I, Farida Altundag, I'll see you off excursions in Kusadasi and its surroundings. On the excursion pages you can read reviews, for example, in the excursion: Ancient Ephesus: Greatness Through the Ages.
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The tour of Ephesus with the guide Farida Altundag became a real journey through time! Farida has a deep knowledge of history and archeology, tells a fascinating story creating pictures of the life of the ancient city, accompanying the story with interesting facts and legends.
Thank you so much for this amazing day and the opportunity to see Ephesus not just as ruins, but as a living city with a rich history! I recommend Farida Altundag to anyone who wants to truly feel the atmosphere of Ancient Ephesus!
This is our second trip with Farida, and she made us happy again. On the way we learned a lot about the inhabitants of Turkey. We looked at the ancient city of Hierapolis, learned a lot about the history of these places, went to the archaeological museum. Walked along the terraces of Pamuk Kale. Farida took care of our comfort, and when our children went to the wrong place, she found out where to drive the car to pick them up and everyone was happy. The trip and a wonderful lunch at a local family restaurant will be remembered for a long time. We thank our guide.
We love to see ancient sites and this is not our first time in Turkey. So we have something to compare with. We really liked our two trips with Farida. The minivan was comfortable. The driver drove very calmly, no stress. The guide Farida thought out our visit so that we could see the sights as comfortably as possible. We liked her friendly manner and care. We avoided the crowds of tourists and looked at the House of the Virgin Mary and ancient Ephesus. We liked the story about the history of these places. Ephesus impressed us. We did not regret at all that we went to the interactive museum and looked at the 3D visualization. We are very grateful for the mass of positive impressions.
Today Farida and I went on an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus.
We were on a cruise in the port city of Kusadasi, where Farida picked us up in a very comfortable car. We felt comfortable, cozy and very, very interested. Personally, I discovered a new Turkey for myself. We visited the House of the Virgin Mary, listened to an educational tour. Farida can answer almost any question.
Very sweet, smart girl!
I recommend her excursions!
We are already thinking about returning to Kusadasi and going on an excursion with Farida.
Thank you!
We recently went on a tour of the ancient city of Ephesus, and it was a real journey through time. The tour turned out to be incredibly rich, educational and left a lot of vivid impressions.
Ephesus is one of the best preserved ancient cities, and walking along its streets you feel the spirit of history. I was especially struck by the Library of Celsus, a once majestic building. It was also very interesting to see the Great Theatre, which could accommodate more than 20 thousand spectators, and to hear about how performances and meetings were held here.
The guide Farida was very professional - she told us fascinatingly, vividly, with many historical facts and legends. We learned about life in Ephesus, about trade, culture, religion and even everyday trifles that helped us to really imagine how people lived in ancient times.
The tour lasted about four hours, but the time flew by.
Ephesus is not just ruins, it is a living touch of the great past.
Educational, good excursion! It was very convenient that we were picked up from the hotel in Kusadasi, where we stayed. The car was comfortable. We traveled comfortably.
Thank you!
Many thanks to Farida for an unforgettable day in Ephesus. In one day that we had in Kusadasi during the cruise, Farida made us fall in love with this region of Turkey and immersed us in the most interesting pages of the history of these places. Thank you for the wonderful organization of transport and the route, we enjoyed the program comfortably and without haste. ❤️
Dear Farida Khanum,
I can't help but leave my warm feedback about our trip.
Kusadasi, Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary - it was not just a journey, it was a real touch to the soul.
Each place has a history, energy, and deep meaning. And thanks to you, all of this was lived so warmly and sincerely.
A walk around Sirince is like a fairy tale. The small village left a huge mark on the heart, with its coziness, wine, atmosphere.
And the yacht... the sea...
I, a person who has always been cautious around water, suddenly fell in love with the sea.
Warm wind, waves, sun - and the feeling that you are at home.
Everything was family-like, home-like, with care, attention and soul. I didn't feel for a second that I was somewhere in another country - there was a feeling as if my own, close people were nearby.
