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Private Ephesus Tour & Cooking Experience with locals

Kusadasi, Turkeyby Phoenicia Travel

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

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.

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
  • Ancient City of Ephesus
  • Terrace Houses

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Kusadasi

    Pass by

    Drive through the town of Kusadasi.

  2. 2

    Ephesus Ancient City

    2 hours

    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!

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    2 hours

    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.

  4. 4

    Selcuk

    20 min

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

Meeting and pickup

Our guide will be holding a sign board with your name waiting for you at the Starbucks cafe.

Starbucks cafe of the port.

End point

Our guide will be holding a sign board with your name waiting for you at the Starbucks cafe.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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