Discover the Wonders of Ephesus with Local Experts

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the agency Apasas that provided us with an excellent guide and driver for our journey from the Antalya region to Istanbul, during 6 days.

Gül was a fantastic tour guide! She had so much information and was so friendly and nice to spend time with. The tour was very efficient and effective at seeing as many sites as possible while not getting stuck behind the large tour groups. The lunch was one of the best we’ve had in Turkey!

We had an incredible private tour of Ephesus. Gül was deeply knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the site’s history. If you’re visiting Ephesus, book a private tour with Gül — it will make your experience truly unforgettable.

Nizam is an excellent guide full of knowledge. Thoroughly enjoyed spending our day with him and our excellent driver Ali.

A rainy day in Pammukale, but so fascinating nevertheless. Theater in Hierapolis was one of the most complete, and I thought the most beautiful in Turkey. The history of the site was brought to life by our guide, Vedat...

Ersan was a wonderful guide and tailored our day perfectly. He was knowledgeable and funny and brought Ephesus “to life” for us. We were thrilled.

This Ephesus day trip from Izmir was absolutely amazing from start to finish! Our driver Şahmettin was punctual, patient, and super professional, making the whole journey smooth and comfortable Our guide Huray was the real highlight—funny, lively, and full of great stories that brought ancient Ephesus to life. She had this perfect mix of humor and history that kept everyone entertained, and she made sure we always knew where to walk, where to avoid, and the best spots for photos. You could really tell she cared about each person having the best experience, especially since our tour group consists only 5 people; a relatively small group The stops were fantastic—every stop had the right amount of time to explore and enjoy. In the end we made a stop in Şirince which was a stunning village with lots of souvenirs and good local wines! Huge thanks to Huray and Şahmettin for making it such a perfect day trip from Izmir! P.S. there were lots of cute cats and dogs during the tour 😁

The tour was great, the bus that we went with was comfortable and cool. Our tour guide’s (Gül) english was a bit hard for me to understand but I enjoyed it very much:)

Nizam was terrific. It was the best lunch we had during our week stay in Turkey. Ephesus was probably my favorite day of our trip.

Our tour in Ephesus was unforgettable, and Nizam made it exceptional. He explained the history clearly and in an engaging way that made even complex details easy to understand. You can tell he is a true expert and a local who knows Ephesus by heart. From the ancient ruins to the excavation developments over the years, his knowledge feels genuine, not memorized. He is also very street smart. Ephesus can be crowded, but he navigated the timing and routes well so we avoided the biggest groups, making our experience more comfortable. With his natural humor and relaxed style, the tour felt personal rather than scripted. Nizam truly made our visit memorable. We highly recommend this tour and agency. If you get Nizam as your guide, it is definitely a bonus.

We had a great experience. Ephasus was amazing. Guide was super friendly and knowledgeable! Brought us to all we wanted to see and made it really easy.

The tour was well organized and timed perfectly. Highly recommended tour agency! Our tour guide Nazim was really great and knowledgeable about the historical sights that we visited. We are very happy we went with Apasas Travel.

This guided tour of Ephesus was nothing short of outstanding and exceeded every expectation from start to finish. The itinerary was perfectly balanced, combining the awe-inspiring ruins of Ephesus with the deeply moving visit to the House of the Virgin Mary (an absolute must). We had a fantastic lunch followed by a visit and tour of a traditional carpet weaving centre. Our guide, Nazim, was outstanding. His historical knowledge was impressive, and he explained the significance of each site clearly and engagingly, bringing Ephesus to life without overwhelming us with detail. Our driver, Sahmetin, was equally professional, ensuring safe, punctual transport and making both pick-up and drop-off completely seamless. A well-organised, informative, and enjoyable experience — highly recommended.

Our guide was absolutely wonderful! Her English was excellent, and she was able to answer all of my questions clearly and fluently. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and showed great knowledge throughout the tour. She was also very flexible and adjusted the itinerary based on our needs and preferences, which made the experience even better. On top of that, she went above and beyond by helping me find a necklace I had lost. Her service was truly outstanding, attentive, and thoughtful. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional, knowledgeable, and caring guide!

I had a lovely time at Ephesus and Pamukkale. Really smooth driving from our driver Omur and my guide Gul is very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Gul took me for a walk down the travertine which was awesome. I enjoyed my time thoroughly. Thank you Omur and Gul for memorable time

I had a wonderful trip with Mehmet & Mr Sah, our driver. Mehmet was very engaging and insightful with lots of knowledge about Ephesus and Turkish culture. He also customised the trip according to our preferences and took very lovely photos! Highly recommended!

One down on my bucket list. I got to see the house of Mama Mary. It was a. Meaningful experience to see her house. Gul my private tour guide was knowledgeable about the ruins in Ephesus. I ran low on battery on my iPhone she offered to take pictures on her iPhone. She was helpful in guiding me walk the uneven path along the ruins. Thanks to her for being thoughtful.