Ephesus
The best-preserved classical city in the Mediterranean — walked, not imagined.
Ephesus is where the ancient world stops being an idea and becomes a street you can walk down. Marble avenues, a library facade, a theatre for 25,000 — a Roman metropolis preserved on a scale almost nowhere else can match.
We plan it for early light and a knowledgeable guide, and combine it with Şirince and the coast so a great ruin becomes a great day.
What to see in Ephesus
The places worth your time — and the ones we build a day around.
Planning Ephesus
The practical answers, before you book anything.
Spring and autumn. In summer arrive at opening time; the marble reflects heat by late morning.
A half to a full day for the site, the Terrace Houses and the Ephesus Museum in Selçuk.
About an hour south of Izmir Airport (ADB); 20 minutes from Kuşadası.
Ephesus: common questions
Are the Terrace Houses worth the extra ticket?
Yes. They are covered excavations of wealthy Roman homes with mosaics and frescoes, and among the most memorable parts of the visit.
Should I book a guide for Ephesus?
A good guide turns streets of ruins into a living city. We arrange licensed guides and time the visit around the crowds.
Which of these is your kind of day?
Tell us what pulls at you and we will build Ephesus around it — the right hours, the right guide, and an honest word on what to skip. How we charge is set out in How we work.