EPHESUS EXCURSION FROM BODRUM

The Ephesus excursion from Bodrum will transport you for a day to a city of mythological gods — an ancient Greek and later a hugely important ancient Roman port city. In Ephesus, every stone breathes history. From time to time, you’ll feel as if a Roman in a toga and sandals might appear from around the corner. That’s how well preserved Ephesus is! The guidance of our experienced and knowledgeable Russian-speaking guide will paint the white marble ruins in vivid colours.

Importantly, on our excursion, entrance tickets are already included in the price. So you won’t be delayed by queues at the entrance and will have more time for Ephesus itself!

EXCURSION DETAILS:

  • DAYS: Wednesday & Saturday

  • TIME: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM

  • MEAL: Lunch included

  • GUIDE: English-speaking guide

  • TRANSFER: Included

  • PAYMENT: On the day of the excursion

ADULTS: €80

CHILDREN 8-12 years: €65

CHILDREN 3-7 years: €30

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Ruins of Ancient Ephesus

In Ephesus, you can admire:
  • The famous Library of Celsus — a universally recognised example of architectural elegance and the timeless symbol of Ephesus for centuries.
  • One of the largest amphitheatres in the world — the Great Theatre of Ephesus, which seats 24,000 spectators. Every year during the season, world-famous stars perform here.
  • The remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  • The Odeon — a small theatre used for Senate meetings.
  • The Agora — market rows and the largest slave market of its time.
  • The elegant Temple of Hadrian.
  • The beautifully preserved Curetes Street — the main avenue of the ancient city.
  • The Terrace Houses — luxurious dwellings of wealthy and privileged citizens.
  • An ancient brothel, public toilets, and many other interesting details of daily life in the ancient city.

House of the Virgin Mary

Please note that during the Ephesus excursion from Bodrum, you will have a unique opportunity to visit the site believed to be the place of the Virgin Mary’s passing. Approximately 7 km from Ephesus, on Nightingale Mountain, lies the House of the Virgin Mary — a pilgrimage site for many Christians. In 1979, Pope John Paul II visited this shrine. The trip to the House of the Virgin Mary is optional; you may join it at your own request for an additional fee (€25/ person in 2026).
  • The distance from Bodrum to Ephesus is 170 km, which takes approximately 2.5–3 hours by bus.
  • Throughout the Ephesus excursion from Bodrum, you will be accompanied by our professional English-speaking guide!
  • The walking tour of Ephesus lasts 2–2.5 hours.
  • After visiting Ephesus, you will be served lunch at a restaurant.
  • In 2015, Ephesus was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
  • After Pompeii, Ephesus is the second largest and best-preserved ancient city in the world.
The Ephesus excursion from Bodrum is definitely recommended for those interested in history and the cultural heritage of humanity! Ephesus is a magnificently preserved open-air museum of antiquity. Its ancient stones witnessed the rise and fall of the great ancient Greek and later Roman civilisations, saw the burning of one of the Wonders of the World — the Temple of Artemis — and the persecution of the Apostles… This is an excursion not to be missed (more recommendations here).
However, please take into account that the Ephesus excursion involves a fairly long outdoor walking tour of the ancient city (2–2.5 hours). This may be physically tiring for young children and senior travellers.
Please also note that we offer a private Ephesus excursion as well — more details about this format here.

Обратите внимание, пожалуйста, что мы проводим экскурсию в Эфес также индивидуально, подробнее о ньюнсах этого формата здесь.

Book the excursion online right here on the website using the booking form below, or via WhatsAppViberTelegramInstagramFacebook. Please note that booking is completely secure with no prepayment required. You will receive an electronic ticket and pay for the excursion on the day it takes place. Simply show the electronic ticket on your phone screen — no need to print it.
We guarantee that our Ephesus excursion from Bodrum will be a pleasant change from the beaches of Bodrum for a day. Enriched with interesting details from your guide, Ephesus will come to life right before your eyes! So if you love the feeling of “complete immersion”, be sure to join our Ephesus excursion from Bodrum.
REVIEWS OF THE EPHESUS EXCURSION FROM BODRUM

(Translated by Google) Hello everyone! I’ve just returned from the Ephesus excursion and I’m writing this full of excitement and impressions! I recommend this tour to everyone. Wonderful guides with a wealth of interesting information, a lovely driver, indescribable natural beauty, and remains of ancient life that have become history in this abandoned city of Ephesus — they will leave you with the best memories. Also, the spiritual place — the House of the Virgin Mary, where you can pray and make a wish — will not leave you indifferent. They even showed us one of the Seven Wonders of the World — the Temple of Artemis. For everyone who has the opportunity (and tours from this agency are twice as cheap as from hotels), don’t hesitate at all — the service is excellent, and the memories will last a lifetime!!!

Оksana Sayuk, Google
(Translated by Google) In August 2020, we were on holiday in Bodrum in Gündoğan at the Green Beach hotel. It’s a bit far from the centre, so I booked excursions online through the agency’s website. I’m very glad I chose these guys. Professionals. I booked the excursions very quickly. Elena was in contact with us via WhatsApp, answered all my questions, sent us tickets and detailed instructions. We paid on the excursion itself (I especially liked that — I didn’t want to risk paying online).
We booked the Ephesus excursion and the boat trip and received a nice bonus from the agency — a Turkish bath as a gift! Very nice, thank you again for the present 🙂 The Ephesus excursion was wonderful. They picked us up from the hotel on time, even 5 minutes early. The Russian-speaking guide Svetlana was great — so personable and professional. She showed us all the corners of Ephesus and told us many interesting facts. Lunch was excellent. Definitely a win! And the boat trip was just pure delight 🤩 magical sea, the yacht was half-empty, no noise to disturb the relaxation. If we’d known how relaxing it was, we would have done that excursion a second time, but unfortunately we ran out of days. From the bottom of my heart, I thank Discount Travel for the wonderful excursions — we look forward to seeing you again this year!

Ayhan Uygunyigit, Google

(Translated by Google) While on holiday in Bodrum, I used the services of this travel agency to buy a trip to Ephesus. From the very purchase, I experienced amazing service. The office owner and his wife explained everything brilliantly, showed me the tour plan and discussed the organisational details. Most importantly, they provided a professional Polish-speaking guide and full insurance. The bus arrived at the hotel on time (full air conditioning and highest standard). The Polish guide, Mrs. Elwira, has extensive knowledge — both historical and various curiosities passed down from generation to generation. I will remember my entire stay in Ephesus and its surroundings very fondly. I recommend this office 1000%.

Marta Ziółkowska, Google
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