Walk the marble-paved Curetes Street of one of antiquity's greatest cities with a licensed archaeologist guide — the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theatre, the Temple of Hadrian — all with private, expert-led access and no tour-bus herds.
What to expect
Your guide meets you steps from the Kusadasi port gate and whisks you to Ephesus before the heat builds. You enter the Upper Gate, walking downhill through the city so the famous Library of Celsus façade unfolds ahead of you — cinema-worthy. The Terrace Houses reveal extraordinary private frescoes and underfloor heating 2,000 years old. Conclude with a short stop in Selçuk for a traditional Turkish breakfast or tea.
Good to know
Book directly on ephesustravelguide.com and request the Terrace Houses add-on (separate admission ~USD 20). Wear flat, grippy shoes — marble slabs are polished smooth. The site is at its best before 10 a.m.; confirm your guide picks you up at port opening. Bring sun protection as shade is limited.