detailed descriptions of specific parts of the ruins. Viator organization was professional but this tour guide sadly let you down very badly. We did 3 other private tours with viator on this trip none of which could be faulted.
Review by: Gordon B, September 2013
Inan was an excellent tour guide. Because we were in a small group and we arrived before the buses we avoided long lines at the House of the Virgin Mary. The ruins in Ephesus are remarkable and more impressive to see than those in Athens so you should not miss them. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the history. He was also able to take us to good shopping spots with the little bit of time we had left.
Review by: Annette M, July 2013
Our group of 8 had an excellent tour with our Guide "Alex". He was waiting for us when we came off the ship. The air conditioned bus was welcoming and clean. Alex was very informative (his English was very good) and he fit the tour to suit our needs and requests. Umbrellas were provided to keep the heat of the sun off of us when walking around Ephesus and he graciously took our group pictures in strategic beautiful locations. The House of Virgin Mary and ancient city of Ephesus were definitely highlights but we also learned about the art of carpet making right from the way they obtain the silk to the hand tying of knots. We were able to walk barefoot on several carpets to feel the difference while served some traditional Turkish beverages. Another highlight was going to a leather producer and having our own private fashion show on the runway just like the stars. Our guide provided us time for shopping with out feeling rushed and let us even sample some good Turkish Delight. We would highly recommend this tour!
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