Ephesus Travel Forum

Re: Kusadasi/Efes
I would appreciate the CURRENT approximate rate for a taxi or mini-bus for a family group ( 9 of us!) round-trip from NEAR the port. We arrive in June '08 for a VERY short stay-enough for Ephesus and a bit of time in town.

Further, any suggestions for a LOCAL place serving good Turkish Doner Kebabs in those big white wrappers? We don't mind walking for a good LOCAL meal !

Also, if you are arriving by ship for only a day, no visa is needed. I appreciate your response!

Carole

I can't help with much of what you are asking.
However, Ephesus is a massive site and will take you all of 4 hours to see it, you could do it quicker but you will miss a lot of its beauty.

You should be able to get there via the Dolmus, this is a local bus service that uses mini buses, you should be able to get one from Kusadasi to Ephesus, it wont be expensive and you will all be able to travel together. You should plan for 2 hours approx travelling time + your tour of Ephesus.

This little bit of info will at least get you started.
Have a great holiday.

Hi

Sorry I can't answer your question ----but I can give you a valuable piece of advice: arrive at Ephesus before it opens so that you are the first group in. It makes such a difference to the quality of your visit. The terrain is rough and you'll need to take on plenty of water. If I've visited Turkey I it's a place I love to go back to. Lucky you!
Enjoy yourselves!

Kind regards

Stephen crazyman2

Hi there, Ephesus is a magnificent site and is easily reached from Kusadasi by taxi in approximately 30 - 40 mins (max). There will be a set fare for a journey like this but with 9 of you there may be a deal to be done! I agree that the site needs a lengthy visit. The are restaurants near Ephesus but the quality varies hugely - taxi drivers will make recommendations (but sometimes these are commision based suggestions). I would eat in Kusadai myself - the town is lovely to walk around and has a multitude of restaurant choices.

As far as I am aware you will need a visa to enter Turkey even for such a short visit (Turkish VTers may join in here and confirm or refute this). If you do need one it is payable in cash at the port of entry and is either £10, 10/15 Euro or up to $20 depending on your country of origin - you do not have to aply in advance.