Ephesus Ancient City
One of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Mediterranean.
Ephesus was a major port city of the Roman province of Asia. Highlights include the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the Curetes Street, the Temple of Hadrian and the Terrace Houses with their mosaics and frescoes.
The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day trips from Marmaris usually include the House of the Virgin Mary or the village of Şirince where time allows.
- →Departure is early — the drive from Marmaris is around 3.5 hours each way.
- →Terrace Houses require a separate ticket.
- →Avoid midday in July and August; there is little shade.
Tours visiting this place
Hotels nearby
Four-star hotel in Akyaka with indoor and outdoor pools, a short walk from the beach.
Restored 19th-century Ottoman mansion and boutique hotel in Reşadiye, near Datça.
One of Türkiye’s leading luxury resorts, on a private bay of the Datça peninsula with several beach clubs and restaurants.
Places nearby
- Cleopatra Island (Sedir Island)129.5 km
Island in Gökova bay famous for its fine golden sand and the ruins of Kedreai.
- Akyaka & Azmak River131.4 km
Slow-paced village at the head of Gökova bay with a crystal-clear, spring-fed river.
- Eski Datça (Old Datça)137.2 km
Eski Datça, a village of restored stone houses, bougainvillea and cafés.
- Knidos Ancient City139.4 km
Ancient Greek city at the tip of the Datça peninsula, between two harbours.
- Marmaris National Park140.8 km
Pine-forested hills and valleys behind Marmaris, crossed by jeep and walking tracks.
- Palamutbükü141.8 km
Long shingle beach on the south coast of the Datça peninsula, lined with fish restaurants.