Ephesus Tour & Golf: Ancient Ruins and PGA Course

Walk through 3,000 years of ruins, then tee off on one of Europe's most challenging courses

A full-day tour combining ancient Ephesus with golf at Kuşadası International Golf Club. Start with a guide through the Celsus Library, Grand Theater, Roman Baths and other monuments of one of the world's best-preserved ancient cities. After lunch and a carpet-weaving demonstration, play your choice of 9 or 18 holes on a PGA-certified course. Hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Ephesus and golf at Kuşadası

• Visit ancient city of Ephesus
• See Odeion, Roman Baths, Celsus Library
• Experience carpet weaving culture
• Have lunch in natural area
• Play golf at Kuşadası International Golf Club

The experience

Ephesus was the second-largest city in the ancient world and has anchored this region for three millennia. Your guide walks you through the Odeion, where the advisory council met; the Roman Baths; and the columns and monuments scattered across the site, including the Celsus Library and the Grand Theater. The ruins are substantial enough that you'll spend real time there, not a rushed pass-through. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the transport between stops.

After Ephesus, you'll see a carpet-weaving demonstration (a craft that has shaped Turkish daily life for thousands of years), and have lunch in the natural area around it. Then you drive to Kuşadası International Golf Club, which holds PGA standard certification and ranks among Europe's most difficult and enjoyable courses. You choose whether to play 9 holes (around two hours) or 18 holes (around four hours), so the day's length adjusts to your game.

The tour runs 7 to 9 hours depending on which golf option you pick. Entrance fees for Ephesus are separate, as are green fees and any equipment rental (golf bags run €40 per person). The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and the site itself accommodates visitors with mobility needs.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with your guide in English.
• insurance and parking fees.
• hotel pickup.
• carpet-weaving demonstration and lunch in a natural area.
• access to a PGA-certified golf course with your choice of 9 or 18 holes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day16 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (14 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 13 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 45

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Online Travel Turkey

Is this one for you?Choose 9 holes if you want to see Ephesus and play a shorter round in a single day. Pick 18 holes if you're a golfer who wants the full PGA course experience and can dedicate more time to the game. The fixed itinerary means both options fit inside one outing without arranging separate transport.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 13 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly will I see at Ephesus on this tour?

Ephesus includes the Celsus Library, the Grand Theater, the Odeion (where the ancient advisory council held meetings), the Roman Baths, and numerous columns and monuments across the site. You'll walk through one of the world's best-preserved ancient cities with a guide who explains the history and layout.

Can I choose how many holes to play at the golf club?

Yes. You pick either 9 holes (around 120 minutes) or 18 holes (around 240 minutes) when you book. The course is PGA-certified and known for being both challenging and enjoyable.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The tour includes the air-conditioned vehicle, your guide in English, insurance, parking fees, and hotel pickup. Entrance fees for Ephesus, green fees at the golf club, and golf bag rental (€40 per person) are separate. Drinks are not included.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and the Ephesus site has accessible routes for visitors with mobility needs. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.