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Ephesus (Selçuk)

  • Distance560 km from Istanbul, 80 km from İzmir
  • Travel time1 hour flight to İzmir plus 1 hour bus
  • TransportFlight to İzmir then minibus to Selçuk

How to get there

  • Flight to İzmir then minibus to Selçuk
  • Direct bus from Istanbul
  • Train from İzmir to Selçuk

Highlights

  • Library of Celsus — best preserved Roman library
  • Ancient theater seating 25,000
  • Temple of Artemis site
  • House of the Virgin Mary
  • Şirince village for local wines