Thank you, Farida, for this magical journey, for your sincerity, light and warmth. You are not just a guide - you give people memories that they want to return to again and again. ❤️🙏
We recently returned from a cruise, one of the ports of which was the Turkish Kusadasi. We had previously agreed on a personal excursion to Ephesus with Farida. First of all, I must note the clarity and friendliness with which Farida informed us about all the conditions of the upcoming tour, which is always very important when making a travel plan. But during our personal meeting, Farida won the hearts of all of us with her deep knowledge of history and mythology, her ability to tell and show everything that is most important in an interesting way, and her love for her work.
Only thanks to such a great guide we have very vivid memories of magical Ephesus, but Farida suggested that we visit several interesting places, in particular, a unique porcelain factory-boutique, where magicians work, creating products of incredible beauty. I highly recommend Farida for excursions to Ephesus and other cities. You will not regret it! You will have a long-lasting feeling of warmth and sincerity from communicating with this charming woman.
Today we were on a private tour of Ephesus with Farida! The information is sold in a very interesting way. Farida has deep knowledge, so the day in her company flew by in an instant, rich and bright. Thank you very much!
My sister and I recently returned from Turkey. And the warmest memory was our trip to Ephesus with a wonderful girl - Farida accompanied us on an excursion to various sites of ancient Ephesus, where all the places themselves carry a special interesting history and special energy. And being accompanied by Farida - her deep knowledge, her sincere desire to tell and show the participants as much as possible of the important and valuable, her spiritual kindness - made our trip very pleasant and memorable.
It is very valuable that the excursion was individual, we discussed a certain route and places in advance, but on the spot we learned about new places and Farida showed them to us, we went everywhere we wanted, despite the fact that everything is located at some distance from each other and we exceeded the excursion time. Unexpectedly, we managed to visit the Isa-Bey Mosque! The Basilica of John the Evangelist, the House of St. Mary are places where you feel silence and peace. You can't miss such places while in Turkey! We recommend visiting Ephesus and other historically important places in Turkey!
With Farida we felt like we were visiting and it was very warm and joyful! Farida and the driver who accompanied us were very friendly, their sincere desire to make our trip comfortable and enjoyable was felt in everything! We often went on excursions with a large group, but having been on an excursion in a small group you understand that it is better this way, there is no fuss and rush, you can stay longer in those places where you feel a spiritual response.
Farida, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, you made our trip wonderful and heartfelt! We wish you success, prosperity and blessings in everything!
I enjoyed the tour of Ephesus. It left me with many memories.
I would like to express my warmest gratitude to Farida! She is a true professional in her field, with a deep knowledge of Russian culture and traditions, as well as an amazing understanding of the region. Although Farida is originally from Baku, her many years of experience living in the Ionian region of Turkey gives her a unique understanding of local history and customs.
The logistics of her tours are impeccable, and her friendliness and charm make each excursion unforgettable. I would especially like to mention the wine tasting in Sirince - it was not only delicious, but also educational. And the trip to ancient Ephesus with its unique architecture was a real discovery!
If you are planning a trip to Ephesus or Izmir, be sure to contact Farida. With her, the trip becomes truly bright and rich!
On October 22, we visited ancient Ephesus. This was the sixth excursion on our trip, but it was the most memorable! And this is thanks to the guide Farida! She is truly a professional in her field! She is a smart girl, she teaches historical material so interestingly and with great love and warmth, tells about life and local customs, the identity of the people, national traditions... The depth of knowledge is excellent.
An excellent storyteller and an interesting, pleasant person in herself. You try not to miss a word of her story. In addition, an excellent organizer - the excursion was long, the conditions were strict (to visit many locations and not be late for the departure of the cruise liner), and I wanted, as always, to embrace the immensity. With Farida, we "managed and embraced" everything and even more! But, I want to repeat!!!
My daughter and I had an unforgettable trip to Ephesus with Faride, full of historical facts with very interesting details that the audio guide will not tell you. Faride is a great storyteller with great knowledge of history and mythology! The impressions from our excursion and communication with Faride are the most positive! I recommend excursions with Faride to all history lovers!
Best wishes, Aida and Renata.
I liked everything, it was interesting, Ephesus is impressive, thank you very much, Farida.
