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Full-Day Tour from Bodrum to Ephesus

Duration: 12 hours
Destination: Türkiye, Muğla, Bodrum
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  • 12 hours
  • Bodrum
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  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Bodrum Ephesus Tour

Bodrum Ephesus Tour offers you the great opportunity to "travel to history" on your Bodrum vacation. If you want to spend a day in the oldest living ancient city in the world and wander the streets in the city's mystical atmosphere, this tour is definitely for you.
The Ancient City of Ephesus, which is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list, welcomes visitors worldwide every year. You can crown your holiday in Bodrum with a visit to Ephesus, one of the world's most influential civilizations. The Ancient City of Ephesus is also known as the home of mythological gods.

Bodrum Ephesus Tour, is a popular daily tour in Bodrum, especially for visitors who love such cultural attractions. When we consider Bodrum's proximity to the Ancient City of Ephesus, it is one of the most popular tour programs from Bodrum to Ephesus. This ancient city will enchant you in every sense with its mystical atmosphere.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary

Full-Day Tour from Bodrum to Ephesus

Route Duration: 12 hours

Stops on the Full-Day Tour from Bodrum to Ephesus:
  • Bodrum - Departure from Bodrum: With our modern and comfortable vehicles, we pick you up from your hotel at the specified time in the morning. In a short time, we arrive at the meeting point to get on the tour bus. Our experienced and licensed guides will give you information about the tour route and places to see during our two-hour journey. After a while, we give our first break to have breakfast at a facility nearby Bafa Lake. Here you can order food by paying an extra fee or eating the food you bring with you.
  • Selçuk - The Turkish Delight Factory: Our second stop is the Turkish Delight factory. In this visit, which is the sweetest part of our journey, we will have the opportunity to taste Turkish desserts and learn about Turkish delight's history and reputation. We can also watch live how the delights are made in the factory and record it with your camera. While leaving this pretty factory, you can buy various Turkish Delights and souvenirs for your family, friends or yourself.
  • Meryem Ana Kilisesi - House of Virgin Mary (Optional): After filling our stomachs with breakfast and snacking on desserts, it is time to fill our soul with cultural visits. House of Virgin Mary, located in the Selçuk region, will fascinate you with its stone structure and unique texture. According to the claims, it is the place that hosted the last days of the Virgin Mary. After learning the house's importance and history with our expert guides' narration, we return to our bus to go to our main destination.
  • Ephesus Ancient City - The Ancient City of Ephesus: When we come to Ephesus, our tour's primary destination, you will not understand how our three adventurous hours passed. The ancient city of Ephesus, the capital of history, will take you on a journey in time with its architectural structure and magnificence. On the one hand, you will watch the surroundings with admiration and take photos you will keep for many years. On the other hand, you will listen carefully to our guides' interesting and surprising information. This ancient city succeeded in staying as an ancient city until today with its historical structure, streets, temples, gates, and other parts.
  • Bodrum - The End: After visiting the fascinating sections of Ephesus, the Library of Celsius, the Grand Theater, and the Temple of Hadrian, we are getting on our bus for return. After our journey, which will take approximately 3 hours along with a break, we arrive in Bodrum and leave you to your hotels one by one. We are proud of completing our Bodrum Ephesus Trip successfully at the end of the day. See you again on our next tour.
Attractions on the Full-Day Tour from Bodrum to Ephesus:

Museum of SeljuK Civilisation / Ephesus Museum / Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House) / The Temple of Artemis

Operates: This Tour is only available WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Tour Schedule 05:30 – 07:00 am Pick up from the Hotels (Pick-up time is changeable according to your hotel location.) 07:00 am Departure from Bodrum 08:20 am Breakfast Break at Bafa Lake 10:30 am Arrive at Ephesus Ancient City 13:30 am Lunch Break at Selçuk Town 14:30 am Visit the Virgin Mary House (Optional) 14:30 am Visit the Shopping Stores (Optional) 16:00 am Departure from Selçuk Town 17:30 am Refreshment Break 19:00 am Arrival at Bodrum

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Lunch - BBQ Chicken, Salad, Pasta
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Main Entry Fee (Optional) Please choose your option

Exclusions
  • Breakfast
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Soda/Pop
  • Photos, Videos and other personal expenses

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour is not recommended for the people who have walking difficulties
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.


