For information: Contact the Turkish Tourist Office, 821 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017; 1-212-687-2194 (phone); 1-212-599-7568 (fax); www.turkey.org/turkey.
Ephesus is in the town of Selcuk, about a 25-minute drive from the port city of Kusadasi. Many Ephesus visitors arrive at Kusadasi by cruise ship and take a shore excursion to Ephesus. Others take a day trip from Istanbul by flying to Izmir, which is a 1 1/2-hour drive from Ephesus, or by taking the train from Istanbul to Kusadasi.Kusadasi is a lively resort town with plenty of options for accommodations. If you prefer to stay within walking distance of Ephesus, there are hotels in Selcuk.
Ephesus was not affected by the devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey last year.