We decided to take an individual excursion to the places of Ephesus, which we are very happy about. It is better to visit these places with a story. We are grateful to Feride for the good organization and time spent. First we visited the House of the Virgin Mary, then went to ancient Ephesus, and finally to the Basilica, where the tomb of John the Evangelist is located.
I remember with great pleasure our excursion to the city of myths and childhood, Ephesus.
We decided to go on the excursion already being in Turkey, in Bodrum. I chose among several guides, but it’s good that we met Farida on the Internet. It was the right choice! Farida got in touch very quickly, despite her busy schedule, found a convenient time for us, helped with the transfer.
Many thanks for the tour! It was very informative, interesting and exciting. The children listened with pleasure. They learned many facts, stories and interesting moments. Farida is a competent, intelligent and tactful guide. Thank you very much! I will definitely recommend you to my friends!
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Farida on behalf of our entire family! Farida is not just a guide)), she is a good fairy!!! And all future tourists will be simply lucky if you end up in Farida's hands!! We had previously agreed on a future excursion with Farida from Moscow, and then we met on site! Farida gave us a simply amazing excursion around the ancient city of Ephesus!! Our child, a teenager, listened to the excursion without being distracted or taken aback, with bated breath!! And it is worth a lot to captivate the attention of a teenager of transitional age with an excursion!!!
Farida has a deep knowledge of history and facts, we were all captivated from the beginning to the end of the excursion, we spent the whole day together and did not notice how time passed, it was so exciting!!! In addition to ancient Ephesus, Farida showed us the house of the Holy Mother of God, a very fulfilling, spiritual place of pilgrimage!!
Farida is a wonderful person, very caring, tactful and highly organized!!! In addition to the excursion, Farida helped us with all internal transfers (from Kusadasi to the port of Izmir, then from the port to the airport), everything was clear, well-organized, on time!! (And at very attractive prices, which is also important))
Once again, a huge, huge thank you!! And if next time we ever go to Kusadasi, then for all excursions and trips - only with Farida!!!! 🌹❤️
Greetings from Moscow, Natalia, Ilya, Olga and Matvey
We enjoyed the tour of Ephesus. The guide was qualified and friendly towards the listeners. We are glad to have the opportunity to touch the culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Thank you.
We would like to thank Farida for a wonderful trip to ancient Ephesus. I organized the excursion from Moscow in advance. Since I was traveling alone with children, I needed a plan in advance. We wrote to each other the day before and met.
Everything was organized and warm. ❤️ Farida organized transportation. The taxi driver was wonderful. Support was felt at every moment. 🙏
The excursion itself was wonderful. Farida is a great storyteller, lots of legends, interesting facts. I must say that I came prepared, but I learned so much new stuff, you can't read it anywhere.
Farida is also very caring and tactful. She offered me an umbrella and sprinkled me with water. In general, you can feel calm with such a person.
Thanks again to Farida, we hope this is not the last meeting. We recommend it to everyone!🥰
I liked everything, Farida is a wonderful woman and conversationalist. It was very interesting, despite the heat of 44 degrees. Thank you and good luck!
Farida is not only a wonderful, highly professional and intelligent tour guide, she is also a wonderful, virtuous and sincere person!!! Farida, thank you VERY MUCH for the wonderful excursions and the warm atmosphere!!! We will be glad to meet you again under any circumstances!!! Health and good luck to you always, everywhere and in everything!!!
For the first time we used the service of a personal guide! And we did not regret it. Viewing the hilt without a guide is like traveling around the world without a navigator)! Calm, without fuss! We were with a child, everything went smoothly! Thank you!
Farida is a professional guide who will help you get the most out of Ephesus and nearby religious sites. The tour description says "I promise it will be interesting!" - and this is 100% true and no question will go unanswered.
Many thanks from our team of travelers.
We went on a tour with Feride's colleague, Nesrin. The tour was very interesting and informative. The beauty of Ephesus itself does not require any comments, it is simply something fantastic!! There is nothing to do in this place without a guide. So I highly recommend it.
Many thanks to Farida Khanum for the wonderful tour, warmth and professionalism.
An interesting tour of old Ephesus, historical information and details are well presented.
Wonderful excursion! Farida is a great storyteller and professional guide. Excellent knowledge of the material. We are glad that we found ourselves in such historically significant places. Thanks to Farida for the information about Izmir, among other things!
