- Ancient City of Ephesus - Start your tour in the early morning with a pickup from your centrally located Bodrum hotel. Board your air-conditioned coach and after a stop for breakfast (own expense), drive to Ephesus, the best-preserved ancient city in the eastern Mediterranean, roughly a 2.5-hour journey away.
On arrival, enjoy a guided tour of this spectacular Greco-Roman site. Laid into a valley, this once-flourishing city became one of Rome’s greatest trading centers around the 2nd century BC, when it was believed to have been home to as many as 50,000 people.
Listen to revealing facts from your guide as you view everything from semi-intact shops and houses to the bathhouse. Then, gape at the magnificent façade of the Library of Celsus, one of the ancient world’s largest libraries, and once home to 12,000 scrolls. Imagine the cries of long-dead stallholders at the Agora, and gaze at the spectacular Great Theatre, where plays and events were staged. Other relics to note are those of the Fountain of Trajan, Odeon and Temple of Hadrian. You’ll also view the remnants of the Temple of Artemis, a once-mighty temple that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
After around three hours, leave Ephesus and visit a restaurant for an included buffet lunch of salads, main dishes and desserts. Drinks are also available at your own expense.
Later, drive back to Bodrum, with a stop at a jewelry center on route to see how Turkey’s classic jewelry is made. After another stop for refreshments (own expense) along the way, your tour ends with an early evening drop-off at your hotel in Bodrum.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch included
- Knowledgeable driver/guide
- Ephesus entrance fee included
- Breakfast
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- House of Virgin Mary Fee (13€)
- Ephesus Entrance Fee (40€)
Travel back to the time of the Ancient Romans with this exciting full-day journey to Ephesus from Bodrum. Ride in a modern, air-conditioned coach and step into the past as you discover one of the Roman Empire’s most illustrious cities guided by an expert. Marvel at the grandeur of the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Great Theatre, and imagine the hustle and bustle of times past as you stroll the marble-lined streets. The tour, which includes a halt for breakfast (at your own expense) and comes with a complimentary lunch, is a real treat for history buffs.
- Photo’s and CD’s are being sold by independent photographers. Please take their contact number as we are not in contact with them. Please also check the CD’s if they are the right one while you recieve.
- We serve breakfast and lunch at the road restaurants in accordance with our itinerary. All drinks, including water, are chargeable at lunch. Breakfast is not included in our tour price, but there is a break for breakfast. If you want, you can request a sandwich for the morning from your hotel (usually some hotels give this for free)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
