Ephesus Travel Forum

We will be taking a tour offered by the cruise ship to Ephesus. The cost is $49 without the Terrace Houses and $99 with them. Is it worth it.

I am on a cruise in May. What is the best way to get to ephesus - take a cab from shore? other?

I am planing to visit Ephesus in July when I am on a cruise. I have some mobility problems with uneven paths, no handrails, long uphill slopes. Can anyone tell me what the terrain is like and what sort of provisions, if any there are for those less mobile. Is it still possible to visit do you think?

Many thanks for any help you can give.

When we visited ther in Nov 06 we bought a rosary from the house of Mary and sent it to my 85 year old mom. It never got to her. How can I get her anohter one from there?
Thanks,
Jim

Two years ago I visited Ephesus and purchased a blue prayer bids bracelet from the gift shop. I lost it a few days ago. Is there a way to buy another one somehow?

Emil Germanov

Will be on cruise and planning on trekking to Ephesus. Should we take a prepackaged tour from the cruise line (Princess) or get a guide and car at the port to take us?
thanks
JJL

Hello:
I have been looking through many travel guides and it seems quite a challenge to get to Ephesus and Troy without taking a pre-packaged tour. Planing a trip on your own and trying to locate dependable bus information from which to plan a vacation in Turkey is proving harder than Agamemnon and Menaleus winning the Trojan war. It seems to require both bus and car. Are there tour companies locally in Istanbul that offer tours to Ephesus and Troy, for example, around the Sultanamet area with hotel accomodations and bus transportation?
Thank you in advance.

I'm planning a trip to Turkey in January. I understand that this is the exact opposite of tourism season there. Is visiting ephesus in January do-able? recommended? Does anyone know if tours operate year round and if the sight is open year round.

Hello, I will go to Turkey in the beginning of October. My question is are there any bus services from Denizli to Selcuk and how about the schedule? and from selcuk to ephesus, I'm pretty sure that there are buses, but how about its schedule? and from Selcuk to Istanbul are there any train or I have to go by bus and when will I arrive istanbul. I heard that it's about 10 hrs. Thanks

I am visiting family in Istanbul, Ankara and Bodrum. My first city is Istanbul, then Ankara after that. Is it better to go to Bodrum then take a day trip to Ephesus or is it better to go from Ankara to Izmir to Ephesus then Ephesus to Bodrum. I will be returning to Istanbul.

Thanks

Hi I was wondering if it's possible to see Pergamon as a daytrip from Selcuk, preferably as a do-it-myself daytrip?

I want to see Pergamom but was thinking of heading south instead of north down the coast. I've read that Troy, Canakkale, Gallipoli are overrated - agree or disagree? (coming from Greece, I'll already be seeing a lot of ruins)

Thanks so much for your help!

Is the Ferry+Drive combination still the fastest way from Istanbul to Ephesus? (I will have a rental car in Istanbul for business earlier that week.)

I have only ONE day to visit Ephesus! I must work until 4pm Wednesday. Then I can leave for Ephesus. I plan on staying in Izmir late that night. Next morning drive to Ephesus. Visit most of the day. Then I have to go all the way back to Istanbul that night. I fly out Friday morning!

I mainly want to see the ampitheater and St. Paul's Basilica.

I think that this may be the only way to see Ephesus. Any other suggestions?

Hi

If one had very little time and only could get a feel of where to return for a longer visit in future, where would one go to book a day tour? Which would be a reputable company with ok packages and how much roughly would they cost?

Thanks.

Hi all

Istanbul to Ephesus on a night bus - would you say that's ok? safe? dependable?
Is Varan a reliable company? Is it possible to take a night bus back? Crazy?

Have been reading about other suggestions to go to Izmir first then take a bus, but there's little time and am doing things in between conference days.

So, since there's so little time, where can I book a day tour? maybe can return in future for a propoer visit....

Thanks.

Hullo All,

Just wondering if anyone can offer advice on hostels in Selcuk, near Ephesus, Turkey. I'm debating staying at either Atilla's Gateway or the Artemis Guesthouse. I've read conflicting reviews of Atilla's, ones which say it was the best hostel ever, and others which say it was the worst. Has anyone who's actually stayed there got an opinion, and why do you think that?

Also, anyone who's ever stayed at Artemis Guesthouse have an opinion on it?

Thank you SO much to anyone who responds!

Laura

We want to take the bus from Istanbul to Ephesus but we only have a few days to spend in Turkey. We just wanted to know whether the drive from Istanbul to Ephesus is scenic or whether it's boring because otherwise we'll save Ephesus for another trip and spend the whole vacation in Turkey instead. Please advise. We don't want to take the airplane because we want to go as cheaply as possible.

Hi, How far is it from Istanbul to Ephesus and what are the best methods to travel in Turkey!

HI

Hopeing to use izmir as a base to explore the surrounds including the sites of pergamon and ephesus. Can you give me an idea on transport. Will be travelling alone and would like to make it as easy as possible on myself as only have 2 weeks!

Any suggestions on places to eat and visit welcome. I have my accomodation

many thanks

Ann

Does anyone know how long it takes to get from Marmaris to Ephesus by bus? Also, where is the best place to stay overnight close to Ephesus? I am looking to spend no more than $12 per person (for two people in a double), preferebly with bath. Can anyone recommend a place? Will I be able to stay overnight nearby Ephesus and then just go to Ephesus for one day and head back to Marmaris after 5pm? Thanks.