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We had an excellent time on this tour! Tolga was very informative and had a very efficient pace. We enjoyed this tour very much!
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Private tour in Kusadasi Tolga U
Discover Ephesus and it's Cultural Heritage with your local guide
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4 hours
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Private tour for 1-10 people
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Tolga U.
4.9
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Dear Traveler, I am Tolga and wish you a warm welcome to Turkey! I have been in Kusadasi whole my life. My father was one of the first guides in the whole country. He used to take me to Ephesus when ı had five years of age and would let me speak about the history of the ancient site. As time passed, I decided to follow in his footsteps and became a guide. I am a professional tour guide since 2010 and my expertise is in Roman history and Biblical history of Ephesus. I enjoy in meeting with new people and I take pride in showing the Turkish culture to my guests as they enjoy the sightseeing, history, cousine and Turkish hospitality. I am especially interested in making shore excursions for Ephesus to Cruise guests, as I know they need to create a perfect balance of time and quality. If you are looking for a personalised experience, I believe to be the right choice. I look forward to your inquiries and your arrival! I am a professional tour guide for 12 years. Throughout my career, ı guided in Turkey, Italy, Bosna Hersek, Montenegro, Croatia, Cyprus, Rhodes, Crete. I have studied in university Italian literature and Roman History. I have read the Bible in big part so ı have a good understanding of Biblical history and can relate it to the history of the sites we will visit. I dont have any restrictions as ı have neccessary licenses for guiding. Professional Official License Number : 006293 I operate under Travelshow Travel agency. License Number : 11392
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Let's discover Ephesus and famous handmade Turkish Rugs - Shore Excursion from Kusadasi
Overview of your Kusadasi tour
To visit Ephesus is to discover incredible testimonies of ancient times. It was the third largest city in the Roman Empire with great importance in the ancient world and featured prominently in the New Testament. The history of the city is absolutely amazing, Ephesus is considered the most complete ancient city in Europe and one of the best ancient ruins you can see. And of course, during your visit, you will enjoy visiting some of its most popular locations, such as the marble Temple of Artemis, the Basilica and the Library of Celsus, which are considered the best archaeological sites in the world. And besides the architectural and historical monuments, I will also take you to see the old but amazing tradition of weaving handmade carpets. Made from the finest natural materials such as soft shiny wool, fine silk or cotton of the highest quality and with the art of weaving still living here, you will experience the best of Turkish carpets and their value and uniqueness.
Recent Reviews
Susan C.United States
Tolga was fabulous, charming, informative, flexible, fun and a great host. He introduced us to local artisans, customs, foods, and of course, historically significant sites. We feel so lucky to have met him.
Jocelyn M.Canada
The tour Tolga provided was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and could bring a sense of what it was like to live in Ephesus. Tolga's sense of humour and ability to change things up on the spot, such as a request for authentic Turkish coffee at the end of our trip, were invaluable. I can't recommend Tolga's services highly enough.
Joanne E.United Kingdom
Excellent tour with a superb guide. Easy to find, extremely knowledgeable with a good sense of humour and read the group well. Tolga made our visit extra special.
Gary P.United States
We had a great day today in Ephesus thanks to our tour guide Tolga Usun who had great knowledge of the history and all the stops we made during our tour. He customized a tour for our family and it was just what we wanted. Tolga was there waiting for us as we left our ship, the vehicle was first class and we would highly recommend his services. We give him 5 stars!
William H.United States
Fantastic Great information. We went everywhere we wanted to go. Good humor and great personality for guiding. We would use him all the time if we could
Your Kusadasi tour itinerary
I welcome you at Kusadasi Port and we drive to Ephesus. It takes 20 minutes to arrive. We spend approximately one and a half hour in the ancient site. After Ephesus visit, we are going to get presentation of how turkish rugs are made. It takes between half an hour to fifty minutes. We head back to the port at the end. *** If you are allergic to certain foods or ingredients, contact me so that I can adapt the menu to you.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
I use Mercedes Vito or Mercedes Sprinter or similar quality vehicle depending on the number of people. It is comfortable with A/C.
What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admission tickets. It costs 43 dollars per person.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
10 Liman Caddesi, Aydın, Aydın, 09400, Türkiye
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Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Day Trip
Tour reference number
1024786
Languages
EnglishActivity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Traveller reviews
5.0
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Who is this private tour in Kusadasi best suited for?
This private tour in Kusadasi is perfect for travellers who are interested in exploring ancient history and cultural heritage. It's especially suitable for those who want to visit the incredible archaeological sites of Ephesus and learn about the tradition of Turkish rug weaving. The tour is also ideal for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for seniors and travellers with mobility concerns.
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4 hours
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