I was with my family on a tour of Ephesus with Feride. We, adults and children, enjoyed it. We highly recommend this tour. Feride knows the history of Ephesus and can also tell interesting facts about life/everyday life in Turkey.
Russian is Feride's native language, so it is very pleasant to listen to her. The guide adapts to the schedule. You can take your own car for this excursion or Feride can organize a car for you. Feride can also recommend an excellent Russian-speaking guide in Istanbul.
We went to Kusadasi specifically to see Ephesus. Not many guides offer this excursion, but I consider the choice of Faride a gift. A very professional guide who has extensive knowledge and, most importantly, can convey it in an interesting way. The route was formed according to our wishes. The car is comfortable, the driver is careful. We received a lot of positive emotions from the excursion and from Ephesus itself.
Wonderful guide and very interesting tour of Ephesus. We really enjoyed it and highly recommend it. It will be educational, varied and definitely not boring.
Very good excursion (to Ephesus). Calm, not fast pace, lots of interesting information. Special thanks to the guide for recommendations on what else to see in the vicinity of Ephesus.
I really enjoyed the excursion (to Ephesus)! I recommend Farida as an experienced guide and expert in the material.
Feride is a great specialist and a very nice person. I highly recommend her!
We went with the kids on a tour of Ephesus with the guide Feride. We really liked everything. The kids and I were impressed. I highly recommend it. Thank you for your work Feride! Good luck to you👍🙂
Thanks to Farida, my dream of visiting Ephesus came true, to see with my own eyes where the events from the Gospel took place. The guide is a great professional, she told us very interestingly, the route was built perfectly.
Starting from booking the tour, she was always in touch, adjusted to our schedule and met us at the airport, since we only had 2 days. You can contact with any request if you need to buy something, she will tell you. I definitely recommend!!!👍🏻
The excursion (to Ephesus) was great, everything was great. They organized a good transfer for us. Farida gave a lot of information, but at the same time it was interesting to listen to her. For almost 3 hours we were not tired at all and would have listened more with pleasure. It was raining, and Farida brought us umbrellas.
She also responded promptly to messages after the booking request, then contacted us on Telegram for convenience. I liked that Farida was willing to be flexible about the meeting time.
Farida, super guide, very competent and clear, not intrusive, the second year we went to Farida already as to a friend and one can say to a relative. I wish everyone to meet such wonderful guides on your traveling path.
We have already traveled twice with Farida (Ephesus and Didim-Shikinci-Kusadasi). Excellent guide, very interesting stories, deep knowledge of the history of ancient Greece and Turkey. We recommend, you will not regret it!
Farida is a great guide and a very nice person! We will definitely come back and ask her again to make our day!
Last year we vacationed in the Ozdere region - Turkey. The host recommended the guide Farida. A great, human guide. We visited Ephesus, Selcuk / the house of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of the Theologian of Iran /, Alaçatı, Cesme. She led excursions competently and as an intern. This year we went as if we were visiting. We were glad to meet her. She organized a great birthday party. Everything was super. She never refused requests. I RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE
I remember with great pleasure the day in Kusadasi and the excursion to Ephesus. Your level of knowledge and the excellent conduct of the excursion struck me to the heart. And perhaps I will use your services as a guide next year. I will definitely recommend you as a guide to all my friends around the world who want to visit your beautiful places. Everything was clear and extremely interesting. I wish you good luck!
For many years, every summer, my husband and I travel preferably on cruise ships. This year we were on the MSC liner. We arrived at the port of Kusadasi, Turkey. We decided to book an excursion to Ephesus. In search of a guide, having read numerous positive reviews on the Internet, we chose the respected Farida, and we were not mistaken.
Farida gave us a wonderful tour of Ephesus, with her we delved into the ancient world of history. She introduced us to the history of the ancient city in a very interesting and competent way, thanks to her we learned a lot about the ancient civilization of ancient Ephesus.
On behalf of our family, we express our HUGE GRATITUDE to her! She is a true professional in her field, we are glad that we chose her and will definitely recommend her to our friends and acquaintances. Until next time, Farida!
