Experience the best of Selçuk
Selçuk is a small Aegean town beside ancient Ephesus, with a hilltop fortress, a lone column of the Temple of Artemis and a hill village nearby.
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Selçuk is a small town in İzmir Province, about three kilometres from the ruins of Ephesus, one of the great cities of the Roman east, with the Library of Celsus, a huge theatre and streets lined with columns. In Selçuk itself a single column marks the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The Basilica of St John stands on Ayasuluk Hill below a Byzantine fortress, and the İsa Bey Mosque dates from 1375.
The House of the Virgin Mary is a small stone chapel on a wooded hill, where tradition says Mary spent her last years, and it is visited by both Christians and Muslims. Şirince, a hillside village of old stone houses, lies about eight kilometres away. The Ephesus Archaeological Museum holds finds from the excavations, and storks nest on the arches of the old aqueduct. The beaches of Pamucak and the resort coast around Kuşadası are close.
Gözleme, thin flatbreads filled with cheese or greens, and grilled köfte are served in garden restaurants, and the Aegean kitchen leans on olive oil, figs and vegetables. Şirince is known for fruit wines, made from peach, pomegranate and other fruit. A weekly market fills the town centre.
- 8 skip-the-line tickets
- Free cancellation on 87% of experiences
- 4.8 across the top 20
Top 10 attractions in Selçuk
Number 1Ephesus (Efes)
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Number 2Temple of Artemis (Artemision)
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Number 3House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana Evi)
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Number 4Ephesus Terrace Houses
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Number 5Basilica of St. John
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Number 6Isa Bey Mosque (Isa Bey Camii)
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Number 7Sirince
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Number 8Temple of Hadrian at Ephesus
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Number 9Library of Celsus
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Number 10Temple of Domitian (Temple of the Sebastoi)
Landmarks and attractions in Selçuk
56
25% offFree cancellation
Guided tours in Selçuk
94- 25% offFree cancellation
Outdoor and adventure activities in Selçuk
7
Free cancellation
Go beyond Selçuk
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İzmir · 56 kmSardis (Sart)
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Bodrum · 102 kmCastle of St. Peter (Bodrum Castle)
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Bodrum · 102 kmOrak Island
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Kos · 118 kmEleftherias Square
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Marmaris · 146 kmDalyan
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Marmaris · 146 kmIztuzu Beach (Turtle Beach)
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Pamukkale · 153 kmPamukkale Thermal Pools
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Pamukkale · 153 kmHierapolis
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Rhodes · 185 kmAnthony Quinn Bay
Questions about Selçuk
- What is there to do in Selçuk?
- We list 215 experiences in Selçuk. The largest groups are day trips (55), city tours (10).
- What are the top attractions in Selçuk?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Selçuk are Ephesus (Efes), Temple of Artemis (Artemision), House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana Evi), Ephesus Terrace Houses.
- What is the most popular experience in Selçuk?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12,154 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Selçuk take?
- The typical experience in Selçuk lasts about 5.5 hours; the middle half run between 5 hours and 7 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Selçuk?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 87% of the 215 experiences we hold for Selçuk. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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