Turkey · Archaeology

Bodrum to Ephesus & Terrace Houses All inclusive Private Tour

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Bodrum. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private tour from Bodrum with flexible departure time
  • 02 Explore the ancient city of Ephesus with a licensed guide
  • 03 Visit the Terrace Houses in Ephesus
  • 04 See the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, and Grand Theater
  • 05 Stop at the Temple of Artemis
  • 06 Entrance fees, lunch, and air-conditioned transport included
  • 07 Pickup and drop-off in Bodrum included

Travel from Bodrum to one of Turkey’s most remarkable ancient sites on this private all-inclusive tour to Ephesus and the Terrace Houses. With private guiding, air-conditioned transportation, entrance fees, and lunch included, this experience is designed for travellers who want to explore at their own pace without the hassle of coordinating the details.

Walk the marble streets of Ephesus and discover highlights such as the Library of Celsus, the Baths of Scholastica, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Grand Theater. You’ll also visit the Terrace Houses and stop at the Temple of Artemis before returning to Bodrum.

Walk the marble streets of Ephesus and discover highlights such as the Library of Celsus, the Baths of Scholastica, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Grand Theater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Izmir, Bodrum, Ephesus
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bodrum Cruise Port

Your private guide will meet you at Bodrum port with a sign written “Your Name“ on it, or Your private guide will meet you at listed hotel's lobby.

Ephesus

After greeting, we will have 2,5 hours drive to Ephesus area. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor.

Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.
Then we will visit Terrace Houses in Ephesus City.

Artemis Temple

We will stop at Artemis Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Bodrum port.

Bodrum Port

After our tour, we drive back to Bodrum.

Arrival to Bodrum. You will be dropped off back to your pick up point (Bodrum Cruise port)or Bodrum city center for last minute shopping on your own.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Bodrum. 3 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Traditional Turkish Lunch
  • Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Departure time and duration (up to 9 hours) flexible according to your cruise ship schedule
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Pricing is per group of up to 14 people
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
  • Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
  • Please send us Your Hotel Name or Cruise Details to organise your pick up and drop off correctly. Suggested pick up time will be given during your confimation

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Bodrum.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Bodrum.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Bodrum..

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