EPHESUS · TURKEY
The Aegean classics.
The 10 selcuk tours travellers book most around Ephesus right now. What each one covers, how long it takes, and which operator runs it.
Pamukkale from Kusadasi: small-group day to Hierapolis ruins and thermal pools with hotel pickup, lunch, and skip-the-line entry.
“It was an amazing experience guide was very good.. knowledgeable ..comfortable ride we thoroughly enjoyed Thank you..”
Small-group day trip from Kusadasi or Selcuk to UNESCO Pamukkale & Hierapolis, with calcium terraces and optional Cleopatra pool swim.
“we booked the trip at last moment, the tour operator organized it quickly despite that our family was the only going. the tour guide was very good gave us loads of information about the region and the Pamukkale but didn't overwhelmed us with it. At Pamukkale we got free time, which gave us opportunity to…”
Small-group Ephesus tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk with the House of the Virgin Mary, Roman ruins, lunch, and Sirince village.
“This tour was delightful from start to finish. I finally realised my dream to visit Efes with a knowledgeable and thoughtful guide who ensured our experience was safe and positive. After 15 years as a guide Nazim still managed to feel interested and happy to explore this incredible site with us. Travelling in December meant…”
A guided day trip from Izmir, Kusadasi, or Selcuk to Ephesus, the House of Mary, and the Temple of Artemis, with key entries included.
“Contratei um passeio de 10 horas, sendo nós pegaram no horário certinho nos levaram para uma agência ficamos aguardando por cerca de 1 hora seguimos o tour as 14:30 nos deixaram dentro da agência até as 16:30 não foi isso que eu contratei, paguei caríssimo por um serviço pessimo, sempre compro com você, vou pensar…”
Small-group Ephesus tour from Selcuk: Virgin Mary house, Celsus Library, theater, Artemis and Isa Bey Mosque, with lunch.
“I was advised to go with a guide to visit Ephesus which is what led me to choose this tour. The guide I ended up with was pleasant and knowledgeable. The site itself is magnificent. In retrospect, I also would like to have had more time to explore on my own, and also to visit…”
Small-group Ephesus and Sirince day tour from Selçuk: guided ruins, optional Terrace Houses, Artemis, Sirince wine, lunch, pickup.
“Our tour guide was really exceptional—personable, knowledgeable, charming. It respected the notion of a small tour (six ppl that day) as opposed to the many tour groups from cruise ships that also visit. My reason for giving four stars is that we spent a lot of time visiting shops—three hours in three shops total which…”
Full-day Ephesus tour with lunch: Virgin Mary House, Ephesus ruins, Temple of Artemis, Sirince village, and optional wine tasting.
“Nizam is a great guide lovely humble person lunch provided is delicious tour got completed in time .. 5 stars for sure ..”
Guided Ephesus ruins and the Virgin Mary House from Bodrum, with lunch and hotel pickup. Budget entrance fees separately.
“Efeze is heel mooi, maar voor het Mariahuis moet je nog eens €25 euro betalen en Efes is al €40 p.p. Je kan ervoor kiezen om te ontbijten, dit zou ik niet doen want het is duur €8 voor een half rauwe omelet. Lunch ging wel. Er werd ons ook verteld dat er niet genoeg…”
Small-group tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk to Priene, Miletos, and Didyma. Air-conditioned pickup, lunch, and guided ruins in 7–8 hours.
“Excellent tour to Priene, Miletus ruined Roman cities & Temple of Apollo complex at Didima (second largest Greek/Roman temple after Temple of Artimis at Ephesus. Lunch was provided on the tour. Excellent tor guide explained all the important aspects of all three sights. The tour company also arranged at the end of this tour to…”
Small-group full-day Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk with hotel pickup, expert guide, mineral pools, and lunch included.
“We had a fantastic experience on our day tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. The itinerary was well-paced, giving us time to walk the travertines, soak in the views, and explore the ruins without ever feeling rushed. Our guide, Vedat, was absolutely brilliant – knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely funny. He kept us entertained throughout the day…”
