Kusadasi Shore Excursions Ephesus and Wine Tasting Tours
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Explore the highlights of Ephesus on this well-paced tour combining ancient history and local experiences. Begin with a guided visit to the Ancient City of Ephesus and walk along marble streets while seeing iconic landmarks such as the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Hadrian’s Temple, and the ancient agora. Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch, followed by an informative carpet presentation at Nomadic Carpet & Rugs, where you learn about Turkish weaving traditions with no obligation to purchase. Continue to the charming village of Sirince and enjoy a relaxed wine tasting experience, sampling local fruit and grape wines. Comfortable transportation and smooth timing make this tour suitable for both day tour and shore excursion guests.
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Step into one of the world’s best-preserved ancient cities with a visit to Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a highlight of any trip to Turkey. Walk along marble streets once used by Roman emperors and citizens, and admire iconic landmarks such as the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theatre, and the Temple of Hadrian. With an expert guide bringing history to life, discover the stories, myths, and daily life of this remarkable ancient metropolis. Rich in culture, history, and breathtaking architecture, Ephesus offers an unforgettable experience for history lovers and first-time visitors alike.
Lunch with traditional Turkish food and In our tours. Then 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 an 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
Nestled in the hills near Şirince, this charming village is known for its preserved stone houses, scenic vineyards, and authentic Aegean atmosphere. Once a historic Greek settlement, today it attracts visitors with its peaceful streets, local crafts, and traditional flavors. Şirince is especially famous for its fruit wines, offering a delightful tasting experience for wine lovers. During your visit, you can sample a variety of locally produced wines—from classic grape selections to unique flavors such as pomegranate, blackberry, and peach—while learning about the region’s small-scale winemaking traditions.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wine tastings are allowed to Guest ages 18 years old and above.
Reviews(23)
There was just the two of us on this tour. Everything went seamlessly from our pick-up at the port, to our drop off, in a very comfortable van. Our guide was not only fully versed in the history of Ephesus and Turkey in general, but also very generous with his answers to my questions about life in Turkey today, and his family customs. He took many photos of us at Ephesus and knew all the best spots. Don't miss the immersive museum, it is very well done. The village visit to Sirince was interesting, had some of the best prices on souvenirs, and no pushy vendors, including the wine vendor. We really enjoyed the included meal which was plentiful and delicious. I've already researched recipes for making Ezme salad now that I'm home. The carpet demonstration was not the hard sell that I was dreading, especially as there was just the two of us. The gentleman seemed to accept immediately that we wouldn't be buying but still gave us a demonstration and answered questions. We had a great day out in Kusadasi mostly down to our great guide, Hasan (?) and his driver. Highly recommend especially if you enjoy tours that are multi-faceted.
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a seamless and enjoyable experience from start to finish. It’s wonderful to know that your guide made a strong impression not only with his knowledge of Ephesus and Turkey, but also with his openness and hospitality. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the photo stops, the immersive museum, and your visit to Sirince — it’s great to hear that the atmosphere there felt relaxed and authentic. We’re also happy that the included meal, the carpet demonstration, and the overall flow of the tour met your expectations without any pressure. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Hasan and the driver. Enjoy making your Ezme salad at home 😊 and we hope to welcome you again in the future
Awesome experience with SEVDA in Romain ruins and temple of Artemis Also very good lunch! I suggest this experience!!!
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A Fantastic tour with a very informative local guide around Ephesud, a lot of local history about the site. A tour to a lical leatheroutlet with a fashion display and a choice to purchase locally made leather products,a visit to a local jewellery and turkish rug manufacturer s were also included on the tour . After a traditional Turkish lunch. A very informative day out with Sevda..
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Sevda was the absolute highlight of our day in Kuşadası! She’s warm, knowledgeable, and made everything feel special and personal. From start to finish, she treated us like friends, not just tourists. Her passion, stories, and attention to detail brought everything to life. Truly unforgettable—thank you, Sevda!
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Aydon was great. Private tour was way better than those large tours. Food choice was amazing. Car service was grat as well. We loved the stops we were taken to.
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The guide and transport were so amazing. Aydin and transport made sure we had a great time and enjoyed every part of the tour based on our likes and needs. We are definitely coming back with you guys!!!
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Severa was just. She was friendly and knowledgeable. She explains very well and give enough time to take pictures and visit. Great experience. I have to add good communication and picked up on time. Thanks
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This was an incredible tour! Our guide Aydin was the best - so knowledgeable and friendly, and a great photographer! We saw and did so many amazing things and created memories for a lifetime. Thanks for a wonderful day!
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Lovely trip from start to finish. All logistics taken care of and well explained. Sevda (our guide) tailored the day to our interests and we covered so much. Thanks for a wonderful day.
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I booked a shore excursion based on the title wine tour with turkey lunch. When we were picked up at the port “Jane” asked what we wanted to which we a bit taken by surprised because we assume we were doing what was put into the originally intenerary. We went to the Ephesus museum and then she stated we would go to lunch inside a rug / carpet making location. The view outside was beautiful however The lunch was not very enjoyable. Afterwards we were taken on a tour to see rugs and then presented to use in an effort to upsell is with ridiculous prices. We then taken to the jewelry shop and again the same type of practices. Our next stops were leather shop and to the wine village. Once I realized the teaming tour was about the similar experience as the carpet place I requested the tour to end early and taken back to port so I can have some time to explore and tour on my on without the uncomfortable pressure of being upsold. I honestly did not enjoy this tour. I have never had a tour that everywhere they took me was an attempt to get money from your tourist. Both my friend and I was so unhappy
When we picked you up from the port in the morning, you were very drunk and could hardly walk, so we took you to the ancient city of Ephesus. We took you on a 2-hour tour of Ephesus tours . Since you had difficulty walking in Ephesus tours , your guide took your arm and helped you. We had lunch together. The tour program you bought states what is included and what is not included in the tour. We also sent a confirmation email and a message to your WhatsApp regarding the tour program. You wanted to drink more alcohol, so we told you that it was chargeable, and since you had difficulty walking due to alcohol, you said, "I am very tired, drop us off at the port." We dropped you back on the ship. 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 visit wholesale leather jacket sales stores We highly recommend you this experience. There is no obligation to buy anything. Trust us and enjoy this beautiful experience. You then requested a full refund of the tour fee through Viator. I apologize, but the vehicle you travel in, the tour guide and driver who serve you, and the food you eat all cost something. You will not be happy with us no matter what we paid you, you will not be happy no matter what we did to you. We always welcome you to our tours. We will be happy to host you. Thank you for joining our tour.
