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Şirince Airport Transfer

Fruit wine, stone lanes, hillside charm.

62 km

ADB · 62 min

About Şirince

Şirince is a former Greek village of whitewashed stone houses terraced up vine-covered hills above Selçuk, famous for its homemade mulberry, peach and pomegranate fruit wines and slow farm-to-table lunches. From İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) it is roughly 62 km, about a 62-minute drive, and we bring you door to door — the classic pairing with a visit to nearby Ephesus.

Romantic, artisanal and gently sleepy: cobbled lanes climb between vine-shaded courtyards, wine houses pour ruby mulberry samples, and the scent of gözleme drifts from terrace kitchens. Storks and church bells, doorstep lace-sellers and honey stalls set the pace. It is a village made for slow mornings, a long lunch and an unhurried glass on a hillside balcony above the valley.

Best season

Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are ideal, with warm, dry days perfect for wandering the lanes and terrace lunches without the mid-summer heat or the tour-bus crush of July and August. Weekends draw day-trippers from İzmir, so a weekday visit is calmer. Winter is quiet and atmospheric but many wine houses keep shorter hours.

Hidden gem · Church of St John the Baptist

Most visitors never climb past the wine stalls to the large 19th-century Greek Orthodox church terraced above the village. Recently restored, with faded frescoes, a stone bell tower and sweeping views down the vine-covered valley, it is Şirince's quietest and most rewarding corner.

What Şirince is famous for

Six reasons people choose Şirince

The standout features that set Şirince apart from every other Antalya region.

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Homemade fruit wines

Şirince's signature is its village wine houses, where small producers press mulberry, peach, pomegranate, blackberry and even melon into sweet homemade fruit wines. Free tastings line the main lane, and bottles make the classic souvenir; the strawberry and mulberry are the crowd favourites.

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Greek stone village

A former Rum (Greek) settlement of whitewashed and stone houses terraced up vine-covered hills, largely abandoned in the 1923 population exchange and now beautifully restored. Cobbled lanes, timber balconies and bougainvill-draped courtyards give the village its romantic, lived-in Aegean character.

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Restored Greek churches

Two Greek Orthodox churches survive from the village's Rum past: the large hillside St John the Baptist (Vaftizci Yahya) church, restored with its frescoes and bell tower, and the smaller Church of St Demetrios, both quiet reminders of Şirince's pre-1923 community.

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Olive oil & handicrafts

Beyond wine, Şirince trades in cold-pressed olive oil, village soaps, dried figs, herbs and honey, alongside stalls of handmade lace, crochet, embroidery and trinkets. Village women sell needlework on their doorsteps, making the main street a slow, browsable open-air market.

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Farm-to-table lunches

Şirince is built for the long village lunch: gözleme cooked on the sac, home-grown mezes, stuffed vine leaves, wild greens and köfte served on shaded terraces with valley views. Many guesthouses grow their own produce, so the meal is genuinely farm-to-table.

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The Ephesus pairing

Just 8 km uphill from Ephesus and Selçuk, Şirince is the classic afternoon add-on to a morning at the ancient city. Ruins in the morning, fruit wine and a village lunch in the hills after — the two sit together on almost every İzmir-region itinerary.

What to do

Things to do in Şirince

A short-list our drivers and dispatchers recommend after dropping guests at their hotel.

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Taste the fruit wines

Work your way along the main lane's village wine houses, sampling mulberry, peach, pomegranate and blackberry wines poured free from the barrel. Buy a bottle of your favourite straight from the maker as an edible souvenir.

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Wander the stone lanes

Lose an hour climbing the cobbled alleys between restored Greek houses, vine trellises and flower-filled courtyards. Every turn opens a new photo of terracotta roofs stacked up the valley, with hardly a straight street in sight.

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Settle in for a village lunch

Order gözleme fresh off the sac, a spread of home-grown mezes and köfte on a shaded terrace. Many kitchens use produce from their own gardens, so it is proper farm-to-table Aegean cooking with a valley view.

