Private Ephesus: Wine, Culture & Turkish Culinary Experience
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Turkish wine tasting with local snack
- Taxes
- Baklava & Turkish coffee
- Private air-conditioned transportation from/to Kusadasi Port
- 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
- Professional licensed private guide
- Any orders outside the set menu (alcoholic drinks at lunch)
- Personal expenses & gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Istanbul Denizcilik
Yeni Yolcu Terminali - Ege Port, Camikebir, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
Your guide will meet you at the exit gate of Kusadasi Cruise Port, holding a sign with your name.
Camikebir
Feribot Limanı, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Ephesus Experience Museum
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Selcuk
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Kusadasi
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ephesus: Wine, Culture & Turkish Culinary Experience?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Turkish wine tasting with local snack.
- Taxes.
- Baklava & Turkish coffee.
- Private air-conditioned transportation from/to Kusadasi Port.
- 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.
- Professional licensed private guide.
- Any orders outside the set menu (alcoholic drinks at lunch).
- Personal expenses & gratuities (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Ephesus: Wine, Culture & Turkish Culinary Experience is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Ephesus: Wine, Culture & Turkish Culinary Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Turkish wine tasting with local snack
- Taxes
- Baklava & Turkish coffee
- Private air-conditioned transportation from/to Kusadasi Port
- 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
- Professional licensed private guide
- Any orders outside the set menu (alcoholic drinks at lunch)
- Personal expenses & gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
