Easy Ephesus – Private, Less Walking & Heat-Smart Route from Port

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1. Explore one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in the world. Walk along the marble streets, visit the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the Temple of Hadrian, and more, while learning about its rich Roman and early Christian history.

   1 h

2. Enjoy exclusive access to the cutting-edge Ephesus Experience Museum — a modern, immersive attraction where ancient history meets high technology. With stunning visuals, light mapping, and atmospheric storytelling, you’ll walk through the spiritual and architectural legacy of Ephesus like never before.

   20 minAdmission included

3. Enjoy a delicious local meal at a traditional carpet weaving school, where you'll experience authentic regional cuisine. While you’re there, you can learn about the ancient art of carpet weaving, and if you're interested, there’s the opportunity to purchase a piece directly from the school, without the pressure of typical sales tactics.

   1 h

4. Visit the peaceful and spiritual site believed to be the final home of the Virgin Mary, nestled in the hills above Ephesus.

   45 min

5. The Temple of Artemis is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus on a flat area, which over the centuries has turned into a swamp. If you visit Ephesus today, you can only see the ruins of the foundations of this marvelous Hellenistic Age construction, the Temple of Artemis. It is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus on a flat area, which over the centuries has turned into a swamp. If you visit Ephesus today, you can only see the ruins of the foundations of this marvelous construction of the Hellenistic Age,

   15 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Selçuk

• Its from-price is 25% above the median of the 215 experiences we list in Selçuk.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 120 of 215.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Selçuk

Selçuk is a small Aegean town beside ancient Ephesus, with a hilltop fortress, a lone column of the Temple of Artemis and a hill village nearby.

Selçuk is a small town in İzmir Province, about three kilometres from the ruins of Ephesus, one of the great cities of the Roman east, with the Library of Celsus, a huge theatre and streets lined with columns. In Selçuk itself a single column marks the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The Basilica of St John stands on Ayasuluk Hill below a Byzantine fortress, and the İsa Bey Mosque dates from 1375.

Top-ranked sights in Selçuk: Ephesus (Efes), Temple of Artemis (Artemision), House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana Evi).

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