The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Turkish Aegean Coast, Turkey

May 29, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

Discover the best top things to do in Turkish Aegean Coast, Turkey including Private Ephesus and The House of Virgin Mary Tour from Kusadasi, Marmaris Go Kart - Karting, 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, Classic Ephesus Full Day Tour From Izmir, Private Day Trip from Istanbul to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary.
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1. Private Ephesus and The House of Virgin Mary Tour from Kusadasi

Kuşadası, Aydın, Turkey Ephesus Tours
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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. Marmaris Go Kart - Karting

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The karts are 200 cc honda Tour Day : Every day  Pick up time : Anytime every hours 9 am till 22 pm every hours anytime Price Included : Transportation, full insurance , guide Extras : Beverages, photography, dvd Bring along : Camera , sunscreen , hat

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By ColletteKent

This is a must do trip, what a day. We booked through one of the guys selling trips, whilst we were walking in Marmaris marina ( i was a little bit apprehensive about doing it this way but there was no need to be). We paid a deposit to him and then paid the remainder on the day- no pressure (£35 for two of us inclusive of lunch) They picked us up as stated at 8:30am from the hotel and took us straight to the boat which is huge! The cruise out to turtle beach was glorious and when you get there you then go onto a smaller boat ( holds about 30 people ) for the rest of the cruise. We saw turtles in the river, which come up really close to the boats as the hosts feed them crabs, as well as lots of wildlife whilst cruising through the marshland. We sailed past the king tombs, which are an incredible sight to see and then onto the mud baths, which were great fun! Our captain was so funny and made the trip even more enjoyable than it already was. Yes, it’s a long day but it really does go so quickly and we saw some amazing sights so it was well worth it....... we got back into Marmaris marina at around 6pm and our bus was waiting at the end of the road to drop us back to our hotels- superb day and so cheap for what it is with no hard selling at any time.

3. Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary & Artemission Small Group Tour(Max 16 pax)

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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.

4. Turkey's Highlights - Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia Trip & Balloon Ride Option

İstanbul, Turkey Cappadocia Adventures
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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

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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

5. Pamukkale Small Group Tour From Kusadasi

Peron Tour Kusadasi/Turkey
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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

6. Magnificent Ephesus Tour

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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!

7. Small Group Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi

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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!

8. Classic Ephesus Half Day Tour From Kusadasi

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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!

9. Classic Ephesus Full Day Tour From Izmir

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In the morning, our tour guide will meet with you at Izmir Hotel or Port. 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: Pick Up & Drop Off, A/C Vehicle, Insurance, Entrance Fees, Lunch, Professional Tour Guide

Exclusions: Driver – Guide Tips & Gratitue, Personal Expenses, 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!

10. Private Day Trip from Istanbul to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary

City of Sultans Day Tours
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A Private Day Trip to 'must' to visit places: Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary. Enjoy this excellent tour and receive a Red Carpet Treatment by a Private Tour Guide and luxurious Mercedes-Benz Vehicles.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Internal / Domestic Flight Tickets

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Reviewed By Explore766817

We booked a 7- hours tour which was very well organized and very informative. Our bus was very comfortable and it was on time. Our guide Mehmet spoke very good English and his Russian was quite good too, which was important to me because my younger daughter is not fluent enough to understand everything. Unfortunately some places are closed due to the pandemic but nevertheless we were lucky to see and learn a lot and hope to come again

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