Ephesus Beyond the Crowds

Walking down the marble streets of Ephesus towards the Library of Celsus is one of the great experiences of the Mediterranean.

What not to miss

• The Library of Celsus and Curetes Street
• The Great Theatre
• The Terrace Houses with their mosaics and frescoes
• The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
• The House of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St John

How to avoid the crowds

Arrive at opening time or late in the afternoon, and start from the upper gate so you walk downhill. A private guide brings the city to life and saves time.

Nearby

Combine your visit with the hillside village of Şirince, the museum in Selçuk, and the ancient cities of Priene, Miletus and Didyma further south.