4 - アジアマイナー7教会への日帰りプライベート巡礼ツアー

Güfte’s deep regional knowledge and amazing interpersonal skills turned a simple trip into something truly unforgettable. She didn’t just tell us dry historical facts and dates; instead, she wove useful information into captivating stories that brought each destination’s culture and spirit to life. In other words, she connected the dots, drawing parallels between the past and present, which helped us understand better what happened at the sites we visited. She told stories with purpose, rhythm, and relevance, making history more human, sparking curiosity, and keeping our attention. And most importantly, she wasn’t a chatty guide; she balanced informative commentary with comfortable silence. Her comprehensive knowledge about the local area, customs, and landmarks, combined with her genuine enthusiasm, was contagious. Güfte also showed great empathy and observation skills, noticing when we were tired or needed extra help and adjusting the pace accordingly. Finally, Güfte was an organizational master — the tour logistics, timing, and transitions felt effortless and invisible to us, creating a stress-free experience.

My husband and I had scheduled a Greek Cruise and one of the stops was going to be Ephesus. Revelation is my husband’s favorite book in the Bible and so he asked me if it was possible to extend our vacation to see the rest of the churches. I was a little nervous about scheduling a trip to Turkey on my own, but after some research I found Puerto Travel. Ayfer Selci, at the travel agency answered, all of my initial questions and handled all of the details of the trip. She was quick to respond, very professional and put my mind at ease relative to the details. Ayfer is the reason I chose to book the trip. Puerto Travel was able to customize the tour to meet our needs. For example, the 7 Churches tour is typically a 4 -day tour. They were able to modify it so that we were able to see all of things we wanted in 3 days – which was the amount of time we would be in Turkey. Day 1 - they picked us up from the cruise terminal and we saw Mother Mary’s House and Ephesus. Several days later, after our cruise was completed, we flew back to Izmir for the second and third days of the tour. This travel agency focuses on smaller groups and can tailor the tour to meet your needs. The price for the tour was very reasonable relative to the value. We had the same tour guide Gufte and the same driver Sahli which was great for continuity. Gufte was extremely knowledgeable – she knew so much about the history of each city. Travel agents in Turkey are highly educated with a degree and have to be licensed. This was clear based on Gufte’s knowledge. It was amazing to see how much of the original city was preserved. We also loved the information she provided on the Turkish culture. We had the opportunity to see how Turkish carpet was made and to eat some good food at one of her favorite restaurants. Salih was also excellent driver, safe and extremely kind. We were transported in a beautiful new sprinter van. We were well taken care of. By the end of the tour we felt like Gufte and Salih were our new friends. Travel to Turkey is really economical right now for Americans give the value of the dollar to the local currency – so it is a good time to travel there. We also felt really welcomed by the Turkish people. If we are ever fortunate enough to go back to Turkey, we would definitely use Puerto Travel again and would request Gufte and Salih. Do not hesitate to book with Puerto Travel if you are looking for a guide in any part of Turkey.

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We had an absolutely amazing experience with Puerto Travel in Turkey on a tour of the Seven Churches and additional biblical sites. From start to finish, everything was well organized, informative, and truly memorable. A special thank you to our tour guide, Güfte, who was outstanding. She was clear, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. What really stood out was how she took the time to explain each historical site in detail, weaving in meaningful biblical context that brought the locations to life in a powerful way. The tour never felt rushed, and we were able to fully take in each stop while learning so much along the way. If you’re looking for a tour that combines history, faith, and excellent guiding, I highly recommend Puerto Travel—and especially Güfte as your guide. An unforgettable experience that I would gladly do again.

Awesome tour of the ancient city of Ephesus among other places to visit. Güfte easy to find at the port and picked us up promptly. Güfte was very professional, nice, and knowledgeable about Turkey and its history. We needed cash (euros or USD) for admissions to the Virgin Mary and Ephesus ruins. We also had a great Turkish lunch and visited a couple shops. The transportation was clean and comfortable as well! If you are on a cruise and only have 1 day in Kusadasi, would recommend as a day trip to see ancient history in real life and interact with Turkish people.

We just completed a 4-day tour of the Seven Churches in Turkey, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! Our guides, Gufte and Ahmet, were absolutely wonderful. Ahmet was a fantastic driver—we always felt completely safe and at ease with him behind the wheel. He was also a true gentleman throughout the entire trip. Gufte was incredibly knowledgeable and brought so much history to life with her informative and engaging storytelling. You could really feel her passion for the churches and the country’s rich history. She also made the experience so much fun—always happy to take our photos and even jump in for a few herself! We couldn’t have asked for a better team to guide us on this journey. Highly recommend!

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Gufte and Ahmet were simply amazing to work with. We wish we would have known they give tours all over Turkey as we would have used them in other areas. We highly recommend them

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Thank you Gufte for being such a thoughtful and caring tour guide throughout our journey. Visiting the Seven Churches and reading the Bible at each location was a deeply meaningful experience for my family, and you helped make it truly memorable. We especially appreciated how well the trip was organized. The pace was comfortable, with sufficient time to rest, reflect, and enjoy the surroundings. The food choices were also wonderful and added to the enjoyment of the journey. Your kindness, attentiveness, and helpfulness made us feel well taken care of, and we are very grateful for the care you put into every detail.

Thank you, Güfte, for providing a well organized historical and geographical tour. We are grateful for your professionalism, organizational skills and thoughtfulness. We enjoyed all your restaurant recommendations, your punctuality and itinerary flexibility. Perfect for first time visitors to Turkey! Salih (our driver) your kindness, professionalism ensured our safe, timely and comfortable transportation to/from a variety of places throughout our 4 day tour.  Teşekkürler!

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On this private tour of the 7 Churches of Revelation, my guide was Gufte. She is a kind, lovely, and patient professional who made my 1st visit to the 7 churches meaningful, and my experience of Turkey very special. I highly recommend her to anyone. With over 10 years experience, she is a genuine guide who can make you appreciate all that Turkey has to offer.

We had an amazing time !!! Octavio, our tour guide was amazing. He was caring, knowledgeable, kind, patient, ect. Our driver was also experienced!!!! If come back next year, I would do it all over with the same team . Our tour was in Spanish by the way. Octavio’s Spanish was really good !!!!

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