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Ephesus & Turkish Food Tasting Tour from Kusadası

$145 / per person
6 hours
Ephesus Selcuk town

About This Tour

A unique cultural and culinary journey! Visit Ephesus Ancient City, walk through Selçuk, and taste Turkey’s iconic flavors – from simit and Turkish tea to döner, pide, and baklava. Perfect for travelers looking to combine history with authentic food experiences.

This unique program is designed for travelers who want more than sightseeing – a chance to taste, see, and experience Turkey in one unforgettable day.

 

Tour at a Glance

Tour Name Ephesus & Turkish Food Tasting Tour from Kusadasi
Duration Approximately 6 Hours
Tour Type Private Cultural and Culinary Tour
Departure Point Kusadasi Cruise Port or Centrally Located Kusadasi Hotels
Pickup Time Arranged According to Your Cruise Ship or Hotel Schedule
Return Time Planned to Ensure a Timely Return to Kusadasi Port or Your Hotel
Pickup & Drop-off Kusadasi Port or Hotel Pickup and Drop-off Included
Cruise-Friendly Yes – Cruise Passengers Can Be Picked Up and Returned to Kusadasi Port
Language English
Guide Service Professional English-Speaking Tour Guide
Transportation Private, Comfortable and Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Tour Style Private Cultural, Historical and Culinary Experience
Main Visits Ancient Ephesus and Selcuk Cultural Highlights
Ephesus Ancient City Explore One of the Best-Preserved Roman Cities and Discover Its Ancient Streets, Monuments and Daily Life
Ephesus Highlights Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Marble Streets, Roman Baths, Ancient Temples and Fountains
Turkish Breakfast Tasting Enjoy a Traditional Turkish Breakfast Tasting with Simit, Local Cheese, Olives and Turkish Tea
Turkish Street Food Taste Two Popular Turkish Street Foods: Döner Kebab and Kokoreç
Pide Tasting Enjoy Freshly Baked Traditional Turkish Pide with a Choice of Local Toppings
Dessert Tasting Finish the Culinary Experience with Traditional Baklava or Turkish Ice Cream
Selcuk Cultural Walk Enjoy a Short Cultural Walk with Outside Views of Isa Bey Mosque and the Basilica of St. John
Food Experience Authentic Turkish Food Tastings Combined with History, Local Culture and Sightseeing
Walking Level Moderate
Terrain Uneven Ancient Surfaces, Marble Streets, Slopes and Steps at Ephesus
Suitable For Couples, Families, Solo Travelers, Food Lovers, Culture Enthusiasts, History Lovers and Cruise Passengers
Child Friendly Yes
Accessibility Not Fully Wheelchair Accessible Due to Uneven Ancient Surfaces, Slopes and Steps at Ephesus
Dietary Options Please Inform Us of Any Dietary Requirements or Food Allergies in Advance
What to Bring Comfortable Walking Shoes, Hat, Sunscreen and Water
Entrance Fees Ephesus Entrance Fee Not Included
Drinks Drinks Other Than Those Included in the Food Tastings Are Not Included
Personal Expenses Not Included
Cruise Ship Information Cruise Passengers Are Kindly Requested to Provide Their Ship Name in Advance
Important Notes Guests Should Be at the Port or Hotel at Least 10 Minutes Before the Scheduled Departure Time. The Itinerary May Be Slightly Adjusted Due to Traffic, Weather or Operational Conditions.
Cruise Schedule Changes In Case of Cruise Ship Delay or Port Cancellation, Please Contact Us Immediately.
Cancellation Free Cancellation up to 24 Hours Before the Tour Start Time. Cancellations Made Within 24 Hours of Departure Are Non-Refundable. A Full Refund Is Provided in Case of Cruise Ship Schedule Changes or Port Cancellations.
Price From $145 per Person
Reservation Advance Booking Recommended. Please Provide Your Hotel or Cruise Ship Name When Booking.

Highlights

Enjoy an authentic Turkish breakfast tasting with simit, cheese, olives, and tea
Explore the Ephesus Ancient City, one of the best-preserved Roman cities
Taste famous Turkish street foods: Döner & Kokoreç
Cultural walk in Selçuk with outside views of Isa Bey Mosque and St. John’s Basilica
Enjoy freshly baked Turkish pide (traditional flatbread)
Finish with a sweet treat: baklava or Turkish ice cream

Tour Plan

Pick-up from Kuşadası Port or Hotels

Your professional guide and driver will greet you and take you to your private, air-conditioned vehicle.

Authentic Turkish Breakfast Tasting

Start the day with a mini Turkish breakfast including simit (sesame bread), local cheese, olives, and Turkish tea. A simple but authentic way to begin your journey.

Guided Visit to Ephesus Ancient City

Discover the world-famous Ephesus Ancient City, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites. Highlights include:

  • Celsus Library
  • The Great Theater (25,000 capacity)
  • Marble Streets and Roman Baths
  • Temples and fountains reflecting daily life in antiquity

Street Food Experience: Döner & Kokoreç

Enjoy two local street food favorites:

  • Döner kebab – thinly sliced marinated meat roasted on a vertical spit.
  • Kokoreç – a seasoned grilled delicacy, chopped with spices.

Selçuk Walking Tour

A short cultural walk to explore:

  • Isabey Mosque (1375) – an outstanding example of Seljuk architecture. (outside view)
  • St. John Basilica – built on the believed tomb of St. John the Apostle. (outside view)

Traditional Pide Tasting

Taste freshly baked Turkish pide (flatbread), often called “Turkish pizza,” with a variety of toppings.

Sweet Ending: Baklava or Ice Cream

End your culinary journey with a choice of traditional baklava or Turkish dondurma (ice cream).

Return to Kuşadası

Relax as we transfer you back to cruise ship.


Included

Private air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off from Kuşadası Port or hotels
Street food tasting: Döner & Kokoreç
Sweet tasting: Baklava or Turkish ice cream
Professional English-speaking guide
Authentic Turkish breakfast tasting (simit, cheese, olives, tea)
Pide tasting

Excluded

Ephesus entrance fee (approx. 40€ per person)
Drinks other than the ones included in tastings
Personal expenses

  • Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are highly recommended.
  • Tour itineraries may be slightly adjusted due to traffic, weather, or operational conditions.
  • Guests must be at the ports or hotels at least 10 minutes before departure time.
  • In case of cruise ship delay or port cancellation, please contact us immediately.
  • Cruise passengers are kindly requested to provide their ship names in advance.

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • Cancellations made within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable.
  • In case of cruise ship schedule changes or port cancellations, a full refund will be provided.
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