Private tour in Kusadasi Erkan Z

Best of Ephesus Private Tour

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Private tour for 1-10 people
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Erkan Z.

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Hello from Ephesus / Kusadasi My name is Erkan who is an official licenced tourist guide living and working in Kusadasi / Ephesus. Come and be my guest to the city that I love. I have been practising guiding since 2010, working with cruise ships, college students, V. I. P. s, incentive tours, tourist agencies and individual travellers. If you join one of my tours, we can share a real travelling experience, visit the archaeological sites and museums, learn about the history and culture of Turkey, discover all the hidden treasures of Ephesus Ancient City, taste the local cuisine, meet the locals and above all have fun. Just let me show you Ephesus through my eyes. You can browse my tours or together we create your own customized tour. I am looking forward to meeting you and showing you my lovely country. I promise you an authentic and most enjoyable tour!! It is always a great pleasure and a privilege to show my country and especially Ephesus, my home city, to all visitors! Your Sincerely, Erkan IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CRUISE GUESTS : I highly recommend you to meet after 30 / 45 minutes the ship docked to port in order to beat crowds from cruise ships, school buses and hot weather. NOTE : I DO NOT GIVE TOURS FROM IZMIR - Professional Licensed Tour Guide - Member of Union of Tourist Guides' Chambers - We have a family tour company ONBOARD TRAVEL ( Tursab No 9293 ) and I give all my tours by our company. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CRUISE GUESTS : I highly recommend you to meet after 30 / 45 minutes the ship docked to port in order to beat crowds from cruise ships, school buses and hot weather.

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Overview of your Kusadasi tour

Discover Ephesus in a day which is one of the biggest and best well-kept ancient cities in the world. I can meet you at Kusadasi harbour or where ever you want, from airport as well. We will drive to Ephesus just 15 miles from Kusadasi, visit the most important and beautiful monumental buildings in Ephesus ( Odeon, Temples, Celcius Library, Amphitheatre, etc. ). After Ephesus Ancient City, we will visit House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Terrace Houses. ALL IN A DAY. . . . NOTE : I DO NOT GIVE TOURS FROM IZMIR EPHESUS- One of the largest and best well-kept ancient cities in the world. TEMPLE of ARTEMIS- One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World HOUSE of VIRGIN MARY- a shrine where Blessed Mary spent her recently years and died. TERRACE HOUSES- were the houses for rich people, famed with mosaics and frescos. ( Not recommended for disable people ) SAINT JOHN CHURCH ( Expression from Temple of Artemis ) - The church where Apostle John was burried

Recent Reviews

Laurie D.United States
2 days ago

Zeynep was AMAZING! This is our second time to Ephesus and we learned so much more! She was so personable, friendly and so knowledgeable! We absolutely LOVED our time together!! We feel like we now have a good friend and can’t wait to spend more time together!

Joe S.United States
4 days ago

We just finished a 20 day cruise with multiple shore excursions (over 10) that we booked privately and this was by far the best tour of the tours we booked. Erkan was prepared from the beginning. We were able to find her immediately after getting off the cruise ship. Transportation was incredible and welcomed after some of the other shore excursions we were on. Erkan has the most easy going and informative style that made for a great day. She mapped out a great day to avoid the crowds and to ensure we covered all of the highlights we wanted to see. She had keen insights into the area and the historical background she provided was excellent. The four of us are all in our 70's and she matched the pace of our group to make it comfortable for all. Ephesus was amazing and the four of us would highly recommend the this tour and Erkan. It was an amazing day and we were highly satisfied with the tour and sights we got to see. Highly recommend this tour and Erkan. Would book with her again.

John M.United States
1 week ago

Erkan was extremely knowledgeable and organized. She shared her love for her country as well as the history of the area, and she made our whole day fun and exciting. She showed us everything we had on our agenda, plus suggested other places to see, which we thoroughly enjoyed!! We highly recommend Erkan as a guide, five star plus!!

Elisha G.United States
3 weeks ago

My group of 5 had a great time with Erkan. We had a last minute date change due to cruise port availability and she was able to adjust to us and the communication was great. Once we were on shore we had a very comfortable vehicle, and she was a very engaging and knowledgeable guide. We saw all the classical sites (Ephesus, House of Mary, Artemis Temple Ruins) and she took us to a traditional lunch and to see how they make carpets and ceramic pottery in Turkey. Of course they offer to sell you items at these demonstrations but they are not high pressure sales. Her English was fantastic. I have done a lot of guided tours in recent years I think she was one of the best guides I’ve ever had. I would definitely recommend her.

Kevin K.Canada
3 weeks ago

We had a wonderful tour of Ephesus with Erkan. She was prompt, knowledgeable, and provided a great introduction to her country. We were able to see all the highlights and some out of the way places we wouldn't have otherwise seen. I only wish we had more time to spend in Ephesus and the surrounding area. I highly recommend her tour guide services.

Christine B.United States
August 2026

Our tour of Ephesus for 25 family members with Erkan was excellent. She fully exceeded our expectations of what this tour would be. From the moment we first met at the port, she made sure that we got to see everything we came to see and more! With a group of 25, keeping everyone engaged and on track is no small task, but she handled it effortlessly. She was organized, attentive, and made sure the entire group felt taken care of throughout the day. Our entire group absolutely loved our day with Erkan. She made our visit to Ephesus truly memorable, and we couldn’t recommend her more!

Your Kusadasi tour itinerary

* Ephesus Ancient City * House of Mary * Terrace Houses * Temple of Artemis * Saint John Church (Expression from Temple of Artemis) This is a suggested itinerary, let me know what you would like to see and do and I will customize the tour accordingly!

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Ephesus Ancient City is far to Kusadasi Port around 15 miles. That's why we will need a van which I will arrange for you according to the size of your group. It will be an air-conditioned van with a driver. I can arrange a bigger vehicle if you are more than 10 people.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye

Airport: ,Cruise: Kusadasi / Ephesus Port,ByGuide: This is tour only for cruisers from cruise ships

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Museums
History
City Highlights
Layover
Tour reference number
66128
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Kusadasi is perfect for travellers who want to explore the ancient city of Ephesus and its surroundings with a knowledgeable local guide. It's ideal for those interested in history and archaeology, as well as cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion. The tour is also suitable for families, seniors, and travellers with mobility concerns, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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Hours icon 6 hours
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