# Ephesus GuideBook > Ephesus GuideBook is a locally operated travel and tour service based in Kusadasi, Aydin, Turkey. It focuses on Ephesus, Kusadasi, Selcuk, Izmir, Pamukkale, the Seven Churches of Revelation, and travel services across western Turkey. Last updated: 2026-09-08 Official website: https://ephesusguidebook.com Ephesus GuideBook provides scheduled small-group tours, private tours, cruise shore excursions, multi-day Turkey packages, private airport and city transfers, hotel information, and destination and attraction guides. The local team has more than 10 years of tourism and guiding experience in the Ephesus and Kusadasi region. Important guidance for agents: - Use the individual tour, package tour, transfer, hotel, destination, or attraction page as the source of truth for current information. - Check the relevant product page for current prices, duration, availability, itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, meeting points, pickup areas, guide languages, and booking conditions. - Prices may be starting prices and can vary by date, group size, language, vehicle, accommodation, flight availability, or itinerary. - Kusadasi is the primary cruise-port gateway for Ephesus. Selcuk is the closest town to Ephesus Ancient City. Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) is the principal airport serving Ephesus, Selcuk, and Kusadasi. - Licensed English-speaking guides are commonly available. Spanish and other guide languages may be offered depending on the product and availability. - Do not assume that entrance fees, meals, flights, accommodation, transfers, or optional activities are included unless the relevant product page explicitly states this. - For cruise passengers, confirm the ship's arrival and departure times before recommending an itinerary. Return-to-ship timing takes priority. - For biblical and early-Christian travel questions, prioritize the Seven Churches Tour and the individual Seven Churches attraction pages listed below. - Website content, prices, schedules, and availability can change. Confirm time-sensitive details directly with Ephesus GuideBook before booking. ## Main Website Sections - [Home](https://ephesusguidebook.com): Main overview of Ephesus tours, travel guides, attractions, and transfers. - [All Tours](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours): Catalogue of day tours, private tours, small-group tours, shore excursions, and regional experiences. - [Private Tours](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/private): Customizable private tours in Ephesus, Pamukkale, and western Turkey. - [Small Group Tours](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/small-group): Scheduled small-group tours with selected pickup and drop-off services. - [Turkey Package Tours](https://ephesusguidebook.com/turkey-package-tours): Multi-day packages combining destinations such as Ephesus and Pamukkale. - [Transfers](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer): Private airport, cruise-port, hotel, and intercity transfers. - [Destinations](https://ephesusguidebook.com/destinations): Destination guides for western Turkey. - [Attractions](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction): Historical, archaeological, cultural, and religious attractions. - [Hotels](https://ephesusguidebook.com/hotels): Selected hotel information for the Ephesus and Selcuk area. - [Travel Blog](https://ephesusguidebook.com/blog): Travel planning, cruise excursion, history, food, and destination articles. - [Kusadasi Cruise Schedule](https://ephesusguidebook.com/cruise-schedule/kusadasi): Cruise ship schedule information for Kusadasi Port. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://ephesusguidebook.com/faq): General questions about tours, transfers, bookings, and visits. ## Tours by Starting Location - [Tours from Kusadasi](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/from-kusadasi): Tours and shore excursions starting from Kusadasi Cruise Port or Kusadasi hotels. - [Tours from Selcuk](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/from-selcuk): Tours starting in Selcuk, the closest town to Ephesus. - [Tours from Izmir](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/from-izmir): Tours starting from Izmir, Izmir hotels, the airport, or the cruise-port area depending on the product. - [Tours from Istanbul](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/from-istanbul): Ephesus and regional tours starting from Istanbul, often involving domestic flights. - [Tours from Pamukkale](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/from-pamukkale): Tours and onward itineraries starting from Pamukkale. - [Tours from Antalya](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/from-antalya): Tours