Private Ephesus Tour & Turkish Bath Hamam Experience in Kusadasi
Description
You will be picked up from the Cruise Port of Kusadasi then visit the famous ancient heritages in Ephesus ancient City and feel the relaxation in Turkish bath. After the tour, you will be back at the Cruise Port in Kusadasi time. During the tour, a professional tour guide will explain to you everything you see during the tour and more...
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Itinerary
Once you meet with your guide at the port of Kusadasi, you will take the minivan, waiting for you in front of the port, and will be on the way for Ephesus for half an hour.
When we reach in Ephesus we start to explore this well-preserved ancient City. It was a City in Ancient Greece on the Coast of Ionia, 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) Southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey. It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of the former Arzawan capital by Attic and Ionian Greek colonists. During the Classical Greek era, it was one of twelve Cities that were members of the Ionian League. The city came under the control of the Roman Republic in 129 BC.
we will have time for lunch which is included. Meanwhile, we would like to introduce you to the local cultural aspects of Ephesus by showing handmade Carpets and rug art done through traditional weaving in the Teaching Village and you’ll enjoy many Ephesus Ceramics as well.
After Ephesus you will be driven to the traditional Turkish Bath. At the entrance to the bath, will be given tokens and directions. After undressing in the dressing room area, you will wrap your body in a peştamal, a traditional cotton body wrap. After locking all your belongings in the locker provided (remembering to keep the key with you at all times), you will pass into the hot area that includes the heated marble platform in the center. This area, called the sıcaklık(caldarium), consists of the large, hot marble platform which is surrounded by bathing basins (kurna) and private bathing cubicles (halvet). You should first get your body to perspire, either by lying or sitting on the hot marble or pouring hot water on your body by sitting next to one of the basins. Than your attendant will give you an exfoliating scrub and a bubble wash as you lie on the hot platform. You will then move to one of the basins and the attendant will wash you there.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your tour guide will welcome you after the security gate of the port with the sign your name is written on.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(34)
This was a wonderful experience! Selçuk and driver took care of us all day. Our experience in Kusadasi would not have been the same without their comforts. Firstly, Selçuk was a very knowledgeable tour guide giving you detailed information about not just Ephesus and Kusadasi but about Turkiye in general. He ensured we were comfortable, went at our pace, and made sure we got to see all sites safely. (Emphasis here, because the Ephesus ruins are quite slippery because of thee marble.) He was also engaging and patient with us, and took pictures of us when we wanted a memory, I cannot recommend him enough! The driver made sure we had tissues, wet wipes, and waters to stay hydrated. He was also very polite and patient (I'm sorry I forgot your name!) As for the experience itself, it was well worth the money, a culturally enriching time, and lots of fun with your family, 10/10 recommend , just book it and have a great day in Kusadasi !
Absolutely loved this experience. Safak is a spectacular tour guide who shares his knowledge of history and the areas. The rug factory was also a wonderful learning experience. The Turkish bath (hammam) was wonderful. Very different experience but it was so relaxing taking time for ourselves, spectacular massage we added on. Would recommend a What To Wear list, we didn't know what we should wear/Bring. Mu husband wore a bathing suit, I should have also, but was OK taking my clothes off and wearing underwear
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad you loved the tour, the rug factory, and the hammam. Great point about the dress code — we'll make sure to include a what to wear guide in advance. Hope to see you again! 😊
Our guide ERCÜMENT was very kind informative pleasure to deal and be with his English was amazing. We really enjoyed and had a good time. I would pass the Hammam for me. It wasn’t so professional but overall the trip was amazing.
