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A licensed local host in Ephesus, Tugrul Sokmen loves sharing the culture, history and archaeology of Turkey with a warm smile and good humor. He leads Ephesus, Pamukkale and Aphrodisias tours from Ephesus, also covering Izmir and Kusadasi, with a thoughtful eye for architecture, food and drink, and accessible travel. Expect clear stories, practical care and comfortable van travel. Guests praise his knack for refining ideas and finding the sites that matter most. He guides in English and Turkish, turning the region’s ancient layers into a day that stays with you.
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Journey into the rich history and culture of two of Turkey's most historically significant cities: Aphrodisias and Pamukkale. Aphrodisias was a small ancient Gr...
Discover the intriguing past hidden within the ancient structures of Pamukkale, a town in western Turkey known for mineral-rich thermal waters flowing...
Take a tour of the famous historical sites of Pamukkale, a town in western Turkey known for mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down brilliant white t...
Get up close and personal with Turkish culture at a co-operative in Ephesus run by 70 semi-nomadic families. Discover pottery and weaving handicrafts,...
Discover the unique blend of flavours of Turkey, a transcontinental country spanning both Asia and Europe, on this food-focused experience. Feast on t...
Take a tour of the ancient ruins of Ephesus, a city in Turkey's Central Aegean region near modern-day Selçuk. Its excavated remains reflect centuries...
Explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus and discover the cultural remnants of what was once the Roman Empire's Asian capital. See remarkable landmarks su...