Highlights
- Uludag to Ephesus 2-day bus package: Connect through Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal for a calmer route toward Selcuk.
- Ephesus Ancient City: Walk marble streets, public monuments and the main archaeological route with your guide.
- St. John Basilica: Visit Ayasoluk Hill for an early Christian heritage stop connected with Ephesus.
- Uludag return flow: Link pickup, Bursa terminal transfer, overnight-area rhythm, guided Selcuk sightseeing and final Uludag drop-off.
Why You Will Love This Tour
- You can start from Uludag and reach the Ephesus region through Bursa by intercity bus with the long route organized across two travel days.
- The group structure keeps the mountain-area pickup, Bursa terminal connection, guided visits and return flow coordinated in one package.
- The route combines the Roman city atmosphere of Ephesus Ancient City with the early Christian heritage of St. John Basilica.
- It suits Uludag travelers who want the core Ephesus and St. John highlights without compressing the Bursa to Selcuk connection into a single-day tour.
Overview
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Day 1
Uludag to Selcuk / Kusadasi Region
Day 1 bus package route from Uludag to the Ephesus region.
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Start from Uludag, connect to Bursa Bus Terminal and continue by intercity bus toward Selcuk for the overnight Ephesus region package.
This Day Physical Rating: Relaxed This Day Intensity: Half DayUludag Hotel / Meeting Point Pick-upMeet your transfer vehicle in the Uludag hotel area or confirmed meeting point.
Guests are picked up from the confirmed Uludag hotel area or meeting point for the transfer to Bursa Bus Terminal.
Bursa Intercity Bus TerminalBoard the intercity bus from Bursa to Selcuk.
Arrive at Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal and board the scheduled bus toward Selcuk Bus Station.
TicketsBus ticket (Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal to Selcuk Bus Station) IncludedBus Journey to SelcukIntercity bus journey toward Selcuk.
Travel by intercity bus from Bursa toward Selcuk. This travel segment is priced through ticket links, not transfer route matching.
Selcuk Bus Station ArrivalArrive at Selcuk Bus Station.
Arrive at Selcuk Bus Station and continue with the local transfer connection to the overnight hotel area.
Hotel Check-in / Overnight Stay (Kusadasi)Check in at the overnight hotel area.
Check in at the hotel in the Kusadasi / Selcuk area. Dinner is planned at the hotel as part of the group package rhythm.
Accommodation & Hotel MealsOvernight accommodation IncludedHotel breakfast ExcludedHotel dinner Included -
Day 2
Ephesus and Return to Uludag
Day 2 guided Ephesus and return bus route.
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Different tour end?
Visit Ephesus Ancient City and St. John Basilica before returning by bus to Bursa and transferring back to Uludag.
This Day Physical Rating: Relaxed This Day Intensity: Half Day
Historic Celsus Library Stone Detail 
Architectural Layers of Celsus Library 
Restored Front of Celsus Library 
Classical Design of Celsus Library 
Historic Setting Beside Celsus Library 
Public Monument Face of Celsus Library 
Visitor View of Heracles Gate 
Hadrian Temple from the Street Side 
Historic Detail at St. John Basilica 
Path Through St. John Basilica Ruins Hotel Check-out / DepartureCheck out from the hotel and begin the guided visit day.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and depart for the Ephesus and Selcuk sightseeing route.
Ephesus Ancient CityExplore the monumental streets and public buildings of ancient Ephesus.
Visit Ephesus Ancient City with your licensed guide. Terrace Houses remain an optional add-on inside Ephesus; guests may choose to visit them by paying the separate entrance fee on site.
Entrance FeesEphesus Ancient City , €40 IncludedTerrace Houses of Ephesus , €15 Excluded OptionalEphesus Ancient City is the main historical visit of this Uludag 2-day intercity-bus package after the route reaches the Selcuk region. The guided walk moves through Curetes Street, marble streets, agora areas, theatre remains, fountains and the Library of Celsus, helping visitors read Ephesus as a full Roman city instead of a series of isolated ruins.
The site becomes more meaningful when its urban structure is followed as a whole. Street lines, civic spaces, public gathering areas and architectural traces reveal how people moved, traded, worshipped and lived inside one of the most important ancient cities of western Anatolia. Terrace Houses are not part of the standard route, but guests who want to visit them may enter optionally by paying the separate entrance fee on site.
Questions
Why is Ephesus the main sightseeing stop on this Uludag 2-day intercity-bus package?
