Wandering around the old streets of Ephesus and admire the ever-living ruins is an unforgettable history lesson and a must-see touristic attraction worldwide. Surrounded by green mountains on the Mediterranean coastline of Izmir, this well-preserved site is a magical door to a far-away past. Ephesus tour will show you how every column and every perfectly shaped rock still exudes the atmosphere and the heartbeat of the ancient world.

Historical background

Ephesus was one of the most famous cities of the ancient world, settled on the harbor where the River Kaystros flows into the sea, just three km away from present-day Selcuk. The city was founded by Greek colonists in 10th century BC and, during the Classical Greek era, it was among the 12 cities of the Ionian League. However, the city reached its economical climax after the Roman Republic concurred it in 129 BC. Today, Ephesus is a UNESCO World Heritage and the famous Temple of Artemis is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. If you travel to Turkey, you should never miss the Ephesus tour from Izmir to explore the amazing history of the city and learn its in-depth history.

A trip to a magical World

The Ephesus tour from Izmir welcomes you to a wonderful and significant past. Even though the city was abandoned by the 15th century after consequent declines, the energy of those past times can still be felt at every turning. Today, some other interesting beings took under control the site: many lovely cats who wander the ancient roads and sunbath on the ruins, welcoming the tourists and begging their stroking. The Ephesus tour, you will teach you the Odyssey of the ancient world as seen through the eyes of poets such as Kallinos and Hipponax, the philosopher Heracleitus and many other important people who lived in Ephesus and left their mark on the ruins.