Şirince
A hillside village of stone houses, fruit wines and olive groves above Ephesus.
Şirince is a village of stone and whitewashed houses set among olive groves and vineyards in the hills above Selçuk. It is known for its fruit wines, village breakfasts and craft shops.
It is the perfect pairing with Ephesus: history in the morning, lunch and a quiet afternoon in the village.
What to see in Şirince
The places worth your time — and the ones we build a day around.
Planning Şirince
The practical answers, before you book anything.
April–June and September–October.
Half a day as an excursion, or one night for peace.
About 15 minutes by road from Selçuk; around an hour from Izmir Airport.
Şirince: common questions
Is Şirince worth visiting?
Yes, especially combined with Ephesus. It gets busy around midday, so late afternoon or an overnight stay is more peaceful.
Can you stay overnight in Şirince?
Yes. There are small boutique hotels in restored village houses.
Which of these is your kind of day?
Tell us what pulls at you and we will build Şirince around it — the right hours, the right guide, and an honest word on what to skip. How we charge is set out in How we work.