Return Details

You may disembark at any of the available stops.

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

12 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

O1139BFbenw

19 Aug, 2023

In a surprising twist, this 12hr Ephesus tour only took two hours, and here’s the most amazing part… It never went to Ephesus. I know right?! The tour started with a 6.45am hotel pickup in Bodrum - at least, that’s what the brochure said. At 7.25am there was no sign of our chariot so we called to find out where it was. Turns out they forgot us. Simple fix, just come back and get us, right? Instead, we were told to find a taxi and meet the bus 15 minutes up the highway. They even offered to pay when we arrived! Wonderfully generous! Motivated by the mystique of an ancient city, we happily obliged. We walked 10 or so minutes, found a cab and headed to the agreed meeting spot. All looked back on track until we arrived at the location and there was no bus. The cab driver was none too pleased, rightfully demanded payment, and left us roadside. We called again, and got told the bus was 10 minutes away. 20 minutes later on the dusty side of a Turkish Highway, still no bus. We called again, and got told 10-15 minutes. Half an hour later, no bus. This continued for just short of two hours before a van arrived. The driver told us the bus was half way to Ephesus, and he was here to take us back to our hotel. Whilst disappointed we never got to see an ancient man made wonder of the world, we got so much more out of their revised tour. All up, the two hour tour included: a short walk, 1 taxi, 1 highway, 1 van, 1 stray dog. Only shame was that it was the final day of our trip, otherwise we’d do it all over again.

Tina H

28 Jul, 2023

I loved this experience!! I have always wanted to go on a tour to Ephesus and this was the best company to go with. They were really easy to locate and everything was smooth sailing. I definitely recommend booking this tour!

alfredp492

20 Jul, 2023

The main redeeming quality of the Tour was Ephesus itself, which is breathtaking. The tour guide made every effort to make pit stops at his friend’s businesses along the way, including a sketchy jewelry making operation staffed with a huge crew of hard-sell dudes in a setup with a hard-to-find exit and a gift shop that exits to another gift shop, which exits into a third gift shop, and finally a snack stand gift-shop setup. Lunch was in a total dive, and we were offered the left overs at a tapped-out buffet which we had to elbow our way towards through the group of - let’s just say impolite- clientele on this tour. As for Ephesus itself, the guide talked a lot but had very little historic insight unfortunately. I learned more from the placards on site, my guide book, and overhearing other groups’ guides. Then, on the return; the bus, with poor AC, drops you off after a gargantuan day on the side of a highway. Then, two bus loads of tourists push hard toward the guide, who squints at his mobile phone to figure out 1x1 which bus to take back to their hotels. It was like a lifeboat scene on a sinking ship. Rather poorly organized for folks who do this all the time. It felt very “seat of the pants”. My advice, check out a different operator. Even if it costs more. I paid $100/person.

70caitlinm

22 Jun, 2023

Visiting Ephesus was truly remarkable and was worth the drive from Bodrum. The tour guide we had was very knowledgeable and took us around Ephesus teaching us all about the history! However, it was a very long day as there were multiple stops at other places (jewelry store, chocolate shop, etc.). Breakfast was at a cool location but not very good food. Lunch was also fairly average - a buffet. You can see the house or Virgin Mary for an extra cost, but if you don’t you’ll have some free time. We opted out of the house and went to the Efes Museum instead which was great (for an extra cost).

Syl B

25 May, 2023

We chose this trip based on reviews read & were delighted. Everything was well organised all day from pick up to drop off. We had three hours in Ephesus with a guide & while it was busy, we were able to see everything with commentary from our guide. Note entrance to the terraced houses is not included in the tour costs. Lunch is included & is a buffet with a good choice & all you can eat. Breakfast is in a lovely location beside lake Bafa. Price 100 Tl. We opted to visit Mary’s house € 35 for two of us . This was not included in the trip price. Long day but worth the effort.

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