This year we discovered the Aegean region in Turkey — and we are very excited! Farida helped us with this — an invaluable travel companion and an interesting storyteller. Many people go to Kusadasi for one thing — to see Ephesus. We also planned this, but immediately realized that we would not limit ourselves to ancient Greek ruins — in this European part of Turkey, rich in history, there is much to see — the regional capital Izmir, and the wonderful Milli Park, and Pamukkale with ancient Hierapolis.
This is such a multi-layered pie that, once you taste it, you will want more and more. These were comfortable and unforgettable trips, very informationally rich and interesting. On our next visit to Kusadasi, we will definitely contact Farida for new impressions.
Farida is a great professional and truly passionate about her work! My wife and I visited Izmir and Ephesus. An incredibly interesting excursion! 🔥 It will remain in our memory for a long time! We will definitely come back with the children. Wait for us this summer 🙏
Hello, I want to express my gratitude to you. I am very pleased with you. The way you greeted us, introduced us to the city and clearly told us about the history. We had a great time. Until next time.
Hello, I would like to express my deep gratitude to our guide Feride, we have been visiting Turkey for several years, but only you, with your knowledge, have revealed the history and sights of this beautiful country in full.
We saw Ephesus in a new way, made a pilgrimage to the house of the Virgin Mary, visited the Basilica of St. John, learned many interesting things, walked along the white travertines of Pamukkale, swam in Cleopatra's pool, learned many myths and traditions of this country, thank you very much, we will definitely come back and visit Ephesus with you again, and all the places that we did not have time to visit.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Farida. Thanks to her excellent guiding skills, we gained a wealth of knowledge about the history of Turkey and the peoples who inhabited this historically rich country.
We saw the beauty of the travertines of Pamukkale and the excavations of ancient cities, heard an educational story about the history, architecture and life in the amazing country of Turkey, saw much more than we planned, including the works of unique masters of pottery and jewelry art, saw the process and results of carpet weaving and ceramics.
Farida solved all the issues on the go, helped with the transfer, exchange of tickets. During these two wonderful days we did not know the hassle with food or transport, only enjoyed everything we saw. Farida is the best guide!!
We were very happy to meet Farida. A wonderful day in Ephesus, an interesting story, Farida seems to know the answers to all questions, and not just a memorized text. It is very interesting with her. In addition to the excursion, Farida will introduce you to shops that produce homemade delicacies - wine, jam, syrup, take you to a shop with a jeweler who made jewelry for the film "Troy". This is all at your request, unobtrusively.
We recommend it wholeheartedly!
Farida is a guide from God, who combines human charm, extensive erudition and charisma! We took a tour of the ancient city of Ephesus, the house of Mary and the temple/tomb of John the Evangelist and it was wonderful: structured presentation of information, excellent knowledge of history and myths, religious movements, architecture. At the same time, the information does not overwhelm you, but is perfectly perceived.
The tour was very well organized: Farida provided comfortable transfer from our hotel Biblos resorts Alaçatı and also at the end of the tour at our request brought to a wonderful fish restaurant with a view of the marina. Thank you Farida for a wonderful day and I recommend her tours to everyone.
Farida is a real professional! During the tour, a lot of information is given, but it is perceived normally. She can solve any problem. I highly recommend her, you will not regret it!
One of the best guides!
My husband and I travel very often, so we look for guides in the countries we visit ourselves on the Internet based on reviews from tourists.
Farida was chosen in the same way….
I was pleasantly surprised that she responded quite quickly and we quickly decided what we wanted and how to organize it.
The transfer was very comfortable.
Farida is a sweet, pleasant to talk to, educated girl. She adapted very well to my husband's character ))) and also to our desires.
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Thank you very much Farida for a wonderful time spent, educational, with beautiful and useful purchases!!!!
A huge thank you to Farida for the tour and the wonderful day she spent with us in Ephesus! We all agreed that Farida was the best guide we had ever met on our travels! Best wishes!
Many thanks to the tour guide Farida Altundag for a wonderful tour of the city of Ephesus. She is a very pleasant person to talk to and a competent guide. We enjoyed listening to her story about the history of this unique ancient city. We learned a lot of interesting things