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Browse handicraft stalls

Shop for handmade lace, crochet and embroidery sold on doorsteps by village women, plus cold-pressed olive oil, village soap, dried figs, herbs and honey. It is relaxed, unpushy browsing along a slow, characterful main street.

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Visit the Greek churches

Climb to the restored St John the Baptist church for frescoes, a stone bell tower and the best panorama over the village, then find the smaller St Demetrios chapel — quiet traces of Şirince's pre-1923 Rum community.

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Pair it with Ephesus

Combine Şirince with the ancient city of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, all within a short drive. Ruins in the cool morning, then fruit wine and lunch in the hills — the classic İzmir-region day out.

Worth seeing

Must-see sights near Şirince

All reachable on a half-day or full-day private Mercedes tour.

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St John the Baptist Church

The village's large 19th-century Greek Orthodox church, terraced on the hillside above the lanes. Restored with faded frescoes, a stone bell tower and valley views, it is Şirince's landmark building and a link to its Rum heritage.

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Church of St Demetrios

Şirince's smaller Greek Orthodox chapel, tucked among the houses. Modest and often empty, it makes an atmospheric, contemplative stop and a reminder that this was a thriving Greek village until the 1923 population exchange.

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Ephesus Ancient City

Just 8 km downhill, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean world, with the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. The obvious morning half of a Şirince day trip from İzmir Airport (ADB).

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The vineyard terraces

The vine-covered slopes ringing the village supply its famous fruit and grape wines. Short walking paths and viewpoints above the houses look out over olive groves, orchards and the layered rooftops of Şirince below.

Trip tricks

Travel tips for Şirince transfers

What we tell every guest before they fly in. Save these on your phone before landing.

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Book a private transfer

Şirince is about 62 km, roughly an hour, from İzmir Airport (ADB) with no direct bus. A private transfer at a fixed EUR price takes you door to door up the hillside lanes; you pay after the ride, so there is nothing to sort at arrivals.

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Free meet-and-greet

Your English-speaking driver waits in the ADB arrivals hall with a name sign at no extra cost, tracks your flight if it is delayed, and helps with luggage. Ideal after a long journey, when the village is still an hour's winding drive away.

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Families welcome

Travelling with little ones? Free child seats are included on request, and we can pair a morning at Ephesus with an afternoon in Şirince in one comfortable trip, waiting between stops so you set your own relaxed pace.

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Wear flat shoes

The village streets are steep and cobbled, so comfortable flat shoes beat sandals or heels. Visit on a weekday to dodge the İzmir day-trip crowds, and taste before you buy — the fruit wines are sweet and vary a lot by maker.

İzmir Airport (ADB) (ADB)

All transfer routes to Şirince · ADB

Fixed EUR price per Eco Van (1-6 guests). Vito and Sprinter quoted on request.

Şirince Village€65

FAQ

Şirince transfer · frequently asked

Quick answers about transfers, distance and what to expect on arrival.

How long is the transfer from İzmir Airport to Şirince?

Şirince is about 62 km from İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB), roughly a 62-minute drive up into the hills above Selçuk. With our private transfer it is a single door-to-door ride, so the exact time depends only on traffic and your pick-up point.

How much is a transfer to Şirince and how do I get there?

There is no direct bus, so a private transfer is by far the easiest option: a fixed EUR price agreed when you book, an English-speaking driver, flight tracking and payment after the ride. Just enter your details for a quote — no queues or bus changes via Selçuk.

What is Şirince famous for?

Şirince is best known for its homemade fruit wines — mulberry, peach, pomegranate and more, poured for free tasting in village wine houses. It is also loved for its restored Greek stone houses, olive oil, handmade lace, and long farm-to-table village lunches on hillside terraces.

Can I visit Şirince and Ephesus on the same day?

Yes, and it is the classic pairing. Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary sit just 8 km downhill, so a morning at the ruins and an afternoon of fruit wine and lunch in Şirince fit easily into one day. We can wait between stops and take you door to door.

When is the best time to visit Şirince?

Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are ideal — warm, dry days for wandering the lanes and terrace lunches without the July–August heat and tour-bus crowds. Weekdays are calmer than weekends, when day-trippers arrive from İzmir.

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