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Private Ephesus Tour & Cooking Experience with locals

5.026 reviewsEphesus (Efes)

  • 6–7 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Discover Ephesus with a cooking experience. Walk along the colonnaded streets in Ephesus to get the feeling of what life was like in Roman times, and then drive to a village around Ephesus to take a cooking class with locals! Travel back in time to explore the remarkable ancient city of Ephesus, the glory of an old civilization, and the interesting everyday life of the ancient people. Take a deep dive into Mediterranean traditional cuisine with this Turkish cooking class. Connect with a local host and learn how to prepare a number of classic Turkish dishes in the kitchen, based on recipes passed down through the generations. Roll up your sleeves! Don't miss the chance to learn the secrets of our cuisine by preparing your own meal. Learn it from a local, Cook it with a local, Enjoy it like a local.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Local and experienced tour guide with fluent English
  • Lunch
  • Hands-on cooking class in a restaurant or local guesthouse
  • Fuel and parking fees

What's not

  • Ancient City of Ephesus
  • Terrace Houses

Itinerary

  1. Drive through the town of Kusadasi.

    Passes by

  2. The Odeon Hadrian Temple Latrina Ancient Stores Avenues The impressive Library of Celcus The Grand Theater Discover the delicacy of Romans in ancient times, their diet, and wines. Learn about the daily life of a family living in Ephesus 2000 years ago. Live a unique experience, and learn about Aegean gastronomy!

    2 h

  3. Leave the bustle of the city behind into the Ephesus countryside. Explore and learn Turkish cuisine recipes from locals, and get the chance of preparing your own Turkish meal. Then enjoy your meal under pine trees.

    2 h

  4. Old town of Selcuk is beautiful with its cute houses and historical landmarks from Byzantine and Turkish period with storks and local art workshops.

    20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Our guide will be holding a sign board with your name waiting for you at the Starbucks cafe.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Phoenicia Travel
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Kusadasi

  • Its from-price is 53% above the median of the 447 day trips we list in Kusadasi.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 71 of 447.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kusadasi

Kuşadası is a busy Aegean resort on Turkey's west coast, a short drive from Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean.

The town curves around a bay with a busy cruise port, a marina and Pigeon Island, linked to the shore by a causeway and topped by a small stone fortress. The old town's streets climb behind the harbour with bazaars, cafés and restaurants, and beaches such as Ladies Beach and Long Beach stretch along the coast.

Top-ranked sights in Kusadasi: Kusadasi Castle, Kusadasi Caravanserai (Öküz Mehmed Pasha Caravanserai), Kusadasi Shopping Center (Kusadasi AVM).

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