Ephesus Private Tour and Lunch from Kusadasi. Turkish Bath opt.
Description
Begin your journey exploring the magnificent ruins of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Walk along marble streets, admire iconic Roman landmarks, and uncover fascinating stories of daily life in antiquity with expert guidance. Unlike standard sightseeing tours, this experience continues with a traditional wellness ritual at Ada Saray Hammam. Enjoy a classic Turkish bath including kese (exfoliating scrub) and a luxurious foam massage—leaving you refreshed and revitalized after your archaeological adventure. The day is completed with a delicious Turkish lunch featuring regional flavors, offering a chance to relax and reflect on your experience. By combining Ephesus sightseeing, a traditional hammam experience, and authentic local cuisine in one well-organized itinerary, this tour delivers history, culture, and relaxation—all in a single unforgettable day.
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Step into the extraordinary world of the Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once a thriving Roman metropolis and major trading hub, Ephesus offers visitors an unforgettable journey through history. Walk along marble streets once used by emperors and merchants, and admire iconic landmarks such as the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre with seating for 25,000 spectators, ancient temples, fountains, and well-preserved terraces. As your guide brings the ruins to life, you’ll gain insight into daily life, architecture, religion, and commerce during the height of the Roman Empire. With its grand monuments, impressive archaeological remains, and immersive atmosphere, Ephesus is a must-see destination for history lovers, culture enthusiasts, and cruise travelers visiting the region.
Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a reputable carpet wholesaler, offering a comfortable and authentic setting to relax during your day. Savor freshly prepared local dishes featuring regional flavors of the Aegean cuisine. After lunch, experience an engaging carpet presentation where skilled artisans demonstrate the centuries-old art of Turkish rug weaving. Learn about the differences between silk, wool, and cotton carpets, natural dye techniques, and the intricate hand-knotting process that makes each piece unique. This cultural stop provides insight into one of Türkiye’s most treasured handicrafts while giving you time to browse beautifully handcrafted carpets at your own pace.
Relax and rejuvenate at Ada Saray Hammam, where you will experience a traditional Turkish bath ritual in an authentic and comfortable setting. Your visit begins in the warm marble steam room, allowing your body to relax and your pores to open. The treatment continues with a traditional kese (exfoliating scrub) performed by an experienced attendant, gently removing dead skin and leaving your body feeling incredibly smooth and refreshed. After the scrub, enjoy a luxurious foam bath, where soft, fragrant bubbles cover your body while you receive a soothing massage designed to ease muscle tension and promote deep relaxation. This revitalizing hammam experience is the perfect way to unwind, leaving you feeling cleansed, renewed, and energized.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(71)
I had Ibrahim as a tour guide and he made this experience extremely enjoyable! He was super knowledgeable and very passionate about history. We added the Turkish bath and it was an enjoyable experience as well
It was our honor to host you here
Please note that this is very aggressive. While they say “no buy obligation” it does not feel that way at all. We did not know what we would be getting into. The thing in particular that was concerning and beyond shocking was when we were taken to some kind of fashion show place and made to watch a fashion show of clothing and then they pulled us up to participate as well. We were pressured to try to buy clothes and they kept wanting us to try things on. These clothes were THOUSANDS of dollars. This stop was not on the description! Our tour guide also tried to pressure us to write a review for the tour infront of her. She tried to get us to use her WiFi. She wanted to take pictures of our phone screens. We refused to write a review with her/in front of her so that we could warn others about this.
Our private tour and guide was great. We had a wonderful time exploring the town and visiting a few sites we had on our bucket list. Our guide was very informative and really tailored our tour to our needs.
Sevga the tour guide was great! There were many highlights from the tour but there were also some disappointing moments. The tour was pretty reasonable in price, however, the places we wanted to experience were at an additional cost per person. The tour seemed geared toward retail when we hoped for more of a combination of culture and retail together. The lunch was absolutely delicious and our tour guide had a birthday cake for my birtuday which was extremely thoughtful and kind. Overall, would recommend!
