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🍇 Selçuk✈ 62 km from ADB⏱ 62 min🎟 Free to wander

Private Transfer toŞirince Village

The Greek-Ottoman wine village above Ephesus — İzmir Airport to Şirince from €65 private, about an hour's drive.

From İzmir Airport (ADB) · per vehicle65EUR
About this attraction

Şirince Village

Şirince is a hillside village of whitewashed Greek-Ottoman houses stacked above the vineyards and olive groves of Selçuk, in İzmir Province. Once called Çirkince ("ugly") — legend says its Greek settlers wanted to keep it to themselves — it was renamed Şirince ("pretty") in 1926, and pretty it is: narrow cobbled lanes, two 19th-century Greek churches, and courtyard wine houses pouring the fruit wines the village is famous for. It sits just 8 km above Selçuk and Ephesus, so most visitors pair the two in one day. From İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) it is about 62 km — roughly an hour by road — and a private SooTransfer starts at €65 in a six-seat Eco Van, fixed price quoted up front.

Opening hours
The village is open at all times. Wine houses, cafés and the artisan market run roughly 10:00 – 22:00 in season (shorter in winter); the churches keep daytime hours.
Entry fee
Free to wander. Wine tastings are free or a few euros in most cellars, village parking is a small fee in season, and any church donation is optional.
What to see / do

Highlights of Şirince Village

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Greek-Ottoman lanes
Whitewashed stone-and-timber houses with terracotta roofs climb the hillside — one of the Aegean's best-preserved village streetscapes.
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Fruit-wine cellars
Şirince's signature: peach, blackberry, quince and cherry wines poured in courtyard tasting houses along the main lane.
Two Greek churches
The restored 19th-century Church of St John the Baptist and the hilltop St Demetrios recall the village's Orthodox past.
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Artisan market
Lace, olive-oil soap, dried herbs, village olive oil and handmade ceramics — a genuinely local shopping lane, not an airport bazaar.
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Ephesus next door
The Library of Celsus is a 15-minute drive downhill — Şirince is the classic long-lunch finish to an Ephesus morning.
Terrace views
Rooftop cafés look out over vineyards and olive groves to the Aegean plain — order a Turkish coffee and take it slowly.
Practical tips

Trip tricks for Şirince Village

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Cobbles are steep
The lanes are stone-paved and climb hard — wear grippy shoes and travel light; cars stay in the lot at the village entrance.
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Cash for the market
Many family stalls and tasting houses prefer cash — carry some lira for wine bottles, lace and olive oil.
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Pair it with Ephesus
Book a private wait-and-return day with SooTransfer: Ephesus at opening, Şirince for lunch and wine, back to your hotel or the ship by evening.
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Beat the day-trip rush
Coach groups arrive late morning. Arriving by 09:30 — easy with a private car from İzmir or Kuşadası — gives you the village almost to yourself.
Pickup from your hotel

Transfer prices to Şirince Village

Fixed price in EUR for a private Eco Van (up to 6 guests) — larger Vito and V-Class options available at booking.

From
Vehicle
One-way
Round trip
İzmir Airport (ADB)62 km · 62 min
Eco Van
65
130
Şirince62 km from ADB
Eco Van
65
130
Selçuk & Ephesus55 km from ADB
Eco Van
63
126
Kuşadası75 km from ADB
Eco Van
70
140
İzmir18 km from ADB
Eco Van
60
120
Özdere55 km from ADB
Eco Van
63
126

Round-trip includes up to 6 hours wait time. Need longer? Message us for a flat day-rate.

FAQ

Şirince Village transfer · frequently asked

How much is a transfer from İzmir Airport to Şirince?

A private one-way transfer from İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Şirince starts at €65 in an Eco Van seating up to six. It is about 62 km — roughly an hour — with a fixed euro price quoted up front, meet-and-greet at arrivals and free waiting if your flight is late.

Can I visit Şirince from Kuşadası or the cruise port?

Yes — Şirince is about 30 km from Kuşadası, a 40-minute drive, and pairs perfectly with Ephesus as a private shore excursion. We meet you at the pier, run both stops at your pace and guarantee you are back on board before all-aboard time.

Is Şirince worth visiting?

Absolutely — it is the Aegean's most atmospheric village: Greek-Ottoman architecture, family wine cellars, an artisan market and vineyard views, all 15 minutes above Ephesus. Two to three hours is enough to wander, taste and lunch well.

Can I combine Şirince and Ephesus in one day?

That is the classic plan. Do Ephesus early while it is cool and quiet, then climb to Şirince for a courtyard lunch and wine tasting. A private car makes the timing effortless — around 8–9 relaxed hours door-to-door from İzmir, less from Kuşadası.

What is Şirince famous for?

Its fruit wines — peach, blackberry, cherry and quince — plus olive oil, handmade lace and beautifully preserved Greek-Ottoman houses. It briefly made world headlines in 2012 as a supposed safe haven from the Mayan-calendar "doomsday", which only added to its fame.

Book transfer to Şirince Village

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İzmir Airport (ADB) → Şirince Village
EUR65
No card required · Cash or card on arrival · Free cancellation up to 24 h
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