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Private Ephesus: Wine, Culture & Turkish Culinary Experience

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Go beyond the classic Ephesus tour with a private experience combining ancient history, Turkish culture, wine and gastronomy. Explore the UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Ephesus with your private licensed guide, then visit the Ephesus Experience Museum, where immersive visuals, sound and storytelling bring the ancient city and its people to life. Continue with a traditional Turkish carpet weaving experience and selected Turkish wine tasting, where you can discover handmade carpet craftsmanship, enjoy local snacks and learn about regional traditions — with no obligation to purchase. Finish your day with a carefully curated Turkish culinary experience at a local restaurant near Kusadasi Port. Enjoy seasonal mezes and salad, your choice of fish or meat, followed by baklava and traditional Turkish coffee. With private transportation, admissions, wine tasting and the culinary experience included, this is more than an Ephesus tour — an introduction to Türkiye's history, culture and flavors.

  • Turkish wine tasting with local snack
  • Taxes
  • Baklava & Turkish coffee
  • Private air-conditioned transportation from/to Kusadasi Port
  • Professional licensed private guide
  • Guaranteed return to ship
  • Bottled water
  • Ancient Ephesus & Experience Museum admission with skip-the-line assistance
  • Turkish culinary lunch: mezes, seasonal salad & choice of fish or meat
  • Not included: Any orders outside the set menu (alcoholic drinks at lunch)
  • Not included: Personal expenses & gratuities (optional)

Your guide will meet you at the exit gate of Kusadasi Cruise Port, holding a sign with your name.

Your guide will meet you at the exit gate of Kusadasi Cruise Port, holding a sign with your name.

Meeting and Pickup

  1. Step into the ancient world of Ephesus and explore its magnificent marble streets, monuments and public spaces with your private licensed guide. See the iconic Library of Celsus, the impressive Great Theatre and beautifully preserved monuments such as the Temple of Hadrian. Along the way, discover the stories, rituals and daily life of the Roman era as your guide brings the history of Ephesus to life.

  2. The Ephesus Experience Museum brings the ancient city to life through immersive visuals, sound and storytelling. After exploring the actual ruins, step inside the museum to discover the people, stories and daily life behind the monuments you have just seen.

  3. Visit a local carpet weaving cooperative to discover the craftsmanship behind traditional Turkish carpets, including cultural symbols, natural dye techniques and weaving traditions passed down through generations. Enjoy selected Turkish wines and light regional snacks while learning about the traditional art of carpet weaving. There is no obligation to purchase.

  4. After your journey through the history and culture of Ephesus, enjoy a carefully curated Turkish culinary experience at a local restaurant near Kusadasi Port. Begin with traditional Turkish mezes and seasonal salad, followed by your choice of grilled meat or freshly prepared fish. Finish with pistachio baklava and traditional Turkish coffee, freshly brewed in a classic cezve.

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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From US$199.00