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Hasan Gülday - Full Time Tour Guide \ Turkey Specialist
I was born in Izmir in 1986 and fell in love with the beauties of nearby Ephesus ancient city during a school trip when I was around 9. Today I hold a nationwide tour guide license which gives me the chance to lead tours not just to Ephesus but to attractions all around Turkey. So far I have toured with 1000+ guests and also 35.000+ visitors came to read my articles about Turkish tourism on toursaroundturkey.com since 2008. Enjoy my website and contact me to hire a tour guide for a tailored travel experience in Turkey.
Sacred flame of the goddess Hestia was kept in the Prytaneion of Ephesus ancient city.
The first archeological excavations in Ephesus started in 1863.
The Grand Theater of Ephesus may have taken 60 years to be built. Ancient Ephesians had to carve and dig the mountain where the theater is built on today.
Ephesians became allies with Pontus Emperor Mithridates and killed thousands of Romans in the night of Asiatic Vespers on 88 BC.
Ephesus had been the center of St. Paul’s Ministry for 3 years.
The name of Ephesus was mentioned as Apasa in Hittite sources. Also, Hittites called Apasa was the capital of the Kingdom of Arzawa which was a Hittitian sattelite kingdom on the Western Anatolia.
Ephesus was liberated after the Battle of the Granicus which took place Alexander the Great and Persians in 334 BC.
Ephesus hosted Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 33 BC before the battle of Actium.
Hasan Gülday. Professional licensed tour guide working in Turkey.
I have more than 15 years of experience in guiding and also working in various travel agencies. Having experienced all positions of travel industry made me to understand expectations of my guests and tailor made my services regarding their wishes. I currently live in Kusadasi (Ephesus) with my wife and two daughters. I will be pleased to share my experiences with you!