Top Turkey Private Sightseeing Tours - page 5

We had an excellent experience on our Cappadocia tour! Our guide was extremely informative, engaging, and friendly, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. He shared fascinating information about the history and culture of Cappadocia and was always happy to answer our questions. The tour was very well organized, and we truly appreciated his knowledge, enthusiasm, and attentiveness throughout the day. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cappadocia—it was a wonderful experience and definitely one of the highlights of our trip!

This excursion is the best you can take for a taste of Ephesus as there is so much to do. Ephesus was beautiful and so rich in history. Our tour guide Ulas was very knowledgeable and he made you feel like family. The lunch was so delicious and serene at a local farm. Ulas took us to a store where we indulged in Turkish treats and gifts to bring back home. The house of Mary was so peaceful and beautiful. Definitely recommend this.

I'll start with the boring part, the logistics. Communication was tremendous about where to find them. We met at the cruise ship port. They were impossible to miss, and getting back on time was never a worry, they left plenty of extra time in case of something unexpected. Ephesus ruins were just incredible and awe inspiring. The world's best preserved ancient city. It's amazing to think your walking where Julius Caesar and the Apostle Paul walked. Not the same geographic location, on the same stones. While nothing could really follow that, the Turkish rugs were also very interesting, and the demonstration and hospitality was great. Unfortunately, we can't buy one now, but they actually got us to think about it! The Temple of Artemis is kind of a joke. There's only 1 pillar left standing, but hey, you can check it off, you have been to one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. And it you take a simple cell phone picture you will have the 3 faith traditions of Turkey/Asia Minor, so it's cool as a been there, done that break. The merchants are no joke. They REALLY want to sell you something. Be prepared to haggle. It's an art form there. Hate to say it, but if you really don't want to buy something, it's best not to engage them at all, because you are utlimately wasting both of your times, and you WILL buy something. Trust me on that. The best thing however was our guide Filiz, who is a warm, personable and brilliant woman and with us every step of the way. If you're lucky enough to get her, you will have a great experience.