Top Things to do in Aydin Province
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What to do and see in Aydin Province, Turkish Aegean Coast: The Best Cultural Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Aydin Province, Turkey including Private Ephesus and The House of Virgin Mary Tour from Kusadasi, Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary & Artemission Small Group Tour(Max 16 pax), Turkey's Highlights - Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia Trip & Balloon Ride Option, Pamukkale Small Group Tour From Kusadasi, Magnificent Ephesus Tour, Small Group Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi, Classic Ephesus Half Day Tour From Kusadasi, 5 - 6 Hours Mini Group (Max 10 pax) Excursion to Ephesus -Entrances are included, Turkey's Gold Triangle - Travel to Pamukkale Ephesus Cappadocia from/to Istanbul, Afternoon Tour Exclusive Virgin Mary's House.
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1. Private Ephesus and The House of Virgin Mary Tour from Kusadasi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Delve into ancient history on this private 7-hour Ephesus and The House of Virgin Mary tour, from Kusadasi. Jump in your air-conditioned vehicle and set out for a visit to the Church of St. John and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. Enjoy the personalized attention of your licensed local tour guide.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch included
Exclusions: The listed price does not include a $10 parking fee per person, payable at the time of tour check-in., Entrance fees (per person 24USD), Drinks
Reviewed By dfowler3
Very interesting piece of history to visit. The place is kept very clean. Toilets and restaurant areas spotless. The tour is amazing. We utilised one of the guides for around 35 euros. So glad we did.
2. Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary & Artemission Small Group Tour(Max 16 pax)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Our Group tour offers you the best and the economical way to visit Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary & Artemission Temple. Our professional licenced tour guide will meet you at Kusadasi port with Viator & Your Name Sign. This tour takes 4 to 5 hours depends upon traffic and crowds in the sites. Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to the sites.
Inclusions: Professional Licenced tour guide (English ), Transportation with brand-new A/C vehicles, Parking Fees, Local taxes, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: Entrance fees ( Our Tour guide will have prepaid tickets ), Meals not mentioned in the itinerary,, tips to driver and tour guide
Reviewed By JaneP51
Loved Ephesus Fully recommend Love seeing history and what it represents It was very hot though so advise take a good hat or an umbrella and keep away from the trees as they have ants in. Big ants as well. Take plenty of water.
3. Turkey's Highlights - Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia Trip & Balloon Ride Option
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour is perfect for discover the most popular and important cities and historical heritage areas in 5 days. See the best places of Turkey, the iconic sites of Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia. We guarantee you will be amazed at the rich history and the diverse landscapes to be found here.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, 4 nights accommodation including breakfast (2 Nights in Cappadocia, 2 Nights in Kusadasi), Domestic flights (Istanbul to Cappadocia - Cappadocia to Izmir - Denizli to Istanbul), Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary, Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, Full-day tours in Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia, Professional English-speaking & Spanish-speaking tour guides for the duration of the day tours, Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional), Entrance fees
Exclusions: Dinner, Drinks
Reviewed By shariane
All I can say is wow! Well I can actually say more lol. This entire experience was truly amazing. I can't believe how I lucked up on this awesome experience. Everything ran smoothly. Like no issues-well except for the one time the driver dropped me off at the wrong hotel after the balloon ride. I told him it didn't look like my hotel but he insisted. But besides from that everything was perfect. I was picked up from my hotel in Istanbul and dropped off at the airport. I was picked up once I landed. Took an hour drive directly to start the red tour. I had a great tour guide name Torgor(?) I just remember him saying his name sounds like tour guide lol. His energy was amazing and he was just filled with so much historical information. We visited Pigeon Valley, Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, Devrent Valley. We saw Pasabag, Fairy Chimneys and Love Valley. We had an air conditioner van to take us from place to place. We visited Avanos to a Ceramic Pottery shop. It was cool I was able to get hands on and make pottery out of red clay. We stopped by a nearby restaurant to have lunch which was included. We were done with the tour by 4pm. I stayed in Cappadocia View Hotel. It was ok and basic. The roof top has very beautiful views of everything. With free time I