Highlights
- Private 2-day Ephesus vehicle package from Bursa: Cover the full Ephesus heritage route with overnight overland access and a more personal sightseeing pace across both days.
- House of the Virgin Mary: Include one of the region's best-known Christian pilgrimage sites before the central Ephesus visit on day two.
- Ephesus Ancient City: Explore marble streets and monumental Roman remains through the archaeological core of ancient Ephesus.
- Terrace Houses: Add decorated Roman homes, mosaics and frescoes that deepen the main Ephesus experience.
- Basilica of St. John: Bring early Christian heritage into the route with a stop on Ayasoluk Hill in Selcuk.
- Temple of Artemis: Finish the program with the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Why You Will Love This Tour
- The private overnight overland format gives you direct Bursa-to-Selcuk access while keeping the main Ephesus touring day more personal and better paced.
- Beginning and ending in Bursa helps center the second day on heritage stops instead of compressing the full route into a single rushed schedule.
- Including Virgin Mary, Ephesus, Terrace Houses, St. John Basilica and Artemis creates a richer historical experience than a shorter private overnight version.
- It is a strong fit for travelers who want a private Ephesus vehicle package from Bursa with broader route depth and more individual flow.
Overview
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Day 1
Bursa to Kusadasi / Selcuk Region
Private road-transfer day toward the Ephesus region.
Day 1 connects Bursa with the Kusadasi and Selcuk accommodation area by private road vehicle.
This Day Physical Rating: Relaxed This Day Intensity: ShortGemlik Pick-upBegin with pickup in Gemlik and connect to the Bursa parent vehicle package.
Your package begins in Gemlik, then joins the Bursa parent operation and continues by road toward the Kusadasi and Selcuk region.
Breakfast Break on Route BPause for breakfast during the early road transfer.
A breakfast and comfort break is planned around the Balikesir route before continuing south.
MealsBreakfast meal ExcludedBreakfast Break on Route helps open the private package with a familiar and grounded start before the long overland drive settles into full pace. Breakfast stops on routes like this often feature regional basics such as bread, olives, cheese, eggs, vegetables and tea, offering a practical but distinctly local beginning to the day.
The simplicity of the meal is part of its value. It gives the journey a natural rhythm and helps guests ease into the travel day in a comfortable way.
Bursa to Kusadasi / Selcuk Road JourneyContinue the long private road journey toward the Ephesus region.
Continue south from the Marmara region toward the Aegean accommodation area near Kusadasi or Selcuk.
Lunch Break on Route LPause for lunch during the road transfer.
A lunch break is planned around the Akhisar route before continuing toward the accommodation area.
MealsLunch meal ExcludedLunch Break on Route gives the first day a useful pause before the overnight area is reached. Roadside meals on long intercity drives in this part of the country often lean toward soups, grilled foods, cooked vegetable dishes and other straightforward regional options that support travel well.
This stop is less about ceremony and more about balance, timing and comfort. It breaks the transfer into more manageable phases while still reflecting the food habits of western Anatolian road travel.
Hotel Check-in (Kusadasi / Selcuk Area) DCheck in near the Ephesus region.
Arrive at the Kusadasi or Selcuk accommodation area and check in before the sightseeing day.
MealsDinner meal Excluded -
Day 2
Ephesus / Selcuk Region and Bursa Return
Private Ephesus route and return drive.
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Day 2 covers the Ephesus and Selcuk heritage route before returning to Bursa.
This Day Physical Rating: Relaxed This Day Intensity: Short
Interior Chapel and Altar at House of Virgin Mary 
Votive Candle Area at House of Virgin Mary 
Augustus Gate Stone Passage in Ephesus 
Photo Point at the Library of Celsus 
Roman Architecture of Celsus Library 
Temple of Hadrian Facade in Ephesus 
Historic Detail at the Terrace Houses 
St. John Basilica Ruins in Selcuk 
Archaeological Context of Temple of Artemis 
Heritage Scene at Temple of Artemis Hotel Check-out / Departure BLeave the hotel for the Ephesus sightseeing route.
Check out from the Kusadasi or Selcuk area and start the Ephesus route.
MealsBreakfast meal ExcludedHouse of Virgin MaryVisit the peaceful hillside sanctuary before Ephesus.
Begin the sightseeing route with House of Virgin Mary, one of the key spiritual landmarks near Ephesus.
Entrance FeesHouse of Virgin Mary , €13.5 ExcludedHouse of Virgin Mary opens the private sightseeing day with a calm and spiritually resonant stop above the Ephesus plain. The site is remembered less for visual scale than for pilgrimage meaning, devotional atmosphere and the quiet created by its wooded hillside setting.