Ephesus is the central archaeological destination of the route, with Roman streets, public spaces, theatre remains and the Library of Celsus forming the main guided visit.What should visitors notice inside Ephesus?
Curetes Street, marble streets, agora areas, fountains, facade remains and the theatre help explain how the ancient city functioned as an urban center.How is Ephesus best understood during the visit?
It is best read as a connected Roman city where public movement, trade, ceremony and daily life can still be traced through the surviving layout.Are Terrace Houses included in the standard Ephesus route?
No. Terrace Houses are not part of the standard route in this package, but guests who want to visit them may enter optionally by paying the separate entrance fee on site.Is Ephesus mostly an outdoor walking site?
Yes. Ephesus is an open-air archaeological site with uneven ancient surfaces, so supportive shoes, water and sun protection are useful.
St. John BasilicaVisit the basilica area connected with early Christian history in Selcuk.
Continue to St. John Basilica in Selcuk for a guided visit focused on its historical setting, architecture and connection with the ancient region.
Entrance FeesSt. John Basilica , €6 IncludedSt. John Basilica adds the Christian and Byzantine layer of Selcuk after the Roman setting of Ephesus. Located on Ayasuluk Hill and traditionally associated with St. John the Apostle, the basilica helps explain why the region remained spiritually and historically important long after the classical city period.
The remaining church outline, arches, columns, baptistery area and traditional tomb area help visitors imagine the former sacred complex. This stop brings a quieter and more reflective historical dimension before lunch and the return intercity bus connection to Bursa.
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Why is St. John Basilica included after Ephesus?
It adds the Christian and Byzantine layer of Selcuk and helps connect the Roman story of Ephesus with later sacred history on Ayasuluk Hill.What can visitors see at St. John Basilica?
The site includes the church outline, arches, columns, baptistery area and traditional tomb area linked with the former basilica complex.What makes St. John Basilica historically important?
The basilica is traditionally associated with St. John the Apostle and remains one of the key Christian heritage sites of the region.
Lunch Stop (Selcuk) LLunch stop in the Selcuk area.
Enjoy the scheduled lunch stop in Selcuk before continuing to the bus station for the return journey.
MealsLunch meal IncludedLunch Stop in Selcuk gives the sightseeing day a practical regional pause between the main historical visits and the afternoon return bus connection. Around Selcuk, local food culture often reflects the Aegean setting, with olive oil dishes, seasonal vegetables, soups, salads, grilled plates, pide or other simple regional meals appearing depending on the day's operation.
This note does not promise a fixed restaurant or menu. Its purpose is to explain the meal stop as local context near Ephesus and St. John Basilica while keeping expectations aligned with flexible tour-day restaurant planning.
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Why is lunch planned in Selcuk on this package?
Selcuk keeps the meal stop close to Ephesus and St. John Basilica, making the sightseeing day more efficient and comfortable before the return intercity bus to Bursa.What type of food is common around Selcuk?
Aegean-style options may include olive oil dishes, seasonal vegetables, soups, salads, grilled plates, pide or similar regional meals depending on operation.Is the Selcuk lunch menu fixed?
No. The restaurant and menu can vary, so the destination note gives local food context rather than a fixed menu promise.Selcuk Bus StationBoard the return intercity bus from Selcuk to Bursa.
Arrive at Selcuk Bus Station and board the scheduled bus back to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal.
TicketsBus ticket (Selcuk Bus Station to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal) IncludedBus Journey to BursaReturn intercity bus journey to Bursa.
Travel by intercity bus from Selcuk to Bursa. This travel segment is priced through ticket links, not transfer route matching.
Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal ArrivalArrive back at Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal.
Arrive at Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal and continue with the final transfer back to the Uludag hotel area or meeting point.
Uludag Hotel / Meeting Point Drop-off Different tour end?Return drop-off in the Uludag hotel area or confirmed meeting point.
The final transfer returns guests to the Uludag hotel area or confirmed meeting point at the end of the 2-day bus package.
Different tour end?Accommodation & Hotel MealsHotel breakfast IncludedHotel dinner Excluded
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What's Included
- Day 1: Overnight accommodation (Hotel Check-in / Overnight Stay (Kusadasi)).
- Day 1: Hotel Dinner meal.
- Day 2: Hotel Breakfast meal, Lunch meal.
- Ephesus Ancient City.
- St. John Basilica.
- Day 1: Bus ticket (Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal to Selcuk Bus Station).
- Day 2: Bus ticket (Selcuk Bus Station to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal).
- Licensed professional tour guide.
- Air-conditioned tour vehicle.
- Transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
- Hotel or meeting point pick-up and drop-off.
- Parking fees.
- Local taxes.
What's Not Included
- Day 1: Hotel Breakfast meal.
- Day 2: Hotel Dinner meal.
- Drinks.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses.
- Terrace Houses of Ephesus, €15.Optional
- Gratuities to guides and drivers.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa fees if required.
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary.
Informations
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and casual clothing.
- Please dress according to the season and weather conditions.
- Bring warm clothing for cooler weather or early morning departures.
- Please bring your passport or ID card.
- Guests should watch their step at all times to avoid injuries.
- For bus packages, Uludag pickup time and Bursa Bus Terminal timing are assigned according to the confirmed operation and seat availability.
- This tour involves walking on uneven and cobblestone surfaces.
- The tour route may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, or site conditions.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please be ready at your confirmed pick-up or meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
- The exact bus operator, Uludag pickup details, terminal meeting details and bus time are confirmed after booking.
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FAQs
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What does the 2-day Uludag to Ephesus group bus package cover?
This 2-day group bus package starts from the Uludag hotel area or confirmed meeting point, connects to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal and continues by scheduled intercity bus to Selcuk. After one overnight stay in the Kusadasi or Selcuk area, the second day visits Ephesus Ancient City, St. John Basilica and a Selcuk lunch stop before the return bus journey to Bursa and final transfer back to Uludag.
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Why does the Uludag bus package connect through Bursa?
Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal is the practical terminal connection for this Uludag bus-based package. The route uses a local transfer from Uludag to Bursa first, then scheduled intercity bus travel between Bursa and Selcuk.
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Is this Uludag departure a group bus package?
Yes. This is the group version from Uludag by bus. Guests follow the shared terminal and intercity bus structure, with guided sightseeing in the Ephesus and Selcuk region on the second day.
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Which bus stations are used in this Uludag group package?
The outbound intercity bus section starts from Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal and arrives at Selcuk Bus Station. The return section starts from Selcuk Bus Station and comes back to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal before the final transfer to Uludag.
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Where is the overnight stay arranged in the Uludag bus package?
The overnight stop is planned in the Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel area. This keeps the second-day visit to Ephesus Ancient City and St. John Basilica practical before the return bus connection to Bursa.
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Does this Uludag bus package include House of Virgin Mary or Temple of Artemis?
No. This Ephesus and St. John package is built around Ephesus Ancient City and St. John Basilica. House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Isa Bey Mosque, Ephesus Museum and Sirince are separate route choices and are not included in this tour.
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How are meals handled during the Uludag bus package?
Meals during the intercity bus journeys follow the scheduled bus operation. The route also shows the overnight hotel area, hotel breakfast timing and a Selcuk lunch stop; exact meal-cost details should be checked in the selected package terms.
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Can I book the Uludag group bus package online by credit card?
Yes. You can book this 2-day Uludag group bus package online and pay by credit card through the website. Add accurate Uludag hotel or meeting-point details so the Bursa terminal connection, Selcuk arrival and return transfer plan can be confirmed.
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Is the Ephesus Ancient City entrance fee included in the group package price?
Yes. For this group Uludag bus package, the Ephesus Ancient City entrance fee is linked as included in the tour structure. The linked fee information helps guests understand the regular attraction cost. Ephesus Ancient City entry fee is €40.
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Is the St. John Basilica entrance fee included in the group package price?
Yes. St. John Basilica is part of the Uludag group package sightseeing route, and its entrance fee is linked as included for this group tour. St. John Basilica entry fee is €6.
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Can Terrace Houses be added to the Uludag group bus package?
Terrace Houses are not part of the standard Ephesus and St. John package from Uludag. They may be considered only as an optional Ephesus-area addition when timing and operation allow, and the Terrace Houses entrance fee is separate. Terrace Houses of Ephesus entry fee is €15.
Good to Know
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Uludag package connects through Bursa
The package starts in Uludag, transfers to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal, uses scheduled intercity bus travel to Selcuk and returns the same way before final Uludag drop-off.
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Confirm terminal and coach details
Confirm the Uludag pickup point, Bursa terminal connection, bus company, seat status, Selcuk arrival meeting and return transfer details before operation.
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Pack for one overnight stay
Bring a compact overnight bag for the Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel area and keep essential items handy for the intercity bus sections.
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Prepare for Ephesus walking
The second day includes open-air walking at Ephesus Ancient City and St. John Basilica. Comfortable shoes, water and sun protection are recommended.
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