Choose an Ephesus entrance
The lower and upper gates are separate. Arrange onward transport before choosing a one-way visit.
Ask about the separate admission conditions for the Terrace Houses.
Aegean · Küçük Menderes Plain
Selçuk–Ephesus
From marble streets to Ayasuluk hill and the lanes of Şirince
Time1–2 days
WhenSpring / autumn
Stops8
How much time do you have?
Central Selçuk walk
Central Selçuk walk · 09:00–13:00 · Includes uphill stops
- Ephesus Museum60 min stay
- Basilica of St John60 min stay
- Temple of Artemis30 min stay
- İsa Bey Mosque30 min stay
Visit the museum and basilica; view Artemis and the mosque from outside. Have lunch after the walk.
From Ephesus to Şirince
From Ephesus to Şirince · 09:00–16:45 · Includes uphill stops
See the Terrace Houses before leaving Ephesus. Then drive to Selçuk, take lunch and transfer separately to Şirince; arrange your return in advance.
From Ayasuluk to the station
From Ayasuluk to the station · 17:00–18:20 · Includes uphill stops
A short walk past the mosque exterior and aqueduct on public streets, requiring no interior admission.
All stops 8
- Ancient Ephesus120 min only if access is confirmed · Moderate slope · Morning, before the marble streets heat up.Indoor access needs confirmation
- Terrace Houses45 min only if access is confirmed · Moderate slope · During the morning circuit, before leaving the main site.Indoor access needs confirmation
- Ephesus Museum60 min · Level walk · Soon after opening or following the outdoor visit.
- Temple of Artemis30 min · Level walk · In daylight when the ground is dry.
- Basilica of St John60 min · Moderate slope · Morning for the exposed walk on the hill.
- İsa Bey Mosque30 min only if access is confirmed · Moderate slope · Daylight or towards sunset for the exterior.Indoor access needs confirmation
- Byzantine Aqueduct30 min · Level walk · Late afternoon or during a short break in town.
- Şirince90 min · Moderate slope · Afternoon, with return transport already arranged.
Before you go
Getting there & around
Walk around the centre; arrange a taxi or dolmuş for the Ephesus gates and Şirince, 7 km away. Driving transfers in the plans include a waiting allowance.
Where to stay
- A central base
Choose somewhere near the start of your walk; confirm room and transport details with the property.
What to eat, when to visit
Lunch break
Reserve cooler hours for exposed ruins; slow down on marble when it rains.
4 visitor tips
Link the central stops on foot
The museum and Ayasuluk can be linked by short walks; allow time for slopes and steps near the basilica.
An interior mosque visit depends on prayer arrangements.
A separate ride to Şirince
Do not treat the village as an extension of the Ephesus walk. The winding road and return wait need their own time in a full day.
Agree on the return before reaching the village.
Spend the evening in town
The evening walk takes in the mosque exterior and aqueduct by the station; it does not require entry to a museum.
Stay on well-lit streets.
Through the day
- 09:00 · Morning in Ephesus · Ancient Ephesus
This is a substantial exposed walk; allow breaks and wear shoes with good grip.
- 11:15 · Domestic details · Terrace Houses
Do not assume the main site ticket covers this entrance; check separate admission and the stepped visitor route.
- 15:15 · Village lanes · Şirince
Include this in a full day only; expect steps and sloping stone lanes within the village.
- 17:45 · Back in town · Byzantine Aqueduct
This is a street-level visit; do not climb the piers or obstruct station access.