Ephesus Night Museum — private evening transfer from Kusadasi
Ephesus by night is a completely different experience: special lighting, a projection-mapping show on the Celsus Library facade, and no daytime crowds. We pick you up at your hotel at 18:15 and have you at the gate before 19:00.
Ephesus Ancient City (Efes Antik Kenti) launched its Gece Müzeciliği (Night Museum) programme on 3 June 2026. It runs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 19:00 entry until 23:00 closure, until 1 October 2026. The highlight is a projection-mapping show on the facade of the Celsus Library — one of the ancient world's most iconic buildings — combined with dramatic lighting along Curetes Street, the Great Theatre, the Domitian Temple and the Terraced Houses.
Private transfer from Kusadasi city centre to the site entrance is approximately 30–35 minutes. Our flat rate for the evening programme is €100 round trip for up to 7 passengers (Mercedes Vito or equivalent). Pickup is at your hotel at 18:15, arrival at the South Gate by 18:50, giving you the full 3 hours inside. We return at 22:15 or 23:00 — your choice.
Entry tickets for Gece Müzeciliği are sold separately through the Ministry of Culture portal; they are not included in the transfer price. Book tickets online before your transfer day — walk-in capacity is limited and popular evenings sell out. Pickup from Davutlar, Güzelçamlı or Söke available for a €10 supplement.
- Celsus Library projection-mapping show — runs 19:00–23:00 inside the site
- No daytime crowds — full atmosphere, dramatic lighting at night
- Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat only — 19:00 entry, site closes 23:00
- Hotel pickup 18:15 — at the South Gate before 19:00, guaranteed
- €100 flat round trip — up to 7 pax, pay cash to driver on the day
Frequently asked
Which nights does Ephesus Night Museum run?
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 3 June 2026 until 1 October 2026. Entry opens at 19:00 and the site must be vacated by 23:00.
Does the transfer price include the entry ticket?
No — the €100 is the private transfer only (hotel pickup → site → hotel drop-off). Entry tickets are sold via the Turkish Ministry of Culture portal (approximately €18–20 per person in 2026). We strongly recommend buying tickets before your transfer as evenings sell out.
What time is pickup to reach the gate before 19:00?
18:15 from Kusadasi city centre hotels. The drive is 30–35 minutes and you arrive at the South Gate by 18:50. If you are in Davutlar or Guzelcamli, pickup is 18:00 (€10 supplement).
Can I return before 23:00 if I finish early?
Yes — just WhatsApp the driver when you are ready. Pickup at 21:00 or 22:00 if you prefer. Same price.
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