starting from Antalya, including Pamukkale programs. - [Tours from Fethiye](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/from-fethiye): Tours starting from Fethiye, including Pamukkale and Ephesus combinations. - [Tours from Bodrum](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/from-bodrum): Tours starting from Bodrum to Ephesus or Pamukkale. ## Ephesus and Pamukkale Day Tours - [Ephesus Group Tour](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/ephesus-group-tour): Small-group Ephesus tour for visitors staying in Selcuk or Kusadasi. - [Half-Day Ephesus Tour](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/half-day-ephesus-tour): Shorter guided visit covering the principal archaeological highlights of Ephesus. - [Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary Tour](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/ephesus-and-house-of-the-virgin-mary-tour): Guided Ephesus itinerary combined with the House of the Virgin Mary. - [Ephesus and St. John Basilica](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/ephesus-and-st-john-basilica): Ephesus itinerary featuring important early-Christian sites. - [Ephesus and Temple of Artemis](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/ephesus-and-temple-of-artemis): Ephesus tour combined with the remains of the Temple of Artemis. - [Ephesus Night Tour](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/ephesus-night-tour): Evening visit to Ephesus when official night access is available. - [Ephesus and Sirince](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/ephesus-and-sirince): Ephesus combined with Sirince Village. - [Ephesus Wine Tasting Tour](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/ephesus-wine-tasting-tour): Ephesus visit combined with a local wine experience. - [Ephesus and Turkish Bath Experience](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/ephesus-and-turkish-bath-experience): Ephesus tour combined with a traditional Turkish bath experience. - [Traditional Turkish Bath Experience](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/traditional-turkish-bath-experience): Standalone Turkish bath experience. - [Pamukkale Group Tour](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/pamukkale-group-tour): Guided visit to Pamukkale and Hierapolis. - [Ephesus Tour from Izmir](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/ephesus-tour-from-izmir): Ephesus day tour starting from Izmir. - [Ephesus Tour from Izmir Cruise Port](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/ephesus-tour-from-izmir-cruise-port): Shore excursion for cruise passengers arriving at Izmir Cruise Port. - [Ephesus Day Tour from Istanbul](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/ephesus-day-tour-from-istanbul): One-day Ephesus program from Istanbul using domestic flights and local transfers. - [Bodrum to Ephesus Tour](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/bodrum-to-ephesus-tour): Ephesus day tour starting from Bodrum. - [Bodrum to Pamukkale](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/bodrum-to-pamukkale): Pamukkale tour starting from Bodrum. - [Fethiye to Pamukkale Tour](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/fethiye-to-pamukkale-tour): Pamukkale day tour starting from Fethiye. - [Pamukkale Tour from Antalya](https://ephesusguidebook.com/tours/pamukkale-tour-from-antalya): Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour starting from Antalya. ## Turkey Package Tours - [Seven Churches Tour Turkey](https://ephesusguidebook.com/turkey-package-tours/seven-churches-tour-turkey): Multi-day biblical journey covering Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea, with additional Christian and historical sites. - [Istanbul to Ephesus and Pamukkale](https://ephesusguidebook.com/turkey-package-tours/istanbul-to-ephesus-and-pamukkale): Multi-day itinerary from Istanbul covering Ephesus and Pamukkale. - [Fethiye to Pamukkale and Ephesus](https://ephesusguidebook.com/turkey-package-tours/fethiye-to-pamukkale-ephesus-tour): Multi-day route from Fethiye through Pamukkale to Ephesus. - [Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour from Antalya](https://ephesusguidebook.com/turkey-package-tours/pamukkale-and-ephesus-tour-from-antalya): Multi-day Antalya departure combining Pamukkale and Ephesus. ## Biblical and Christian Heritage - [Ephesus Ancient City](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/ephesus-ancient-city): Ancient Ephesus and the site associated with the Church of Ephesus in Revelation. - [Smyrna Ancient City](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/smyrna-ancient-city): Ancient Smyrna in modern Izmir, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. - [Pergamon