8-Hour Ephesus Tour from Bodrum with Artemission Ruins

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the well-preserved ruins of ancient Ephesus on a guided hike
• 02 Walk the Arcadian Way lined with ancient columns
• 03 See the striking facade of the Celsus Library, Terrace Houses, and Roman Baths
• 04 Visit the ruins of Artemission, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Embark on a full-day adventure from Bodrum to Ephesus and explore the well-preserved ruins of this ancient metropolis on an informative guided hike. Walk along the Arcadian Way, visit the Terrace Houses and Roman Baths, and marvel at the striking facade of the Celsus Library. Stand at the glorious Grand Theatre, where St. Paul once preached to the Ephesians, and round out the experience with a visit to the ruins of Artemission, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Walk down the Arcadian Way, lined with ancient columns, and visit the Terrace Houses, the Roman Baths, and the striking facade of the Celsus Library.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Bodrum, Ephesus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Guided Exploration of Ancient Ephesus

• Take a guided hike through this historical metropolis, surrounded by ruined marble buildings, and gain insight into the lives of the Ephesians as they were thousands of years ago.
• Walk down the Arcadian Way, lined with ancient columns, and visit the Terrace Houses, the Roman Baths, and the striking facade of the Celsus Library. Then, make your way to the glorious Grand Theatre, where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians.
• Put a checkmark on your bucket list with a visit to the ruins of Artemission, recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guidance fees
• Transportation and parking fees

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Meals
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen

Know before you go

• The stops on this tour can be modified according to the guests' requests. Basilica of St John, Sirince Village, or the Museum of Ephesus in Selcuk may be added. Please ask for more details.
• The entrance fee for Ephesus Ancient City is 200 TL per person.
• The entrance fee for Terrace Houses is 85 TL per person.
• The entrance fee for Basilica of St John is 50 TL per person.
• The entrance fee for the Museum of Ephesus is 50 TL per person.
• The combined ticket fee for all of these entrances is 350 TL per person: Ephesus Ancient City, Terrace Houses, Basilica of St John, and the Museum of Ephesus.
• The entrance fee for the House of Virgin Mary is 200 TL per person.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye

Tour start

Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.