Dr. Asil Tunçer
Co-Founder · Historian & Senior Guide
Dr. Asil Tunçer leads private tours with a historian's eye, combining decades of field experience with clear, engaging storytelling.
Epheso Orini
A private off-the-beaten-path tour of the mountain churches above Ephesus, ending at the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Duration
7 hours
Group Size
15
Price
45 Euro55 Euro-20%
Best For
Christian pilgrims & spiritually curious travelers
Physical Level
Moderate
Pace
Private & flexible
About Epheso Orini
Epheso Orini leaves the usual Ephesus sites behind for the mountain churches above the city, ending at the Temple of Artemis — a route almost no standard tour covers. It suits travelers who've already seen the main Ephesus sites and want something genuinely different rather than a repeat. At seven hours and a lower price than most spiritual tours, it's built for return visitors rather than first-timers.
Epheso Orini Itinerary
09:00Pickup
10:00Epheso Orini
10:30The Church of Dimitri
11:30The Church of John the Baptist
15:00Temple of Artemis
16:00Return to Port
Meet Your Guides
Rukiye Tunçer
Co-Founder · Senior Tour Guide
Rukiye Tunçer brings each site to life with concise cultural context, warm hosting, and nearly three decades of guiding experience.
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45 Euro55 Euro
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- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
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Written by our guides, about the places on this itinerary
Epheso Orini Reviews
Testimonials
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Our guided tour of Ephesus was one of the highlights of our trip to Turkey. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and brought the ancient city to life with fascinating historical stories and insights. The tour was well organized, easy to follow, and…
Mco
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The tour arranged by Mr Asil Tuncer was one of the most thrilling experience I have had. From the flawless organisation to the guided tour, it was indeed an exhirating timeless moments. The visit to the seven churches as recorded in the Revelation starting with Smyrna…
ibituroko manuel
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Our recent Seven Churches of Revelation tour with Tuncher Tourism was nothing short of extraordinary. From the very first day, everything was organized to absolute perfection, allowing us to truly focus on the profound spiritual and historical weight of these sacred…
Cristi Popescu
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