Expert Turkey Private Tour Guides
Our agency is a family business run by Ertunga and Maria Ecir, both professional, licensed expert Turkey tour guides. We are based in the Aegean part of Turkey, in the port town of Kusadasi, the gateway to the ancient Ephesus, but we organise and perform tours in all parts of Turkey. Most of our guests come to Turkey for multi day trips, to visit the highlight sights in our country. We enjoy our boutique style job, as organising tailor made Turkey travels has been our specialty for years. As we have experience as private guides, we do know what and how much is doable during your trip! Hidden gems, tourist traps, places off the beaten path, must-dos and places to avoid... Maria is usually the one in charge of correspondence by mails and mostly guides in the Aegean. Ertunga generally does multi day Turkey travels and replies your mails when he is free. We also have a team of travel guides that work with us, all very experienced, reliable and knowledgeable. Our main goal is building up a trustfull surrounding full of satisfied hosts and guests. We hope we will have chance to welcome you in our beautiful country.
Ertunga Ecir - Turkey Private Tour Guide
My name is Ertunga and I was born in 1977 in Kusadasi, where I still live. I graduated from the University of Philology, Department of English Language and Literature. Since I grew up and have lived all my life in a touristic town, guiding has always been my dream. Very early I understood that it would be the most convenient job for my lifestyle, because I like history, archeology, traveling and meeting different people and cultures, but beyond everything I love my country and would like people to see it's beauty and understand it's history and culture. In 2001 I became a professional Turkey licensed guide, with the license issued by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Since then I have been guiding in all areas in Turkey and meeting tourists from all over the world.
Here you can find our tailor-made tours for different regions of Turkey. https://stage.ertungaecir.com/private-tours/
Maria Ecir
My name is Maria Ecir and I live in Kusadasi. I was born 1981 and have worked in tourism sector for 10 years. I graduated from the Faculty of Philology, Department of Spanish Language and Literature and from the Vocational College for Tourist Guides. Besides working as a professional Spanish speaking guide in Turkey and guiding in English, correspondence with our clients is also a part of my job. I am happy to provide a sample of itineraries upon request based on your needs, and i will be more than happy to show you some parts of this interesting country. I feel very privileged that I have chance to do a job that involves traveling and meeting people from all over the world.
Özgür Dalkılıç
My name is Ozgur Dalkilic and I am 35. After I graduated from university, where I studied tourism guiding, I started working in 2004 as a professional freelance travel guide. During my studies I had chance to get excellent history and archeology education, allowing me to serve as an expert biblical tour guide for groups exploring ancient heritage sites. I enjoy doing both daily and multi day tours, guiding large and small groups and as I have worked a lot with cruise ship agencies, very often I do private tours too. As I live in Aydin, most of my tours are in the Aegean, but I also work in Istanbul and Cappadocia.
Volkan Akalın
After my graduation from the Istanbul University, Faculty of Literature (Modern Greek) and Tourism Faculty of Adnan Menderes University, I worked in tourism industry in various positions. The dynamics of tourism world simply inspired me to become a licensed professional tour guide! During my education I had chance to acquire deeper knowledge in History, Iconography, Architecture, History Religions - especially Early Christianity. As an expert guide in biblical tours, I love sharing these deep roots with travelers. In the beginning of my career I was focused on giving private tours mainly with cruise ships from all the corners of the Europe. Today, as a trusted private guide in Turkey, I do daily or multiday tours with guests from all over the world, sharing the atmosphere of Anatolia and its cultural treasures, of course meeting with new people, learning about their cultures keep me fully motivated in my career...
Asia Minor is historically so multilayered, that we always have more to read and learn. So, we are inviting our guests to discover the diversity of Anatolia and to feel its magnificent atmosphere.
Ugur Kilerci
My name is Ugur Kilerci and I am a licensed professional tourist guide in Turkey. Istanbul is the city where I was born in 1979 and where I grew up and still live. Working as a dedicated Istanbul tour guide, I specialize in offering customized excursions as a private Istanbul tour guide for travelers seeking deep cultural insights. I studied Economy in Bursa Uludag University 1998-2002 then I started to work in tourism sector as a handicraft expert. During my career in travel agencies I visited Germany, Austria, Belgium and Holland. In 2010 I joined training program of Tourist Guidance held by ministery of culture and tourism and I became an official travel guide. I am licensed in English and guiding is my full-time job. Since 2010 I made tours in all around Turkey with guests from over 50 different countries; I also guided Turkish group in European countries. I had change to guide some well known people such as President of Constitutional Court of Turkey, Owner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, a Knight and Businessman from England, Chairman of the board of Unilever Company, The President of Hong Kong-Singapore business Ass., Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Nilay Yaramış
Hello, my name is Nilay Yaramış. I was born and grew up in Kırklareli, a city located in the European part of Turkey. I had graduated from English department at high school, and then decided to study at the Tour guiding department of Erciyes University, known as the first tour guiding department of Turkey, lecturing archeology, mythology, history of Turkey, the art of Anatolian civilizations, geology. After my graduation, I decided to stay in Cappadocia, because I love geology and nature, and Cappadocia's fauna and flora are very rich. Working passionately as a dedicated Cappadocia tour guide, since 2009 I've been working as a professional tour guide.
Umut Yılmaz
My name is Umut Yilmaz, I am 32 years old and I live in Kusadasi, Turkey. Working as an experienced Ephesus guide and freelance professional tour guide for 4 years, I graduated from University of Selçuk/ Konya, department of Tourism Guiding in 2012. In 2013 my professional career started. I have been guiding groups throughout Turkey. I love to meet people from different cultures and share my knowledge about Turkey and Turkish culture. invite you to visit Turkey and explore the amazing history and beautiful nature. You will have a great experience.
Mehmet Can
My name is Mehmet Can. I was born in 1982 and have been a licensed professional tourist guide since 2007. Throughout my career, I have specialized in Türkiye's rich archaeological, historical, and biblical heritage, working as an expert biblical Ephesus guide and a specialized Seven Churches guide. I enjoy bringing the past to life by combining history, archaeology, culture, and storytelling, creating experiences that are both informative and memorable.
I have extensive experience guiding travelers and cultural groups from around the world, adapting each tour to the interests of my guests. Whether exploring ancient civilizations, biblical history, or Türkiye's diverse cultural heritage, my goal is to provide an engaging, insightful, and authentic experience.
I believe the best tours are not just about visiting remarkable places—they are about understanding the stories that have shaped them for thousands of years.
