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.
“Our experience on our tour was great! Yetkin was very knowledgeable, sharing so much interesting information throughout the trip. He was very friendly! Our driver was also excellent - made us feel safe and comfortable on the road. Overall, the entire experience was smooth, well-organised, and memorable. Highly recommend this!”
Small-group Ephesus tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk with the House of the Virgin Mary, Roman ruins, lunch, and Sirince village.
“Ephesus was impressive. Ruins were quite well preserved and the guide, Vedat, did a good job describing history so we could easily picture an ancient city with grand buildings and busy streets. I also enjoyed a lot visiting Heirloom weaving and jewelry center where we could see how hand made rugs were made, how silk…”
A guided day trip from Izmir, Kusadasi, or Selcuk to Ephesus, the House of Mary, and the Temple of Artemis, with key entries included.
“No elegiría este tour. Te agregan dos paradas que son trampas para turistas. Te dicen que son “fábricas” de piel y de aceite de oliva. Pero en realidad solo son tiendas donde tienes que pasar más de media hora escuchando a vendedores queriéndote vender piratería o productos sobre preciados. De verdad echan a perder bastante…”
Small-group Ephesus tour from Selcuk: Virgin Mary house, Celsus Library, theater, Artemis and Isa Bey Mosque, with lunch.
“My parents were very happy with this tour and Begum was the best possible tour guide!”
Small-group Ephesus and Sirince day tour from Selçuk: guided ruins, optional Terrace Houses, Artemis, Sirince wine, lunch, pickup.
“It was a great tour to see everything in one day. I wish there was no shopping stops. Nixam is funny and great guide to keep you engaged.”
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.
“The activity is well organised in a small group that the trip is designed to avoid visiting pamkku in peak hours. The lunch is also out of expectation. The guide is friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend this”