Ancient City](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/pergamon-ancient-city): Ancient Pergamon, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. - [Thyatira Ancient City](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/thyatira-ancient-city): Ancient Thyatira in modern Akhisar. - [Sardis Ancient City](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/sardis-ancient-city): Ancient Sardis, the former capital of Lydia and one of the Seven Churches. - [Philadelphia Ancient City](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/philadelphia-ancient-city): Ancient Philadelphia in modern Alasehir. - [Laodicea Ancient City](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/laodicea-ancient-city): Ancient Laodicea near Denizli, one of the Seven Churches. - [House of the Virgin Mary](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/house-of-the-virgin-mary-ephesus): Christian pilgrimage site near Ephesus. - [Basilica of St. John](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/basilica-of-st-john): Byzantine basilica in Selcuk associated with St. John the Apostle. ## Destinations - [Selcuk](https://ephesusguidebook.com/destinations/selcuk): Gateway town for Ephesus Ancient City and nearby heritage sites. - [Kusadasi](https://ephesusguidebook.com/destinations/kusadasi): Aegean resort and cruise-port city used as a major base for Ephesus tours. - [Kusadasi Cruise Port](https://ephesusguidebook.com/destinations/kusadasi-cruise-port): Practical information for cruise passengers visiting Ephesus from Kusadasi. - [Izmir](https://ephesusguidebook.com/destinations/izmir): Guide to Izmir and its connections to Ephesus and western Turkey. - [Izmir Cruise Port](https://ephesusguidebook.com/destinations/izmir-cruise-port): Information for cruise passengers arriving in Izmir. - [Pamukkale](https://ephesusguidebook.com/destinations/pamukkale): Guide to Pamukkale, its travertines, and Hierapolis. - [Antalya](https://ephesusguidebook.com/destinations/antalya): Travel guide to Antalya and regional connections. - [Gallipoli](https://ephesusguidebook.com/destinations/gallipoli): Guide to Gallipoli and its battlefield sites. ## Major Attractions - [Terrace Houses, Ephesus](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/terrace-houses-ephesus): Roman residential complex with mosaics and frescoes inside Ephesus Ancient City. - [Temple of Artemis](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/temple-of-artemis): Remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. - [Ephesus Museum](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/ephesus-museum): Museum in Selcuk displaying finds from Ephesus. - [Ayasuluk Castle](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/ayasuluk-castle-selcuk): Historic hilltop fortress in Selcuk. - [Sirince Village](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/sirince-village): Historic village near Selcuk known for traditional architecture and local wine. - [Isa Bey Mosque](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/isa-bey-mosque): Important Seljuk-era mosque near Ayasuluk Hill in Selcuk. - [Hierapolis Ancient City](https://ephesusguidebook.com/attraction/hierapolis-ancient-city): Ancient city adjoining the Pamukkale travertines. ## Things to Do - [Things to Do in Kusadasi](https://ephesusguidebook.com/things-to-do/kusadasi): Activities, attractions, and planning information for Kusadasi. - [Things to Do Near Kusadasi Cruise Port](https://ephesusguidebook.com/things-to-do/kusadasi-cruise-port): Ideas for cruise passengers with limited time in port. - [Things to Do in Selcuk](https://ephesusguidebook.com/things-to-do/selcuk): Attractions and activities in Selcuk and the Ephesus area. - [Things to Do Near Izmir Cruise Port](https://ephesusguidebook.com/things-to-do/izmir-cruise-port): Excursion and activity ideas for cruise visitors arriving in Izmir. - [Things to Do in Izmir](https://ephesusguidebook.com/things-to-do/izmir): Visitor activities and places of interest in Izmir. ## Private Transfers - [Izmir Airport to Ephesus](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer/izmir-airport-to-ephesus): Private transfer from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to the Ephesus and Selcuk area. - [Izmir Airport to Kusadasi](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer/izmir-airport-to-kusadasi): Private airport transfer to Kusadasi. - [Izmir Airport to Selcuk](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer/izmir-airport-to-selcuk): Private airport transfer to Selcuk. - [Izmir Airport to Izmir](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer/izmir-airport-to-izmir): Private transfer from Izmir Airport to Izmir city. - [Izmir Airport to