Bodrum to Ephesus: Full-Day Historical Excursion
4.4
14 Ratings

Embark on a full-day tour from Bodrum to Ephesus and travel back in time to the oldest living ancient city in the world. Explore the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of the Ancient City of Ephesus.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Full-Day Tour from Bodrum to Ephesus (Route)

Operating Schedule: 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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

Points of Interest

  • Museum of SeljuK Civilisation

  • Ephesus Museum

  • Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House)

  • The Temple of Artemis

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Main Entry Fee (Optional)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Photos, Videos and other personal expenses
Additional Information

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.

  • This tour is not recommended for the people who have walking difficulties
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(14 Ratings)
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Haumingchau
May 4, 2024
Great day trip experience - We really enjoyed our day trip to Ephesus with GB Travel! The driver picked us up in the morning from our hotel. He was prompt, courteous, and professional. When we arrived, we were dropped off right at the gate where our guide greeted us and had our tickets ready. The guide was cheerful and humorous and at times, doubled up as our photographer. After the site tour, we had a buffet lunch at a nearby restaurant before heading back to Bodrum. The lunch was alright but to be expected from tours like this. Overall, the arranged itinerary and transportation were comfortable. Would recommend booking a tour with this company.
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Tina
Jul 28, 2023
100% Book this tour! - 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!
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Syl
May 25, 2023
Good value efficient trip - 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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Shaimpy
Oct 10, 2022
Awesome customer service - This company is awesome. The tours are great. From the time at the checking to the end of the tour. We were running late but Sami patiently waited for us . He even communicated with our vehicle so they van wait for us. Thank you Sami and thank you GB tour company.
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Stephaniecp8598jh
Oct 9, 2022
Fantastic trip - I absolutely loved this whole trip, well organised even down to the guy who helped us book the tour to begin with and I learnt so much along the tour. I would definitely do this all over again.
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Lorette
Oct 8, 2022
You must do this! - What a wonderful experience. Like going back in time. Sami was professional and friendly. Transport on time and comfortable and great food throughout the day. What a truly memorable day. Thank you
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372marygraceb
Oct 15, 2022
Ephesus Tour!😊🙂 - It was such an amazing experience! We enjoyed the tour itself. The tour guide is well versed, very informative tour. Just make some improvement on the breakfast😁😊
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Alfredp492
Jul 20, 2023
Tour: poor. Ephesus: amazing. - 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.
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70caitlinm
Jun 22, 2023
Day in Ephesus… and other places - 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).
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O1139bfbenw
Aug 19, 2023
How was Ephesus? We’ll never know… - 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.
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