Things to do in Turkish Aegean Coast, Turkey: The Best Walking Tours

August 15, 2021 Milan Banda

Discover the best top things to do in Turkish Aegean Coast, Turkey including Private, Custom Half-Day Guided Trip to Ephesus from Kusadasi, Turkey's Highlights - Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia Trip & Balloon Ride Option, Troy Day Tour From Istanbul – Full Day, Small Group Ephesus Tour, Small-Group Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi or Selçuk, Ephesus Walking Tour, Daily Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Small Group from Kusadasi and Selcuk, Turkey's Gold Triangle - Travel to Pamukkale Ephesus Cappadocia from/to Istanbul, Private Tour of Ephesus and Terrace Houses From Port of Kusadasi with Private Guide, 7-Day Turkey Tour to Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul.
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1. Private, Custom Half-Day Guided Trip to Ephesus from Kusadasi

Kuşadası, Aydın, Turkey Ephesus Tours
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Design your own itinerary for Ephesus and around on this 4-hour custom tour with private guide and separate driver. Choose from sights including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, pretty Sirince village, Meryemana (the Virgin Mary's House), and the Basilica of St. John.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private air conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Parking fees: typically around USD $10 per place per group, Entrance fees: from $5 per person per attraction to $10 per person per attraction, Food and 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. 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

3. Troy Day Tour From Istanbul – Full Day

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Remember the multi-award-winning epic movie, Troy? How about visiting the original ancient kingdom where the movie originated from and have an insight into the world’s most epic battle. You’ll also have a chance to cruise on the Dardanelles Strait and view a replica of the wooden Trojan Horse —climb on it for photos. Ancient ruins from 3 000 BC, Sacrificial Altars, Houses of Troy, Bouleuterion (the Roman Temple) and the Odeon are some of the sites to be seen. As we wind up the tour, you’ll be allocated free time to wander on this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dardanelles Boat Cruise Trojan Horse Sacrificial Altars Houses of Troy Bouleuterion Odeon

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, English-speaking professional local guide, Travel Insurance during the tour

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Reviewed By 864zulfiqars

It wasn't as good trip as I expected first they told us that horses died few months ago so they will provide us cycles and it was quite hard to ride cycle on hilly area it will be better for person who already have cycling practice on hilly areas.

4. Small Group Ephesus Tour

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SMALL-GROUP TOURS UP TO 15 PEOPLE . Ephesus is one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world and the House of Virgin Mary is one of the most important religious sites, visited by many Popes. Planning a visit to the famous ruins takes serious time. During this hassle-free, all-inclusive day trip, you can settle back and relax while someone else handles the logistics and all others. Explore the ancient ruins and religious sites of Ephesus on a full-day, small-group tour with lunch and an experienced guide. • More economic than the Tours offered by Cruise Lines • Better experience than 40 people big bus tours • Starting from your Hotel/Cruise Port and return to your Hotel/Cruise Port • Guaranteed on-time return to ship for the Cruise passengers • Entrance Fees, Lunch and Licensed Tour Guide Included • Even you have a chance to explore local handicrafts besides visiting historical & cultural destinations • Small-group tours up to 15 people; ensures a more personalized experience

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional Licensed Tour Guide, Hotel/Port pickup & drop-off (only from centrally located Kusadasi or Selcuk Hotels), Transportation between the sights with A/C minivans, Parking fees and other taxes

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Ameima

I have been in many countries but never with tours, this time because of COVID my best friend and I decided to do it this way. Hire a local agency and it was AMAZING! We had the fortune to do Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Myra with Ismail and it was such an experience that I wish he could do all my trips from now on. It was like having a private concierge 24/7! He knows every detail in history, best places to buy, best places to eat! In Capadoccia we were received by his partners and they were also super accommodating and super nice people and the hotel he book us was the must incredible place ever! I can just say that I recommend it 100%, you have to do it! Thank you very much Ismail!

5. Small-Group Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi or Selçuk

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SMALL-GROUP TOURS UP TO 15 PEOPLE . Discover, UNESCO World Heritage site on a day tour from Kusadasi & Selcuk. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, visit Pamukkale with its white cliff terraces and pools formed by hot springs. Then, explore the ancient ruins of Hierapolis perched above and if you wish, swim in the Roman-era thermal pool. • Starting from your Hotel and return to your Hotel • Entrance Fees, Lunch and Licensed Tour Guide Included • Even you have a chance to explore local handicrafts besides visiting historical & cultural destinations • Small-group tour limited up to 15 people; ensures a more personalized experience

Inclusions: Lunch, Licensed Tour Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Drinks during Lunch (optional)

Reviewed By Ameima

I have been in many countries but never with tours, this time because of COVID my best friend and I decided to do it this way. Hire a local agency and it was AMAZING! We had the fortune to do Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Myra with Ismail and it was such an experience that I wish he could do all my trips from now on. It was like having a private concierge 24/7! He knows every detail in history, best places to buy, best places to eat! In Capadoccia we were received by his partners and they were also super accommodating and super nice people and the hotel he book us was the must incredible place ever! I can just say that I recommend it 100%, you have to do it! Thank you very much Ismail!