booked a Turkish dinner dance performance in a cave which I highly suggest. The next morning by 430am was picked up for the air balloon tour. This experience was completely amazing. After getting dropped off at the wrong hotel, I found my way back and was able to catch a traditional turkish breakfast at the hotel which is included. We had another awesome guide name Bidom(?) as our guide for the Green tour. We also visited Pigeon Valley again which was cool because I spent time in a different area and Goreme Panorama. We also visited Derinkuyu Underground City which was so cool and amazing. We visited Selime Monastery which was a very steep hike but beautiful especially the views; and Ihlara Valley in which we had lunch at a restaurant right off the river which was included. The food was delicious. Our guide was awesome and was very informative at every place we visited. Once the tour was over I was dropped off back at my hotel to wait for pick up to take me to the airport. Once I landed in Istanbul I had another transportation back to my hotel. Absolutely amazing experience. I wish it was an extra day added for a morning to watch the balloons from the ground up and to also ride the ATV'S or camels or horses and visit winery's and shops that sells rugs haha. But I loved it and I highly recommend this package
4. Pamukkale Small Group Tour From Kusadasi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel, after that the tour will begin. Pamukkale, listed as a World Heritage Sides by UNESCO. The white beauty of Pamukkale has happened after warm tears of nature, as if the beauty of white pearl on Cleaopatra’s chest has been the inspiration for these art work of nature. This unique calcium terraces and pools with hot spring water will amaze you as you walk barefoot on the vast white beauty. Hireapolis, “Holy City” or “Hierapolis” evangelized by Paul and Epaphras. Also the Apostle Philip lived and burried here. Also, we visit Odeon, Roman Baths and Theatre. If you’ve already visited the ruins of Hierapolis and the Roman theater, this is the next logical stop for anyone with a fairly lively interest in Roman archeology. In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Inclusions: Entrance Fees, Professional Tour Guide, Lunch, Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off, A/C Mercedes Sprinter
Exclusions: Drinks, Personal Expenses, Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue, Entrance Fee of Cleopatra's Pool
Reviewed By 910andreeaa
Wonderful trip, very well organized and a great guide who helped us undrrstand the places and their history. Highly recommended
5. Magnificent Ephesus Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
In the morning, your guide will meet with you at Kusadasi hotel. We reach to Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius, Marbel Street and Harbour Street. Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people, Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition. The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. In end the of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Inclusions: Professional Licenced Tour Guide, Pick Up & Drop Off, Entrance Fees, A/C Mercedes Sprinter, Lunch
Exclusions: Personal Expenses, Driver - Guide Tips & Gratitue , Drinks
Reviewed By freddyp463
That was an excellent trip from the beginning till end. Every step of the tour was unique and perfect. Not only guide but also driver were respectful and funny people. We love it! Highly recommended! Trip was beyond my expectations. Thanks for the team they helped us much. Superb!
6. Small Group Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
In the morning, your guide will meet with you at Kusadasi hotel. We reach to Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one of the seven wonders of the world. The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Inclusions: Entrance Fees, Professional Licensed Tour Guide, Lunch , Pick Up & Drop Off, All Local Taxes, A/C Mercedes Sprinter
Exclusions: Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue, Drinks, Personal Expenses
Reviewed By freddyp463
That was an excellent trip from the beginning till end. Every step of the tour was unique and perfect. Not only guide but also driver were respectful and funny people. We love it! Highly recommended! Trip was beyond my expectations. Thanks for the team they helped us much. Superb!
7. Classic Ephesus Half Day Tour From Kusadasi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
In the morning, our tour guide will meet with you at Kusadasi port or hotel. And, we go to Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street. Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one of the seven wonders of the world. In the end of the tour, you go back to Kusadasi port or hotel.
Inclusions: Entrance Fees, Professional Licensed Tour Guide, Pick Up & Drop Off, All Local Taxes, A/C Mercedes Sprinter
Exclusions: Drinks, Personal Expenses, Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue, Lunch
Reviewed By freddyp463
That was an excellent trip from the beginning till end. Every step of the tour was unique and perfect. Not only guide but also driver were respectful and funny people. We love it! Highly recommended! Trip was beyond my expectations. Thanks for the team they helped us much. Superb!
