Budget - Friendly Ephesus Tour from Izmir

This was one of the best guided tours that I've participated it. Our guide Erman was knowledgeable, approachable, and enthusiastic - it was great to have him lead our way throughout the day. Our experience was really fulfilling, as we managed to fit in three different sites, including Ephesus itself, the alleged site of the burial of Mother Mary, and the ancient temple of Artemis. The ambience was truly worth it to experience because it felt like you are traveling back in time. Erman's knowledge of history and the region, and most of all his respect for the legacy that he helps to illuminate to visitors from around the world, made this trip worth every penny.

What a truly wonderful experience! We specifically booked our flight to this area for a tour of Ephesus and we were not disappointed with this booking. Our guide Erman Uslu was truly fantastic! His punctuation, attention to detail and care of his clients made our day so smooth and easy. We thoroughly enjoyed his delivery of history information and schedule layout. The lunch was absolutely delicious too. The value for money of this tour was excellent! Thank you so much, we are a long way from home and this experience will last forever. We love Turkey ❤️🇹🇷

It was a day filled with beautiful moments. The journey was comfortable and punctual. Our guide, Erman, well-informed, conveyed not only information about the city of Ephesus and its wonders but also passion and heart for his land. This was a plus for the experience! In my case, the group was small, which allowed for a pleasant atmosphere right from the start. I would suggest, since the transfer was early in the morning, to provide information about Turkey instead of during the trip, at a later time, perhaps after having coffee together. The organization of the day was impeccable; there were informal moments, and personally, I had an issue with the payment that was resolved with great speed and professionalism. I truly recommend it; it was really friendly, economical, and fun!

This tour was an absolute pleasure! I realized that all my Turkey expenses were adding up fast but did not want to wander around Efes like a lost fart trying to save money. So, when I found this tour, I was thrilled. Erman, our guide, was FABULOUS. He really knows his stuff. He shared a lot of information and facts about Ephesus; presented in a way that can easily be understood and retained. So, you don't have to be a history buff to enjoy the experience. I will defenitly tell my friends to ask for him by name, when traveling to Izmir and the surrounds. We had enough time to enjoy each of the sites we visited and take all the pictures and selfies one could want. Our driver, Mustafa is quiet yet extremely professional. He handled the traffic on the highway and the windy road to the house of Mary with the same amount of ease. Lastly, I also recommend getting the lunch as part of the packet, since the day starts early and when lunch time rolls around, you'll be glad you did.

The tour was fascinating and our guide Erman was an absolute wealth of knowledge! Friendly, engaging as well as patient and informative when being asked questions. We never felt rushed or pressured to keep moving. We opted for no lunch when we purchased the tickets but this was offered as a small additional charge and the buffet style meal with traditional foods from the Izmir area was exceptional…so I’m so glad we did! The group size was perfect. I’m not a history buff but this tour actually blew my mind with the historical significance of the sites we visited including the house of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artermis. If you want a group tour that doesn’t really feel like a group tour then this is for you! Thanks again Erman for making this day so memorable.

This tour with our guide Erman was fantastic. A very experienced guide, young and smart, with good English and a broad knowledge of history. A day to remember

Very enjoyable trip made by a very good guide who was very well informed. If we cpuld have fitted it in would have been good to include the historical site museum. Maybe less time at the two retail outlets ?

Our guide, Ermanwas wonderful, intelligent, helpful, informative, and he went out of his way to help me with some other matters regarding my vacation. I would recommend him to anybody who’s coming to Izmir

Ernan was a great guide. He was very informative and answered everyone's questions. He also was very patient with everyone. Recommended.

Our tour guide, Erman Uslu, made this an amazing experience! He had so much historical knowledge to share and really made Ephesus come to life for us. He was also exceptionally well-organized and gracious to all of the group. Thank you Erman!