8-Hour Ephesus Highlights Tour with Selçuk and Terrace Houses

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Scenic drive to Selçuk, the first settlement of Ephesus
• 02 Walk along the Marble Road through the ancient city of Ephesus
• 03 Visit the Temple of Hadrian and its articulate facade
• 04 Explore the ruins of the Library of Celsus
• 05 Discover the Terrace Houses, the ancient residential section of Ephesus
• 06 See the Great Theater of Ephesus, known for its Biblical importance

The world's best-preserved Roman city, Ephesus, invites you to explore not only its architectural glory but also its wealth of cultural history. Enjoy a scenic drive to Selçuk, the first settlement of Ephesus, before walking along the Marble Road through this remarkable ancient city. Along the way, visit the Temple of Hadrian with its articulate facade, explore the ruins of the Library of Celsus, and discover the Terrace Houses, the ancient residential section of Ephesus. The tour also includes the Great Theater of Ephesus, renowned for its Biblical importance.

The world's best-preserved Roman city, Ephesus, invites you to explore not only its architectural glory but also its wealth of cultural history.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ephesus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Selçuk and the Highlights of Ancient Ephesus

• Experience the scenic drive to Selçuk. This small town was the first settlement of Ephesus, founded by the Greek colonists as early as the 11th century BC, and it remained inland due to the silting of the port of Ephesus.

• Take a short drive to reach the city of Ephesus, which was the capital of the Province of Asia Minor during the Roman Era. It was therefore the scene of many political intrigues, while also bearing immense richness thanks to its port and trading activities.

• Walk on the Marble Road that runs through the city, lined with various structures. The Temple of Hadrian is a unique beauty with its articulate facade, while the ruins of the Library of Celsus still express the grandeur of the

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Ephesus tour guide.

What's Not Included

• Transportation.

• Entrance fees.

• Food.

• Drinks.

• Daily expenses.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Selçuk, İzmir, Turkey

Tour start

Selçuk, İzmir, Turkey

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.