Does the tour package price include entry fees to all sites visited? What is the suggested guideline for tipping guides and drivers?

Entrance fees are not included tipping is daily 15-20 dollars total for 2 people is recommended

I dont understand what activities are not included. Is there a way I could speak or email with someone tomorrow? Also do you have any turkey tours that include Mount Nemrut.

those activities are optional activities and not included in our tour program you can join by paying extra also entrance fees of any site or museum not included and can pay during the tour as extra

What is cost of entrance fees to museums and sites? What is beverage cost at lunch?

total museum entrances are 215 euros ( 250 us dollars) per person instead of separate payment you can buy museum pass turkey and ist 165 euros ( 193 us dollars) please note museum pass turkey is not valid in hagia sophia mosque and house of virgin mary entrances ( 37 euros total) we cannot tell you a definite cost for beverages its changing up to the restaurant in each city

I'm interested for 10 Days Highlights of Turkey with Samos Island in October 2025. It says need Schengen visa to go to Samos Island. I'm US citizen. Do I need Schengen visa?

US citizens dont need visa for Greece

We are a family of 3 - couple + 1 teenager daughter. Will it be possible to arrange family room/ suite for all 3 of us together. Can we leave our large luggage/ suitcases in Istanbul with you/ some lockers and travel light for the conducted tour. Could you please give an idea of the general weather of the destinations in late December? In case due to some unforeseen circumstances, it so happens that we are unable to take the trip, what is the cancellation policy?

For family accommodation, please book 2 double rooms for 4 adults and we will do our best for a family room from the hotels. Yes in our Istanbul hotel there is a luggage room and until you return back you can leave your bags there. Weather in December will vary: Istanbul (8-12°C), Kusadasi (12-16°C), Cappadocia (2-7°C). Our cancellation policy is: Between 31 and 45 days no penalty, Between 15 and 30 days no penalty, Between 7 and 14 days 50%, Between arrival and 6 days 100%.

Can I stay in Türkiye for two days after the tour ends?

yes we can arrange extra 2 nights for you after your tour end, extra night in istanbul is 120 dollars double room per night

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10 Days Highlights of Turkey with Samos Island

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We had a great time travelling with Guide of Ephesus. We thoroughly enjoyed Recital hotel in Istanbul, the staff there were beyond amazing.
Ritta and Richard, traveled in January
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 15
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul
Start point
Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul Airport Gate 14, 00:00 - 23:55)
Accommodation
Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
Day 2
Istanbul - Izmir - Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Efe butik hotel)
Included Activities
- Bosphorus Cruise Tour with expert guide
- Visit to Spice Market
- Scenic boat ride along the Bosphorus
Landmarks
Spice Market
Bosphorus
Day 3
Kusadasi - Pamukkale
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Efe butik hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day tour to Pamukkale with guide
- Visit to Hierapolis ancient site
- Dip in rejuvenating hot thermal pools
Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis
Day 4
Kusadasi - Samos Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Efe butik hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry transportation to Samos Island
Optional Activities
- Self-exploration of Samos Island beaches and villages
- Dining at seaside tavernas
- Wine tasting of island wines
- Swimming in crystal-clear waters
Landmarks
Samos Island
Day 5
Kusadasi - Ephesus - Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (abras cave hotel )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus Ancient Site
- Visit to Fountains of Trajan
- Visit to Temples of Hadrian and Domitian
- Visit to Library of Celsus
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
Landmarks
Ephesus
Fountains of Trajan
Temple of Hadrian
Library of Celsus
House of the Virgin Mary
Day 6
Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (abras cave hotel )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Goreme Open-Air Museum
- Visit to Cavusin Village
- Visit to Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley)
- Visit to Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley)
- Visit to Avanos Town with live pottery demonstration
- Sunset viewing at Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Optional sunrise hot air balloon tour
Landmarks
Goreme Open-Air Museum
Cavusin Village
Pasabag Valley
Devrent Valley
Avanos Town
Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint
Day 7
Cappadocia - Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
Included Activities
- Visit to Özkonak Underground City
- Visit to Uçhisar Castle
- Visit to Pigeon Valley
Landmarks
Özkonak Underground City
Uçhisar Castle
Pigeon Valley
Day 8
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
Optional Activities
- Self-exploration of Istanbul
Day 9
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local Turkish restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Visit to Blue Mosque
- Visit to Topkapi Palace
- Visit to Hippodrome
- Visit to Grand Bazaar
Landmarks
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Topkapi Palace
Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar
Day 10
Istanbul
End point
Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul airport departure terminal , 00:00 - 23:55)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Spice Market
Bosphorus

Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis

Landmarks
Samos Island

Landmarks
Ephesus
Fountains of Trajan
Temple of Hadrian
Library of Celsus
House of the Virgin Mary

Landmarks
Goreme Open-Air Museum
Cavusin Village
Pasabag Valley
Devrent Valley
Avanos Town
Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint

Landmarks
Özkonak Underground City
Uçhisar Castle
Pigeon Valley

Landmarks
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Topkapi Palace
Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar

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Recital Hotel Old City
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Traveler Reviews

4.7

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.0
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.6

