Sirince Tours
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Şirince, a small village of just 600 inhabitants, has a long history that is intrinsically linked to Ephesus; indeed, rumor has it that it was founded by freed Greek slaves who named it “ugly” in Turkish to deter others from following them after the fall of Ephesus. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that the name was changed to Şirince, which means ‘pleasant.’ Nowadays the mountainous village is mainly known for its many preserved whitewashed stucco homes, bucolic and lush setting, as well as its fruit-based wineries and olive groves. The Church of St John the Baptist, although neglected by Turkish authorities, still houses fantastic Byzantine frescoes. Most tourists tend to visit for one day as part of excursions to nearby Selçuk, but there’s a handful of guesthouses and cafés for overnight guests as well. Visitors should be aware that Sirince gets very crowded on the weekend.
Practical Info
Şirince is located on the Aegean coast, one hour south of Izmir via route E87. Bus service to Şirince via Selçuk is sparse and inconvenient but nonetheless available to visitors without a car.
Address: Sirince, Turkey
4 Tours and Activities to Experience Sirince
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Private Shore Excursion: Customizable Tour of Ephesus
Make the most of your time ashore on this customizable tour. Depart from the Kusadasi port in a private vehicle with a driver-guide and choose to visit the places that interest you most. Visit the ancient city of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Ephesus Archaeological Museum, the local beaches, and more.
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$72.00
$18.00 savings
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$72.00
$18.00 savings
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Private Tour : Kusadasi Cruise Port to Ephesus
THIS IS A PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR ONLY FOR YOU AND YOUR TRAVEL COMPANIONS
Welcome to Ephesus during this amazing full day tour. You will see all the most popular sights and experience the best parts of the city with a local tour guide. This is a big chance for you to discover fascinating sites around the town with an expert local tour guide on this private shore excursion departing from the Port of Kusadasi / Ephesus. You will be met at port and guaranteed on-time return to your ship. As you will have a private tour guide, you can adjust the schedule, duration and activities to meet your needs. When you booked this private Ephesus tour; Ancient City of Ephesus & Artemis Temple visits are already included.
However you can add these optional places during your tour as well;
House of the Virgin Mary ; Terrace Houses ; Basilica of Saint John; Village of Sirince; Archaeological Museum of Ephesus and Shopping Options in Carpet weaving centre, Leather Outlet, Pottery Factory and Jewellery.
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$65.39
Price varies by group size
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$65.39
Price varies by group size
Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi Cruise Port
THIS IS A PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR ONLY FOR YOU AND YOUR TRAVEL COMPANIONS
Welcome to Ephesus during this amazing full day tour. You will see all the most popular sights and experience the best parts of the city with a local tour guide. This is a big chance for you to discover fascinating sites around the town with an expert local tour guide on this private shore excursion departing from the Port of Kusadasi / Ephesus. You will be met at port and guaranteed on-time return to your ship. As you will have a private tour guide, you can adjust the schedule, duration and activities to meet your needs. When you booked this private Ephesus tour; Ancient City of Ephesus & Artemis Temple visits are already included.
However you can add these optional places during your tour as well;
House of the Virgin Mary ; Terrace Houses ; Basilica of Saint John; Village of Sirince; Archaeological Museum of Ephesus and Shopping Options in Carpet weaving centre, Leather Outlet, Pottery Factory and Jewellery.
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$82.06
Price varies by group size
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$82.06
Price varies by group size
Ephesus, Marys House, Museum, Basilica St John, Isa Bey mosque Private tour
Visiting Ancient City of Ephesus, House of Mother Mary, Archaeology Museum, St. John’s Basilica and Isa Bey Mosque.
Private guided tour with 14 seating van.
Important notice: Tour service starts in between 8:00 and 10:00am and finishes in between 4:00pm and 5:00pm.
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$272.41
per group
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$272.41
per group
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