Seckin Hotel to Ephesus Ancient City by Private Car: What to Know

Planning the leg between Seckin Hotel and Ephesus Ancient City? The distance is roughly 18 km and the drive takes about 25 minutes. Below is how a private transfer on this route works in practice.

Good to know on the day

Two to three hours covers the main avenue for most visitors. Terrace Houses has its own ticket inside the site and its own turnstile; if it is on your list, budget an extra half hour and a second queue.

The road to Ephesus

Out of Kusadasi centre the car takes the ring road out of the centre and settles onto the highway. The driver watches the traffic and chooses the quickest sensible line.

Meeting the driver

Meet your driver in the lobby or at the entrance; the car arrives a few minutes early and luggage goes straight in. The office confirms the driver's name and plate on WhatsApp, so you know exactly who to look for.

Meeting and drop-off

Most guests start at the upper gate and walk downhill to the lower one. Combine it with the House of Virgin Mary or the Selcuk museum if you like; one line on the booking form is enough to arrange it.

What Ephesus is like

The site is near Selcuk town, about 18 km from Kusadasi centre. Ephesus is the headline ancient site of the region: the Celsus Library, the 25,000-seat Great Theatre, Curetes Street, the Terrace Houses and, 8 km away on the mountain, the House of Virgin Mary.

Most visits take 2 to 3 hours. The classic visit is about two kilometres of marble avenue, upper gate in, lower gate out.

Vehicle and luggage

For this route we send a Mercedes Vito: seven seats and room for real luggage. Six to seven large suitcases ride free in the boot. Child seats (infant, child, booster) are free when you give us age and weight at booking.

Price and payment

The quote you receive is the price you pay, for up to seven passengers and their luggage. Cash to the driver on the day, or a card payment online before the ride. Cancellation is free until 24 hours before pickup.

The fare is fixed in EUR when you book: the same number at noon or 3 AM, in traffic or on an empty road. The driver takes cash in EUR, USD or TL; paying online by card works too. Cancellation is free up to a day ahead.

Common questions

Where does the driver pick us up afterwards?

At whichever gate you exit. We agree the meeting point when you arrive, so there is no searching in the car park.

Can we stay longer than planned?

Within reason, yes: agree it with the driver on the day, or with the office in advance.

Can we leave bags in the car?

Yes, the driver who brought you from Seckin Hotel stays with the vehicle while you visit, so bags and anything you do not need inside stay on board.

How to book

Tomorrow or next month, it books the same way: the online form, or WhatsApp +90 532 407 77 12. The fare lands in writing before any money moves. Cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.