What it's like
Şirince is a village in the hills near Kuşadası, and it is one of the main attractions in the area. Its houses have kept their original outside character, and a restored Orthodox church stands among them.
A visit is usually an hour or so in the village itself. The narrow streets are lined with women selling handcrafts and olive oil, and guided wine tastings are a common part of a half day here, often with Ephesus on the same trip.
Good to know
- Taxi number plates must start with 09 T, since fake taxis operate in town.
- Taxis cluster by the bus station, and drivers can wait to pick you up at the north gate of Ephesus.
Şirince
Şirince is a hillside village inland from Kuşadası, known for its handcraft streets, olive oil sellers and a restored Orthodox church. It is a common half-day add-on to a visit to Ephesus.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Ephesus Ancient City
Most people come for the ruins and the long walk through them.
Kuşadası
Kuşadası is a beach resort town with sand close to the center. Ladies Beach sits close to town, and Long Beach runs south along the coast as a sandy strip with a beach bar.
Pigeon Island
Pigeon Island, known locally as Güvercinada, is a small island joined to the mainland by a pier and crowned by a 16th-century castle.
Dilek Peninsula National Park
Dilek Peninsula National Park is a wild stretch of mountains, forest and coast a short drive from Kuşadası. Visitors hike its trails, swim in its bays and explore canyons and the Zeus Cave.
The same kind of day, elsewhere
Local culture and markets
