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Ephesus - Awesome Surprise | Voyager of the Seas Kusadasi Cruise Stop(Ancient Ruins, Rugs, Pottery)

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πŸ‘οΈ 248 viewsπŸ“… 12 months ago⏱️ 9:54
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We hired a private driver for the day. Oh, yes, we did. Yes. And he was awesome.

The library that was still standing. I thought that was very cool. That was the most awesome out of all of them.

It was groovy. It was It was a great tour. Yeah.

I wouldn't recommend going there. Do the other things and really get a taste for Turkey.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Hire a private driver for the day to maximize time and avoid crowds.
βœ“Visit Ephesus early to beat the crowds.
βœ“Be prepared to pay a premium for traditional Turkish rugs due to the labor involved.

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Crowds at historical sites β€” Go early in the day with a private driver to avoid crowds.
Cost of traditional Turkish rugs β€” Understand the labor involved and be prepared to pay accordingly.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the highlights of a cruise stop in Kusadasi, Turkey?
QIs hiring a private driver a good option for exploring Ephesus?
QWhat are the must-see attractions in Ephesus?

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Top: Private driver tour with Nazim
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πŸŽ₯ EPIC SHORE DAY in KUSADASI & EPHESUS! | Voyager of the Seas Vlog πŸ›³οΈπŸŒŠ Get ready for one of the BEST days of our Mediterranean cruise as we dive into the ancient wonders of Ephesus and soak up the vibes in sunny Kusadasi, Turkey β€” all while sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas! πŸ’₯ From jaw-dropping Roman ruins like the Library of Celsus and Grand Theatre, to the bustling bazaars and coastal beauty of Kusadasi, this excursion is a TOTAL bucket list moment! Whether you're cruising soon or just love travel inspo, this one's for YOU. ✨ WHAT TO EXPECT: πŸ”Ή Guided tour of ancient Ephesus (seriously WOW) πŸ”Ή Visit to a family-run pottery shop πŸ”Ή A Turkish carpet business to see beautiful rugs and silks being created πŸ”Ή Traditional home-cooked Turkish meal πŸ”Ή Optional stop at the House of the Virgin Mary πŸ“ PORT: Kusadasi / Ephesus, Turkey πŸ›³οΈ SHIP: Voyager of the Seas – Royal Caribbean We receive no compensation for these links. We solely include them because we think these folks are awesome: πŸ”ΉOur fantastic private tour guide was Nazim: +90 535 263 7500 πŸ”ΉOur Travel Planner, who connected us with Nazim and many other great tours is Shelly at Travel by That Girl: https://www.travelbythatgirl.com/contact.html (205) 790-2352 πŸ”₯ Hit that LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on πŸ”” NOTIFICATIONS to join us for more cruise fun & travel adventures! #Ephesus #Kusadasi #VoyagerOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbeanCruise #CruiseVlog #MediterraneanMagic #ShoreExcursion #BucketListTravel #AncientRuins #TravelVlog Sunshine Vagabonds are a retired couple from Florida catching up on travel we missed while we were working and raising our children. Follow along with us as we look for fun, beautiful locales and places across Florida, the country and the world. Follow Us on our Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunshine.vagabonds/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sunshinevagabonds/ Travel Blog: https://sunshinevagabonds.com/ Travel VLog #traveltips #retireetravel #affordabletravel