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Ephesus Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Bodrum

27 Reviews 3.70 out of 5 stars Based on 27 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Bodrum, Turkey
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13 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Be whisked 2,000 years back in time with this captivating full-day trip to Ephesus from Bodrum. Travel by air-conditioned coach and leave the 21st century behind as you explore one of Ancient Rome’s greatest cities with a knowledgeable guide. See the majestic Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian and the Great Theatre, and imagine the long-gone noise and bustle as you walk the marble streets. With a stop for breakfast (own expense) and an included lunch, the tour is a must for anyone with even the faintest interest in history.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bus with Full A/C
  • Ephesus entrance fee - If option selected !!
  • Breakfast
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Ephesus
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Meeting and Pickup

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Meeting Point Pickup times may vary depending on the location of your hotel. Our operations team will contact you one day in advance and inform you about your exact pickup time.

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Otogar, 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Türkiye

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Bodrum City

We pick you up from your hotel at approximately 06:30 in the morning and our Ephesus tour starts at our meeting point with our other passengers. We arrive at Ephesus in 2 hours and 45 minutes.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Selcuk

Before entering the ruins of Ephesus, we will have a short visit to a jewelry store.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

A comfortable bus will pick you up, and the road trip begins. To make it easier, few stops are included along the way, such as the one at Bafa Lake, where you can enjoy an energising breakfast. Another stop is scheduled to take place at a Turkish delight factory at Selchuk. Get to taste these yummy treats, and purchase some to take back home! The bus will then continue driving to Ephesus, so get ready for the ultimate sightseeing experience. As the tour is guided, a professional guide is about to explain important things about the ruins and the places of interest.Ephesus is about to revive your senses and excite you with its aesthetics. The most important structure, that no longer exists, is the temple of Artemis, one of the wonders of the ancient world. As you observe its ruins, the guide is about to inform you about the importance of this structure. In Ephesus, you will also observe the Census library, the ancient Odeon, the theatre, and a variety of other important ruins.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

After a detailed tour in this ancient site, the tour continues with a visit at the house of Virgin Mary. It is believed that this is the house where she spent her last days, and today this charming house forms one of the greatest sites for the Christian population. It is beautifully located in a peaceful landscape, where you can unwind and feel the positive energy that casts on you.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Selcuk

After lunch, we will host you for a short while at our famous Turkish Delight shop on our way back to Bodrum.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Selcuk

One hour open buffet lunch break
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Bodrum City

After lunch, our journey begins towards your hotel in Bodrum, we arrive in Bodrum at approximately 20:30.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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)
  • A certain majority must be present in the group for the Virgin Mary's visit.
  • In this tour, there are two 35-minute shopping breaks.

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ephesus Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Bodrum?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-6250BODEPH

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Average 3.70 out of 5 stars based on 27 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bus with Full A/C
  • Ephesus entrance fee - If option selected !!
  • Open Buffet Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Breakfast
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Ephesus
  • House of Virgin Mary

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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)
  • A certain majority must be present in the group for the Virgin Mary's visit.
  • In this tour, there are two 35-minute shopping breaks.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

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