Private tour in Izmir Selçuk Ç

Ephesus Tour Guide service

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Selçuk Ç.

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A WARM HELLO FROM TURKIYE! Welcome to Kusadasi and İzmir, My name is Selçuk (Selchuk) I offer private tours in Ephesus, Kusadasi, Izmir, Cesme, Bodrum. Dikili, Istanbul, Cappadocia for groups or individual travellers or cruisers. I have a license from Ministry of Culture and Tourism for whole Turkey. I also have travel agency as Step By Step Anatolia Travel (Tursab number 17803). Guidance is my full time job and I have been working as a guide in freelance since 2009. I have been serving Ephesus Shore Excursions, Ephesus Private Tours, Pamukkale Private Tours, Also Multi Day tours from Kusadasi, Bodrum, Izmir, Dikili, Antalya and Selcuk town to visit Ephesus and Pamukkale for independent travelers. My country has been used by many civilizations. In Turkiye, we hav emore than 1000 ancient cities. I have been guiding in the whole country. So, in my tours I like to tell about not only Ephesus and other ancient cities , but also the culture, religion, location, products of whole country. In my tours you will have a lot of advantages: * My private tours are more reasonable priced than cruise group tours. * We can decide when and where to start your tour. * In my private tours, I can take many pictures of you and your group. * You can ask me any question about culture, religion, history, art, flora, geography... * In my tours, the schedule is more flexible. * You can save time. Knowing the best things to see and do can be difficult, especially with limited time. On larger tours you waste time seeing things that may not be of interest. * Communication - When visiting new countries, it is helpful to be able to communicate. Private guides are locals who speak the language and can translate (I can help you everywhere) * Saving Money - A private guide can save you money by avoiding tourist traps and taking you to destinations known only to the locals. * I use insured private minivans according to size of your groups with a private driver. (Private * I guarantee: Complete the tour and back to ship on time. ** According to your request, you can skip or add some sights to the published tour programs. Please inform me about it. Also I have many possible tour options, travelers can offer or request to me. that's why if you like to visit other places please ask me that I can create a customize tour or show you some unpublished tour which are already ready to send you. Let me introduce myself to you; Lets start with my name. I have a famous name in Turkey. Not only it is a name of an old Turkish empire during the 11th century, but also it is name of a small town of Izmir which is nearby Ephesus. So, during my Ephesus tours you can see my name everywhere :) I was born in Demirci (a small town of Manisa which is in west part of Turkey). I started my education there. 5 years primary, 4 years secondary and 3 years high school. When I was 12, my dream started. That means I started to learn English. At the high school I chose foreign language part which was all English. Actually at school we learn more grammar than speaking. So, during the summer season, when schools were off, I started to go to Marmaris which is a resort town mostly for British people. I started to get practice for speaking. By the way, when I was there I was working as a receptionist, waiter or barman in the hotels. I saw some guides who were coming there with their groups. I was interested in their jobs. I said to myself "I should go to university for having that job. " After high school I went to Ankara University in the field of Tourism Guidance.I studied history and architecture of Greek,Roman,Byzantine,Selcuk Turks and Ottoman Empire ,mythology,history of religions. I finished my education in 2009 and started to work as a guide. In the other words I achieved my goal :) Now I live in Izmir the third largest of Turkey. I am married. My wife, Seher is also a guide. I have a daughter Mila. She is our princess :) We live in Izmir. We have travel agency in Izmir. We serve private tours in yhe whole country. My main goal is to provide services that meet highest expectations of you. You can check my tours or we can create a customized tour together. I am looking forward to see you in our tours as my guests. Please take a place in my hobby. . . Warm Regards, Selcuk (Selchuk) - I am a Professional Licensed Tour Guide , License number is 06474,Member of Union of Tourist Guides' Chambers. - I am the owner of A Class Tourism & Travel Agency (Member of Association of Turkish Travel Agencies, License number is 12915) In Turkey Organisations that includes transportation can only be organised by licensed travel agencies. I own an agency as a local guide in Turkiye.

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Overview of your Izmir tour

PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR, you will experience the historical EPHESUS Ancient city, Temple of ARTEMIS and Isa Bey Mosque. Listening to me as your professional licensed tour guide along the ancient Roman streets, enjoy walking through and take pictures of the 'Odeon', 'Memmius Monument', 'Domission Temple'', ' Hercules Gate', ' Hadrian Temple', ' Celsus Library', ' Marble Street', ' Ephesus Great Theatre' ( Biblical ), ' Harbour Street' and etc. I will be telling some stories from ancient days on how day lived, where people enjoyed their free times, how they provide food and trade and etc. I have been guiding here for more than 20 years at Ephesus, by that time I have collected a lot of information about the region. I will be sharing those once you book my tour.

Recent Reviews

Brian S.United States
June 2015

Selcuk was extremely knowledgeable and communicated the history of Ephesus so that my wife and I could picture what it looked like thousands of years ago.

Frank H.United States
May 2015

He did a wonderful job and was very well informed.

Trevor S.Australia
April 2015

We were happy with our tour of Ephesus, a private tour with Selcuk. I can highly recommend him as a guide: he is affable, has a good command of English, and displayed a detailed knowledge of the history and features of the site. We were very comfortable with him. Thank you, Selcuk.

Al C.United States
July 2014

Selcuk provided in depth details regarding any questions we asked during his excellent tour of Ephesus. The transportation he arranged was 5 stars as well (new spacious van with prompt and professional driver). We also customized our day with Selcuk by requesting a tour of carpet and leather production - be sure to tell your guide and merchants that you are only learning - NOT purchasing! (You are not expected to purchase - just enjoy the the merchant shows!) We give Selcuk our highest recommendation.

Earle C.United States
June 2013

Selcuk was an outstanding guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. His education background was impressive and he was articulate in his ability to explain the fascinating history around Ephesus. Selcuk also had a very pleasant manner and good humor. He was open to sharing his views on his country's culture and history. We thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Your Izmir tour itinerary

*You will be met by me around Ephesus area, *Drive to House of Virgin Mary which is one of the pilgrimage for Christians where she had her recently time and died. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, Pope John Paul II also visited the shrine in 1979. Pope Benedict XVI visited this shrine in 2006. *After that, we will visit Ephesus which is one of the best well-kept Greco-Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon, Temples, Library; theatre where is one of the biggest with 24. 000 people capacity and St. Paul preached; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets;etc. *After Ephesus, we will have a lunch *After all of these, you can have a chance to visit some art galleries. *And then, we will come back and drop you back.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

No transportation

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. 50 EURO - * Entrance fees of museums and ancient sites EURO - The following new prices will be from March 1st; *Ephesus Ancient City -Entrance fee: 40 euro per person *House Of Mother Mary -Entrance fee: 9 euro per person Temple of Artemis -Entrance fee: N/A)
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Meeting location

Ephesus Ancient City, Atatürk, Efes Harabeleri, Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: IZMIR (Selcuk or Ephesus area)

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Religious Sites
Layover
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
41657
Languages
English
Turkish
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Izmir is perfect for travellers who want to explore the historical sites of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis with a knowledgeable local guide. It's ideal for those interested in ancient history and culture, as well as families, seniors, and individuals with mobility concerns since the tour is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Cruise ship passengers will also find this tour suitable as a shore excursion.

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