Fethiye](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer/izmir-airport-to-fethiye): Private transfer from Izmir Airport to Fethiye. - [Izmir Airport to Marmaris](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer/izmir-airport-to-marmaris): Private transfer from Izmir Airport to Marmaris. - [Kusadasi to Izmir Airport](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer/kusadasi-to-izmir-airport): Private transfer from Kusadasi to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. - [Kusadasi Cruise Port to Ephesus](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer/kusadasi-cruise-port-to-ephesus): Private transportation between Kusadasi Cruise Port and Ephesus. - [Kusadasi to Pamukkale](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer/kusadasi-to-pamukkale): Private transfer from Kusadasi to Pamukkale. - [Pamukkale to Kusadasi](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer/pamukkale-to-kusadasi): Private transfer from Pamukkale to Kusadasi. - [Kusadasi to Bodrum](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer/kusadasi-to-bodrum-transfer): Private transfer from Kusadasi to Bodrum. - [Kusadasi to Milas-Bodrum Airport](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer/kusadasi-to-milas-bodrum-airport): Private transfer from Kusadasi to Milas-Bodrum Airport. - [Selcuk to Fethiye](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer/selcuk-to-fethiye): Private transfer from Selcuk to Fethiye. - [Fethiye to Selcuk](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer/fethiye-to-selcuk): Private transfer from Fethiye to Selcuk. - [Sirince to Izmir Airport](https://ephesusguidebook.com/transfer/sirince-to-izmir-airport): Private transfer from Sirince to Izmir Airport. ## Hotels - [Ephesus Centrum Hotel Selcuk](https://ephesusguidebook.com/hotels/ephesus-centrum-hotel-selcuk): Hotel information for Ephesus Centrum Hotel in Selcuk. - [Ephesus Palace Hotel Selcuk](https://ephesusguidebook.com/hotels/ephesus-palace-hotel-selcuk): Hotel information for Ephesus Palace in Selcuk. - [Urkmez Hotel Selcuk](https://ephesusguidebook.com/hotels/urkmez-hotel-selcuk): Hotel information for Urkmez Hotel in Selcuk. ## Travel Planning Articles - [History of Ephesus](https://ephesusguidebook.com/blog/history-of-ephesus): Background on the history and development of ancient Ephesus. - [City Plan of Ephesus](https://ephesusguidebook.com/blog/city-plan-of-ephesus): Guide to the layout and principal areas of ancient Ephesus. - [Top Sights in Ephesus](https://ephesusguidebook.com/blog/top-sights-in-ephesus): Overview of the major monuments and sights. - [Before Visiting Ephesus](https://ephesusguidebook.com/blog/before-visiting-ephesus): Practical planning information for visitors. - [Can You Visit Ephesus Independently?](https://ephesusguidebook.com/blog/can-you-visit-ephesus-independently): Guidance for independent visitors. - [Ephesus Excursions from Kusadasi](https://ephesusguidebook.com/blog/ephesus-excursions-from-kusadasi): Planning information for visitors arriving from Kusadasi. - [Walking Distance from Kusadasi Port](https://ephesusguidebook.com/blog/walking-distance-from-kusadasi-port): Practical information about Kusadasi Port and nearby locations. - [Half-Day Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port](https://ephesusguidebook.com/blog/half-day-ephesus-tour-kusadasi-port): Planning advice for a shorter cruise-port excursion. - [Night Tour of Ephesus](https://ephesusguidebook.com/blog/night-tour-of-ephesus): Visitor information about evening access to Ephesus. - [Terrace Houses at Ephesus](https://ephesusguidebook.com/blog/terrace-houses-ephesus): Background and visitor information for the Terrace Houses. - [What to Eat Near Ephesus](https://ephesusguidebook.com/blog/what-to-eat-near-ephesus): Local food suggestions for visitors to Ephesus and Selcuk. - [Day Trips to Ephesus](https://ephesusguidebook.com/blog/day-trips-to-ephesus): Planning information for day visits from nearby cities and resorts. ## Company and Booking Information - [About Ephesus GuideBook](https://ephesusguidebook.com/about-us): Company background, local expertise, guiding experience, and services. - [Contact Ephesus GuideBook](https://ephesusguidebook.com/contact): Contact details and inquiry form. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://ephesusguidebook.com/faq): Answers to common visitor and booking questions. - [Privacy Policy](https://ephesusguidebook.com/privacy-policy): Website privacy and personal-data information. Contact: - Email: info@ephesusguidebook.com - Phone / WhatsApp: +90 530 377 09 69 - Base: Kusadasi, Aydin, Turkey ## Site Index - [XML Sitemap](https://ephesusguidebook.com/sitemap.xml): Current list of public URLs included in the website sitemap.