Half-Day Ephesus & Terrace Houses Tour

Daily, morning or afternoon · Free cancellation · Pay nothing online

A focused morning or afternoon in Ephesus including the mosaics and frescoes of the Terrace Houses.

Half day · about 4 hours Max 14 guests 1 guide language 2 stops

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Overview

Short on time, or prefer to spend the afternoon at the beach? This half-day tour covers the best of Ephesus and adds the Terrace Houses, which most tours skip.

Highlights

The covered Terrace Houses, home to Ephesus' wealthiest families, with frescoes and mosaics
Library of Celsus and Curetes Street
Great Theatre and Harbour Street
Done by lunchtime, or start after lunch

In your price

Already covered for you

Licensed guide all day

Transport Air-conditioned minibus

Entrance fees on the itinerary

Pick-up Hotels in Kuşadası and Selçuk

Ephesus and Terrace Houses tickets

Bottled water

No payment online. We confirm availability first.

You just enjoy the day, we take care of the rest.

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Route

Ephesus2.5 hours
Terrace Houses45 min

Itinerary

1
08:30

Hotel pick-up

Afternoon tours start at 13:30.
2
09:00

Ephesus ancient city

Upper gate, State Agora, Curetes Street.
3
10:15

Terrace Houses

Frescoes, mosaics and marble-panelled rooms under the protective roof.
4
11:00

Library of Celsus & Great Theatre

The famous façade and the theatre.
5
12:30

Back at your hotel

Drop-off in Kuşadası or Selçuk.

Times are approximate and may shift with traffic, opening hours or your ship's schedule.

What's included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Licensed guide
Ephesus and Terrace Houses tickets
Bottled water

Lunch
Tips

Good to know

Pick-up & meeting point: Pick-up from hotels in Kuşadası and Selçuk.
Start time: 08:30 or 13:30
Guide languages: English
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.

Questions about this tour

How long do we spend inside Ephesus?

Around 2.5 to 3 hours walking the ancient city from the upper (Magnesian) gate down to the Great Theatre, so you see everything without walking back uphill.

What should I wear?

Comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen. The marble streets are uneven and there is very little shade between May and October. Shoulders and knees should be covered at the House of the Virgin Mary.

Is the tour suitable for children and older travellers?

Yes. The route is downhill and mostly paved. Strollers are possible but bumpy; tell us about any mobility needs and we will adapt the pace.

Can I cancel?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts. Shore excursions can be cancelled free of charge if your ship skips the port.

Half-Day Ephesus & Terrace Houses Tour

Overview

Highlights

Already covered for you

Route

Itinerary

Hotel pick-up

Ephesus ancient city

Terrace Houses

Library of Celsus & Great Theatre

Back at your hotel

What's included

Good to know

Questions about this tour

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