Private Ephesus Tour & Farm Lunch

e had the best day of our trip with Senem as our guide and Sadot as our driver! We started with a short guide of the highlights of Ephesus all within what our kids (6&8) could pay attention to, then we had a lovely meal and met some very kind locals who showed our kids how to weave a carpet, and we ended the day at Aqua Fantasy so our kids could get all their energy out. The water was chilly for October but they still had the time of their lives. We ended out tour at the bazaar near the cruise port and Senem made sure we felt comfortable getting back to the ship after our shopping. Highly recommend this tour!

Selçuk was a great guide. Patient and knowledgeable. The experience was great, a bit of walking but worth it to experience the old Roman town. Also seeing Virgin Mary’s last home was heartwarming. The tour lasted the whole day. Atmosphere was clean and welcoming. No one at the shops pressured to buy anything. Selçuk gave us time to soak in the atmosphere. Oh, and he knows the perfect spots to take photo to look back on for memories. Lunch was tasty traditional Turkish food. The carpet shop was like a museum, amazing to see the production, and the leather store was bursting with activity.

Absolutely fantastic day exploring Ephesus with Selçuk. He was friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and, importantly, never pushy or rushed. What I appreciated most was that he made the day feel like my tour, not a rehearsed itinerary. He gave me plenty of time to take everything in, answered all my questions, and let me choose what I wanted to prioritise along the way. Great knowledge, great company, and a genuinely nice bloke to spend the day with. If you’re visiting Ephesus and want a guide who knows his stuff but also knows when to simply let you enjoy the moment, I highly recommend Selçuk. Five stars — and well deserved! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Selcuk was a great guide for my daughter and I. We wanted to see the temple ruins in Didyma in addition to Ephesus. Selcuk set up the driver, was well versed in the history of the temple and ruins, pointing out markers and symbols and their meanings. We enjoyed lunch and the visit to the rug making school mid way. Ephesus was so interesting...he shared history and differences in the Greek and Roman sections...all of great interest to history nerds! It was so nice not having to struggle to hear a guide in a large group. I would absolutely book again! Note: shoes with good tread are a must here, as is a hat or sun umbrella and water.

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We had a wonderful tour today! Selcuk was an excellent guide—knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire experience enjoyable. We especially appreciated how well he managed the time between each stop, giving us plenty of time to enjoy everything without ever feeling rushed. Our driver was wonderful as well, and the comfortable, well-air-conditioned vehicle was definitely appreciated! We would highly recommend Selcuk and this tour! 😊

We had a wonderful tour today! Selcuk was an excellent guide—knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire experience enjoyable. We especially appreciated how well he managed the time between each stop, giving us plenty of time to enjoy everything without ever feeling rushed. Our driver was wonderful as well, and the comfortable, well-air-conditioned vehicle was definitely appreciated! We would highly recommend Selcuk and this tour! 😊🇬🇷

Selchuk was very knowledgeable about the various sites and patient. Because we were a large group travelling together he personalized the tour trying to accommodate everyone’s interests. Highly recommend Selchuk.

We had an incredible day exploring Ephesus, the Terrace Houses, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John, and the Temple of Artemis with Selcuk..... On top of the fantastic sightseeing, he took us to an authentic local spot for lunch that served some of the best food of our entire trip. If you are visiting the area, booking a tour with Selcuk is an absolute must!

Selcuk was an amazing tour guide!

He was a great guide, giving us plenty of information but not overwhelming. We appreciated his insights into great photo ops. Arranging the tour was easy as he was flexible on timing and where to rendezvous. He met us at a recommended restaurant and led us from there.