Private Ephesus Tour with Cooking Class in the Village | 5 hours to 6 hours

17 Reviews | Kusadasi
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • Local and experienced tour guide with fluent English
  • Lunch
  • Hands-on cooking class in a boutique local guesthouse
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Fuel and parking fees
  • Admission tickets to Ephesus - 40Euro for each (Cash & Credit Card options)
  • Gratuities for your tour guide and driver will be appreciated.

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.

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Our guide will be holding a sign board with your name waiting for you at the exit of costoms hall.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Kusadasi (Pass By)

    Drive through the town of Kusadasi.

  • Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI (Pass By)

    The castle that you will see on the way to Ephesus

  • Ancient City of Ephesus

    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 hours

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    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 hours

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Additional Info

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

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Great family experience

Published on Jul, 2024

This was a great experience. As we have been to Ephesus before, we started off with a visit to the Ephesus Museum, then to a local glass and pottery shop, and then the focus of the experience was the cooking class. My husband, 10 year-old son and I all participated. We made zucchini (courgette for Brits) fritters, stuffed peppers and a chicken stew (casserole for Brits). Everything was delicious and what we learned will be very replicable at home— which is great because we don’t have any Turkish restaurants in town but we love Turkish food. The hosts also treat you to fresh peaches, melon and plums they grow on their property. The vegetables used in the dishes are also grown on-site. There’s also a really nice pool onsite, so bring your swimsuits!

Amazing day touring Ephesus and dining with a knowledgeable and personable local.

Published on Mar, 2024

What a fantastic day we had! Azime is an incredible guide/hostess; knowledgeable, articulate and fun. She really knows the history of Ephesus we learned so much from her. If you have a chance the terrace houses are worth the extra admission. Loved cooking with the chef at a beautiful countryside location. Our meal was delicious topped off with great conversation, company and wine. Would highly recommend this tour.

Wonderful Day in Turkey

Published on Oct, 2023

We did a tour with Nesrin of Ephesus, then helped cook lunch at a local family's house and visited a pottery studio. Nesrin met us outside the port with a big smile and a sign with our name on it. She had a driver with a large comfortable van, so she sat with us and narrated the trip as we drove to Ephesus. The ancient city of Ephesus was amazing. There were archeological finds everywhere you looked in great condition. We got to see how people lived thousands of years ago. Nesrin weaved us through the ruins so we could avoid the crowds and pointed out some great spots to take pictures. She was very knowledgeable and could answer all of our questions. After that we went to Ganja and Oleaks family property which included an inn, tiny cabins, yoga spot and gardens. We cooked a traditional Turkish meal together and then ate on the deck overlooking the countryside. We enjoyed talking to our hosts and Nesrin and were sad to leave at the end of the day. After goodbye hugs we next went to a family run Turkish pottery studio. The father crafts the pottery, the mother paints it, the daughter-in-law does the tours, and the sons were busy in the backroom. Our friend got to sit at the wheel and make a pottery dish from a mound of clay. Their show room had some exquisite pieces in all price points. We each bought a souvenir. Now that we are back home every time I look at it, it reminds me of what a nice day we had. I would highly recommend this tour. We enjoyed our time in Turkey so much we want to go back.

Ephasus private tour.

Published on Sep, 2023

Nesrin provides a wealth of knowledge about the history and area. She is very personable and provides A+ service. You will not be disappointed. Host family for cooking and lunch were amazing as well.

Best day of the trip!

Published on Sep, 2023

This was possibly the best day of the whole trip. The tour of Ephesus was so interesting. Our guide is such a wealth of information and he knows how to present it in a way that kept our 8, 12, 18 and 19 year old children and adults interested. After Ephesus we headed to the village to a charming b&b where the atmosphere is hard to describe. It’s the kind of place you come to and forget to leave. The staff is kind and generous. We did a cooking class here and had a blast. Then we devoured an incredibly delicious meal. Thanks for a great day!

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