No-Walking Ephesus Bus Tour & Temple of Artemis

Explore the Ephesus area on a shared bus tour with a guide who brings the region's past into focus. Enjoy panoramic views of the ancient city from a distance rather than entering its ruins.

Itinerary

1. Begin with pickup timed according to your ship's arrival at the port.
2. Travel by bus.
3. See the theater of Ephesus Ancient City from a distance during a 30-minute guided stop. Learn how sediment pushed the coastline away from the port city and reduced its importance.
4. View the Odeon theater and the Gate of Hercules from a distance during a second 30-minute guided stop at Ephesus Ancient City.
5. Spend 30 minutes at Art Seramic, the region's oldest pottery production center. Discover the history of pottery, learn how it is made, and try painting your own ceramics.
6. See the Basilica of St. John and Isa Bey Mosque during a 15-minute guided stop. Learn about St. John's role in spreading Christianity in the region.
7. Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, during a 30-minute guided stop. From here, view the old Selcuk houses, Isa Bey Mosque, and St. John's Basilica.
8. Spend 30 minutes at Turkmen Carpet Village, the region's oldest carpet village. Learn about Turkish carpet history, discover the messages in the patterns, and see how carpets are made.
9. Return at 13:20 with the included shuttle.

What's Included

• English- or Spanish-speaking guide
• Round-trip transfers
• Toll, parking, and fuel fees

Important details

• If you appear intoxicated, you may be refused service without a refund.
• Your start time is assigned according to your ship's arrival at the port and confirmed after booking.