Turkey · Archaeology

Ephesus Half Day Tour From Kusadasi Hotels / Selcuk Hotels

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient city of Ephesus with a professional licensed guide
02 See the Library of Celsus, Hadrian Gate, Marble Street and Harbour Street
03 Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
04 Discover the Great Theatre and other major Roman-era ruins
05 Hotel pickup and drop-off from Kusadasi or Selcuk included
06 Travel in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
07 Optional stops at a Carpet Weaving Village and Leather Factory

Step back into the ancient world on this half-day tour to Ephesus, one of Turkey’s most remarkable archaeological sites. With hotel pickup from Kusadasi or Selcuk and transport included, this experience offers an easy way to explore the highlights of a city that once ranked among the greatest in the Roman Empire.

Walk through the well-preserved ruins with a professional licensed guide and discover landmarks such as the Library of Celsus, Hadrian Gate, Marble Street, Harbour Street, the local pharmacy, Goddess Nike, and the vast ancient amphitheater. The tour also includes a stop at the Temple of Artemis, famed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Along the way, there is also time for visits to a Carpet Weaving Village and a Leather Factory before returning to your hotel.

Step back into the ancient world on this half-day tour to Ephesus, one of Turkey’s most remarkable archaeological sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ephesus Ancient City

Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street.

Temple of Artemis

Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one of the seven wonders of the world.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Pick Up & Drop Off
Insurance
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle

What's Not Included

Meals & Beverages
Personal Expenses
Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Entrance fee of Ephesus 40 €.

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE
If you are staying in Ozdere hotels, you should pay 20 euro per person for transfer both way.
If you are staying in Guzelcamli hotels, you should pay 25 euro per person for transfer both way.
Pick up and drop off service is provided for the Ephesus Half Day Tour From Kusadasi / Selcuk.