8. 5 - 6 Hours Mini Group (Max 10 pax) Excursion to Ephesus -Entrances are included
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 122 reviews
NO HIDDEN COSTS : Terrace Houses is included. Entrances fees are INCLUDED. Enjoy this 5-6 hour excursion starting at Kusadasi, and taking you to Ephesus where you can trace Alexander the Great, Caesar or Cicero. Visit the recently opened Terrace Houses (entry included in options with Terrace Houses and private) and admire the frescos as well as the The House of Virgin Mary and temple of Artemis. Once back in Kusadasi, you can enjoy some shopping. Entrance fees, Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportation are included * Small group ensures personal service * Informative, friendly and professional guide * Small-group tour by minibus * Option with Private Tour for your family
Inclusions: Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line ) , Small Group Tour ( max 10 pax ), Professional Licenced Tour guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Local Tax and Handling Fee, Small group ensures personal service
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Trvlr246
Loved the entire trip! The hotels were nice, the tour guide was beyond amazing and the sights chosen were very cool!
9. Turkey's Gold Triangle - Travel to Pamukkale Ephesus Cappadocia from/to Istanbul
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Covering Turkey’s top sights takes serious time and planning, but you’ll hit the highlights on this all-inclusive, multi-day guided tour. Take a dip in the famous white travertines of Pamukkale, marvel at the world’s best-preserved Greco-Roman ruins in Ephesus, and venture deep into the underground cities and chimney-shamed rocks of Cappadocia.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, 3 nights accommodation including breakfast (1 Night in Kusadasi, 2 Nights in Cappadocia), Domestic flights (Istanbul to Denizli - Izmir to Cappadocia - Cappadocia to Istanbul), Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary, Full-day tours in Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia, Hot Air Balloon Ride (Available for 2nd Option), Professional English-speaking & Spanish-speaking tour guides for the duration of the day tours, Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, Entrance fees, Parking fees
Exclusions: Dinner, Drinks
Reviewed By shariane
All I can say is wow! Well I can actually say more lol. This entire experience was truly amazing. I can't believe how I lucked up on this awesome experience. Everything ran smoothly. Like no issues-well except for the one time the driver dropped me off at the wrong hotel after the balloon ride. I told him it didn't look like my hotel but he insisted. But besides from that everything was perfect. I was picked up from my hotel in Istanbul and dropped off at the airport. I was picked up once I landed. Took an hour drive directly to start the red tour. I had a great tour guide name Torgor(?) I just remember him saying his name sounds like tour guide lol. His energy was amazing and he was just filled with so much historical information. We visited Pigeon Valley, Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, Devrent Valley. We saw Pasabag, Fairy Chimneys and Love Valley. We had an air conditioner van to take us from place to place. We visited Avanos to a Ceramic Pottery shop. It was cool I was able to get hands on and make pottery out of red clay. We stopped by a nearby restaurant to have lunch which was included. We were done with the tour by 4pm. I stayed in Cappadocia View Hotel. It was ok and basic. The roof top has very beautiful views of everything. With free time I booked a Turkish dinner dance performance in a cave which I highly suggest. The next morning by 430am was picked up for the air balloon tour. This experience was completely amazing. After getting dropped off at the wrong hotel, I found my way back and was able to catch a traditional turkish breakfast at the hotel which is included. We had another awesome guide name Bidom(?) as our guide for the Green tour. We also visited Pigeon Valley again which was cool because I spent time in a different area and Goreme Panorama. We also visited Derinkuyu Underground City which was so cool and amazing. We visited Selime Monastery which was a very steep hike but beautiful especially the views; and Ihlara Valley in which we had lunch at a restaurant right off the river which was included. The food was delicious. Our guide was awesome and was very informative at every place we visited. Once the tour was over I was dropped off back at my hotel to wait for pick up to take me to the airport. Once I landed in Istanbul I had another transportation back to my hotel. Absolutely amazing experience. I wish it was an extra day added for a morning to watch the balloons from the ground up and to also ride the ATV'S or camels or horses and visit winery's and shops that sells rugs haha. But I loved it and I highly recommend this package
10. Afternoon Tour Exclusive Virgin Mary's House
Afternoon Tour Exclusive Virgin Mary's House is providing you to avoid from early crowd of the sites. If you do not want to get up early and gether,this is the perfect opportunity to visit the House of the Mary and learn all details exclusively from your guide You will visit only Virgin Mary's House
Inclusions: Bottle of Water, Parking Fees., Full Insurance For The Duration Of The Tour., Round Trip Transfer In Luxurious Vehicles., Professional Tour Guide.
Exclusions: Personal Expenses., Entrance Fees., Gratuities
Reviewed By Liz A
Had a brilliant day at Ephesus Ali organised an amazing day with personal guide Onur who was equally amazing looking forward to our next visit.
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