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”
Small-group day trip from Kusadasi or Selcuk to UNESCO Pamukkale & Hierapolis, with calcium terraces and optional Cleopatra pool swim.
Small-group Ephesus tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk with the House of the Virgin Mary, Roman ruins, lunch, and Sirince village.
A guided day trip from Izmir, Kusadasi, or Selcuk to Ephesus, the House of Mary, and the Temple of Artemis, with key entries included.
Small-group Ephesus tour from Selcuk: Virgin Mary house, Celsus Library, theater, Artemis and Isa Bey Mosque, with lunch.
“Three mentioned stops: St Mary's house, Ancient City of Efes, temple of Artemis (most sites mentioned at the description are just stops along the course of visit of the main archaeological site) and two unmentioned LONG stops at shops (a carpet weaving "school" and a leather goods store, complete with a catwalk fashion show just…”
Small-group Ephesus and Sirince day tour from Selçuk: guided ruins, optional Terrace Houses, Artemis, Sirince wine, lunch, pickup.
“Pick up and drop off to my hotel door were seamless. Our guide Nizam (sp?) was amazing. So nice and knowledgeable. He made everyone feel comfortable and made us laugh the whole day. I’m especially grateful for his timing of the day. He kept us ahead of cruise ship groups and out of the sun…”
Full-day Ephesus tour with lunch: Virgin Mary House, Ephesus ruins, Temple of Artemis, Sirince village, and optional wine tasting.
Guided Ephesus ruins and the Virgin Mary House from Bodrum, with lunch and hotel pickup. Budget entrance fees separately.
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.”
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…”
