There are many different ruin sites to visit in the area, so before you go be sure to do your research. Pick out the ones you want to see and be sure to visit the Ephesus Archaeological Museum to see all of the ancient artifacts.
On your next trip to Europe or Kusadasi, make sure you schedule a nice long stop at Ephesus, Turkey. The archeological site of Ephesus is 3. Minibuses are plentiful and take less than 5 minutes to transport you to the entrance. You can also use a Taxi service to bring you from anywhere in Selcuk to Ephesus.
Renting a car is a great idea and gives you a lot of flexibility. If you want to enjoy the ruins at your own pace and not worry about missing schedules, rent a car. This will give you the flexibility to take in some other sites along the way. Try Myrentacar for the good offers in Turkey. Many tour groups also provide direct transport to the site so check with them if you plan to do a tour. Check the Ephesus Day Tours from Kusadasi guide below. John Ephesus Museum. This is big business.
Between one and two million people visit Ephesus every year. It hosts the site of one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and many people come for the allure of visiting such a high profile site, even if the Temple of Artemis is merely a pillar these days. As with any place that attracts millions of tourists, the vast majority of whom are not locals, there are scams and rip-offs.
Prices vary wildly, quality control is non-existent, and some tours actually bring you through shopping centres nearby as a way to extract more tourist dollars. But the tours that continue to do good business are the ones that provide quality service and maintain good standing amongst the thousands of visitors to Ephesus every day.
One tour group stands out for us and offers a nonsense-free, economic, and well-paced tour of this once in a lifetime tourist site. Customers are mainly native English speakers although they also offer private tours in other languages including French, Spanish, Italian, and German. Chris also believes that removing the very lucrative shopping distractions enables their guides to develop a rapport with the customers as they can focus fully on their job as a tourist guide, not a salesperson.
Ephesus was settled and resettled throughout history 4 times so it really does require the knowledge of a good guide who not only can tell you the history behind it but also bring the site to life with stories from ancient times. However, on really busy days the company sometimes brings customers the opposite way to avoid the crowds. These are the tricks that only an experienced guide knows when to use. Getting to Ephesus from Kusadasi is fairly straightforward. You can hire a taxi or use a bus but No Frills offer a company HQ to Ephesus entrance transfer service as part of their tours.
It all comes down to word-of-mouth. Getting to Ephesus from Istanbul is quite easy thanks to the popularity of the site. Istanbul is the international gateway for tourists and many arrive in Turkey with a few places on their checklist.
Ancient Greek and Roman ruins housing one of the original Seven Wonders of the World is always going to be a crowd pleaser. Unfortunately, there are no direct trains making the journey but there are bus services. The trip takes at least 10 hours however so factor that into your travel plans.
The bus between Istanbul and Selcuk is modern and will save you money, if not time. Although unverified, the Roman Catholic Church watches over her shrine, receiving hundreds of visitors daily.
It is also a Roman era glory containing extensive collections of ruins including the Tomb of St. The most breath-taking piece of architecture in Ephesus is the Great Theatre. Erected on the slope of Mt. Pion, towering over the city at feet with a capacity of a massive 25, people, the Apostle Paul used it to preach the Gospel to Ephesians and condemn pagan worship.
It was also the venue for political, religious, and philosophical discussions, gladiator fights, plays and concerts. Its most famous event though was the Artemis riots that took place there. He incited a crowd who gathered in the theatre demanding recognition of Artemis.
Filled with interesting archaeological artefacts including a brothel advertisement and engraved letters of emperors and busts of famous people in history, Marble Street traces its origins to the 1st century although it was open only to pedestrians until the 5th century when paved with marble blocks so both pedestrians and carriages could use it.
Although the ancient ruins of Ephesus have many historical landmarks to boast about, a highlighted and most celebrated of recent years is the Roman terrace houses. Selcuk is an agricultural town. Haggling is common so remember to hone your negotiation skills!
Great civilizations will come alive in all their glory. Also incredible is the fact that excavations and restoration work have yet to be completed at some of these sites. Imagine what other archaeological treasures will be uncovered in the coming years and decades!
Do you have tips for visiting Ephesus and Selcuk? Leave them in the comments below. Disclosure: I earn a small commission from Booking. Thanks for your support! Share Pin Curetes Street. Roman columns along Curetes Street. Memmius monument. The Temple of Domitian in Domitian Square. Celsus Library. Baths of Varius. Alexander the Great was here, so was Marcus Antonius and St.
John too. Cleopatra and the Virgin Mary once walked its streets. Ephesus also spelled Efes, Ephesos or Ephessos was the capital of the Roman province of Asia Minor and second only to Rome in the empire in magnitude, affluence and decadence, with an estimated population of , An archeological site the likes of Pompeii, this ageless region was once one of the greatest commercial seaports of the ancient world.
Founded in 10 th century BC and selected as a world heritage site in , the ancient city of Ephesus is a remarkable, multifaceted and well-reconstructed site. If you want to visit a place where you can really get a feel for what life was like during the glory-days of Greece, Malta , and Rome , Ephesus is the place. It is an amazing experience to walk the streets of this site of ancient Greek and Roman civilization in one of the great outdoor museums of the world, alongside thousands of years of history and the numerous cats that pleasantly invade this space.
Astonishingly, only an estimated 15 to 20 per cent has been unearthed by archaeologists and you might notice a couple of ongoing university sponsored excavations taking place. The extensive ruins include:. The Temple of Hadrian with its intricate carvings and The Celsius Library is one of the most recognisable pieces of Roman architecture. The ancient theatre is biggest in the entire ancient world, with a 24 seating capacity.
Here you will find the best examples of mosaics and excellent fresco wall paintings. The Archaeological city of Ephesus is a favourite international and local tourist attraction, partly due to its easy access from Adnan Menderes Airport and via the port of Kusadasi.
More on tours to Ephesus below. Izmir 2. Kusadasi or 3. Be sure to check with your airline. Just have the option of renting a car or taking a taxi to Ephesus. There are usually many taxis and shuttles parked waiting for the passengers of the cruise ships.
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