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Ephesus Tour from Bodrum Cruise Port

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About This Tour

A journey from Bodrum to Ephesus brings together some of western Turkey's most important archaeological and religious landmarks in a single day. This private Ephesus Tour from Bodrum begins with pickup from Bodrum Port and continues to Ephesus Ancient City , where your licensed guide leads you through sites including the Odeon, State Agora, Domitian Square, Hercules Gate, Trajan's Fountain, Temple of Hadrian and Celsus Library . The route continues to the Great Theatre and Arcadian Way, revealing the scale and importance of one of antiquity's great cities. Your Ephesus from Bodrum experience continues at the House of the Virgin Mary , described in the source itinerary as a Christian pilgrimage site visited by Popes Paul VI, John Paul II and Benedict XVI. The final visit is the Temple of Artemis , once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After sightseeing and lunch, your private vehicle returns you comfortably to Bodrum Port. The complete Bodrum to Ephesus day trip takes approximately seven hours according to the current itinerary.

From€90per person
Duration1 Day
Starting inBodrum
Tour typePrivate
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Places Visited

Ephesus Ancient City
The House of Virgin Mary

Tour Location

1 destination
1Bodrum

Day by Day Itinerary

You will be welcomed at Bodrum Port, where your private vehicle and licensed guide will greet you. The drive to Ephesus sets the tone for a day filled with history and discovery.

At Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, you will explore the Odeon, State Agora, Domitian Square, Hercules Gate, Trajan’s Fountain, Temple of Hadrian, and the impressive Library of Celsus. The walk continues to the Grand Theatre, where St. Paul once preached to thousands, and down the Arcadian Way.

Next, you will ascend to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be her final residence. This holy site has been visited by Popes Paul VI (1967), John Paul II (1979), and Benedict XVI (2006), making it one of Christianity’s recognized pilgrimage centers.

The tour concludes with a visit to the Temple of Artemis, once considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Though little remains today, the site still offers a glimpse into its former grandeur. At the end of the tour, your guide will return you to Bodrum Port in time for your cruise departure.

What's Included

Included

  • Pick up & drop off from Bodrum Port
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Licensed professional English speaking guide
  • Vehicle air conditioned, non smoking

Not Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses.

Tour Highlights

Travel privately to Ephesus from Bodrum with a licensed professional guide.
Walk through Ephesus Ancient City and see Celsus Library, Curetes Street and Temple of Hadrian.
Stand inside the Great Theatre, one of the city's most impressive surviving structures.
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary on Mount Bulbul.
See the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Enjoy private transportation, entrance fees and a traditional lunch included in the tour.

Important Information

Meeting Point: Bodrum Port

Frequently Asked Questions

The private tour takes approximately 7 hours, including transportation from Bodrum, guided sightseeing at Ephesus and the other scheduled sites, lunch and the return journey.

From
€90per person