That reflective beginning helps shape the tone of the route. It introduces the region not only as a historical destination, but also as a landscape marked by sacred memory.
Ephesus Ancient CityExplore the marble streets and monuments of ancient Ephesus.
Continue through Ephesus Ancient City with time for the main highlights.
Entrance FeesEphesus Ancient City , €40 ExcludedEphesus Ancient City is the historical anchor of the private vehicle package and one of the most legible surviving ancient cities in the region. Roads, monuments, public gathering spaces and ceremonial areas still relate to each other clearly enough for visitors to understand how the city once worked as an urban whole.
This continuity gives Ephesus its depth. Guests are not moving between disconnected ruins, but through a place where civic life, commerce, movement and public identity once shared the same built environment.
Terrace HousesSee the decorated Roman residences inside Ephesus.
Terrace Houses is visited inside the Ephesus site and adds a closer look at decorated Roman residential life.
Entrance FeesTerrace Houses of Ephesus , €15 ExcludedTerrace Houses deepen the experience by revealing the private residential side of upper-class life inside Ephesus. Their preserved layouts, decorative surfaces and domestic planning show how wealth, comfort and social standing were expressed within carefully organized household spaces.
This stop changes the emotional scale of the visit in a useful way. It makes the city feel more personal and inhabited, not only grand and ceremonial.
Lunch Stop (Selcuk) LPause for lunch in the Selcuk area.
Lunch is planned around Selcuk before continuing with the remaining heritage stops.
MealsLunch meal ExcludedLunch Stop in Selcuk introduces guests to the approachable food culture of the inland Aegean, where grilled dishes, olive oil cooking, vegetables and straightforward regional meals are common. The style is usually satisfying and unfussy, with freshness and local habit carrying more weight than presentation.
Within the flow of the private route, the stop creates a comfortable reset between major heritage points. It also offers a more lived regional layer alongside the day's better-known landmarks.
St. John BasilicaVisit the hilltop basilica on Ayasoluk Hill.
Add the early Christian layer of the Ephesus region with St. John Basilica.
Entrance FeesSt. John Basilica , €6 ExcludedSt. John Basilica expands the private route into the Christian and Byzantine significance of Selcuk. Linked with John the Apostle and later sacred prestige, the site helps visitors see that the region's importance continued through later historical and religious eras.
Its setting also helps connect the surrounding landscape. Faith tradition, memory and archaeology begin to feel less like separate themes and more like one continuous story.
Temple of ArtemisSee the symbolic remains of the ancient sanctuary.
Complete the Selcuk heritage route at the Temple of Artemis before the return drive.
Temple of Artemis closes the main heritage sequence with one of the most historically famous sacred places of the ancient world. Although little survives physically, the sanctuary's former scale and reputation still shape how the region is understood.
The stop matters because it widens the story of the day beyond city life and Christian memory. It adds the legacy of one of antiquity's great religious monuments to the overall picture.
Return Road Journey to BursaBegin the private return road journey to Bursa.
Begin the return drive from the Ephesus region toward Bursa after the Selcuk heritage route.
Dinner Break on Return Route DPause for dinner during the late return.
A dinner and comfort break is planned around the Balikesir route before the final drive to Bursa.
MealsDinner meal ExcludedDinner Break on Return Route helps the private package settle into its final travel phase with a meal stop shaped by comfort, timing and the practical needs of a long return journey. Return-route dinners typically center on filling and accessible regional dishes that support the last stretch without unnecessary formality.
As part of the experience, the stop also works as a decompression point after a dense historical day. It gives guests time to rest and transition back into the quieter rhythm of the road home.
Gemlik Drop-off Different tour end?Return to the confirmed Gemlik drop-off point after the vehicle package.
After the Ephesus and Selcuk route plus return drive, the package finishes with drop-off in Gemlik.
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What's Included
- Private licensed professional tour guide.
- Private deluxe air-conditioned VIP vehicle.
- Transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
- Parking fees.
- Pick-up from your hotel or meeting point.
- Drop-off at your hotel or meeting point.
- Airport transfers.
- Harbour transfers.
- Local taxes.
What's Not Included
- Day 1: Breakfast meal, Lunch meal, Dinner meal.
- Day 2: Breakfast meal, Lunch meal, Dinner meal.
- Drinks.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses.
- House of Virgin Mary, €13.5.
- Ephesus Ancient City, €40.
