4-Hour Ephesus Ancient Ruins Tour with Accessible Transport

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the State Agora, Prytaneum, Great Theatre, and Library of Celsus
• 02 Visit Harbor Street, Commercial Agora, Curetes' Street, and the Temple of Hadrian
• 03 Discover the ancient ruins of Ephesus near modern-day Selçuk
• 04 See a city shaped by classical Greece, the Roman Empire, and early Christianity

Take a tour of the ancient ruins of Ephesus, a city in Turkey's Central Aegean region near modern-day Selçuk. Its excavated remains reflect centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman Empire - when it was the Mediterranean's main commercial center - and the spread of Christianity. Explore fascinating corners of the city, including its agoras, monumental theatre, and remarkable Roman landmarks.

Explore the Great Theatre, a splendidly preserved and imposing building with a structure built of marble.

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 Yes

Cities Izmir, Ephesus

Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ancient Ephesus Highlights Tour

• Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location.

• Visit the famous Odeon (Senate).

• Go to the State Agora, followed by the Prytaneum.

• Explore the Great Theatre, a splendidly preserved and imposing building with a structure built of marble.

• Head to the well-known Library of Celsus, an ancient Roman building in Ephesus, Anatolia.

• Proceed to the Commercial Agora.

• Continue to witness the splendid Temple of Hadrian from a 20-yard distance.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Turkish/English-speaking tour guide and driver

• Transportation with an accessible minibus equipped with a hydraulic lift and tie-downs to secure the wheelchair to the floor of the minibus

• Modern accessible vehicle

• Fuel

• Parking fees

What's Not Included

• Admission to Ephesus Ancient City (around $15 USD/person) - VISA/Master cards are accepted. For cash, only Turkish currency (Turkish Liras) is accepted

• Admission to Terrace Houses (around $7 USD/person) - VISA/Master cards are accepted. For cash, only Turkish currency (Turkish Liras) is accepted

• Admission to the Basilica of St. John (around €5/person) - VISA/Master accepted. For cash, only Turkish currency (Turkish Liras) is accepted

• Admission to House of the Virgin Mary (around $7/person) - cash only (Euros / USD are also accepted)

• Tips and gratuities

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Admission is self-paid as 30TL/person (10€ / 15$) by Visa / Master or by cash only in Turkish Lira.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Acarlar, Ephesus, Efes Harabeleri, Selçuk/İzmir, Turkey