Visit World famous Ancient City of Ephesus

Of course, a visit to Kusadasi can not be completed without a visit to the ruins of Ephesus, are one of the biggest attractions in Turkey. Once the second largest city of the Roman Empire, it is estimated there is still more than 60% of the city to excavate.

Ephesus Visitor Map

Visitors have a marvelous insight of this former seaport city. Walking down the cobbled agora street, they pass the public toilets and baths, temples and terraced houses of rich Roman citizens. You can watch the video below to listen the story of Terrace Houses from my friend Filiz. She is the best tour guide for Ephesus.

The street leads to the impressive Celsius library that at one time, held more than 12,000 scrolls.

Library of Celsus, Ephesus

To the left of this magnificent monument is the grand amphitheatre. Originally used by performing artists, the discovery of a nearby gladiator’s graveyard reveals that eventually it was an arena of death for enjoyment.

If you would like to make an efficient visit to Ephesus, you must spend at least 3 hours time in the site. 

How to go to Ephesus from Kusadasi?

The best way to visit Ephesus is booking a guided tour if you want to enjoy the rich history and listen amazing stories of the city.

You can also take a cab from Kusadasi to Ephesus which will cost you around 100-120 Turkish liras. You will see local guides standing at the entrance. If you like you can hire one in there.

You can also take a dolmus (means stuffed minibus) departs every each hour from Kusadasi dolmus terminal. They drop you at the main road towards to Selcuk from there you have to walk around half an hour to be able to reach to the entrance.

Dolmus to Ephesus, ready for an adventure?