- Terrace Houses of Ephesus, €15.
- St. John Basilica, €6.
- Gratuities to guides and drivers.
- Travel insurance.
Informations
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and casual clothing.
- Please dress according to the season and weather conditions.
- Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended in sunny weather.
- Bring water, especially on hot days.
- Cameras are welcome, but tripods may not be permitted in some museums and archaeological sites.
- Guests should watch their step at all times to avoid injuries.
- Please check the weather forecast before your tour.
- Respectful clothing is recommended for visits to mosques and churches.
- Please bring your passport or ID card.
- This tour involves walking on uneven and cobblestone surfaces.
- The exact pick-up time will be confirmed after booking.
- 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.
- Entrance fees may be paid by credit card or Turkish Lira.
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FAQs
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Is this a private 2-day Ephesus package by private vehicle from Bursa?
Yes. This private package starts from the Bursa region, uses a private-vehicle road transfer to the Kusadasi or Selcuk area, includes an overnight stay near Ephesus and completes the sightseeing route on the second day before returning to Bursa. -
Is this the private package version?
Yes. This version runs as the private package format, so both the long-distance transfer structure and the sightseeing day are arranged privately. -
How does the transport work on this package?
The route begins with Bursa hotel or meeting-point pickup, continues with a long private road journey to the Kusadasi or Selcuk area, includes an overnight stay near Ephesus, then returns to Bursa by road after the sightseeing day. -
Which places are included in the sightseeing day?
The sightseeing day includes House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus Ancient City, Terrace Houses, a lunch stop in Selcuk, St. John Basilica and the Temple of Artemis before the return road journey begins. -
Does this package include an overnight stay near Ephesus?
Yes. The current route includes hotel check-in in the Kusadasi or Selcuk area on day one and hotel check-out before the sightseeing route on day two. -
Does this private package return to Bursa after the sightseeing day?
Yes. After the Ephesus and Selcuk route is completed on day two, the program continues with the return road journey and finishes back in the Bursa area. -
How long does this private vehicle package usually take?
This is a 2-day road package and the current duration setting is about 24 hours across the two-day structure, combining the outbound road journey, overnight stay, full sightseeing day and the return drive to Bursa. -
Are entrance fees included in the base private package?
No. In the base private package structure, entrance fees are not included unless a separately selected option clearly says otherwise. -
Which pickup areas are available for this package?
The physical departure is Bursa and there is also active pickup coverage from Mudanya, Uludag, Osmangazi, Nilufer, Yildirim and Gemlik. Pickup-area changes may slightly affect final route timing because of road logistics. -
Are meal or comfort breaks planned during the route?
Yes. The current route includes a breakfast break and lunch break during the outbound road day, a lunch stop during the sightseeing day and a dinner break on the return route. -
What is the entrance fee for House of Virgin Mary on this tour?
The current entrance fee is shown with the latest linked fee data. In the base private package structure, that entrance fee is not included and is paid separately unless your selected option states otherwise. House of Virgin Mary entry fee is €13.5. -
What is the entrance fee for Ephesus Ancient City on this tour?
The current entrance fee is shown with the latest linked fee data. In the base private package structure, that entrance fee is not included and is paid separately unless your selected option states otherwise. Ephesus Ancient City entry fee is €40. -
What is the entrance fee for Terrace Houses on this tour?
The current entrance fee is shown with the latest linked fee data. In the base private package structure, that entrance fee is not included and is paid separately unless your selected option states otherwise. Terrace Houses of Ephesus entry fee is €15. -
What is the entrance fee for St. John Basilica on this tour?
The current entrance fee is shown with the latest linked fee data. In the base private package structure, that entrance fee is not included and is paid separately unless your selected option states otherwise. St. John Basilica entry fee is €6.
Good to Know
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Two-day private road package
This package combines long-distance road travel, an overnight stay and a private Ephesus sightseeing day, so guests should expect a transport-heavy but more balanced 2-day route than a same-day excursion. -
Walking conditions at the sites
Ephesus, Terrace Houses and St. John Basilica include stone paths, slopes and uneven archaeological surfaces, so supportive walking shoes are strongly recommended. -
Overnight planning
Because the package includes hotel accommodation near the Ephesus region, guests should keep overnight essentials easy to access during the route. -
Road-travel comfort
The route includes long road sections on both the outbound and return sides, so water, sun protection and practical comfort items can make the journey easier. -
Base private cost planning
The base private package setup should be reviewed carefully for items such as entrance fees, because private packages do not automatically follow the same inclusion model as group tours.
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