Ephesus Tours and Trips 2024/2025

As one of the most prolific cities in the ancient world, Ephesus still stands as a testament to the ingenuity of antique civilizations. Its impressively preserved ancient ruins sit just outside Selcuk and are a dream for any intrepid traveler. Ephesus tours will take you deep into Greco-Roman history to see how these civilizations thrived on Turkey’s Central Aegean coast. Make sure to check out this fascinating city during your tour of Turkey.

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Highlights of Turkey (Twelve Days)
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Highlights of Turkey (Twelve Days)

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"The Highlights of Turkey provided by the local travel specialist was well planned and executed professionally by Kerem, Seda, and"
City sightseeingCultural+2
USD 1,665
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Magic Carpet Tour

Magic Carpet Tour

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"Superb tour with wonderful small 'International' group. Visited so many fascinating places and stayed in very good hotels with delicious"
City sightseeingCultural+1
USD 1,915
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Jewels of Turkey: 6 Days
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Jewels of Turkey: 6 Days

6 days city sightseeing tour in Turkey, visiting Istanbul, Ephesus, and Pamukkale.
City sightseeingCultural+1
USD 765
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Turkish Breeze - 10 Days
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Turkish Breeze - 10 Days

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"Great trip which started in Istanbul, we had two different guides on day 1 and day 2. The first one"
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Most Popular Destinations of Turkey: 7 Days

Most Popular Destinations of Turkey: 7 Days

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7 days cultural, religious and historic sites trip in Turkey, visiting Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Ephesus.
Cultural+2
USD 970
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Cappadocia, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour: 4 Days

Cappadocia, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour: 4 Days

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"I loved every minute of my tour- it was smooth, informative, and I had such a great time visiting these"
Cultural+2
USD 740
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13-Day Magical Turkey Tour

13-Day Magical Turkey Tour

13 days cultural, religious and historic sites tour through Istanbul, Kusadasi, Cappadocia, and 3 other destinations in Turkey.
Cultural+2
USD 2,590
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Pearls of Turkey: Eight Days
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Pearls of Turkey: Eight Days

8 days city sightseeing trip in Turkey, visiting Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Ephesus.
City sightseeingCultural+1
USD 1,318
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9 Day Land Route Turkey tour

9 Day Land Route Turkey tour

9 days cultural, religious and historic sites tour through Istanbul, Kusadasi, Cappadocia, and 3 other destinations in Turkey.
CulturalCity sightseeing+2
USD 3,555
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Ephesus & Virgin Mary's House By Plane

Ephesus & Virgin Mary's House By Plane

15 hours cultural, religious and historic sites tour in Ephesus.
CulturalArt and architecture
USD 521
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Ephesus— Tour Highlights and Travel Tips

Head to the Library of Celsus during your Ephesus tour.
Visit ancient sites in Ephesus and discover Turkey's history.

Travel Highlights

  • Marvel at the Library of Celsus, the real star of the show on tours to Turkey. It is an impressive structure that dominates the ruins at Ephesus and is regarded as the third-largest ancient library in the world.
  • Imagine fighting as a gladiator at the amphitheater. The arena was the largest of its time, which could seat a staggering 25,000 people.
  • Visit the cave of the seven sleepers. Here, seven Christians fell asleep after trying to escape religious persecution and woke up 200 years later, only to find the thriving city of Ephesus having sprung up around them.
  • Walk among typical homes from the city’s heyday with impeccably preserved paintings and mosaics. This tour is not included in the ticket price but is well worth paying a little extra for.
  • Take a tour of the Ephesus Museum in Selcuk. Many of the valuable sculptures and reliefs from Ephesus are housed here.

Travel Tips

  • Try to arrive on time as the gates open at 8:00, especially in peak season. This is a major stop for many cruise ships so scores of tourists visit each day.
  • Walk straight past everything and visit the Library of Ephesus first. From here, you can visit all the other stops on your way out.
  • Many of the stone surfaces that you walk on have been worn down and are uneven. Wear shoes with a good grip to stop slipping as the road back is downhill.
  • Taxi drivers at the gate will try to sell you a trip to the further entrance and explain that it saves you from walking uphill. Only do this if you are strapped for time. The uphill is gradual and not very straining as you walk slowly, admiring all the ruins.
  • Take enough water with you. There are no shops past the gate and the only running water is also at the entrance.
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