EPHESUS EXCURSION FROM BODRUM

RUINS OF ANCIENT EPHESUS

Currently in Ephesus you can admire:

• The famous library of Celsius – universally recognized example of elegance in architecture and a permanent symbol of Ephesus for centuries.
• One of the largest amphitheaters in the world – the Grande Theater of Ephesus, which can accommodate 24 thousand spectators. Every year during the season, concerts of world stars are held here.
• Remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
• Odeon – Small Theater for meetings of the Senate.
• Agora – shopping arcade and concurrently the largest slave market of its time.
• The elegant Temple of Hadrian.
• Very well-preserved Curetes Street – the main avenue of the ancient city.
• “Terrace Houses” – the chic homes of the wealthy and privileged citizens.
• An antique brothel, public toilets and many other interesting details of the daily life of the ancient city.

HOUSE OF THE HOLY VIRGIN MARY

Please note that during our Ephesus excursion from Bodrum you will have a unique opportunity to visit the place of the supposed death of the Virgin Mary. About 7 km far from Ephesus, on the Nightingale Mountain, there is the House of Virgin Mary. A  There she is believed to spend her last years. It is a place of pilgrimage for many Christians. In 1979, the Church of the Holy Virgin was visited by Para John Paul II. A trip to the House of the Holy Virgin Mary is an optional during our excursion to Ephesus, you can join it on request for an additional fee.

• The bus ride from Bodrum to Ephesus takes 2,5-3 hours.
• The distance is approximately 170 km.
• Throughout the excursion to Ephesus from Bodrum you will be accompanied by our professional and very erudite ENGLISH-SPEAKING guide! Please kindly let us know if you want guidance in another language (also French, Dutch, Polish, Russian languages are the options).
• After visiting Ephesus, you will have a delicious lunch at a restaurant.
• Since 2015, Ephesus has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
• After Pompeii, Ephesus is the second largest and best preserved ancient city in the world.

• Transfer from the hotel and back to the hotel
• Entrance ticket to the ruins of Ephesus
• Lunch (open buffet)
• English speaking guide (for other languages options please contact us on WhatsApp, Telegram or Instagram)
• Travel by air-conditioned bus

• Virgin Mary’s House
• Any drinks

• Comfortable shoes
• Hat (or cap)
• Sunscreen lotion
• Packed breakfast (order it on the day before excursion at reception of your hotel)
• Water
• Photocamera
• Some money for personal needs
• Medical mask (due to Covid-19 pandemy it is obligatory to wear mask while on the bus)

• We provide transfer from any hotels of Bodrum Peninsula.
• Children 0-6 years old go for free on same seat with their parent. You can preorder guaranteed own seat for a child 0-6 years old for a fee of 12 Euro/seat. 
• During the excursion there is a stop at gold center.

Ephesus excursion from Bodrum is definitely recommended for those who are interested in the history and cultural heritage of mankind! Ephesus is a superbly preserved open-air museum of antiquity. Its ancient streets served as decorations for both the flourishing and the declining of the great ancient Greek and later Roman civilizations… Ephesus stones witnessed the burning of one of the Wonders of the World, the Temple of Artemis, and the persecution of the Apostles… Such an excursion cannot be missed (more recommendations here)!

Book Ephesus excursion from Bodrum online here on the site or via  WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook. Please, keep in mind that booking is completely safe, there is no prepayment needed. After quick confirmation, you will receive an e-ticket with all organisation details and pay on the day of the tour. It will be enough to show the e-ticket on your phone screen, no need to print it.

Excursion to Ephesus will become a nice change for sun&sea of Bodrum. Breathtaking ruins of Ephesus definately will bring some scent of history to your holiday memories and pictures!