Things to do in Selcuk

I do not recommend coming to Izmir in the summer season. It is way too hot in Ephesus and the ruins are crowded. House of Virgin Mary was interesting and the water fountain tasted fresh. Tour guide of Crowded House tours was great and knowledgeable and kept us in the shade when it was possible, but the car that took us to the airport was barely able to cool us off because the heat was so strong here. 40+ degrees Celsius and the AC was always fighting a losing battle.

Our tour with Fatima in Ephesus was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She’s not just a guide—she’s a storyteller who brings ancient stones and ruins to life with her passion, knowledge, and charm. We learned so much, but it never felt like a lecture—more like walking through history with a friend who loves her hometown. After exploring Ephesus, Fatima took us to a local family-run restaurant for lunch, and it was one of the best meals of our trip. If you want an authentic experience that combines culture, history, and local flavor, don’t miss a day with Fatima in Ephesus. She made our visit unforgettable!

We had a wonderful time visiting Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary. The timing of tour was perfect to beat the crowd or skipping the line, House of Virgin Mary first and then Ephesus. A lot of history was added during the trip. The 3d animation at the Ephesus was great experience. The Turkish grill at Lunch was delicious. It is a recommended trip!

The vehicles provided throughout the trip were equipped with USB charging, so we didn't have to worry about our phone batteries. Also, the tour guide was knowledgeable and diligently provided explanations. When visiting Pamukkale, you can spend an extra 100 euros to experience paragliding (the video requires an additional 50 euros).

The tour was great. The guide too was very good, understood what we wanted to see as a family and accordingly went about satisfying our needs. Besides the historical sites, she also took us to the carpet weaving section where we learned a bit of the culture. The guide finally accompanied us and dropped us at the boarding area from wehere we got on to the cruise. She (the guide) made us feel very welcomed.

the agency planned very well everything. since it was my first time using agency to travel and also with my mom, I was worried but at the end trip was well organised, as per the schedule driver picked up, flights were arranged well with meal. one thing could improve would be tour guide and more explanation about the places and locations we are going through. but all good and value for money (much convenient way to see things in short period)