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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This is not a standard sightseeing tour. It’s a carefully designed food and culture experience that lets you explore Ephesus and Selçuk like a local.
Unlike classic tours, you won’t just see the highlights — you’ll taste Turkish daily life. From a mini Turkish breakfast and famous street foods like döner kebab and kokoreç, to freshly baked Turkish pide, traditional Turkish coffee, and baklava or dondurma, every stop is part of the story.
The tour combines world-class history at Ephesus with a walking cultural experience in Selçuk, including the Isabey Mosque and St. John Basilica, creating a balanced day of history, flavors, and local atmosphere.
With a private vehicle, hotel or cruise port pickup, and a knowledgeable local guide, this experience is relaxed, personal, and immersive — perfect for travelers who want more than just photos, and prefer authentic moments over crowded itineraries.
What's included
Sweet ending: Baklava or Ice Cream
Traditional pide tasting
Guided visit to Ephesus Ancient City
English tour guide
Street food experience: Doner and Kokorec
Selcuk walking tour
Authentic Turkish breakfast tasting
Pick-up and drop-off from Kusadasi Port or Hotels
Beverages
Ephesus Entry ticket 40€
What to expect
Kusadasi
Pass by
Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel or cruise ship in Kusadası. Meet your guide and driver, and head to your private, air-conditioned vehicle. Start your journey with a mini Turkish breakfast, featuring simit (sesame bread), local cheese, olives, and Turkish tea.
Ephesus Ancient City
2h · Admission ticket included
Next, discover the world-famous Ephesus Ancient City, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites. Explore the Celsus Library, the Great Theater, marble streets, Roman baths, temples, and fountains.
Selcuk
2h
Afterward, enjoy two local street food favorites: doner kebab, thinly sliced marinated meat roasted on a vertical spit, and kokorec, a seasoned grilled delicacy chopped with spices.
Continue with a short cultural walk in Selcuk. See the Isabey Mosque, an outstanding example of Seljuk architecture, and the St. John Basilica, built on the believed tomb of St. John the Apostle.
Next, taste freshly baked Turkish pide (flatbread), often called “Turkish pizza,” with a variety of toppings.
No Turkish experience is complete without a cup of traditional Turkish coffee served in a small fincan. Alongside, enjoy your choice of baklava or dondurma (Turkish ice cream) for a perfect finale..
Pass by
Finally, relax as you are transferred back to your hotel or cruise ship in Kusadası.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Your guide will meet you at Kuşadası Port holding a sign with your name.
Additional information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
