city ​​bus rides rarely, I advise you to buy a bus tour in the agency

You can simply enter the Ephesus complex after paying at the gate. Turks get a steep discount.

Io li ho acquistati sul posto senza problemi. Non ho visto sulle guide indicazioni di siti internet. Occhio a chi si propone di venderli direttamente. Già ai tempi della mia prima visita - 1987... - Efeso era il regno dei bagarini, dei venditori di reperti falsi ecc.

As I remember, 120 TL

About 2 hours of walking, plus several stops to rest or have a snack.

No, I suppose not. If you are planning to go to Ephesus carrying your luggage, don't.

Athens is a great city. Great to explore. Pickpockets are extremely challenging in Athens. But I had no issues with pickpockets during my vist. I would want to see the Parthenon and sites in Athens. I spent 2 days in the city and would have enjoyed more time. If you are going to see Ephesus you be in Kusadasi. Great experience and nice city in Turkey. Pickpockets are not an issue so much in Turkey. ... nobody wants to loose a hand. If buying gifts haggling for the price is part of the experience. Ephesus is worth seeing. Check out a carpet factory, eat Turkish food, delites. You will hear the call to prayer and see what a European Muslim country feels like. Are you hoping to see ancient wonders rebuilt as the library in Ephesus or want to experience the buildings of Athens that have influenced so many modern places?

If you are willing to fly to Izmir, the cheapest way to visit Epehsus ruins is to get the train from Izmir airport station to Selcuk station (15TL). Walk 500m to the bus station(otogar)in Selcuk, mini buses go every 30 minutes, cost 4TL each way. If you want to stay overnight, Ephesus Centrum hotel is halfway between the train and bus stations, 125TL per night for a double room. This would give you time to visit Selcul castle and the artefacts museum in town too.