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that Ercüment’s knowledge, excellent English, and friendly personality helped make your day enjoyable and memorable. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the hammam experience. Guest feedback helps us improve, and we will certainly take your comments into consideration. We’re very happy that, overall, you had an amazing trip and a great time with us. Thank you for choosing Smart Turkey Tours, and we hope to welcome you again in the future! 🌿✨
It was a very interesting and informative tour of Ephesus. Tour guide knew all the tricks to avoid too larger crowds and get the best views of everything. The guide was passionate and extremely knowledgeable. Stoped at family run pottery shop with no pressure to purchase. However nice to support a very old tradition and craft. We went to an amazing organic farm to table family run restaurant with chickens and peacocks roaming freely. Here is also a government supported traditional Turkish carpet company with demonstrations. There is a shop with carpets $1000 - $1.5 million. Just astonishing how the carpets painstakingly come together. Sales manager was very nice and informative. Obviously would love to make a sale but was very pleasant even if you didn’t. Last stop was the Turkish Baths. Incredible experience and paid extra for additional massage. Whole day was fantastic and would highly recommend this tour. Our guide was Hakan.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable and informative day exploring Ephesus with Hakan. His passion, knowledge, and ability to create a smooth experience truly make a difference. We’re also happy you enjoyed the local pottery workshop, the farm-to-table lunch experience, the traditional carpet demonstrations, and the Turkish Bath. These authentic cultural experiences are some of the highlights we love sharing with our guests. 🌿 Thank you again for your kind recommendation. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments on to Hakan. We hope to welcome you back to Turkey for another unforgettable adventure! ✨
It was both educational and fun … highly recommended. Ercument was a fabulous guide, he helped us appreciate the culture and was a delight to be with.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that your experience was both educational and fun. Ercument will be very happy to know that his guidance helped you better appreciate the culture and made your day even more enjoyable. Your recommendation means a lot to us—thank you for choosing Smart Turkey Tours!
Ercüment and his driving partner were excellent. Lots of great information and little facts about Ephesus. The restaurant we went to for lunch was so much food and very delicious. The icing on the cake was the hamam visit where you come out feeling like a new person. 12/10 definitely recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that Ercüment and his driver made your experience so enjoyable, and that you loved both the lunch and the hamam. It means a lot to us that you’d recommend the tour—hope to welcome you again in Turkey soon!
It was an all-day adventure starting with the city of Ephesus, an ancient city with lots of history, many ruins that have been discovered, quite a few cats, and a handful of resident dogs. A fascinating place. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. Also patient and kind. Then we went for lunch -- not a great one for a vegetarian, but okay for meat eaters. A quick course in how to make handmade rugs followed (fascinating), with a pitch to buy one. Don't ever take the first price offered. Or the second. Then came the delight of the day -- the Turkish bath with an optional massage. I never thought I would be in Turkey for my birthday, much less having a Turkish bath. The women helping us were very nice and very good at what they do. We really appreciated the patience and knowledge of our guide and the driver. I would recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring Ephesus, the Turkish bath, and spending your birthday in such a unique way. We truly appreciate your kind words about our guide and driver. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back to Turkey again!
We had a great time in Kusadasi. Our guide, Begum, was amazing! If you’re looking for an stress-free day of a guided tour of Ephesus and a Turkish bath, this is for you. You’ll get picked up right at the dock of the cruise ship and dropped back off. The operators are very aware of cruise schedules and will make sure you won’t miss your all aboard.
This was a surprisingly excellent experience. Surprising, because we did not know what to expect from Ephesus or from a Turkish bath and massage in a hammam. But our guide Deniz was excellent: kind, funny and knowledgeable. On the tour. Prepare to be surprised at the quality and complexity of the ruins. Everyone rushes to the library because it’s iconic. But Deniz helped us understand the nuances of a multicultural society. On the bath: if you’re American, set your Massage Envy expectations aside and go with it. You will be (mostly) nude, you will get wet, you will be exfoliated with salt and bathed in olive oil. And you will like it! One of our best tours after 25+ years of global travel.
Thank you so much for this thoughtful and insightful review! We're delighted to hear that your experience exceeded expectations — both at the incredible ruins of Ephesus and during the unique Turkish bath. Deniz will be so happy to know his knowledge and humor made a lasting impression. Your description of the hammam experience is spot-on and a great guide for future travelers! We're honored to be part of one of your best tours in 25+ years of travel. Hope to see you again on another adventure in Turkey!
We had an excellent tour of Ephesus. Our guide, Isa, told us the information in an interesting way. He was very conscientious about our safety and finding shade everyplace it was available. The Turkish bath was an experience not to be missed. Lunch outside was delightful. It was a GREAT day!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had an excellent day in Ephesus and that Isa made the experience both informative and comfortable. We're especially glad you enjoyed the Turkish bath and the outdoor lunch — such memorable touches! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable day in Turkey!
