Best Turkey Ephesus Ancient City Tours
Ephesus, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in Anatolia, is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Turkey, with around 2 million annual visitors. The best places to visit in Ephesus, Turkey, include the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; St. John's Basilica (or the House of the Virgin Mary); Roman Baths; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets and Saint John's Church. One of the most commonly asked questions is ‘How do I get from Ephesus to Pamukkale?’. It is almost a 2-hour drive between Ephesus and Pamukkale, so visiting Pamukkale and Ephesus by tour can be a better way. Because of the extremely hot summer weather, the best times to visit Ephesus are spring, autumn, and winter. Early mornings are the best times of the day to explore Ephesus and avoid crowds. Daily tours also provide travelers with the option to visit Ephesus from Istanbul via domestic flights.
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2 Days Bodrum Ephesus Pamukkale Tour
| Tour Type | Private |
| Departure | Scheduled |
| Destinations | Bodrum, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Bodrum |
| Stars in | Bodrum |
| Ends in | Bodrum |
| Operated in | English |
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8 Days Solo Turkey Tour
Welcome to Turkey! If you are a solo traveler and want to travel with other people to make new friends, enjoy Turkish hospitality, learn how to cook delicious Turkish food and have dance classes, here is our super program for you. You will be visiting the most popular destinations in Turkey, including Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince Village, Pamukkale. This tour will guarantee a return visit to Turkey to experience the hospitality and culture of a country that will stay in your hearts forever.
| Tour Type | Private |
| Departure | Scheduled |
| Destinations | Istanbul, Adnan Menderes International Airport, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Istanbul |
| Stars in | Istanbul |
| Ends in | Istanbul |
| Operated in | English |
9 Days Turkey North Cyprus Combined Tour
Welcome to Istanbul! Your journey will start with the best tour in Turkey, including Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale & Capppadocia. With your great memories, you will fly to Cyprus. The natural beauty and great beaches of this small island will capture you. Enjoy first class service and guided transportation from Turkey to Cyprus.
| Tour Type | Private |
| Departure | Scheduled |
| Destinations | Istanbul, Izmir, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Izmir, Cappadocia, Istanbul, Nicosia |
| Stars in | Istanbul |
| Ends in | Nicosia |
| Operated in | English |
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7 Days “Woman Arts” Tour Istanbul – Kusadasi Tour
Welcome to Turkey! This tour has everything the title stands for. From the European Cultural Capital to Aegean gem of Kusadasi. You will see many attraction and take your stand in great activities throughout the tour
| Tour Type | Private |
| Departure | Scheduled |
| Destinations | Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Istanbul |
| Stars in | Istanbul |
| Ends in | Istanbul |
| Operated in | English |
Daily Ephesus & Sirince Village Tour from Ayvalik
Visit Ephesus, explore the nine-millennium-old rich legacy and the wonders of the world. Relax, taste local fruit wines, and get lost in narrow, vintage streets in Sirince. Ephesus and Sirince are very special destinations worth extra attention.
| Tour Type | Regular & Private |
| Departure | Guaranteed |
| Destinations | Ephesus, Sirince Village |
| Stars in | Ephesus |
| Ends in | Sirince Village |
| Operated in | English |
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12 Days Student Tour Turkey
Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy - Pergamon - Kusadasi - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Antalya - Cappadocia - Istanbul
| Tour Type | Private |
| Departure | Scheduled |
| Destinations | Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Gallipoli, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Muratpasa, Cappadocia, Istanbul Airport |
| Stars in | Istanbul Airport |
| Ends in | Istanbul Airport |
| Operated in | English |
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17 Days Turkey Egypt Delight Tour
From the city tour of Istanbul to ANZAC Cove Gallipoli Battlefields, Helen of Troy to the ancient ruins of Ephesus - Site of the Temple of Artemis, the hot springs of Pamukkale, Hierapolis and then visits to Egypt including Cairo, Memphis, Sakkara, Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Mohamed Ali Alabaster mosque, Luxor, 4 nights of Nile Cruise, in Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.
| Tour Type | Private |
| Departure | Scheduled |
| Destinations | Istanbul, Gallipoli, Canakkale, Troy, Bergama, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Istanbul, Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Aswan, Cairo |
| Stars in | Istanbul |
| Ends in | Cairo |
| Operated in | English |
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15 Days Wonders of Turkey Egypt Combined Tour
Turkey and Egypt are the ultimate destinations for families, couples and singles of all ages with a host of different and exciting activities to keep you busy, as well as a variety of cultures, histories, sights and experiences to tantalize even the youngest traveler. For those with about two weeks to experience Turkey and Egypt, this is it! We will take you to all of the must see spots in Turkey and Egypt.
| Tour Type | Private |
| Departure | Scheduled |
| Destinations | Istanbul, Izmir, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Izmir, Cappadocia, Istanbul, Cairo |
| Stars in | Istanbul |
| Ends in | Cairo |
| Operated in | English |
6 Days Cesme City & Cooking Tour
Cesme is located in Eagean Region, you can explore nature and beauties of city; Archeology, Arcitechture, nature and lots of things. If you would like to see something different in your life and if you like cooking or want to learn how to cook, we offer you very special itinerary to learn very good Turkish cuisines with smiley and friendly Turkish people. In this tour package you will not only have a chance to taste local foods but also you will learn how to cook them. You can also taste one of the most popular Turkish culture; This is Turkish Bath. After this experience you feel quite relaxed.
| Tour Type | Regular & Private |
| Departure | Scheduled |
| Destinations | Ephesus |
| Stars in | Ephesus |
| Ends in | Ephesus |
| Operated in | English |
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15 Days Student Tour Turkey
Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy - Pergamon - Kusadasi - Ephesus - Sirince Village - Pamukkale - Bodrum - Fethiye - Antalya - Cappadocia - Istanbul
| Tour Type | Private |
| Departure | Scheduled |
| Destinations | Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Bodrum, Fethiye, Muratpasa, Cappadocia, Istanbul Airport |
| Stars in | Istanbul Airport |
| Ends in | Istanbul Airport |
| Operated in | English |
Discover Best Turkey Ephesus Ancient City Tours
Top visiting sights in Ephesus
- Library of Celsus
- House of the Virgin Mary
- Ephesus Ancient Theater
- Temple of Hadrian
- Temple of Artemis
- Trajan’s Fountain
- Prytaneion
- Seven Sleepers Cave
- Heracles Gate
- Harbor Street
- Ephesus Terrace Houses
- Varius Bath
- Agora
- Temple of Domitianus
- Pollio Fountain
- Marble Street
- Vedius Gymnasium
- UNESCO Heritage St. John’s Basilica
FAQs Ephesus
What is Ephesus famous for?
What are 3 facts about the city of Ephesus?
- The Library of Celsus was erected in honor of Tiberius. It was the third-largest library after Alexandria and Pergamum and was home to a collection of 12,000-15,000 scrolls.
- Ephesus was formerly the capital of the Asia Minor region within the Roman Empire and held the distinction of being the second-largest city in the empire.
- Ephesus is home to the very first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, also mentioned several times in the New Testament. Both the Apostle Paul and Saint John the Evangelist, along with Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Paul VI, and Pope John Paul II, visited Ephesus and the house of Mary.
Is Ephesus one of the 7 Wonders of the World?
Best Things to do in Ephesus
- Visit the Library of Celsus.
- Explore the Virgin Mary House, a pilgrimage place.
- Tour the Ephesus Ancient Theatre— ancient world’s biggest
- Explore the Seven Sleepers Cave.
- See the UNESCO Heritage St. John’s Basilica.
- Climb Ayasuluk Hill and enjoy the view.