Turkey · Archaeology

4-Hour Ephesus Tour with Terrace Houses and Temple of Hadrian

4 Hours Round trip from Acarlar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire the beauty of the Odeon, one of Ephesus's ancient performance buildings
  • 02 Visit the imperial Domitian Temple and the monumental Hercules Gate
  • 03 Marvel at the wonderfully preserved Temple of Hadrian on Curettes Road
  • 04 Explore the Terrace Houses and see 7 aristocratic living units from ancient Ephesus

Visit the beach resort town of Kusadasi and explore the classical ruins of nearby Ephesus to learn about the city's history, culture, archaeological significance, and the influence of several rulers. Discover why Ephesus was renowned for its wealth and luxury during the Biblical period as you admire its remarkable monuments and ancient urban life.

Discover why Ephesus was renowned for its wealth and luxury during the Biblical period as you admire its remarkable monuments and ancient urban life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Ephesus Ruins and Terrace Houses Tour

  • Meet your guide at your requested location, either Kusadasi port, your hotel, or a hotel in Ephesus, Selçuk.

  • Start the tour from the upper gate of Ephesus, where your guide will give you general information about the history of Ephesus.

  • Stop at several ancient Greek and Roman buildings built for music, including the Odeon.

  • Visit the imperial Domitian Temple and the monumental Hercules Gate.

  • Admire Trajan's Fountain and the Temple of Hadrian, located in the city center on Curettes Road.

  • Stop by the peculiar Ephesus Latrines and the gorgeous Celsus Library and Grand Theatre.

  • Visiting the Terrace Houses is an important highlight of this tour. You will see 7 individual living units of aristocrats and get interesting information about the daily lives of wealthy Ephesians.

Ephesus ruins, Terrace Houses, Temple of Hadrian

Where this trip takes you

Ephesus ruins, Terrace Houses, Temple of Hadrian

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Acarlar 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in an air-conditioned van

  • English-speaking professional guide

  • Parking fees

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

  • Tips and gratuities (optional)

  • Personal expenses

  • Entrance fees

Know before you go

  • Entrance fees are free for children until the age of 8; please do not forget to bring their ID or passport copy as proof of age.

  • The average duration of this tour is 3.5 hours, but we are flexible with the tour duration.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
So?ucak, Selçuk Denge Sitesi, Ku?adas?/Ayd?n, Turkey
Tour start
Acarlar, Efes Harabeleri, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Acarlar.

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