Ritta and Richard
January 10th, 2026
5.0
We had a great time travelling with Guide of Ephesus. We are a family of 4 with 2 kids aged 11 and 7, travelling with...
We had a great time travelling with Guide of Ephesus. We are a family of 4 with 2 kids aged 11 and 7, travelling with my 77 yo dad. The tour we picked were well paced, with some days of really full schedules, but balanced with explore yourself days here snd there. There are a lot of airport trips between cities, but not too bad since transfers to/from airports are included. All of our assigned tour guides were amazing, they are attentive, knowledgeable and fun to hangout with. We want to thank them for our great experiences, especially to Bunyamin (istanbul), Utku (Kusadasi) and Gigi (Cappadocia), you guys were amazing, thank you 😊 We didn't upgrade to the 4/5 star hotels, so a couple were hit/miss. The only really disappointing one was Irenic hotel in Antalya, while the location was pretty good, the hotel reeks of cigarette smell, even inside the bedrooms, the smell was very strong. We thoroughly enjoyed Recital hotel in Istanbul, the staff there were beyond amazing, we had a superb time. The hotel in Cappadocia were a bit far from the city/busy area, and it was quite tough to carry the suitcases up from where the van can stop. But it was such a charming place with great staff, we had a lovely cave hotel experience. Special mention to the fantastic manager, who single handedly carried all our suitcases in the slippery heavy snow from the hotel to the van. It was extremely slippery, and we weren't able to carry them. We also loved Panda, the beautiful resident dog. Last but not least, we want to thank the fantastic miss Zerrin, our operator and main contact who diligently inform all the required information around transfers, drivers, guides, their contacts and the plan for each day. She was extremely helpful with all our needs and helped us organise additional trips, check prices for us and even asked our guide to add additional spot (near the area) without hesitation. Our trip were made easy with your wonderful support and assistance, thank you Zerrin. All in all, this is a very recommended trip around Turkey, it covers amazing spots and we had a great time.Show more
Traveled in December 2025
Reply from: Guide of Ephesus
Dear Ritta & Richard Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression on you. Our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments, cultural depth, and personalized touches throughout your tour — and we're thrilled that it made a difference. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another enriching adventure. There's always more to explore, and we'd love to be a part of your next journey. Warm wishes Guide of Ephesus Team
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June
October 23rd, 2025
4.0
Great experience. The itinerary was well planned and flexible. The tour company communicated at points that worry...
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Traveled in October 2025
Reply from: Guide of Ephesus
Dear June; Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression on you. Our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments, cultural depth, and personalized touches throughout your tour — and we're thrilled that it made a difference. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another enriching adventure. There's always more to explore, and we'd love to be a part of your next journey. Warm wishes Guide of Ephesus Team
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Fatemeh
September 21st, 2025
5.0
Fantastic service and very organized tour operator.
Traveled in September 2025

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Olivia
Asked on December 17th, 2025
Does the tour package price include entry fees to all sites visited? What is the suggested guideline for tipping guides and drivers?
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Tour Details
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written December 2025
  Entrance fees are not included tipping is daily 15-20 dollars total for 2 people is recommended
G
Graham
Asked on October 28th, 2025
I dont understand what activities are not included. Is there a way I could speak or email with someone tomorrow? Also do you have any turkey tours that include Mount Nemrut.
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written October 2025
  those activities are optional activities and not included in our tour program you can join by paying extra also entrance fees of any site or museum not included and can pay during the tour as extra
C
Courtney
Asked on August 17th, 2025
What is cost of entrance fees to museums and sites? What is beverage cost at lunch?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2025
  total museum entrances are 215 euros ( 250 us dollars) per person instead of separate payment you can buy museum pass turkey and ist 165 euros ( 193 us dollars) please note museum pass turkey is not valid in hagia sophia mosque and house of virgin mary entrances ( 37 euros total) we cannot tell you a definite cost for beverages its changing up to the restaurant in each city
S
Sheila
Asked on July 29th, 2025
I'm interested for 10 Days Highlights of Turkey with Samos Island in October 2025. It says need Schengen visa to go to Samos Island. I'm US citizen. Do I need Schengen visa?
Visa
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2025
  US citizens dont need visa for Greece
- S
  Sheila
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  Can I book optional tours after the tour is started?
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2025
  yes you can book them during the tour
T
Tom
Asked on June 28th, 2025
We are a family of 3 - couple + 1 teenager daughter. Will it be possible to arrange family room/ suite for all 3 of us together. Can we leave our large luggage/ suitcases in Istanbul with you/ some lockers and travel light for the conducted tour. Could you please give an idea of the general weather of the destinations in late December? In case due to some unforeseen circumstances, it so happens that we are unable to take the trip, what is the cancellation policy?
Accommodation
Tour Details
Transport
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written June 2025
  For family accommodation, please book 2 double rooms for 4 adults and we will do our best for a family room from the hotels. Yes in our Istanbul hotel there is a luggage room and until you return back you can leave your bags there. Weather in December will vary: Istanbul (8-12°C), Kusadasi (12-16°C), Cappadocia (2-7°C). Our cancellation policy is: Between 31 and 45 days no penalty, Between 15 and 30 days no penalty, Between 7 and 14 days 50%, Between arrival and 6 days 100%.
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Ellen
Asked on June 18th, 2025
Can I stay in Türkiye for two days after the tour ends?
Tour Details
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written June 2025
  yes we can arrange extra 2 nights for you after your tour end, extra night in istanbul is 120 dollars double room per night

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- For any tour departing before April 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Guide of Ephesus. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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10 Days Highlights of Turkey with Samos Island

Itinerary

Istanbul

Istanbul - Izmir - Kusadasi

Included Activities

Kusadasi - Pamukkale

Included Activities

Kusadasi - Samos Island

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kusadasi - Ephesus - Cappadocia

Included Activities

Cappadocia

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cappadocia - Istanbul

Included Activities

Istanbul

Optional Activities

Istanbul

Included Activities

Istanbul

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