You were told from the outset what was included and what was not included in the tour, and it's also in the tour program. You paid a tour fee of 30 US dollars per person. The entrance fee for Ephesus is 40 euros. It's paid to the state, not to us. How can we pay you the entrance fee? Just think, we bought you a birthday cake and offered you drinks as a treat. The tour included the vehicle, guide, parking fees, and taxes. If you're not happy with this, there's nothing we can do. Thank you very much for joining us. We look forward to seeing you again.
Our guide, Levent, and the driver of the large car met us promptly at the pier. It was nice having a separate driver so that Levent could devote all his attention to us. He also gave each of us a gift bracelet from the owner, which my wife loves. He was extremely knowledgeable about Ephesus and the other stops we made. Our first stop was a souvenir shop that had treats and gifts. Then, onto Ephesus, which was amazing and a massive part of the day. We then stopped for lunch, which was included in the tour. It was absolutely delicious and more than we could finish, which for me is rare! We then stopped for a carpet-making presentation, which was very informative. After being shown how the carpets were made from the silkworm stage to the finished products, we were brought to a room where we were given Turkish coffee and tea and shown many carpets. The carpets were beautiful, but we felt pressured to purchase one of these items, which could cost anywhere from $500 to $8000. Of course, they said, "No pressure," but that is not how my wife or I felt. We then left for the optional Turkish Bath experience. The bath part was new and unique, so we are glad we experienced it. The massage was so-so, and both items were expensive even by USA standards. Again, this is an optional add-on to the tour and should not detract from how wonderful and knowledgeable our guide, Levent, was. Overall, it is excellent, and I would recommend it!
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This is an awesome tour!!! Our guide Bill was very informative. This tour would not disappoint. We also enjoyed the Turkish Bath.
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Taner, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and had a great respect for his country and explaining cultural traditions. This was a wonderful experience
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Bill was our tour guide and he was incredible! He has a PhD in Archeology and grew up in Ephesus - he was an absolute wizard with so much information and also such interesting color commentary throughout our tour. We had a great meal and very comfortable car service for the trip. We didnt mind that there were 'salesy' pitches at the market and carpet co-op but I realize that might not be for everyone. We enjoyed the experience and learning more about the culture and country. We did not do the Turkish bath.
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I would give this 10 stars+++. Great alternative to overpriced lame cruise ship excursions. We were picked up right at the cruise terminal. Super easy had a great day of touring. We had a group of 8 Our guide Tanners was fantastic took us to amazing sites and experiences. The lunch and tour of the rug making was fabulous. If in Turkey you must experience a Turkish bath.
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Highlights: Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Ephesus. It a great way to learn about this ancient city. Because it was so hot, the tour guide made sure that we got shade as much as possible and had water before we entered the site. Learning about how they made rugs was very interesting! Lowlights: The van we got into was so hot! The a/c did not work well, so everyone in my group was sweating the entire time. While we liked learning about how they made rugs, it turned into a sales pitch in which they tried selling us rugs. They also brought us to a souvenir shop that we found out was more expensive than the shops near our cruise port and a fashion show where they tried to sell us leather. That made this tour much less enjoyable.
Thank you very much for your complimentary comment about our tour guide. Dear. Since the weather was very hot, you wrote in your comment that the tour guide made us stay in the shade and drink water as much as possible before going inside and that the air conditioner of the vehicle was not cool enough. Believe me, the air temperature is not under our control, we cannot adjust the air temperature, the air temperature is out of our control, GOD knows it. That day. The temperature was 50 degrees, believe me, even the air conditioning of the vehicles was not enough. Lunch traditional turkish food and In our tours, we visit a Turkish handicrafts cooperative in order to show you our handicrafts and culture as well as the historical and natural beauties of our country. This is a enjoyable, informative and interesting experience for our guests. We highly recommend you this experience. There is no obligation to buy anything. Trust us and enjoy this beautiful experience. All these are written in the tour program, but you do not have to go. I wish you had told your guide that you do not want to go, he would not have taken you. We will be happy to welcome you again in the future. Thank you join us samyeli travel kusadasi cruise port
