SELCUK TAXI Selcuk to Ephesus Ancient City Taxi
Fixed-price taxi and transfer from Selcuk to the UNESCO World Heritage Ancient City of Ephesus. The route is just 3 km and takes 5-7 minutes — the first stop for most visitors.
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About the Selcuk - Ephesus Transfer
The Ancient City of Ephesus is one of Anatolia's best preserved ancient cities. It sits just 3 km from the centre of Selcuk and the taxi journey takes about 5-7 minutes. Walking is possible (30-40 minutes) but most visitors choose motor transport in summer heat.
Ephesus has two entrances: the Upper Gate (Magnesia Gate) and the Lower Gate (Harbour Gate). When you book your taxi online you can choose which gate to enter from; most visitors prefer to enter from the upper gate and walk down through the site, since Curetes Street — the ancient main street — slopes downhill.
About the Ancient City of Ephesus
Ephesus was founded in the 10th century BC as a Hellenistic colony and later became the capital of the Roman province of Asia. It was once one of the largest cities of the ancient world, with an estimated population of around 250,000. The site has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2015.
The most famous monuments include the Library of Celsus (2nd century AD), the 25,000-seat Great Theatre, the Temple of Hadrian, the Basilica of St. John, and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis — one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Walking along Curetes Street, you can see mosaics, terraced houses, and agoras that paint a vivid picture of urban life in antiquity.
Plan 2-3 hours for a self-guided visit, or 4-5 hours with a guided tour. Avoid midday in summer when temperatures hit 35-40°C; early morning (8 AM opening) or late afternoon (after 4 PM) are ideal.
Practical Information
Best Visiting Hours
Morning 08:00-10:00 and late afternoon 16:00-19:00 (summer closing 19:00) are the coolest and least crowded windows. Midday temperatures can reach 35-40°C. Hat, water, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes are essential.
Which Gate to Enter?
Choose between the Upper Gate (Magnesia) and the Lower Gate (Harbour). Starting from the upper gate and walking down is easier because the main street slopes downhill. Tell your driver which gate you prefer.
Tickets and Combined Passes
The Museum Pass (Müzekart) gives free entry; an additional ticket is needed for the Terraced Houses. The Ephesus Museum and Isa Bey Mosque in central Selcuk make a natural same-day combined visit.
Pricing Details
One-way transfer between Selcuk and Ephesus is approximately €8-12. Online fixed-price bookings include all night surcharges, luggage fees, and traffic-related extras. For a return trip with the driver waiting, hourly waiting fees may apply — specify your preference at booking.
For a single Ephesus visit, a one-way booking with a return call-back is common; for a full-day combination (Ephesus + House of the Virgin Mary + Sirince Village) a private full-day package usually offers better value.
