Private tour in Kusadasi Denizhan P

From Kusadasi Port Private Shore Excursion of Ephesus

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Denizhan P.

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Private Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi Port, Izmir Cruise Port, Izmir Airport, Kusadasi, Selcuk, Izmir, Alacati, Cesme, Sirince Hotels. I have been tour guide in Ephesus for over 20 years and working at it with great enthusiasm. I was born (1978) and raised in Istanbul. Studied Business Administration. After graduation worked for Seabourn and Cunard Cruise Line as an Asst. Shorex Manager. Travelled 70% of the world. I am now living in a resort town named Kusadasi, located very close to the Ancient city of Ephesus, providing private tours to Ephesus and Western Turkey. I am a specialist in Biblical Tours in Western Turkey. I have led many tours for North American churches, universities and RoadScholar Groups visiting the sites in Western Turkey. I speak fluent English. Work with recent model, A/C Vehicles. I am an active licensed professional tour guide and tour operator. I pride myself on ability to add personal touches to every tour I conduct. It is extremely important for me that all my guests return home with experiences to remember. I have many years' experience in guiding tours in Western Turkey as well as in Ephesus. As an Ephesus and Western Turkey Travel Specialist with contacts and years of experience, I am able to help travelers with their plans and itineraries. Providing private guided tours of Ephesus and Western Turkey from Kusadasi Port, Izmir Cruise Port, Izmir Airport, Kusadasi, Selcuk, Izmir, Alacati, Cesme, Sirince Hotels. For travellers who travel with their rental cars, I also offer tour guide only services for Ephesus. For more information about tour guide only service without any transport, please message me. FOR LARGER GROUPS, I CAN ARRANGE LARGER VEHICLES. IF THE TOURS SHOWN IN THE SYSTEM DO NOT MATCH WITH YOUR EXPECTATIONS PLEASE CONTACT WITH ME FOR OTHER TOUR OPTIONS. **** I am the owner of A Class Tourism & Travel Agency, TRANSBALKAN TOURS ( Member of Association of Turkish Travel Agencies, License number is A-776 ) ***In accordance with the laws regarding tour guiding in Turkey, the guides are not allowed to directly sell tours. So, please note that the tours quaranteed here are to be by operated by officialy registered A Class Tourism & Travel Agency: TRANSBALKAN TOURS (A776) For more information please do not hesitate to send a message. BA Bachelors degree. Guiding License

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Overview of your Kusadasi tour

Ephesus is a must see site with a licensed, informative guide who will bring the city to life for you. You'll be glad that you took the time to see this magnificent place. Meet with with me in front of the Kusadasi port passenger Terminal. Drive to the country. See the TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, one of the wonders of the ancient world. Then a visit to EPHESUS is a visit to one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world. Ancient historians believed that Ephesus was founded by the Amazons, but now, it is believed to have been the Hittite city of Apasa. With your guide, you will see the Odeion, where the advisory council held its meetings and the Baths, as well as many other columns, monuments and ruins, including the Celsus Library. Your next stop will be the house where Mother Mary is believed to have spent her last years, a spiritually significant site, particularly revered by faithful Catholics. En-route to Kusadasi enjoy the scenery or shopping opportunity.

Recent Reviews

Eric H.United States
September 2025

Denizhan is a fabulous guide. He was early to the meeting point and immediately began sharing his knowledge of his home city and country. His tour of Ephesus was expertly handled and provided so much information on what we were seeing. It was truly a great experience.

Han-Yang L.United States
August 2025

Denizhan was awesome! We chatted ahead of time to customize the tour. He met us at the port with driver and van. We drove to Ephesus - visited Ephesus, the Ephesus Experience Museum, and the Terrace Houses. He had excellent knowledge of the site and history of the region and provided plenty of detail and answered our questions. We also stopped at Basilica of St. John and saw the one remaining column of the Temple of Artemis. Along the way, we stopped at a Turkish delight store (plenty of samples), a pottery shop (short demonstration of kickwheel pottery making), and Turkish carpet cooperative. He also took us to a local Turkish restaurant where we had lunch. We would absolutely join him on a tour again.

Graham J.United Kingdom
October 2024

Very good and knowledgeable guide who was able to bring the tour to life. Adapted the tour to suit our needs and was good company throughout. Highly recommend.

Eileen C.United States
July 2023

I highly recommend this wonderful tour and guide! He's on time, professional and knowledgeable. We loved this tour and the sights of this lovely community. Thank you!! :)

Jenny S.Canada
March 2023

We (family of 5, with 3 teens) had a great tour with Denizhan. Very informative, organized and a great day.

Jay P.United States
August 2022

If you are looking for a fantastic guide in Ephesus - we highly recommend Denizhan Pekoz. He picked us up promptly at the cruise port in a spotless and comfortable passenger van. Very professional from start to finish - and we learned more in the first 5 minutes with him than all day with other guides. His level of knowledge was incredible - there was nothing that he was not an expert in that area. If you work with Denizhan you will have a very educational and enjoyable day in Ephesus.

Your Kusadasi tour itinerary

- Pick up at Kusadasi Cruise Port - Visit Temple of Artemis - Visit Ancient City of Ephesus - Terrace Houses - Ephesus Experience Museum - House of Virgin Mary - Drop off at the Kusadasi Cruise Port. Feel free to contact me if you would like to customize this tour! * For travelers who do not want to visit the House of Virgin Mary, House of Virgin Mary visit can be substituted with the Basilica of St. John or Terrace Houses or the Archaeological Museum of Ephesus.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minibus

Recent Model AC Minibus

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Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
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Meeting location

Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye

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Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Museums
Tour reference number
10905
Languages
English
Turkish
Activity level
Moderate

Traveller reviews

4.8

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