Daily Ephesus Tour from Bodrum

Daily Ephesus Tour from Bodrum — a Full-Day Excursion to Ancient Ionia

Step back 2,000 years on this Ephesus day tour from Bodrum, a full-day private excursion to one of the largest and best-preserved ancient cities in the world. This daily excursion takes you along the marble streets of a Greco-Roman metropolis, past the towering Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre and the site of the Temple of Artemis — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers in Bodrum

This Ephesus Tour also works as a shore excursion from the Bodrum cruise port — a popular choice for passengers who have one day ashore. As a private excursion it is fully flexible — pickup is right at the pier, the pace follows your group, and we make sure you are back on board well before departure. Tell us how many hours your ship stays in port and we will confirm that the full programme fits comfortably. Simply share your cruise itinerary and the date you are in Bodrum, and we will reserve your places.

Day Trip to Bodrum from the Greek Islands (Kos, Kalymnos and Leros)

Guests staying on Kos, Kalymnos or Leros can enjoy the Ephesus Tour as a day trip from the Greek islands to Turkey — from Kos the ferry takes 30 minutes; from Kalymnos the ferry takes about 1 hour; from Leros the ferry takes about 2 hours, so the excursion can be planned between the morning and evening sailings. Pickup is at the Bodrum ferry terminal, and the tour is timed so you can catch the return ferry comfortably. For longer itineraries we check the ferry timetable first and confirm that the full programme fits your day. Please bring your passport and check the Turkish entry requirements for your nationality before travelling.

What you will see on this day trip

• Ancient City of Ephesus — the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the marble Curetes Street and the Terrace Houses.
• Temple of Artemis — the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• House of the Virgin Mary — the peaceful hillside chapel believed to be Mary's final home, a place of Christian pilgrimage.

Ephesus was once the second-largest city of the Roman Empire and the gateway between Europe and Asia. On this daily Ephesus excursion from Bodrum you travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with a professional licensed guide who brings the ruins to life. Organised by Inca Tour, a TURSAB-licensed operator, this is the perfect culture-focused day tour for travellers staying on the Bodrum peninsula.