Private tour in Kusadasi Ertunga E

Highlights of Ephesus Half-day Tour

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Ertunga E.

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My name is Ertunga and I was born in 1977 in Kusadası, where I still live. I graduated from the University of Philology, Department of English Language and Literature. I worked as an English Teacher for few years but I understood that it is not really what I wanted so I finished my short teaching career. Then I decided to study History and Archaeology and use my knowledge on this field. In 2001 I became professional tour guide, with the license issued by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Since then I have worked for many agencies as an independent guide and I have been meeting tourists from all over the world. During this fourteen years, I have also been organizing private tours, and working with ToursByLocals is perfect option for me. Since I grew up and have lived all my life in a touristic town, guiding has always been my dream. Very early I understood that it would be the most convenient job for my lifestyle, because I like history, archaeology, traveling and meeting different people and cultures, and the most important of everything, I love my country and want to help people see it's beauty and understand it's history and culture and at the same time, earning money from what I really enjoy doing; is a great feeling. I have guiding experience in all areas in Turkey, but my favorite tours are definitely those in the Aegean and Istanbul. If you woukd like to have a multy day tour in Turkey, you are allways wellcome to contact me to discuss your program. I am looking forward to meeting you in my country and showing you all its beauties! Tour Guiding License issued by The Ministry Of Culture & Tourism Of Turkey, license number: 09-005832. I am an owner of Felicity Travel (TÜRSAB licence no. 11471).

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Overview of your Kusadasi tour

The highlight of this tour is the ancient city of Ephesus, the largest open-air museum in Turkey, the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cleopatra, Mark Anthony, Virgin Mary and John the Apostle once walked its streets. I will explain to you about life in ancient Rome as you walk through this spectacular city. The House of Virgin Mary is another popular site, nowadays a catholic church visited by local Muslims too. Depending on your time and interests. we can also visit other sites around Ephesus such as the Temple of Artemis, Ephesus indoor Museum, or St John Basilica. The entire area has great historical and religious importance and is among the most-visited parts of Turkey. During this tour, you can learn a lot and take many beautiful photos. As I visit Ephesus very often, I can speak about the recent excavations and new findings, and try to give you the best half-day experience in Ephesus!

Recent Reviews

Elizabeth M.United Kingdom
September 2022

Absolutely fabulous. Learnt so much from our super guide even after having been before. I would highly recommend Ertunga. And thanks to the kind driver also.

Laura G.United States
November 2019

Ertunga was a great guide. He shared so much information on the history of Turkey and Ephesus it made for a great visit. Highly recommend this guide.

Gaye H.United States
May 2013

Ertunga was a fabulous tour guide! He is very knowledgeable about the sites we visited. He is professional and personable. Based on our comments, he suggested additional places we might want to visit and we were able to go to several additional sites. I would recommend Ertunga to anyone thinking about visiting Turkey!

Your Kusadasi tour itinerary

08:30 Meeting and start or tour 09:00 Visiting the house of Mother Mary where we usually spend 45-60 minutes 10:00 Entering the ancient city Ephesus where we usually spend about 2 hours 13:00 Visiting the other places around Ephesus or drive back. Please note that this is only a suggested itinerary so we can change this itinerary depending on your time and interests. Feel free to contact me if you would like to customize this tour!

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

We will use a modern air-conditioned vehicle that is appropriate for the size of your group.

What's included
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Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. This is the updated list of entrance fee cost: Ephesus :                              45 usd House of Virgin Mary:        15 usd Terrace Houses :                 .   17 usd Basilica of St. John:              8 usd Ephesus Indoor Museum:    12 usd Temple of Artemis:                free You can pay entrances in cash (in turkish lira) or with credit card. Entrances are free for children age 0-7. You would also need about 15 usd for lunch.
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Tour categories
Museums
History
City Highlights
Layover
Tour reference number
31771
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Kusadasi is perfect for travellers who are interested in history and culture, particularly those fascinated by ancient civilizations. It's also ideal for families, as the tour is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. With a light activity level, it's suitable for seniors and those with mobility concerns. Additionally, if you're looking to connect with a local expert for deeper insights into the area, Ertunga E. is an excellent guide.

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