AVOID THE RUG TOUR - Guide and the rest were good, but find a way to skip the rugs.
Ephesus is incredible, and the pickup, dropoff and Mercedes van were all great.
Our guide was very knowledgeable.
Lunch was so/so and was a sponsored Turkish Rug HARD SELL event.
It felt like we should have been paid to attend. Much like a "Time Share" must buy now event pushing a $100K rug.
事業者からの返答
Dear David,
Thank you very much for your review, your information about our guide and about our van and meeting staff at the port.
First of all the lunch is not sponsored by someone else. We pay 15-USD per person for lunch to a restaurant .
None of our guests are taken any place where they do not want to go.
I have just had a meeting with your guide. He said that, you complated your visits first. And then you had a lunch. After lunch, our guide has asked if you want to see how rugs are made or return back to port. You agreed to see . You have seen the process. You have asked estimated costs. They said that the prices are changes depends upon quality and sizes from 300 to 100 K.
Than you thanked them and you left .
You have not been forced to go inside or you have not been forced to buy.
Please let me know if there is any missing or different part in your guide's information
Thank you very much again. We hope to see you in our wonderfull country again
Best Regards
Fevzi
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appleo345
January 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very nice experience
It was very comfortable in the rooms and they had very good service,and very good staff especially MR Dilwara.
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Chris_H
November 1, 2025 · via Viator
It was one of the best...
It was one of the best tours I've ever been on. Our guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. He adjusted our trip to accommodate 3 family members who have limited mobility. Lunch was fantastic. Overall a 10 out of 10.
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Karl_M
July 5, 2025 · via Viator
Great time with Viator!
Our guide Melih was very knowledgeable about the Bible and Ephesus. We gave him our time schedule and he made it work.. The lunch was delicious and we enjoyed the carpet making demonstration
Even though it wasn’t on the itinerary! Make sure you bring an umbrella for shade and water.
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Mary_B
July 1, 2024 · via Viator
Amazing adventure
We had a brilliant day with Tayfun our guide. From the very beginning he was so friendly and had us relaxed. I knew we were in good hands. He had a wealth of knowledge and delivered the information to suit both the children and adults. Tayfun gave us all options and tailored the trip to suit us. The tour of Ephesus and Mary's house were just amazing. And our lunch! Well , it was just the best! The whole day, from start to finish was a joy. I would highly recommend it to anyone. I'll be back.
