Turkey · Archaeology

4-Hour Ephesus Roman Ruins Tour from Kuşadası

4 Hours Round trip from Kuşadası Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Odeion, a small semi-circular theatre in ancient Ephesus
02 Visit the Fountain of Trajan, one of the site's finest monuments
03 See the Temple of Hadrian, dedicated to the deified emperor Hadrian
04 Stroll through the Library of Celsus, one of the city's most magnificent ruins
05 Walk around the Grand Theater, where St. Paul preached to crowds of up to 24,000

Drive from Kuşadası, a beach resort town on Turkey's western Aegean coast, to explore some of the most magnificent ruins of the ancient world at Ephesus. Once a small, sleepy fishing village, Kuşadası has grown into a sprawling tourist center that welcomes thousands of travellers visiting the nearby archaeological site. This tour takes you through the remarkable remains of ancient Ephesus, one of the region's most celebrated historical treasures.

Enjoy a walking tour through one of the most magnificent excavations in the world.

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, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kuşadası to Ephesus Roman Ruins Tour

Pick up from Kuşadası port or hotel.
Drive to Ephesus and pass by the Magnesia Gate to the administrative section of ancient Ephesus.
Enjoy a walking tour through one of the most magnificent excavations in the world. See the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, the Apartment House's five terraces, the Steam Baths of Scolastika, the Temple of Hadrian, and the impressive Library of Celsus. Adorned with columns and statues, the library is considered one of the most magnificent ruins in the city and the ancient world. Continue to the Grand Theater, where St. Paul preached. It is the largest theatre in antiquity, with a capacity of 24,000 seats.
Drop-off at the hotel.