6. Ephesus Walking Tour

Acarlar, Efes Harabeleri, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Turkey Turkey Private Tours by Ertunga Ecir
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Descover ancient city of Ephesus in 2 hours walking tour with a savvy guide. Walk in the marble streets of Ephesus. See the Temples buit for Roman emperers: such as Temple of Hadrian or Domitianus. Visit the ancient Roman toilettes and ofcourse walk in the marble stairs of the magnificent Celsus Library and try to feel the acoustic at the grand theater. lmportant: There are 2 entrance gates to Ephesus. Our meeting point is upper gate, the one on the way to the House of Virgin Mary. Please contact us if you are not sure about the meeting place, because you may not meet your guide if you come to the wrong gate .

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

Reviewed By Krystal L

This description was the best choice of what TripAdvisor had. What we actually had was a 16 day private tour of western and central Turkey focusing on archeology and history. There were 5 of us on this fabulous adventure. It wasn't exactly easy because of COVID and the lockdowns for citizens around Ramadan. We had to be tested both before and after the trip even though we are vaccinated and lots of shops and restaurants were closed BUT........ It was the GREATEST trip imaginable! Ertunga made sure we never lacked for anything, found us great restaurants and the accommodations were so special. Still, the highlights were the sites and the learning and the beauty of Turkey. We often had the popular sites all to ourselves. The sail boating on the Aegean Sea was terrific. I could list 100 things that were wonderful. Ertunga Ecir went above and beyond to give our group a superior and unforgettable trip -or-a-lifetime.

7. Daily Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Small Group from Kusadasi and Selcuk

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Small group tour visiting Pamukkale and Hierapolis with a licensed English speaking guide and comfortable A/C van max 15 pax in group. You will see travertines and hot springs of Pamukkale. You will have chance to visit ruins of Hiearapolis. It is 11 hours tour including journey, visits, free time at sites, lunch break and journey breaks. Important notice: Tour service starts in between 8:00 and 10:00am and finishes in between 7:00pm and 8:00pm.

Inclusions: Transportation by AC Deluxe van,, Guiding services,, Parking fees., Lunches

Exclusions: Gratiuties to tour guides and drivers,, Beverages and personal expenditures, Swimming in Antique Pool 60 TL pp, Pamukkale museum

Reviewed By Haddix

My wife and I were on a Viking Cruise and one of the tour options was to visit the House of Mother Mary. This was a very moving experience, very much enjoyed seeing the grounds, cleansing pool, church, and shrine to Mother Mary. Very easy excursion to see and lots of history to explore. We felt this was one of the many highlights to our trip.

8. Turkey's Gold Triangle - Travel to Pamukkale Ephesus Cappadocia from/to Istanbul

İstanbul, Turkey Cappadocia Adventures
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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

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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

9. Private Tour of Ephesus and Terrace Houses From Port of Kusadasi with Private Guide

Ege Ports, Camikebir, Liman Cd. No:10, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey Kusadasi Port Ephesus Tours- Private Tours

All of our shore excursions are operated on a private basis; * You will be met at ports with a sign (written on it your name) by our tour guide * Our tour guide will be with your group during your visit the sites & museums on your itinerary * You have flexibility to spend as much as time you would like to spend at each site * You do not have to wait for other group members & limited time at each site  * You will be given to stop during the tour where ever you want to have pictures * You can decide your departure time. *Ephesus Ruins, Temple Of Artemis, Terrace Houses

Inclusions: Pick up & drop off Kusadasi Port, English speaking Tour guide, A/C Vehicle as per size of group, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Lunch, Drinks, Parking Fee, Gratuities

Reviewed By Spencer W

As a photographer, I’m always with my camera, but here, not so much! This is a place to wash away the cares of the world and immerse yourself in an ancient ritual. I have been to several Hamamatsu and this is truly a special one. This is a place to let go, enjoy a bit of pampering and best done with someone else as it is a fun experience to share. If you have not experienced a Turkish bath (hamam), then you MUST do this!

10. 7-Day Turkey Tour to Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul

Agate Travel - Turkey Tours

This 7-day Turkey private tour enables travelers to see the best of Turkey during a relatively short time. Appreciate the beautiful Pamukkale, absorb the historical culture in the ancient city - Ephesus and feel the vibrant atmosphere in Istanbul. English speaking tour guide, door-to-door hotel pickup and a comfortable vehicle are included, so you just enjoy the trip.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room, Domestic flight fare of Istanbul - Izmir, Pamukkale - Istanbul, Service of English speaking guides per itinerary., Transfers in private A/C vehicle with experienced driver.

Exclusions: Gratuities to guides and drivers (recommended), Turkey Visa Fee., International flight into and out Istanbul., Personal travel insurance.

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